How to get rid of the hesitation in the steptronic
02-27-2006, 05:51 PM
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To maximize performance of the steptronic, this works the best. Turn off dtc, turn off dts, and use sport mode. It also gets rid of the hesitation with kickdown mode.
02-27-2006, 06:55 PM
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Right, turning both off should get rid of the loss of powers these nannies induce. And, you might be interested in this thread.
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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='247038' date='Feb 27 2006, 09:25 PM
I don't feel any hesitation in DS, although there are some in D mode.
02-27-2006, 10:36 PM
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Znod: Thank you for your insights and testing. I have been trying out your ideas over the last two days. What fun. Unfortunately my rear tires will get less mileage and currently front wheels are almost black with brake dust. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by pharding' post='247118' date='Feb 28 2006, 07:36 AM
Znod: Thank you for your insights and testing. I have been trying out your ideas over the last two days. What fun. Unfortunately my rear tires will get less mileage and currently front wheels are almost black with brake dust. Thanks.
It does feel a lot more natural as the DSC kicks in ALL the time when driving with it on. Without it, I actually get a lot less wheelspin than I thought I would, as having the control makes you more aware of the way you are driving. Cornering is also better with a more progressive movement toward the grip limits as opposed to a sudden snatch when the DSC acts if it thinks you are being naughty.
Only takes a few seconds to turn off as well.
I think I'll leave it on in the wet though.
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Originally Posted by pharding' post='247118' date='Feb 28 2006, 02:36 AM
Znod: Thank you for your insights and testing. I have been trying out your ideas over the last two days. What fun. Unfortunately my rear tires will get less mileage and currently front wheels are almost black with brake dust. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='247174' date='Feb 28 2006, 11:40 AM
try not to turn off both dsc and dtc, unless you are a really good driver...
You just need to think about what you are doing.
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='247174' date='Feb 28 2006, 06:40 AM
try not to turn off both dsc and dtc, unless you are a really good driver...