PDK Question
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Hi, well I cannot honestly report on that. It has been a while since I did any manual work. I lost my entire left leg 7 years ago when I was hit (T-Boned) while riding my motorcycle. I wear a full left leg prosthetic. This does not allow me to push a clutch pedal.
Basically PDK was a godsend for me. However there is no way anyone could shift as fast or smooth as what PDK does...even with PDK in manual mode. PDK is not a true automatic....It is a sequential style dual clutch system and Porsche developed it back in the late 70's to use on their race cars at LeMans.
With PDK in manual I do not feel any disconnect with the car at all. I can control the gears and drive the car the way I want to drive it. I usually drive PDK on the street in manual mode. That way it is always second nature for me at the track. However on a hot day it sure is nice to pop PDK over in auto mode and grab that water bottle for a refreshing drink.
So for you 2 legged people, I truly do not know what to tell you about picking PDK or a 6 speed manual. I guess it all depends on what you like out of your car. Do you still dream of mastering heal and toe and relish in driving the track like your hero's have done in the past? Or are you into the latest and greatest technology and want to go faster and experience what Porsche has to offer today?
Basically PDK was a godsend for me. However there is no way anyone could shift as fast or smooth as what PDK does...even with PDK in manual mode. PDK is not a true automatic....It is a sequential style dual clutch system and Porsche developed it back in the late 70's to use on their race cars at LeMans.
With PDK in manual I do not feel any disconnect with the car at all. I can control the gears and drive the car the way I want to drive it. I usually drive PDK on the street in manual mode. That way it is always second nature for me at the track. However on a hot day it sure is nice to pop PDK over in auto mode and grab that water bottle for a refreshing drink.
So for you 2 legged people, I truly do not know what to tell you about picking PDK or a 6 speed manual. I guess it all depends on what you like out of your car. Do you still dream of mastering heal and toe and relish in driving the track like your hero's have done in the past? Or are you into the latest and greatest technology and want to go faster and experience what Porsche has to offer today?
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 21
From: Las Vegas, NV
Rep Power: 0
Hi, well I cannot honestly report on that. It has been a while since I did any manual work. I lost my entire left leg 7 years ago when I was hit (T-Boned) while riding my motorcycle. I wear a full left leg prosthetic. This does not allow me to push a clutch pedal.
Basically PDK was a godsend for me. However there is no way anyone could shift as fast or smooth as what PDK does...even with PDK in manual mode. PDK is not a true automatic....It is a sequential style dual clutch system and Porsche developed it back in the late 70's to use on their race cars at LeMans.
With PDK in manual I do not feel any disconnect with the car at all. I can control the gears and drive the car the way I want to drive it. I usually drive PDK on the street in manual mode. That way it is always second nature for me at the track. However on a hot day it sure is nice to pop PDK over in auto mode and grab that water bottle for a refreshing drink.
So for you 2 legged people, I truly do not know what to tell you about picking PDK or a 6 speed manual. I guess it all depends on what you like out of your car. Do you still dream of mastering heal and toe and relish in driving the track like your hero's have done in the past? Or are you into the latest and greatest technology and want to go faster and experience what Porsche has to offer today?
Basically PDK was a godsend for me. However there is no way anyone could shift as fast or smooth as what PDK does...even with PDK in manual mode. PDK is not a true automatic....It is a sequential style dual clutch system and Porsche developed it back in the late 70's to use on their race cars at LeMans.
With PDK in manual I do not feel any disconnect with the car at all. I can control the gears and drive the car the way I want to drive it. I usually drive PDK on the street in manual mode. That way it is always second nature for me at the track. However on a hot day it sure is nice to pop PDK over in auto mode and grab that water bottle for a refreshing drink.
So for you 2 legged people, I truly do not know what to tell you about picking PDK or a 6 speed manual. I guess it all depends on what you like out of your car. Do you still dream of mastering heal and toe and relish in driving the track like your hero's have done in the past? Or are you into the latest and greatest technology and want to go faster and experience what Porsche has to offer today?
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