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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 02:40 PM
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depending on who did it there's a good chance it will be fabulous right up until it fails.

its better but still slow. not even as fast as stock zf or the lowly challenger 8speed
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Originally Posted by vetteandv
Have the trans tuned and all these concerns are gone! Just had my 2017 done and it's fabulous!
zf 8 sp smokes a8. my bmw is a zf 8 speed and way faster. equiv to a DC

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the M7 has the no lift shift.The A 8 might be A tad slower than A professional using the no lift shift but no by much.I have seen the M7 beat A8's in the 1/4.
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Speaking of driving with one hand on the shifter.Thats how I drive.I was a tractor trailer driver.I've never used 2 hands on the steering wheel.
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