Question on SS
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Hi All,
I have a question on sport shift in our TL. How does it actually perform? If we downshift the gear to make the car slower, will it actually programmatically press the brake and make the car goes slower or what? Imagine if we compare it with the manual transmission since the clutch will do all the job and ease the job of the brake.
I was thinking of using the same technique as in manual transmission that is by downshift-ing the gear in SS mode. So, my question is: Will the car programmatically press the brake for us? If it does, what's the significant benefit of downshifting the gear in SS over manually press the brake (if the goal is to prolong the life of the disc brake)?
Finally, which one conserve more gasoline: SS or automatic mode?
Thanks.
I have a question on sport shift in our TL. How does it actually perform? If we downshift the gear to make the car slower, will it actually programmatically press the brake and make the car goes slower or what? Imagine if we compare it with the manual transmission since the clutch will do all the job and ease the job of the brake.
I was thinking of using the same technique as in manual transmission that is by downshift-ing the gear in SS mode. So, my question is: Will the car programmatically press the brake for us? If it does, what's the significant benefit of downshifting the gear in SS over manually press the brake (if the goal is to prolong the life of the disc brake)?
Finally, which one conserve more gasoline: SS or automatic mode?
Thanks.
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Re: Question on SS
Originally posted by black_tl_01
I have a question on sport shift in our TL. How does it actually perform? If we downshift the gear to make the car slower, will it actually programmatically press the brake and make the car goes slower or what? Imagine if we compare it with the manual transmission since the clutch will do all the job and ease the job of the brake.
I have a question on sport shift in our TL. How does it actually perform? If we downshift the gear to make the car slower, will it actually programmatically press the brake and make the car goes slower or what? Imagine if we compare it with the manual transmission since the clutch will do all the job and ease the job of the brake.
I was thinking of using the same technique as in manual transmission that is by downshift-ing the gear in SS mode. So, my question is: Will the car programmatically press the brake for us? If it does, what's the significant benefit of downshifting the gear in SS over manually press the brake (if the goal is to prolong the life of the disc brake)?
Although this technique does save wear on your brake pads, it increases wear on your transmission. And brake pads are cheaper than transmissions
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Actually, there is another reason I like to use engine braking: Your engine is usually revving in the power band while you're decelerating, and it allows you to power away in case of an emergency. If you're driving a rear wheel drive, engine braking can also provide more control during the turn and prevents oversteer on slippery pavement. But the opposite effect occurs with front wheel drives: you tend to understeer during engine braking. But VSA helps to mitigate that. I wished the TL has a yaw sensor too!
Finally, which one conserve more gasoline: SS or automatic mode?
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Re: Re: Question on SS
Originally posted by daverman
I wished the TL has a yaw sensor too!
I wished the TL has a yaw sensor too!
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Re: Re: Re: Question on SS
Originally posted by pianoman41
It does. The 2002 VSA incorporates a yaw rate sensor, as well as steering angle sensor and a lateral acceleration sensor, and of course the sensors at all four wheels. The yaw rate sensor is behind the rear seat.
It does. The 2002 VSA incorporates a yaw rate sensor, as well as steering angle sensor and a lateral acceleration sensor, and of course the sensors at all four wheels. The yaw rate sensor is behind the rear seat.
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