Hello all
I would like to here from those who have ...have had...or know.

Ok! I sold my 1st gen and In have found a very nice 94 TT with well thought out mods.
This car has an Auto trans, I have built and have had many cars but have never had an automatic in a sports car.... My question is, and I know it all depends on what you like.
Are these reliable transmissions and are they capable when running hard, or are they a true slug-o-matic power robber like most auto transmissions.
Should I stay away or should I play.
Paul

 

They seem reliable. I have a customer who is making some very good power for an auto(360~ish rwhp) and its holding up just fine. We are going to find out just how much it can take soon...

 

I like mine, have had no issues and making ~300 rwhp. Driven right, which means learning all about the proper use of the 'hold' feature and you sacrifice very little to the 5 speed.

Some will post about how true sports cars have a clutch, but to each their own, I say.

GENERALLY speaking, the automatic FDs you find for sale are in far better overall condition than their manual tranny brothers.

 

[QUOTE=bajaman;9607897]Driven right, which means learning all about the proper use of the 'hold' feature and you sacrifice very little to the 5 speed.QUOTE]

Most definitely agreed. I've become quite the fan of the "hold" button on top of the gear selector. It'll keep the car in that gear past redline, similar to a slapshift. I have a lot of fun with my automatic, and have even found a couple of fun tricks to make the most of my clutchless situation.