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Old 05-08-2014, 10:12 PM
 
Location: SoCal
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I've tried manuals and Dual-Clutch autos and both don't have that strong off the line pull that you get with a normal torque converter auto. Not to mention the smoothness and refinement of the TC that is greatly lacking in the DCT.
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Old 05-09-2014, 07:12 AM
 
Location: Cold Springs, NV
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Torque multiplication.
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Old 05-09-2014, 07:57 AM
 
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Depends on what vehicle as well.
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