A Tiptronic on the track

[Guest]

Hello, all

Has anyone ever had a 964 Tiptronic on the track, or does anyone know of any reasons whay it is a bad idea? Any Tip-tips?

All the technical people to whom I have spoken have told me that the Tiptronic gearbox is virtually trouble-free, but I wonder if it is up to track day use. I exopect that it is not a usual thing - using a Tiprtonic car on a track day - but my 964 Tiptronic is the only Porsche I have, I have no option. I really don't want to break it because it is my msin csr.

I also wonder if anyone ever raced one in a production car class. It might loose places off the line. but the fast, full-power upchanges must count for something (they sure-as-helll do on the road).

A

 

[Guest]

I have seen a Video of a 964 TIPTRONIC CUP CAR racing back in the early 90's in the company of Herr Melvein mit der Cuppenwaggen.........[]

 

[Melv]

That's correct -Porsche played with a tip in the Carrera Cup with Rohl at the wheel.

Mel

 

[Rotorhead]

There is no reason why a tiptronic couldn't be used on a track day. I've driven tiptronics and manual 996s and Boxsters on OPC driving days. Of course, the 964 tiptronic was earlier technology and lacked the steering wheel change.

Most of the racing instructors left it in auto, just using the throttle and left foot braking.

Interestingly, many other invited drivers didn't like tiptronic. I believe that this is because they were accustomed to manual, and tiptronic is an acquired taste.