Multitronic
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Multitronic
I just received my new A4 1.8T 3 days ago. It's equipped with a
Multitronic gearbox.
I've read in the manual that because of the transmission (no
differential lock), when starting from a complete stop on an UPHILL
you should use the parking brake in order to avoid the car giong
backward.
I've noticed this is extremely noticeable. The car needs maybe 2-3
seconds of throttle in order to start moving forward, and if brake is
not applied during that time (and released gradually) the car will go
back for a couple of meters.
I've been driving automatic transmissions for many years, and this is
(on uphills) worst than a manual.
Also, I have noticed that even starting from zero in a flat surface,
the car is not very responsive (I think it's the combination of the
turbo lag and the multitronic. Once the car is going I have no
complains about it responsiveness or the transmission.
I'd like to ask if this is the normal behavior (because of what the
manual says) and I just have to get used to that or if it is a defect
in my car and it shouldn't be noticeable?
Thanks.
Multitronic gearbox.
I've read in the manual that because of the transmission (no
differential lock), when starting from a complete stop on an UPHILL
you should use the parking brake in order to avoid the car giong
backward.
I've noticed this is extremely noticeable. The car needs maybe 2-3
seconds of throttle in order to start moving forward, and if brake is
not applied during that time (and released gradually) the car will go
back for a couple of meters.
I've been driving automatic transmissions for many years, and this is
(on uphills) worst than a manual.
Also, I have noticed that even starting from zero in a flat surface,
the car is not very responsive (I think it's the combination of the
turbo lag and the multitronic. Once the car is going I have no
complains about it responsiveness or the transmission.
I'd like to ask if this is the normal behavior (because of what the
manual says) and I just have to get used to that or if it is a defect
in my car and it shouldn't be noticeable?
Thanks.
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Re: Multitronic
On 19 Jan 2004 06:01:05 -0800, PTIVRIHOJPNR@spammotel.com (Pablo
Rodriguez) wrote:
>I'd like to ask if this is the normal behavior (because of what the
>manual says) and I just have to get used to that or if it is a defect
>in my car and it shouldn't be noticeable?
I test drove the multitronic and this 'lag' or 'thinking second' was
exactly what made me not buying it.
>Thanks.
Regards
Wolfgang
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* Audi A6 Avant TDI *
* reply to wolfgang dot pawlinetz at chello dot at *
Rodriguez) wrote:
>I'd like to ask if this is the normal behavior (because of what the
>manual says) and I just have to get used to that or if it is a defect
>in my car and it shouldn't be noticeable?
I test drove the multitronic and this 'lag' or 'thinking second' was
exactly what made me not buying it.
>Thanks.
Regards
Wolfgang
--
* Audi A6 Avant TDI *
* reply to wolfgang dot pawlinetz at chello dot at *
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Re: Multitronic
"Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> On 19 Jan 2004 06:01:05 -0800, PTIVRIHOJPNR@spammotel.com (Pablo
> Rodriguez) wrote:
>
> >I'd like to ask if this is the normal behavior (because of what the
> >manual says) and I just have to get used to that or if it is a defect
> >in my car and it shouldn't be noticeable?
>
> I test drove the multitronic and this 'lag' or 'thinking second' was
> exactly what made me not buying it.
>
> >Thanks.
>
> Regards
>
> Wolfgang
> --
I have only driven with multitronic for a few days (loan cars). I was quite
impressed.
I don't remember any "lag" problem, but I did tend drive it like a manual.
--
Doug Ramage
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Re: Multitronic
I have a multitronic 2.4 A4 (UK spec) and whilst my car does not roll back
on a hill as you suggest it does need quite a bit of throttle to get moving
on an incline - obviously it depends on the steepness but I would not say
it's behaviour is significantly worse or different to a normal automatic
gearbox.
Regarding the responsiveness I think I know what you mean - it does not move
immediately on set off but the lag in my case is maybe a quarter of a second
or so that's all then it pulls really strong. I think as you suggest the
lag you are experiencing may be partly the transmission and partly turbo
lag - although our cars have similar power and torque figures I don't have
to wait for the turbo to spin up but I bet your car has fantastic midrange
power once it is rolling. If I want to get away really fast I use the
tiptronic mode then there is no noticeable lag at all.
I think it may be a case of you getting used to it I don't think there is
anything wrong with your car..
"Pablo Rodriguez" <PTIVRIHOJPNR@spammotel.com> wrote in message
news:d0d3055c.0401190601.6f9e12e5@posting.google.c om...
> I just received my new A4 1.8T 3 days ago. It's equipped with a
> Multitronic gearbox.
>
> I've read in the manual that because of the transmission (no
> differential lock), when starting from a complete stop on an UPHILL
> you should use the parking brake in order to avoid the car giong
> backward.
>
> I've noticed this is extremely noticeable. The car needs maybe 2-3
> seconds of throttle in order to start moving forward, and if brake is
> not applied during that time (and released gradually) the car will go
> back for a couple of meters.
>
> I've been driving automatic transmissions for many years, and this is
> (on uphills) worst than a manual.
>
> Also, I have noticed that even starting from zero in a flat surface,
> the car is not very responsive (I think it's the combination of the
> turbo lag and the multitronic. Once the car is going I have no
> complains about it responsiveness or the transmission.
>
> I'd like to ask if this is the normal behavior (because of what the
> manual says) and I just have to get used to that or if it is a defect
> in my car and it shouldn't be noticeable?
>
> Thanks.
on a hill as you suggest it does need quite a bit of throttle to get moving
on an incline - obviously it depends on the steepness but I would not say
it's behaviour is significantly worse or different to a normal automatic
gearbox.
Regarding the responsiveness I think I know what you mean - it does not move
immediately on set off but the lag in my case is maybe a quarter of a second
or so that's all then it pulls really strong. I think as you suggest the
lag you are experiencing may be partly the transmission and partly turbo
lag - although our cars have similar power and torque figures I don't have
to wait for the turbo to spin up but I bet your car has fantastic midrange
power once it is rolling. If I want to get away really fast I use the
tiptronic mode then there is no noticeable lag at all.
I think it may be a case of you getting used to it I don't think there is
anything wrong with your car..
"Pablo Rodriguez" <PTIVRIHOJPNR@spammotel.com> wrote in message
news:d0d3055c.0401190601.6f9e12e5@posting.google.c om...
> I just received my new A4 1.8T 3 days ago. It's equipped with a
> Multitronic gearbox.
>
> I've read in the manual that because of the transmission (no
> differential lock), when starting from a complete stop on an UPHILL
> you should use the parking brake in order to avoid the car giong
> backward.
>
> I've noticed this is extremely noticeable. The car needs maybe 2-3
> seconds of throttle in order to start moving forward, and if brake is
> not applied during that time (and released gradually) the car will go
> back for a couple of meters.
>
> I've been driving automatic transmissions for many years, and this is
> (on uphills) worst than a manual.
>
> Also, I have noticed that even starting from zero in a flat surface,
> the car is not very responsive (I think it's the combination of the
> turbo lag and the multitronic. Once the car is going I have no
> complains about it responsiveness or the transmission.
>
> I'd like to ask if this is the normal behavior (because of what the
> manual says) and I just have to get used to that or if it is a defect
> in my car and it shouldn't be noticeable?
>
> Thanks.
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Re: Multitronic
Pablo Rodriguez wrote:
>
> Also, I have noticed that even starting from zero in a flat surface,
> the car is not very responsive (I think it's the combination of the
> turbo lag and the multitronic. Once the car is going I have no
> complains about it responsiveness or the transmission.
I dunno, I test drove an A6 3.0 w/Multitronic and it didn't hesitate at
all. I was pretty impressed with the responsiveness, actually, given
only 220 hp in such a large car. Admittedly, I did not drive on any
steep hills.
--
Mike Smith
>
> Also, I have noticed that even starting from zero in a flat surface,
> the car is not very responsive (I think it's the combination of the
> turbo lag and the multitronic. Once the car is going I have no
> complains about it responsiveness or the transmission.
I dunno, I test drove an A6 3.0 w/Multitronic and it didn't hesitate at
all. I was pretty impressed with the responsiveness, actually, given
only 220 hp in such a large car. Admittedly, I did not drive on any
steep hills.
--
Mike Smith
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Re: Multitronic
I have an A4 3.0 with the multitronic. I've never noticed a lag or it
rolling back on hills... but I guess it depends on how steep the grade is.
You may be experiencing a bit of turbo lag-- you could always try the
tiptronic mode if you think it helps, but you might want to have it
checked-out to be sure you have no other problems.
"Pablo Rodriguez" <PTIVRIHOJPNR@spammotel.com> wrote in message
news:d0d3055c.0401190601.6f9e12e5@posting.google.c om...
> I just received my new A4 1.8T 3 days ago. It's equipped with a
> Multitronic gearbox.
>
> I've read in the manual that because of the transmission (no
> differential lock), when starting from a complete stop on an UPHILL
> you should use the parking brake in order to avoid the car giong
> backward.
>
> I've noticed this is extremely noticeable. The car needs maybe 2-3
> seconds of throttle in order to start moving forward, and if brake is
> not applied during that time (and released gradually) the car will go
> back for a couple of meters.
>
> I've been driving automatic transmissions for many years, and this is
> (on uphills) worst than a manual.
>
> Also, I have noticed that even starting from zero in a flat surface,
> the car is not very responsive (I think it's the combination of the
> turbo lag and the multitronic. Once the car is going I have no
> complains about it responsiveness or the transmission.
>
> I'd like to ask if this is the normal behavior (because of what the
> manual says) and I just have to get used to that or if it is a defect
> in my car and it shouldn't be noticeable?
>
> Thanks.
rolling back on hills... but I guess it depends on how steep the grade is.
You may be experiencing a bit of turbo lag-- you could always try the
tiptronic mode if you think it helps, but you might want to have it
checked-out to be sure you have no other problems.
"Pablo Rodriguez" <PTIVRIHOJPNR@spammotel.com> wrote in message
news:d0d3055c.0401190601.6f9e12e5@posting.google.c om...
> I just received my new A4 1.8T 3 days ago. It's equipped with a
> Multitronic gearbox.
>
> I've read in the manual that because of the transmission (no
> differential lock), when starting from a complete stop on an UPHILL
> you should use the parking brake in order to avoid the car giong
> backward.
>
> I've noticed this is extremely noticeable. The car needs maybe 2-3
> seconds of throttle in order to start moving forward, and if brake is
> not applied during that time (and released gradually) the car will go
> back for a couple of meters.
>
> I've been driving automatic transmissions for many years, and this is
> (on uphills) worst than a manual.
>
> Also, I have noticed that even starting from zero in a flat surface,
> the car is not very responsive (I think it's the combination of the
> turbo lag and the multitronic. Once the car is going I have no
> complains about it responsiveness or the transmission.
>
> I'd like to ask if this is the normal behavior (because of what the
> manual says) and I just have to get used to that or if it is a defect
> in my car and it shouldn't be noticeable?
>
> Thanks.
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