Do you have to let go of the gas petal when you shift gears with a tiptronic Porsche Boxster?

I own a Boxster with a Tiptronic and I do not lift the throttle when shifting. The transmission does not operate the same as a manual and it will not over-rev between gears. I would be careful shifting full throttle all the time, since it will put added strain on the drivetrain = more wear and more repairs.

When you are driving your car, try using the thumb shifters without lifting the throttle. Your car will act fine and you will not be doing any harm to your car.

Good luck and enjoy your Boxster!

Greg

You do not have to let go of the gas pedal. I have driven at least 30 different cars with tiptronic and I never let go of the gas when shifting.

No need to lift with the Tiptronic transmission. It is similar to the setup in the high end Lincoln LS where my experience lies.

No, you shouldn't need to let go of the gas. It is a little more stressfull on the tranny and diff, but these cars are designed to be driven fast. I wouldn't do it all the time, but if you are racing a Honda, then get with it!

No, They have a torque converter in them, so there is no need. The tiptronic is just an automatic with a manual selector on it. Its still got all of the mechanics of an automatic transmission.

Yeah lift foot off when changing gears but back on gas when shifting, Now an automatic no you don't just put it in gear and go, hope this helps.

i guess you can but you should let off the gas some unless you want to tear something up like the motor or trans... you dont have to if its a automatic trans