Does anyone bother using tiptronic?

[Toeknee_33]

Maybe you need to train the ECU to react faster.

 

I used to use 2.2L NA 6 speed.  No such issue le.

 

How to train? With a whip?

 

I used to have another 3L NA 6-speeder, not such issues. Its in the programming I reckon.

[inlinesix]

How to train? With a whip?

 

I used to have another 3L NA 6-speeder, not such issues. Its in the programming I reckon.

 

Drive it as if you steal it for 2 days.

[Soya]

3L NA, no turbo.

CVT?

[Tohto]

How to train? With a whip?

 

I used to have another 3L NA 6-speeder, not such issues. Its in the programming I reckon.

 

I think if BMW can reset. 

[Toeknee_33]

CVT?

 

No, its a 7-speed torque converter auto.

[Soya]

No, its a 7-speed torque converter auto.

Slow kickdown is typical of 'intelligent' conventional gearboxes in our stop go traffic. Either reset or drive it like you stole it for a short while for it to 're-learn' your driving style

[merc280v6]

D mode is to maximise fuel consumption, that is why it shift up as fast as possible... and i agree S mode is really too aggressive never shift up before 3k rpm...

 

but it is smoother then my current dct...

 

 

are yours TC? could it be the turbo lag??

Errrr ... you mean D mode is to MINIMIZE fuel consumption?

 

[Vratenza]

i see paddle shifting a good compromise between that of a full manual and a full automatic.

 

Gives the driver who wants a little more control over how the car downshift/or upshift the option to do it during certain occasions while enjoying the benefits of a full auto during the dreary traffic grid lock.

 

But not all tiptronic/paddleshifts are made equal. Some are more responsive than others. Partly also depends on the gearbox and the engine that it is mated to.

 

Those who hated the paddle shifters probably tried a lousy combination.

[Xers007]

Errrr ... you mean D mode is to MINIMIZE fuel consumption?

 

[ER-3682]

Yes, I use my paddles often, everyday.

 

Why?

 

In my 7-speed car, when I depress the accelerator for more power or kickdown, the chain of events goes like this:

 

1) Accelerator pedal sends an email to the ECU requesting for more power.

2) ECU increases fueling to engine but still not enough to meet demand.

3) ECU sends an email to TCU requesting for downshift to lower gear.

4) TCU replies: "Are you sure? Kindly confirm".

5) ECU responds: "Yes, please".

6) TCU authorizes downshift, and the engine roars to life and delivers the needed power.

 

It takes all of 2-3 seconds. By then, an intended overtaking opportunity will have disappeared, or, if I am are merging into an expressway, a truck may have already run into my backside.

 

Using paddle shift perhaps sends the email directly to the TCU, and reduces the delay to maybe 1 second. 

This sound like a Mercedes Benz 7G Tronic.

[Tjon]

I used it for overtaking. Going down spiral carpark. Slow down the speed at sharp corner.