Semi-automatic Triptronic

[looking for a skyline]

what does it mean by semi-automatic/triptronic? are there any R34 skylines which are semi-automatic/triptronic? what is the difference between automatic and semi-automatic/triptronic in terms of performance? any help will be appreciated.

[The Dan]

Tiptronic IS semi-automatic

It's an Automatic gearbox that can be manual shifted also.

I'm pretty sure all of the auto 34's / Stags were Tiptronic

[The Dan]

You want performance...buy a manual

[Haines]

what sort of performance

most drag cars are autos

[looking for a skyline]

Tiptronic IS semi-automatic

It's an Automatic gearbox that can be manual shifted also.

I'm pretty sure all of the auto 34's / Stags were Tiptronic

are there any problems with the tiptronic boxes?

[Beer Baron]

they are basically exactly the same as any other auto box. there is nothing special at all about a 'tiptronic' box. they are just a normal automatic gearbox but with a controller that allows you to use paddles, or buttons, or the shifter to tell it when to change gears. it's not a semi-automatic box really. it's an auto box with a 'tell it when to change gears' option. just like in your old crappy auto when you shift it from 1, to 2 to D. it's the shame thing basically. it still works exactly like a non-tiptronic box, still has the same kind of torque converter, and bands etc.

if you want manual, you need to buy a manual. all the talk of semi-manual and tiptronic etc is just marketing talk. the only way to get them to perform well is to modify it with an upgraded valve body and a shift kit which can have some good results, but it's still an auto box, just one that will shift quicker and with more positive engagement.