Are there any key code adjustments to the tranny of an S8?

dimitristx · 05-04-2004, 03:20 PM

Even with everything else there is an 'annoying' 1-2 second delay in downshifts. Is there a way to remove or reduce this either via key code changes (VAG-COM tool) or a TCM chip or something?

In tip mode there is no such problem of course...

Overall, what adjustments can be had with a VAG-COM tool for an S8 re: transmission?

skiwi · 05-04-2004, 11:18 PM

dimitristx · 05-05-2004, 06:07 AM

...but, boy, this is not how an AMG is responding to the gas pedal! There must be a way (prob. through a Germany company) to liven it up a bit.

The car is indeed meant to be driven on the autobahns where accumulating speed to go faster is more important than instant-on accelaration for a very short distance...

JimR · 05-05-2004, 05:12 PM

"An A8 (S8) is a powerful car, but not a fast car."

Or maybe it was "quick" instead of "fast", but you get the idea.

skiwi · 05-06-2004, 01:51 AM

my car certainly compares very favourably to a friends amg c43...

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dimitristx AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,885	Hmm. The service manager said "all is normal" when they tested it... ...but, boy, this is not how an AMG is responding to the gas pedal! There must be a way (prob. through a Germany company) to liven it up a bit. The car is indeed meant to be driven on the autobahns where accumulating speed to go faster is more important than instant-on accelaration for a very short distance... __________________ 2001 Audi S8 2007 Audi S4 Cabrio 2004 Lexus GX470 2006 Saab 93 Aero Cabrio

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JimR AudiWorld Uber User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 46,925	The statement I've seen, that applies to that comment - "An A8 (S8) is a powerful car, but not a fast car." Or maybe it was "quick" instead of "fast", but you get the idea. __________________ JimR '07 A3 3.2q Lava Gray '99 A8 4.2q Pearl White '99 A6 Avant 2.8q Silver (My old car, son now drives) '06 Boxster S Guards Red (wife's wheels) Support the troops "Over the years, I have come to understand a critical difference between the world of fear and the world of freedom. In the former, the primary challenge is finding the inner strength to confront evil. In the latter, the primary challenge is finding the moral clarity to see evil."

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skiwi AudiWorld Senior Member 2008 Audi RS6 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,184	maybe something is wrong my car certainly compares very favourably to a friends amg c43... __________________ dave '03 rs6 '04 allroad tdi

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