Hey folks,
After getting a quick ride in Cam's car while in Texas (thanks again!), I continue to be intrigued by the SL-C. In further research, I'd really like to explore the idea of doing a semi-automatic gearbox. I know there are a number of aftermarket bolt-on units for various transmissions, so you could to LS376 + Ricardo + Geartronics for example, but that feels like a lot of "moving parts" (figuratively) due to multiple vendors.
However, in seeing Fran's suggestion of a Cayman/Boxster drivetrain and being a bit of German car purist (I grew up there), I thought why not just take a PDK Cayman/Boxster S drivetrain or even an Audi R8 system and move the whole thing over vs. taking parts from 3 or more different vendors. I couldn't find anyone in the forum postings as having done either of those systems, so I have a few specific questions:
1) Has anyone done or is in the process of either the full Porsche or Audi drivetrain? (Or you thought about it and gave up - that would be excellent info too)
2) Am I crazy to want to do a semi-automatic? Mainly, I'm interested in the challenge.
3) If I'm not totally crazy, what are some potential pitfalls? I know the R8 is an AWD system. Does that pose any issues mechanically or with the software?
4) Are there combos of other components you'd suggest? LS376 + G50 + a G50-specific bolt-on system maybe?
Thanks,
Tim
After getting a quick ride in Cam's car while in Texas (thanks again!), I continue to be intrigued by the SL-C. In further research, I'd really like to explore the idea of doing a semi-automatic gearbox. I know there are a number of aftermarket bolt-on units for various transmissions, so you could to LS376 + Ricardo + Geartronics for example, but that feels like a lot of "moving parts" (figuratively) due to multiple vendors.
However, in seeing Fran's suggestion of a Cayman/Boxster drivetrain and being a bit of German car purist (I grew up there), I thought why not just take a PDK Cayman/Boxster S drivetrain or even an Audi R8 system and move the whole thing over vs. taking parts from 3 or more different vendors. I couldn't find anyone in the forum postings as having done either of those systems, so I have a few specific questions:
1) Has anyone done or is in the process of either the full Porsche or Audi drivetrain? (Or you thought about it and gave up - that would be excellent info too)
2) Am I crazy to want to do a semi-automatic? Mainly, I'm interested in the challenge.
3) If I'm not totally crazy, what are some potential pitfalls? I know the R8 is an AWD system. Does that pose any issues mechanically or with the software?
4) Are there combos of other components you'd suggest? LS376 + G50 + a G50-specific bolt-on system maybe?
Thanks,
Tim