Semi-Autos

[BLKWLF]

Hey guys i know manuals are good but is there any good semi-autos that can be just as good as a manual?

[6fthondaboi]

My boys 2001 Acura TL was pretty cool, the only thing is u cant downshift like a manual when u want to get thrown back in the seat. It downshifts safelly to match the revs and trans. So u cant get to nasty.

[Zer0_92EX]

My friend has 06 Eclispe and the semi auto is pretty nice its flows real well

[CBWagon]

Think of it like this... It's a hybrid... Hybrid is usually not the best at anything.... it's usually mediocre... Where the manuals succeed, the auto fail and where the autos succeed, the mannys fail.... the hybrid is just there in between.

[Zer0_92EX]

the Hybirds have both the Pros and Cons of Manual and Auto

[vinbon63]

I'm not too sure but I guess you mean tiptronic style transmissions. I know that performance-wise the majority decrease performance compared to the standard manual transmission, but I know for a fact that the audi A3's DSG paddle shift transmission does increase performance compared to manual transmission. I actually drove the car with DSG, it was the 2.0T, and the car definately was shifting lightning fast, kinda sounded like a motorcyle, it was really fun.

[Zer0_92EX]

Yea but Audi is a monster company when it comes to performance, they arent definatly not lacking when it comes to that.

I'd say the best Semi-Auto is the Mitz Evo Ralli-art. The SST is simply FLAWLESS. No Lag, and you keep the power. not to mention it has at least 250hp(if not more) and its Turboed

[deevergote]

Most "semi-autos" are just automatics with an option for the driver to tell the transmission to shift, rather than the ECU doing it automatically. Functionally, they are still automatic transmissions in every other way.


The new dual clutch systems found on many higher-end cars (the new GT-R has one, as does the EvoX and the IS-F) are the first mass-market "semi auto" transmissions. Those are very capable.



For our purposes... there are no great options.

[The G-Man]

Most "semi-autos" are just automatics with an option for the driver to tell the transmission to shift, rather than the ECU doing it automatically. Functionally, they are still automatic transmissions in every other way.


The new dual clutch systems found on many higher-end cars (the new GT-R has one, as does the EvoX and the IS-F) are the first mass-market "semi auto" transmissions. Those are very capable.



For our purposes... there are no great options.

The Audi/VW/Porsche are the same type.

[blizzard335]

Semi auto = auto with manual override (still has a torque convertor)

Automated manual = Essentially a manual gearbox with an 'auto' mode. BMW SMG, DSG/S-Tronic, Alfa Romeo's system, Maserati Duo-Select, the list goes on.

Deev knows his gearboxes

[mtnbikaah]

The Audi/VW/Porsche are the same type.

i hear with the dual clutch trannies they are wicked fast on the up shift but are just slow as an auto on the down shift...

[irkage]

I think its important to remember the difference between a semi-auto and a sequential transmission.

A good way to think about it is an automatic with an ecu that lets you pick what gear you want to be in versus an manual transmission with an electonic clutch sometimes dual clutch that can shift infinitely faster than any can with their foot and hand.

[Zer0_92EX]

Just stick with manual!

[deevergote]

He's already automatic.


Even though the "manumatic" transmissions found in Hondas aren't great, I'd still love to see someone work one into a CB.

[Zer0_92EX]

haha take the Sportonic outta a 00' prelude