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taylorboosh

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9th May 12 at 12:54

testing an smg car later and having only ever once drove an auto am worried..

how the fuck do i work it?

what are its features?

how do i check all is well with it?

taylorboosh

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9th May 12 at 13:00

what im really looking for is do i need to lift of on shifting etc?

VrsTurbo

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9th May 12 at 13:05

99% sure you can do flat out shifting with smg

taylorboosh

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9th May 12 at 13:05

this is going to be fun then ///M

Fro

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9th May 12 at 13:09

No need to lift off unless you want it to change up a gear. in which case you just lift it up about e.g if you are at desired speed.

Should just go through the gears if you plant the pedal.

If it's like DSG (pretty sure it is) Will have normal auto, sport auto and then 'manual' for the paddles.

[Edited on 09-05-2012 by Fro]

taylorboosh

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9th May 12 at 13:11

ahhh right easy enough... last time i drove an auto i kangarood along the road trying to use the brake as a clutch

Fro

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9th May 12 at 13:12

hit the brake thinking there was a clutch in the bm the first time i drove it and was coming to a stop.

taylorboosh

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9th May 12 at 13:47

exactly the same as me

Stu

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9th May 12 at 16:03

First thing to remember its not an auto at all and it doesn't shift like an auto!

Low speeds they are pretty poor and shifts can be dozy and a bit slow, it all changes when you get up to speed. Dont have to lift off for up changes at all, keep the throttle buried.

Enjoy!

Stu

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9th May 12 at 16:04

What car is it btw John?

taylorboosh

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9th May 12 at 16:06

e46 m3.....drove it and loved it

andys sxi

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9th May 12 at 16:06

quote:
Originally posted by Fro
No need to lift off unless you want it to change up a gear. in which case you just lift it up about e.g if you are at desired speed.

Should just go through the gears if you plant the pedal.

If it's like DSG (pretty sure it is) Will have normal auto, sport auto and then 'manual' for the paddles.

[Edited on 09-05-2012 by Fro]

What are the dgs's like on the Audi's

April 08 feature car

Ben G

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9th May 12 at 16:06

i was going to buy an smg z4 but was put off by the costly repair bills if it all goes wrong.

i've driven a ferrari 430 scuderia and aston v8 vantage with the paddles and it was an amazing experience on track where theres no stopping.

probably not ideal for urban/motorway traffic driving but thats where you stick it in auto at a guess.

Ben G

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9th May 12 at 16:07

quote:
Originally posted by john-d
e46 m3.....drove it and loved it

welcome to bmw sport

Stu

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9th May 12 at 16:08

quote:
Originally posted by john-d
e46 m3.....drove it and loved it

Cool, what you think of SMGII?

taylorboosh

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9th May 12 at 16:09

i thought it was slow to shift and a bit awkward at low speeds....

then i used the sport button and mother fucker i was impressed.. so impressed i left a deposit

Stu

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9th May 12 at 16:11

quote:
Originally posted by john-d
i thought it was slow to shift and a bit awkward at low speeds....

then i used the sport button and mother fucker i was impressed.. so impressed i left a deposit

Haha quality! Yeah they aint great at low speeds and the "auto" mode is a bit shit but I think they are awesome when you've got your foot down!

Rich H

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9th May 12 at 16:15

quote:
Originally posted by john-d
i thought it was slow to shift and a bit awkward at low speeds....

then i used the sport button and mother fucker i was impressed.. so impressed i left a deposit

On the car or in your underwear?

taylorboosh

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9th May 12 at 17:09

both i think mate lol

Fro

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9th May 12 at 17:27

quote:
Originally posted by andys sxi

quote:
Originally posted by Fro
No need to lift off unless you want it to change up a gear. in which case you just lift it up about e.g if you are at desired speed.

Should just go through the gears if you plant the pedal.

If it's like DSG (pretty sure it is) Will have normal auto, sport auto and then 'manual' for the paddles.

[Edited on 09-05-2012 by Fro]

What are the dgs's like on the Audi's

Pretty good to be honest, very rapid changes when in the 'auto' modes and also with the paddles. Driven Dad's Mk5 Gti and it was lovely. Mate has DSG in his Mk5 R32 and he loves it as well.

Personally I think I would get bored after a while though with there being no clutch.

Can cost the bomb to replace if they go tits up though.

[Edited on 09-05-2012 by Fro]

Fro

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9th May 12 at 17:28

Nice one John

taylorboosh

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9th May 12 at 17:28

its awesome in my mates a3 tdi... every bit as good as smg imo

andys sxi

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9th May 12 at 17:29

yeah im not sure if i would get bored with it having no clutch

April 08 feature car

taylorboosh

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9th May 12 at 17:30

dsg can do launch control the lot

andys sxi

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9th May 12 at 17:30

quote:
Originally posted by john-d
its awesome in my mates a3 tdi... every bit as good as smg imo

thats what it would be if i got one

April 08 feature car

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