Audi manual shifting - hiccups
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Audi manual shifting - hiccups
I have a 2013 model A5 coupe. Prior to this I had Acura, Honda and Toyota manuals and when I shifted at high revs, the new gear locked in tightly and gave the acceleration a nice boost.
However, with the Audi, even with high revs, when I switch the gear, the higher shift does not "clasp" tightly into the next gear to give the expected acceleration boost. Instead, I sense a bit of a hiccup, pause or flutter sort of like a bit of a momentary recoil/kickback before the next gear is really engaged at which point one does feel the acceleration boost, albeit with a delay. This is even trying all sort of clutch release speeds so it is not my clutch technique. In other words, once in the new gear, it accelerates after a very slight pause rather than smoothly and immediately. I note this in particular between 1st and 2nd gears but also on the others. I was wondering if anybody experiences this and/or if it is also a consequence of quattro four wheel drive. Thanks much, John P.
However, with the Audi, even with high revs, when I switch the gear, the higher shift does not "clasp" tightly into the next gear to give the expected acceleration boost. Instead, I sense a bit of a hiccup, pause or flutter sort of like a bit of a momentary recoil/kickback before the next gear is really engaged at which point one does feel the acceleration boost, albeit with a delay. This is even trying all sort of clutch release speeds so it is not my clutch technique. In other words, once in the new gear, it accelerates after a very slight pause rather than smoothly and immediately. I note this in particular between 1st and 2nd gears but also on the others. I was wondering if anybody experiences this and/or if it is also a consequence of quattro four wheel drive. Thanks much, John P.
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I would be willing to bet what you are describing is the difference between a dual mass flywheel and a single mass flywheel. My subaru lgt had the same setup factory and it was a major change going to single mass but at the cost of a much harsher engagement. Just my thoughts on the subject.
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Audi A5 manual shift hiccups
I would be willing to bet what you are describing is the difference between a dual mass flywheel and a single mass flywheel. My subaru lgt had the same setup factory and it was a major change going to single mass but at the cost of a much harsher engagement. Just my thoughts on the subject.
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