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996TT TipS gearbox vs 997TT TipS

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It sounds like the VTG plays a big part in how the 997 Tip takes off and changes between gears and is the key to making it faster.
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Or - is there a subtle other difference I'm missing like gear ratio changes between models etc?
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It sounds like the VTG plays a big part in how the 997 Tip takes off and changes between gears and is the key to making it faster.
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Or - is there a subtle other difference I'm missing like gear ratio changes between models etc?
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi Everyone I've noticed that the MB-sourced TipS (5spd) box in the 996TT results in the official 0-62 times (and 0-100) being slower than the manual. The 997TT (early, pre PDK) also had a 5spd TipS box but was faster than the manual to 62 and 100. Is the 997TT TipS box the same one as in the 996TT and if so, is there any software / updates available for the 996TT to get it to match the 997TT and make it faster than the manual? Or - is there a subtle other difference I'm missing like gear ratio changes between models etc? Cheers

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I have a good Porsche Q&A which explains why the 997Tip is quicker than the manual 0-60. Here is the quick explanation, but if you would like the whole thing, drop me a PM with your email address.

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0.3 seconds faster than the manual supposes that the manual driver gets it absolutely right from the off and hits each gear change on the button, if not the Tip will pull ahead even more. In the Tip it is much easier to get the times as you have less to do...just hang on and enjoy the ride :thumb:

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POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

very interesting stuff. So is the gearbox hardware actually the same? It sounds like the VTG plays a big part in how the 997 Tip takes off and changes between gears and is the key to making it faster.

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