just discovered DS - question
06-19-2005, 03:09 AM
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what a difference in acceleration and sportiness "feel". really gives an extra punch off the line 
i am so excited i figured this out - guess i could have read the manual, or searched the forum 
is there any problem overusing this mode??? for example in the manual it states that using Acceleration Assistant (with dynamic driving control for SMG autos) can cause premature wear. is this different than the DS for my steptronic automatic?
i am so excited i figured this out - guess i could have read the manual, or searched the forum is there any problem overusing this mode??? for example in the manual it states that using Acceleration Assistant (with dynamic driving control for SMG autos) can cause premature wear. is this different than the DS for my steptronic automatic?
06-19-2005, 04:48 AM
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"Acceleration Assistant" or "Launch control" performs far more aggressive things with the gear and clutch than you'd ever manage doing with the steptronic box. There shouldn't be any problem using the DS-mode frequently - apart from the fact that it will lead to a higher consumption when the mode is used.
06-19-2005, 05:04 AM
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I use DS mode only now. It gives better shift response and more umph. I like it much more. It's almost like upgrading the engine over the 3.0 liter that I have.
06-19-2005, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by sweeet' date='Jun 19 2005, 01:09 PM
what a difference in acceleration and sportiness "feel".? really gives an extra punch off the line ? i am so excited i figured this out - guess i could have read the manual, or searched the forum
is there any problem overusing this mode???? for example in the manual it states that using Acceleration Assistant (with dynamic driving control for SMG autos) can cause premature wear.? is this different than the DS for my steptronic automatic?
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? i am so excited i figured this out - guess i could have read the manual, or searched the forum is there any problem overusing this mode???? for example in the manual it states that using Acceleration Assistant (with dynamic driving control for SMG autos) can cause premature wear.? is this different than the DS for my steptronic automatic?
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95% I use DS mode.
06-19-2005, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by ricky' date='Jun 19 2005, 07:18 AM
[quote name='sweeet' date='Jun 19 2005, 01:09 PM']what a difference in acceleration and sportiness "feel".? really gives an extra punch off the line ? i am so excited i figured this out - guess i could have read the manual, or searched the forum
is there any problem overusing this mode???? for example in the manual it states that using Acceleration Assistant (with dynamic driving control for SMG autos) can cause premature wear.? is this different than the DS for my steptronic automatic?
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??
? i am so excited i figured this out - guess i could have read the manual, or searched the forum is there any problem overusing this mode???? for example in the manual it states that using Acceleration Assistant (with dynamic driving control for SMG autos) can cause premature wear.? is this different than the DS for my steptronic automatic?
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95% I use DS mode.
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06-19-2005, 09:19 AM
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WOW! 95 % of the time in DS??
I use it about 5 % of my driving...
What type of driving to you frequent DS-mode drivers do ? Shorts trips? In city ?
I drive mostly highway... 120 - 150 km/t...
I use it about 5 % of my driving...
What type of driving to you frequent DS-mode drivers do ? Shorts trips? In city ?
I drive mostly highway... 120 - 150 km/t...
06-19-2005, 09:44 AM
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i use it for pulling away from the line when im in a hurry or overtaking. on motorway I drop into D. infact id say 99% of driving is done in D.
If im behind some slow bugger whos really annoying me i slap it over into DS and then shift down as many gears as the box will let me then prepare to floor it.
If im behind some slow bugger whos really annoying me i slap it over into DS and then shift down as many gears as the box will let me then prepare to floor it.
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Originally Posted by E60Sim' date='Jun 19 2005, 10:19 AM
WOW! 95 % of the time in DS??
I use it about 5 % of my driving...
What type of driving to you frequent DS-mode drivers do ? Shorts trips? In city ?
I drive mostly highway... 120 - 150 km/t...
I use it about 5 % of my driving...
What type of driving to you frequent DS-mode drivers do ? Shorts trips? In city ?
I drive mostly highway... 120 - 150 km/t...
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06-19-2005, 03:15 PM
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Ya DS is pretty cool, but remember, your tranny will not go into 6th while in DS, so when cruising on the freeway, slide it over to D to get 6th gear and better gas mileage.