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I have only driven one auto Vette and it felt very smooth.
Another quick question guys.
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Another quick question guys.
Do the automatic transmissions shift a little harshly or are they very smooth? Shopping for one and test drove a 2000 with 48k miles on the clock. Car is almost perfect looking. Has some bolt on mods (FAST intake, I believe a 90mm throtle body, Blackwing air intake, BBK headers, full cat free Bullet exhaust). When driving I feel as if the car shifts a little hard. Guy says all auto vettes shift this way. The down shifts felt very smooth only when accelerating normally did I feel those shifts also I belive they only feel that way while driving less than 30-40mph. She's a beast thats for sure! The power did feel great! Thanks for advice.
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Melting Slicks
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My A-4 shifts real "harsh". That is how I want it. My wife doesn't drive a stick very well & since she likes to drive the car also, so it's an auto for me. Besides, if tuned properly, an auto is quicker than a stick.......
Burning Brakes
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the shifts are smooth sounding in mine, but the feel of the car can be a bit harst, especially in the 1s2 to 2nd. Can also be smooth, depends on how hard im accelerating. If I am on it kind of in the middle, it is usually has a buck as it goes from 1st to 2nd. If I am easy, smooth. If I am on it hard, I feel the shift, but would still say it is smooth.
Safety Car
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I have a A4, wouldnt call the shifts "harsh". Very smooth during regular driving and when I get on it it just pulls like a . . .(well Ill leave the numerous references out :-) ) . . .but it pulls hard, not harsh.
Possibly he had the car "tuned" which would adjust the shift points?
Possibly he had the car "tuned" which would adjust the shift points?
Melting Slicks
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I have a A4, wouldnt call the shifts "harsh". Very smooth during regular driving and when I get on it it just pulls like a . . .(well Ill leave the numerous references out :-) ) . . .but it pulls hard, not harsh.
Possibly he had the car "tuned" which would adjust the shift points?
Possibly he had the car "tuned" which would adjust the shift points?
Drifting
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A stock A4 has lots of slip and low line pressure which equates to it shifting like your mom's Caddy. This however can be adjusted with tuning software or a handheld and it will feel much different.
Hard/soft shifts are subjective and difficult to express via text. I'd suggest that you inquire if the PCM has been re-flashed by the dealer...essentially setting it to stock and have a personal mechanic familiar with GM and the 4L60E tranny take her for a spin.
al
Hard/soft shifts are subjective and difficult to express via text. I'd suggest that you inquire if the PCM has been re-flashed by the dealer...essentially setting it to stock and have a personal mechanic familiar with GM and the 4L60E tranny take her for a spin.
al
Burning Brakes
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me thinks maybe im in the same boat as this guy. depending on where it is at when it shifts, it can make your head snap a bit. Car pulls nice and hard, and when under full throttle does not shift until after the shift light comes on on the HUD.
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I thought my owner's manual said that only the 6spd cars had the shift light in the hud?