Do you have a tune? I know Dinan holds longer than stock used to in my case.

I have Dinan tune, and compared to stock, it holds a gear longer. (remapped steptronic shiftpoints I think.)

 

No tune, just a heavy foot...

the sound isn't great and I don't want to keep the engine at 5,000 revs, especially with max torque available down at 1,400 revs. If I floor it I'll hit the car in front or be going too fast.

Tx.

 

Yes, I've noticed this from time to time, but not often, and only in DS. When it happens, I usually just tap the shift lever to a higher gear in manual mode, rather than shifting to D. I view it as a sign that I'm smarter than the transmission, and it is time to take over in manual mode for a while.

 

It is intentional, trying to keep you in a gear rather than shift when you didn't want it to. This is the main reason I rarely use DS unless I am really hitting the twisties hard. It's not fault to DS, it's just designed to keep you in gears longer. The car is just as fast in drive at WOT.

 

Yeah, I feel the same way, I think they need a 3rd mode

More like DS but no need to keep the engine revving when the driver lets off the gas a bit.

 

It is doing what it is supposed to. It thinks you are on a track, or in some situation where you do not want an unexpected shift in the middle of a turn. If you want to out think it, out think it - use the paddles; that is what they are for.

 

It is doing what it is supposed to. It thinks you are on a track, or in some situation where you do not want an unexpected shift in the middle of a turn. If you want to out think it, out think it - use the paddles; that is what they are for.

+1. That delay gives you instant thrust should you get back on the gas at the corner exit. DS isn't really ideal for everyday slogging, you're better off leaving it in D unless you are driving aggressively or manually shifting.

 

It's necessary for engine braking in racing conditions to induce lift throttle over steer. It's doing exactly what a driver would do with a manual transmission if he were racing on a road course.

 

Good points but I find D to be much less aggressive than

DS. Punching it when in DS pushes me back in the seat whereas D can seem a bit too laid back. Also, I'm not sure but doesn't D start in 2nd gear rather than 1st.

Oh, well, I guess DS and switching to D when it holds the revs too high.

I don't have paddle shifters and suspect I wouldn't use the manumatic. Still, it might be worth a shot. :angel: