Posted 23 February 2011 - 06:19 AM
oh oh..what happen to VW DSG if hold too long? most traffic light have timer now, if more than 60 sec I put N first la jugak..hihihi, less than that just use brake.
i have to check back and see why.. i think bcos of the dual clutch and dunno whether it apply to wet clutch or not.. confirm for dry clutch.
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#142
jasondotcom
Posted 21 March 2011 - 02:51 PM
Hi Guys
I've been driving an auto car for many years now and I find that i'm very used to stepping on the brakes to slow down. I know that we can slow down by down shifting the gear. Will this have any effect on the gearbox? Which is better to do?
depends on the following scenario:-
use engine braking if:-
- entering or coming to a stop FAST from a very high speed.
- controlling speed down a hill instead of using the brakes all the way to prevent brake overheating.
- preventing skidding on very slippery surface for example muddy roads.
#143
vr2turbo
Posted 21 March 2011 - 04:17 PM
depends on the following scenario:-
use engine braking if:-
- entering or coming to a stop FAST from a very high speed.
- controlling speed down a hill instead of using the brakes all the way to prevent brake overheating.
- preventing skidding on very slippery surface for example muddy roads or heavy rain.
For some cars there is a winter switch for this.....
Posted 22 March 2011 - 06:24 AM
For some cars there is a winter switch for this.....
i noticed mostly on tyt...
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#145
vr2turbo
Posted 22 March 2011 - 03:09 PM
i noticed mostly on tyt...
My wife's Chery have it. Saw on Bestari (Pug) 206 also. Almost same as Sports mode in some. Actually delay the gear shifting so that it is in low gear which is good for slippery surface.....
#146
andy111172
Posted 22 March 2011 - 04:57 PM
Once, I drove my friend's Volvo V70 and accidentally pressed the winter switch... suddenly the car became slow and sluggish... like very lazy to move.
Upon returning the car, I told my friend about the car's lack of response. He noticed a 'W' sign lights up in the meter and said I have switched on the winter mode.... that's why it was slow... he he.. silly me
Posted 22 March 2011 - 06:52 PM
My wife's Chery have it. Saw on Bestari (Pug) 206 also. Almost same as Sports mode in some. Actually delay the gear shifting so that it is in low gear which is good for slippery surface.....
i know sports mode drag gear la.. dunno abt winter mode. last time i press my fren;s lexus like nothing
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#148
vr2turbo
Posted 22 March 2011 - 08:36 PM
i know sports mode drag gear la.. dunno abt winter mode. last time i press my fren;s lexus like nothing
My wife's Chery have winter switch. I tried and it is like Sports mode. Gear change later at higher revs.....
Posted 23 March 2011 - 07:28 AM
My wife's Chery have winter switch. I tried and it is like Sports mode. Gear change later at higher revs.....
then i use sports mode in wat wat ice mountain n see next time...
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#150
vr2turbo
Posted 23 March 2011 - 03:22 PM
then i use sports mode in wat wat ice mountain n see next time...
If got ice/snow, you need ice/snow tyres too.....
