Newbie question about tiptronic
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Newbie question about tiptronic
Hey guys, i was wondering..cuz it doesn't state in the manual.....are u only suppose to shift to tiptronic mode when u come to a complete stop? just like R and P gears? or can u switch even during acceleration??
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Originally posted by fahoumh
you can go into sportshift mode whenever you like
you can go into sportshift mode whenever you like
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anyone know if the down shift protection is in effect if you gate shift into lower gear?
anyone know if the down shift protection is in effect if you gate shift into lower gear?
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I ve got a question. Lets say i was at a stop sign and a tough looking car pulls up and wants to race. Would I be faster if i used the sportshift mode or just auto??? I really dont know.. should i practice?? Does one have to master the sportshift for ultimate use??? I have a tl (not s type)
I also put an AEM short intake on it.
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Originally posted by nucleusTL
I ve got a question. Lets say i was at a stop sign and a tough looking car pulls up and wants to race. Would I be faster if i used the sportshift mode or just auto??? I really dont know.. should i practice?? Does one have to master the sportshift for ultimate use??? I have a tl (not s type)
I also put an AEM short intake on it.
I ve got a question. Lets say i was at a stop sign and a tough looking car pulls up and wants to race. Would I be faster if i used the sportshift mode or just auto??? I really dont know.. should i practice?? Does one have to master the sportshift for ultimate use??? I have a tl (not s type)
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Just try it out...
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yeah, if you've done aftermarket mods, like headers, then it benefits to use the sport shift to get the most use out of the headers, since the computer will shift a pinch early. I found that at the track i pulled better times by using sequential rather than leaving it up to the computer, which would shift me out at around 6,100 rpms...whereas in sequential I can hold the gears out to 6500-6600 for more top end power. (this power was not seen before I got the headers). Oh, by the way, I have a '99 TL.
However, if your not experienced or are virtually stock, then the regular automatic mode does a fine job.
However, if your not experienced or are virtually stock, then the regular automatic mode does a fine job.
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Originally posted by nucleusTL
I ve got a question. Lets say i was at a stop sign and a tough looking car pulls up and wants to race. Would I be faster if i used the sportshift mode or just auto??? I really dont know.. should i practice?? Does one have to master the sportshift for ultimate use??? I have a tl (not s type)
I also put an AEM short intake on it.
I ve got a question. Lets say i was at a stop sign and a tough looking car pulls up and wants to race. Would I be faster if i used the sportshift mode or just auto??? I really dont know.. should i practice?? Does one have to master the sportshift for ultimate use??? I have a tl (not s type)
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wait ur sayin that if I put in SS mode and floor it, it will automatically shift to 2nd at the very last second? I know the car automatically shifts to 2nd in SS mode, but I thought it hesitated and wasn't good for the trans to push it...
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Originally posted by limitedTLS
well it does state that u must come to complete stop when u shift...but i don't remember what page was it on
well it does state that u must come to complete stop when u shift...but i don't remember what page was it on
My understanding is that the shifter doesn't have any sort of mechanical connection to anything, it's just a switch/control that goes to a computer. The computer then gets the final say to what gear you end up in. Because of this, you can't shift incorrectly. ...or am I incorrect in thinking this?
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Originally posted by GaddAMIT
wait ur sayin that if I put in SS mode and floor it, it will automatically shift to 2nd at the very last second? I know the car automatically shifts to 2nd in SS mode, but I thought it hesitated and wasn't good for the trans to push it...
wait ur sayin that if I put in SS mode and floor it, it will automatically shift to 2nd at the very last second? I know the car automatically shifts to 2nd in SS mode, but I thought it hesitated and wasn't good for the trans to push it...
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Originally posted by jdone
No, it will shift from first a little early but for stoplight races 2nd is your running gear and it will hold to redline.
No, it will shift from first a little early but for stoplight races 2nd is your running gear and it will hold to redline.
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Originally posted by hzm82
You're talking about how you have no control over 1st gear in SS mode right?
You're talking about how you have no control over 1st gear in SS mode right?
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