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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 12:00 PM
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Hey guys I was wondering if there are posible long term damages by using the steptronic shifting mode. Have any of you encountered anything?

Should I stay completly away from that?

Because it is fun to use but I am worried that it will mess the transmission up. Any thoughts
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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Thats what its there for ,use it and have fun, its engineered to reduce any potential damage ie it will shift at redline if you don't

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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 01:41 PM
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None.
It can easily handle 100+ more ft/lbs of torque and still hold up well.
Enjoy it. I know I sure am.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by alexgtp' post='454151' date='Aug 1 2007, 02:41 PM
Enjoy it. I know I sure am.
+1 on that
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by weszaid' post='454099' date='Aug 1 2007, 03:00 PM
Hey guys I was wondering if there are posible long term damages by using the steptronic shifting mode. Have any of you encountered anything?

Should I stay completly away from that?

Because it is fun to use but I am worried that it will mess the transmission up. Any thoughts
If you mess it up.... it'll be covered by your warranty... So, enjoy it, unless you're the 'D' kinda guy.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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I use the manual mode often and had no problems ... this gbox is so smart that she's not gonna let you damage anything...

Btw...does anybody can supply some tehnical data from TIS on Steptronic...please?
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by weszaid' post='454099' date='Aug 1 2007, 10:00 PM
Because it is fun to use but I am worried that it will mess the transmission up. Any thoughts
I think it shouldn't give troubles!
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by weszaid' post='454099' date='Aug 1 2007, 03:00 PM
Hey guys I was wondering if there are posible long term damages by using the steptronic shifting mode. Have any of you encountered anything?

Should I stay completly away from that?

Because it is fun to use but I am worried that it will mess the transmission up. Any thoughts
Use it all the time here.

Step works great.

I never had even a hint of problems or tranny hiccups, period, well, at least thus far!!

We all say, have fun and let her RIP!!!

BEST REGARDS!!
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by tibby' post='454335' date='Aug 1 2007, 11:54 PM
Btw...does anybody can supply some tehnical data from TIS on Steptronic...please?

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?automodule...si&img=2002
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