So its a automatic with a fancy name
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Well that's physically impossible.Supposedly, the converstion turns an ordinary manual transmission into the same thing as the sequential manual shifters with automatic clutches currently found on expensive supercars such as Ferrari and Lamborghini.
I heard thru my Toyota contact that they didn't hold up. Lots of warranty probs.It was available for this same transmission years ago on the Toyota MR Spyder. There was some chatter here quite some time ago about fitting it to an Elise, but I don't think anyone did it.
What you are talking about is the new breed of double-clutch transmissions. MOST sequential transmission DON'T make use of double clutches....most sequential transmissions use sophisticated dual-clutch mechanisms to reduce shift times by prepping a gear before you're ready to shift, for instantaneous engagement when the moment comes...
Most of the automated clutch systems had significant reliability problems in their first generation (BMW, Maserati, Toyota) and most had usability problems (brutal part-throttle shifts). Most of them still have rapid clutch wear issues.I heard thru my Toyota contact that they didn't hold up. Lots of warranty probs.