Tiptronic vs. fully auto
#1
Tiptronic vs. fully auto
I have a '99 A4 1.8T tiptronic tranny. I usually drive in full auto mode, but today I tried out the tiptronic mode, and seems like when I am in the tiptronic mode the car has much reduced power. On the highway in 5th gear, I switched to the tiptronic mode, and pressed the gas to the floor - the car accelerated very slowly, but as soon as I changed to fully auto, the car shot forward and accelerated rapidly like it normally would. Is this normal/expected? For mods, I have the giac ecu upgrade, borla exhaust, tip chip.
#2
RE: Tiptronic vs. fully auto
no when your in AUTO mode the car downshifts for you so u can accelerate faster
when in tip mode the car wont down shift unless you press the pedal all the way down
you were goin slow cause you were in 5th gear
when in tip mode the car wont down shift unless you press the pedal all the way down
you were goin slow cause you were in 5th gear
#3
RE: Tiptronic vs. fully auto
I've had the tiptronic in a couple other cars and Audi's is by far the worst. I hate how the car will shift right away into second gear when it's on manual. The manual is for when you want to drive the car the way you want to. So why does it shift for you? I just leave it on automatic. One of the only downs of my car.
#6
RE: Tiptronic vs. fully auto
Well when you put it into auto, and put your foot down... is it downshifting? Do you feel it shift, and watch as your revs shoot up?
You have to drive tiptronic like a manual... meaning manual downshifts. You want to be at at least 3000 RPM to make any power.
You have to drive tiptronic like a manual... meaning manual downshifts. You want to be at at least 3000 RPM to make any power.
#7
RE: Tiptronic vs. fully auto
ORIGINAL: headshok2002
Well when you put it into auto, and put your foot down... is it downshifting? Do you feel it shift, and watch as your revs shoot up?
You have to drive tiptronic like a manual... meaning manual downshifts. You want to be at at least 3000 RPM to make any power.
Well when you put it into auto, and put your foot down... is it downshifting? Do you feel it shift, and watch as your revs shoot up?
You have to drive tiptronic like a manual... meaning manual downshifts. You want to be at at least 3000 RPM to make any power.
I have found the tip in the audi better then infinity and MB .
You guys have obviously never drivin a manual. Like headshok said , you need to have the rpm's at at least 3k to get going.
5th on the highway in tip mode will not get you going. use 4th to pass etc ..
I use my tip all the time and cant stand that auto mode (I am getting a manual).
you guys must be stock that why you find no improvement in tip mode. because there is simply no power
#9
RE: Tiptronic vs. fully auto
ORIGINAL: tontod
Yes, in auto, it does downshift, never driven a manual before. Dave666: I am certainly not stock
Yes, in auto, it does downshift, never driven a manual before. Dave666: I am certainly not stock
#10
RE: Tiptronic vs. fully auto
You really should drive a manuloa before you wanna try to drive a car in tip... You get a good feeling for when to shift, and what gear to be in. I've driven sticks since i first started driving, and the A4 was my 2nd auto, (after the merc)... manulas are best for hooning, autos for chilled out driving...