New transaxle options for V8 and /6 powered 914's, Kit for or DIY Options

[Mueller]

It appears these things are fairly strong as is, there is a company making a "race" wet clutch assembly as well.

The PDK logic is pretty neat and I think another stand alone controller will be seen in the near future along with the Auto Bionic version.


http://www.autobionics.co.uk/#buildingyourdreams


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3mkiKhW7as



Great thread on how they work.
If I read 1 post correctly you can read the voltages/signals real time with the Porsche tool (or knock off version of it)
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/11728...ansmission.html

[ClayPerrine]

A few years ago, when Porsche released the new GT3 with the PDK, Betty and I were at an IMSA race at COTA. Porsche sent a couple of engineers to give a talk in the PCA hospitality suite. One of the questions from the assembled Porsche owners was "Does the new GT3 come with a manual transmission?" The response from the Porsche engineers was "No. The PDK is much faster." From the back of the crowd came a loud shout.... "IT'S BORING!" The engineers were taken aback. They could not understand why any sports car owner would not want the fastest car they could get.

After the GT3 came the GT4. And Porsche owners looking for a new GT3 got a GT4 instead. Because the GT4 was considered a "lower level" car from the GT3, the PDK was unavailable in it. The GT4 out-sold the GT3, and the majority of the GT4s sold had a manual transmission. That got the message through to Porsche. The latest GT3 is available with a manual transmission.


If I was racing professionally, I would want the GT3 with the PDK. As the engineers said, it is much faster. As a professional driver, I would be paid to win races. Unfortunately, I am not a pro driver. As a Porsche enthusiast, part of the experience of driving is the ability to shift for myself. Yes, the PDK can do it better. But I don't want one in my street car.



SAVE THE MANUAL!!!