As much as I think the transmission/shifting/clutch in the RS is absolutely as good as a 6speed can be I have to hand it to the new PDK tranny. It's so darned quick/seamless and I can see why Porsche's going that way. Check the video and you'll see what I mean.... This is only in a 09 997S so I can't imagine the improvements for the GT3. But at the end of the day I want to have more fun/involvement so even if I'm slower I still want/need a 6speed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ImQUkO68xs

 

The gear changes are almost imperceptible.

 

as awesome as PDK may be, until Porsche puts fixed paddles behind the steering wheel ala the F1 system employed by Ferrari, they've got some catching up to do. The reason I say they need to be fixed is because if they turn with the wheel, then it'd be easy to upshift when you meant to downshift or vice versa depending on the position of the wheel mid turn.

 

Awesome job sharkwerks it sounds like a beast.

 

I think I would be more inclined to do that with fixed paddles rather than paddles at the back of my steering wheel.

 

man so true. I have a 360 right now and I was looking at the PDK like, WTF. how are you gonna shift unless your wheel is straight. I guess they do it to feel like there not copying, but hell I'm sure well see it in 4 years when no one will notice

 

Alex, what happen when you press the Sports Plus button?

 

Nice work, you guys are #1 when it comes this stuff..

 

Sounds/shifts great. Was this shot with Dan's front end camera mount that he ws woking on? If so, worked well!

 

The gear changes remind me of the shifting in Gran Turismo.

Thanks for sharing

 

Its not hard to modify it into paddles. I hope these tuner shops will ahead and try something. I hate those shift buttons too.

 

I must account for at least 100 of your youtube views, I love this video. Keep up the good work, that car is going to be sick.

 

So what exhaust is on it? or is the Porsche Sport exhaust?

 

Alex, what do we really know about the upcoming GT3 and RS? will they both have the new "regular" engine with PDK?

I am sure PDK is faster, lets you concentrate on steering and braking more, but I feel it takes away from my hobby maybe. I hated every BMW SMG I ever drove, but the Audi and Porsche seem nice, even on track. But those push buttons...??!! Will that be fixed CUP or F1 style in the GT3?

Maybe one of those auto heel-n-toe throttle blippie systems like the new Nissan Z370 is more interesting? Could it be done in a Porsche?

 

I have a question on the PDK and I cannot find an answer anywhere. What happens if I decided to take a corner in 3rd gear for instance....and I mash the gas to the floor...does the car downshift like the typical automatic transmission? If I can pick a gear and have it STAY in the gear....no mater what I do (except go over red line of course) I'll check this out.

Thanks