How many other 08 on original trans software?

[DowneasTTer]

I'm just wondering if there are many others out there that are still running around with the original software? Haven't been back to the selling dealer since purchase March 08. Personally I like the quirks but wondering if by not getting the update I might be reducing the clutch life.

[forestacademy]

Because you have an 08 you might nees a new clutch at some point anyway. Many of us have had them replaced under waranty. Of course if you get it replaced you will be udated on the software.
I do like being able to to jump into manual and back out quickly with the paddles when I need the extra passing power

[unicycle]

Originally Posted by DowneasTTer

Personally I like the quirks but wondering if by not getting the update I might be reducing the clutch life.

Yeah, I worried about that aspect, too. And I used to drive with my right hand on the clutch because I was constantly switching into N in an attempt to coast downhill as a gas-saving technique. Ultimately I decided that coasting in D is better for the car (clutch issue, etc) and that it probably saves even more gas because of the way the transmission is designed.

The car behaves better with the updated software, and I'm very glad for it.

[tivoboy]

what happens with the clutch?

[unicycle]

Originally Posted by tivoboy

what happens with the clutch?

I would just guess that the add'l wear-and-tear on the gear shifter would take its toll.