seefathand
10/11/2006 1:14:05 AM
is it suggested/recommended to switch from sport mode to drive when the car is in motion? i like driving in sport mode alot, but sometimes when i turn onto the highway, i don't want it to be stuck at such a high rpm for so long to conserve gas. so would it hurt the car if i just shift into drive mode?
BearTrap
10/11/2006 12:34:53 PM
No, it won't hurt anything to switch back and forth as needed. I have found it advanageous to start out in sport when I need power and shift to drive once I've gotten to my cruising speed.
falcompsx
10/11/2006 2:55:37 PM
you could always just tap the paddle shifter to upshift once on the highway.
BearTrap
10/11/2006 3:25:56 PM
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ORIGINAL: falcompsx
you could always just tap the paddle shifter to upshift once on the highway.
I thought so too, and tried that the other day. I found that the car will go back to Sport (5th gear) on the least bit of throttle. It doesn't like to hold 6th gear in Sport mode unless the speed is much more than typical highway speeds.
falcompsx
10/11/2006 3:36:32 PM
I see, well thats what drive is for, and no, it wont hurt it one bit to shift back and forth to suit your current needs....
a3_yuppie
10/11/2006 5:07:08 PM
Yeah, after the reflash it's hard to start in D perfectly if you are in a hurry. If you press on the gas "normally", it tends to upshift a tad too quickly. If you nail the gas, you get some wheelspin.
illwork4sumbread
10/16/2006 4:34:29 PM
Man-it seems DSG is MORE complicated to operate than a 6 speed...
stryker
10/16/2006 5:46:37 PM
Hey workforsomebread when are you going to post some pics of your ride, interested on seeing that chin spoiler.
I switch from sport to drive lots of time, no need to worry mon.
illwork4sumbread
10/17/2006 1:29:33 PM
Good question...
I don't have a digi cam but I'm sure I can get a few up soon. I think you all will be surprised how agressive the kit is.
