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is driving smg smiliar to auto trans with paddles?
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Two different things SMG is sequential MANUAL gearbox with paddle shifters, auto is auto.
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Yes, SMG can shift up and down for you, if you put it in auto mode. In manual mode it holds a gear until you shift, and the electronics protect you from shifting when such a shift could cause damage (ie downshifting at 6000 rpm).
All that aside, driving an SMG is not really like driving a conventional automatic, even if that auto is a steptronic, or has paddles. The transmission accomplishes the same thing, but in a very different way. An automatic has a torque converter, and the shifts are very smooth. An SMG can be that smooth, but only if you pay attention to shift points and throttle. It is a manual transmission, with a clutch, but the clutch is electrohydraulically actuated. Hope all that helps.
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lets just say that it's not a slushbox.
much faster response, if it had less bugs, the AUTO would be completely obsolete. |
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No. An auto is an auto. SMG is a a manual that works the clutch for you. No torque converter (and resulting drivetrain loss), but probably not as smooth as an AT for daily use.
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Agree with you that it isn't as smooth (unless the driver is paying attention). Smoothness aside, the functionality is the same.
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