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taztastic Member Since: 03 Feb 2011 Location: North West Posts: 8652 |
Good observations Tig, the auto is more of a pre emptive drive to get the best, I much prefer the auto but purely personal, makes it much calmer in busy towns.
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17th Apr 2012 7:50 pm |
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iain cooper Member Since: 27 Aug 2007 Location: north of Glasgow Posts: 1989 |
I actually enjoy changing gear, always have and always will !!
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17th Apr 2012 8:10 pm |
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taztastic Member Since: 03 Feb 2011 Location: North West Posts: 8652 |
No Iain, going up and down the hill from Penrith to Alston has never really worked in any auto I have had, manual is much more fun but with the risk averse bunny huggers spoiling our roads, auto suits me better |
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17th Apr 2012 8:16 pm |
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1STFREELANDER Member Since: 14 Feb 2010 Location: lONDON Posts: 196 |
Unfortunately the Aisin warner auto box fitted the freelander is not a patch on the ZF box fitted to the disco and RR. I have had several Disco's while mine has been in the dealers and their auto is so much smoother, you really cannot feel the changes, up or down. My last TD4 box was much smoother than my current SD4, also when pulling away from a standstill there is a slight lurch, it almost feel as though the box was in nuetral and is suddenly put into gear, slight but there. |
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17th Apr 2012 10:05 pm |
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Tigger Member Since: 30 Mar 2011 Location: L15KRD Posts: 2555 |
Interesting replies, thanks.
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18th Apr 2012 1:06 am |
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 |
A good honest opinion Tigger
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18th Apr 2012 6:22 am |
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oldgeezer Member Since: 09 Apr 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 1302 |
"I can't compare with any other 'Auto' box but agree with the comment when approaching a slight incline, the gear, speed, power and revs are enough for it not to need a change down, but it does.
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18th Apr 2012 7:58 am |
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Ben Twillie Member Since: 19 Feb 2012 Location: Home Posts: 120 |
I agree with Old Geezer's comments completely. The auto box in the FR2 responds to how you drive it, if you hoof it then it will hang on to gears longer. I tend to drive for economy and find the box very smooth, in fact I can tell when it's going to change up or down 99% of the time. Also I have not noticed any hesitation at junctions or lights - If you have to go quickly power comes in immediately. If you want a real fright at junctions drive a VW Passat DSG, it comes with a suicide note written out for you to sign. |
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18th Apr 2012 10:12 am |
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taztastic Member Since: 03 Feb 2011 Location: North West Posts: 8652 |
Had an Octavia with DSG box, great box but quirky and you needed your wits about you
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18th Apr 2012 10:22 am |
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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 |
I think this may be due to different mapping between the TD4 and SD4, it seems yours is a little low and mines a little high, admittedly 4200rpm is only the dotted red on the counter and not the solid red. No matter what and irrespective of educating, whether you boot it in auto or command shift it in manual a diesel does not need to redline. With foot to the floor, the 'brain' will change up automatically or enforce an upchange if in 'command shift' at 4200rpm with mine. It's too high, maximum torque and power has been and gone Driven sedately in drive, I must admit it is quite smooth and changes up quite quickly at 2000rpm. |
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18th Apr 2012 10:58 am |
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RazMan Member Since: 18 Nov 2011 Location: Essexshire Posts: 336 |
OG - I would be interested to know what faults were the cause of the throttle delay. This is my only gripe about the auto box and I would really like to solve it if possible - there is one particular roundabout on my way to work which requires quick thinking AND quick throttle response if you wish to avoid 'brown trouser' moments . Cheers, Raz FL1 TD4 GS Auto 2001 Silver FL2 TD4 Auto 2007 Black FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2012 Fuji White |
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18th Apr 2012 12:07 pm |
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bbjoca Member Since: 25 Dec 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 64 |
Aye, +1 on RazMan It's never too late to learn something new... |
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18th Apr 2012 12:54 pm |
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simont Member Since: 15 Feb 2011 Location: Sunderland/Newcastle Posts: 1809 |
could this be a situation where additional earth/ground connections are required - as has been discussed several/many times before 2002 Honda VFR800
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18th Apr 2012 1:50 pm |
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BrianAbbott Member Since: 28 Dec 2010 Location: Teesdale Posts: 169 |
I found the auto box lurched around a bit when I first got my Sd4, but with 20k miles on now it doesn't happen and I'm very pleased with it. Brian
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18th Apr 2012 5:19 pm |
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