02-02-2007, 03:23 AM
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Driving a Tiptronic
Is it a good idea to keep it in first gear while driving down slower streets? I know this may sound stupid, but when I drive near the college and I see people I used to goto school with I will switch it into manuel and drive in 1st gear to give the car that sporty sound and feel. I will offten keep it in 1st and accelerate up to 5-6 RPM's. I wont red-line it, but I do use it to give that boost of energy as I am crusing around downtown.
*** I dont want this post to make it sound like I am "that guy" because I am not...I am just new to any sports car and I have no experience driving a manuel.****
Thanks in advance!
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02-02-2007, 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by MrBoxster
I know this may sound stupid, ...
I dont want this post to make it sound like I am "that guy" because I am not...
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You seem to have good intuition. Listen to it. 
Besides, if someone was "that guy", would you expect him to know that?
Z.
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02-04-2007, 08:30 PM
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Just be sure to keep the rpm's lower until the engine is up to temp and you should be fine.
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02-10-2007, 05:46 PM
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Your Tiptronic is an AUTOmatic, not a manual. Yes, you can control gear selection, but the transmission still has a conventional torque converter instead of a clutch. That said, drive it anyway you want, as long as the water and oil are up to operating temperatures. Enjoy your car, but to me, the "driving by the college I put it in First" does make you sound like "that guy"... 
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02-19-2007, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by racer_d
Your Tiptronic is an AUTOmatic, not a manual. Yes, you can control gear selection, but the transmission still has a conventional torque converter instead of a clutch. That said, drive it anyway you want, as long as the water and oil are up to operating temperatures. Enjoy your car, but to me, the "driving by the college I put it in First" does make you sound like "that guy"... |
"Thats one thing I like about college chicks....I get older, they stay the same age."
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2003 Boxster Tiptronic
Seal Gray Metallic Exterior, Light Grey Interior
Carrera 18" 5 spoke/Michelin PS
Bought it 12/2006, so far I got a Magellean and an air freshener...for now...
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02-21-2007, 06:15 AM
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Location: new york
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Originally Posted by MrBoxster
Is it a good idea to keep it in first gear while driving down slower streets? I know this may sound stupid, but when I drive near the college and I see people I used to goto school with I will switch it into manuel and drive in 1st gear to give the car that sporty sound and feel. I will offten keep it in 1st and accelerate up to 5-6 RPM's. I wont red-line it, but I do use it to give that boost of energy as I am crusing around downtown.
*** I dont want this post to make it sound like I am "that guy" because I am not...I am just new to any sports car and I have no experience driving a manuel.****
Thanks in advance!
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If you want a sporty sound get a GHL exhaust and don't drive your car under 4000 rpms unless of course you want to pick up college chicks.
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