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Old 07-10-2008, 06:41 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by garys_1k View Post
The next trend in autoshifting, already in use in Europe (e.g. Volkswagen) are dual shaft, dual clutch automatics. One shaft for odd gears, another for even. Engage both first and second gear at the same time, then engage the odd shaft clutch to pull away. When it's time to upshift, let out the odd shaft clutch and bring in the even. While second gear is in use and the odd shaft's clutch is open, shift to third for the next shift. Continue on up to top gear.

If wet clutches are used the only penalty is the oil pump. If dry clutches are used you have identical losses (small) to a manual trans, over 95% efficiency. Give the driver shift paddles if he wants to be in charge, but override for engine overspeed.
All that complexity and expense and for what? Gimme a plain ol' 5-speed.

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