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Old 11-08-2002, 09:14 AM
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Default Tip trans stronger than manual?
I am considering getting an '01 S4 and am wondering if I should get on with the Tip trans. I prefer stick but have read here about problems with synchros and am wondering if the Tip would be more reliable. I am a smooth shifter and don't drive a car hard so I wouldn't be harsh on a manual transmission but if they are fragile I will get the Tip. Thanks in advance for any advice.
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Old 11-08-2002, 09:24 AM
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Default tip only rated to 310 ft *lbs torque....
built in saftey factor of course....but no one knows what it is.

BTWm there are plenty of stage II and even II+ tips out there...

check my pic post for the ZF spec.
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Default There are actually Stage III S4 Tips out there
but nobody knows what long term reliability will be like.
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Default ...and I wouldn't dare take on of those on a roadcourse or for a top speed run...
...that tranny would be sure to overheat quickly under those extreme conditions.
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yesh, but none post here on AW, and i've met none...so i can't vouch for them...
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Possibly, but no one knows....until someone is brave enough to do it...
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There's a Tip K04 here in town; never met the guy though...
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Default I know someone who's building a track specific one right now, but doesn't post here.
I'll see if he'll post updates on how it fares when its complete.
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Default Do you think it's the heat alone that leads to the death of the tranny?
Couldn't someone just install some kind of tranny cooler?
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