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Originally Posted by Simon H
The R-Tronic in the Audi, is not a proper twin clutch gearbox. It is an Automated manual, which means, when you shift, you should really lift the throttle, for a smooth shift. You can flat shift, but its like someone has stamped on the brake pedal for a split second. The DCT, and S-Tronic, are the real deal, proper twin clutch gearboxes, designed to shift without lifting, giving seamless acceleration. The R-Tronic will not compete with the twin clutch gearboxes. Maybe out of the hole, the Audis 4WD, will give it the edge, but after that, its losing time, on every shift. Now an R8 with S-Tronic will be fantastic, regards, SIMON.
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Simon,
I never felt at WOT in Sport mode that an up shift felt like the brake had been stamped on. Rather it is like the car has been whacked with a bloody big baseball bat! lol. Not sure how good it is for the drivetrain either as it is a very forceful shock. At all other times, a slight lift as you pull the right hand paddle works wonders in smoothing out the up shifts as you mention.
Bish