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Old 06-16-2010, 03:01 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by TopSpeeder View Post
When do you use the A6's tap shift rather than just letting the computer shift for you? I have read that the computer is very good at shifting on the drag strip - at least for noobs and average Joes. Is this true?

What about spirited-but-legal driving on a lonely, curvy public road? Is tap shift 'better' or just more fun? Does the computer ever put you in a wrong gear?
Its my understanding that GM programs their autos fairly well, if you want to have fun in M ... so be it. But leaving it in S will rarely let you down. Thats based purely on 2nd hand knowledge though.
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