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Originally posted by flylwsi
so, yeah, i'm right...
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Ah, but you're not.
There is a huge difference between a triptronic and a sequential transmission.
Triptronic:
An automatic transmission is driven by hydraulics. The bands and torque converter replace the clutch that would be found in a manual. Triptronic allows you to shift as though you were driving a sequential. The two are VERY different though. Triptronic is just shifting through the gears manually on an automatic transmission. You would get the same effect starting in first, going to second, then third, and then drive on a normal automatic. There is nothing special about a triptronic setup.
Sequential:
These are used in Formula 1, Rally, and some high end exotic cars. This is a manual transmission with metal gears and a clutch. The only difference is that the computer controls the clutch timing. This allows for better and quicker shifts. Some have an "automatic mode" which will make it so you don't have to shift, but the transmission is still a manual.
There is a HUGE difference between a sequential and a triptronic transmission. It is not the same technology. Formula 1 and Rally DO NOT use automatic transmissions. Neither do the Ferraris, BMWs, and Mercedes that have paddle shifters. They are all manual sequential. It is like how some people think that they use automatics in top fuel drag racing, nope, manuals. How anyone would ever think that an automatic could handle that kind of power. The bands would tear them selves apart.