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To turbo or not to turbo -- that is the question

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I haven't been able to find a local turbo/tip to test drive.
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Tiptronic is actually a better configuration for a turbo, as the boost doesn't drop as with a 5 speed, unless of course you're using heel/toe to keep up the revs while shifting...
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I haven't been able to find a local turbo/tip to test drive.
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Tiptronic is actually a better configuration for a turbo, as the boost doesn't drop as with a 5 speed, unless of course you're using heel/toe to keep up the revs while shifting...
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I presently have a C4S with tiptronic that I very much enjoy. I occasionally entertain the fantasy of trading up to a turbo. Just curious to know if the turbo with tiptronic is a substantial difference over what I presently have. I haven't been able to find a local turbo/tip to test drive. I drove a Turbo X-50 the other night with a 6-speed, but it was hard to compare b/c of the different tranny. Is this worth pursuing? Thanks

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TURBO!!! Tiptronic is actually a better configuration for a turbo, as the boost doesn't drop as with a 5 speed, unless of course you're using heel/toe to keep up the revs while shifting...

POST 3Original post

I'm not sure I understand?...You drove a turbo and couldn't see the difference because of the tranny? You must be kidding right? IMO, there is no comparison when that turb kicks in, regardless of the tranny.

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If I had the bux, no question, turbo all the way. Alas, reality is the C4S made more sense for me.

POST 5Original post

I have a 99 C4. I have driven both the 03 c4s and an 02 Turbo with tiptronic. Both great cars but the turbo obvious has a huge power difference. If its power you crave, it is an easy decision

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