Winter mode for auto?
01-27-2007, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='384215' date='Jan 27 2007, 08:05 PM
Wait but doesn't in D alwayas start in 2nd? I'm a bit confused on this...
I believe that is true in a Steptronic - every time I flip the stick to the left when the car is at a standstill, the indicator screen shows 2nd gear.
01-28-2007, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='384215' date='Jan 28 2007, 09:05 AM
Wait but doesn't in D alwayas start in 2nd? I'm a bit confused on this...
if itis in D itis in 2nd and if itis in sport then you can use 1st gear.
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='384647' date='Jan 29 2007, 02:48 AM
for the Steptronic yes
if itis in D itis in 2nd and if itis in sport then you can use 1st gear.
if itis in D itis in 2nd and if itis in sport then you can use 1st gear.
01-29-2007, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by dlevi67' post='384985' date='Jan 29 2007, 08:23 PM
No, it does not. My car starts in 1 when in D, unless it's been in start-stop traffic for a while.
01-29-2007, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dlevi67' post='384985' date='Jan 30 2007, 04:23 AM
No, it does not. My car starts in 1 when in D, unless it's been in start-stop traffic for a while.
01-30-2007, 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='385134' date='Jan 30 2007, 01:43 AM
i see cos in HK there are so many start & stop, that why itis in 2nd all the time, I tell you driving in HK is like driving in London or LA after work
At least, there is no need for winter mode in any of those places; any (uncommon) snow would melt very quickly with the heat from the engines!
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Boy oh boy! 
Anyone else drive a manual anymore!!! I put Dunlop (I know I know, a bad word) winter sport tires (245 front and rear) on mine and absolutely ZERO issue in some pretty narsty winter driving conditions (Rudy can back me up) here in western PA. I have been passing all sorts of vehicles having troubles. I can't believe how good these tires are in the crud. Hard pack, slush, fresh powder...you name it. Little bit'a left foot right foot heel toe heel toe and away we go!!!
Anyone else drive a manual anymore!!! I put Dunlop (I know I know, a bad word) winter sport tires (245 front and rear) on mine and absolutely ZERO issue in some pretty narsty winter driving conditions (Rudy can back me up) here in western PA. I have been passing all sorts of vehicles having troubles. I can't believe how good these tires are in the crud. Hard pack, slush, fresh powder...you name it. Little bit'a left foot right foot heel toe heel toe and away we go!!!
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Originally Posted by Spyder44' post='385321' date='Jan 30 2007, 09:00 AM
Boy oh boy! Anyone else drive a manual anymore!!! I put Dunlop (I know I know, a bad word) winter sport tires (245 front and rear) on mine and absolutely ZERO issue in some pretty narsty winter driving conditions (Rudy can back me up) here in western PA. I have been passing all sorts of vehicles having troubles. I can't believe how good these tires are in the crud. Hard pack, slush, fresh powder...you name it. Little bit'a left foot right foot heel toe heel toe and away we go!!!
Anyone else drive a manual anymore!!! I put Dunlop (I know I know, a bad word) winter sport tires (245 front and rear) on mine and absolutely ZERO issue in some pretty narsty winter driving conditions (Rudy can back me up) here in western PA. I have been passing all sorts of vehicles having troubles. I can't believe how good these tires are in the crud. Hard pack, slush, fresh powder...you name it. Little bit'a left foot right foot heel toe heel toe and away we go!!!
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Originally Posted by Spyder44' post='385321' date='Jan 30 2007, 06:00 PM
.... Little bit'a left foot right foot heel toe heel toe and away we go!!!