04-25-2013, 06:18 AM
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It's all about Diesel
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Originally Posted by niky
The nice thing about a TC over a dual-clutch or a dry-clutch CVT is that the transmission fluid itself bears the brunt of the shock-loads when shifting. And you're throwing that out, anyway, every xx,xxx miles. A dual-clutch system with the dry clutch will eventually need clutch pack replacement, no matter how gently you drive it.
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Remove the transmission (or the engine) to replace a clutch pack is the major downside. |
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