• Reygle@lemmy.worldOP
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    4 days ago

    F1 doesn’t use torque converted automatics or CVTs. They use much faster transmissions.

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      4 days ago

      I don’t see where that was stated at all, just automatic.

      And DCTs are definitely automatics.

      There are other forms of automatic besides torque-converter based systems, even in the 50’s.

      • JamesBoeing737MAX@sopuli.xyz
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        3 days ago

        Try buying a cheap used car with a DCT. Most are CVTs or old school regular autos (which are both apparently slow).

        But if you can get one for a normal price, it’s kinda fine if you value convenience over control.

        But I’ll probably not try an auto until my old golf dies.