different driving modes
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Instructor
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From: Chicago Ill
different driving modes
When do you guys use the different driving modes..active handling traction,competitive driving,traction control off. Or is this just a gimmick??
I enjoy using paddles, traction system activated mode..Sorry, if I confused some.
I enjoy using paddles, traction system activated mode..Sorry, if I confused some.
Last edited by noenvybu; May 29, 2009 at 06:51 AM.
Racer
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Driving Modes
1) Automatics.....drive like old guy
2) Manual with TC and AH ON......see 1
3) Manual with TC OFF.......burn the rubber in a straight line, two actually.
4) Manual with COMP Mode......corner sliding is fun!!!!!
5) Maunal with all help off.....all hell breaks lose!!!!!!
1) Automatics.....drive like old guy
2) Manual with TC and AH ON......see 1
3) Manual with TC OFF.......burn the rubber in a straight line, two actually.
4) Manual with COMP Mode......corner sliding is fun!!!!!
5) Maunal with all help off.....all hell breaks lose!!!!!!
CF Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Tucson Arizona
For normal street driving I leave full AH and TC on. Whenever going WOT I always shutoff TC (or use comp mode) as I don't want the system fighting my efforts to accelerate. If I need to feather the throttle I'll do it. I run road course events and I'll use comp mode about 70% of the time. On some courses even in comp mode I find the system intervening way more than I'd like. In which case, I shutoff all nannies.
TC and AH aren't a fail-safe but they're definitely not a gimmick either. These controls cannot overcome the laws of physics but in certain circumstances their intervention might just save you and your car from disaster. Comp mode shuts-off TC and relaxes AH allowing greater tolerances for sliding or drifting the car. This is essential for running a road course. I once went onto a road course without having one of my tire pressure sensors properly registered and accordingly I could not get into comp mode. Even on the first warmup lap the system was intervening on virtually every corner. It was flat dangerous IMO. I expect the car to handle in a certain manner and when it doesn't it totally screws you up. I got off the track pronto and made sure the TPS's were all registered so I could access comp mode again.
TC and AH aren't a fail-safe but they're definitely not a gimmick either. These controls cannot overcome the laws of physics but in certain circumstances their intervention might just save you and your car from disaster. Comp mode shuts-off TC and relaxes AH allowing greater tolerances for sliding or drifting the car. This is essential for running a road course. I once went onto a road course without having one of my tire pressure sensors properly registered and accordingly I could not get into comp mode. Even on the first warmup lap the system was intervening on virtually every corner. It was flat dangerous IMO. I expect the car to handle in a certain manner and when it doesn't it totally screws you up. I got off the track pronto and made sure the TPS's were all registered so I could access comp mode again.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: NJ
Driving Modes
1) Automatics.....drive like old guy
2) Manual with TC and AH ON......see 1
3) Manual with TC OFF.......burn the rubber in a straight line, two actually.
4) Manual with COMP Mode......corner sliding is fun!!!!!
5) Maunal with all help off.....all hell breaks lose!!!!!!
1) Automatics.....drive like old guy
2) Manual with TC and AH ON......see 1
3) Manual with TC OFF.......burn the rubber in a straight line, two actually.
4) Manual with COMP Mode......corner sliding is fun!!!!!
5) Maunal with all help off.....all hell breaks lose!!!!!!
The A6 is definitely not for driving like an old person. It has an S mode for 6500 RPM shifting I think you are
and banned if I am not mistaken.to the OP, the cars manual explains each function.
Last edited by 09C6VRGG; Jun 7, 2009 at 01:10 AM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 5,464
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From: Chicago
That is for sure.
Sad that some do not appreciate what both the manual and the auto can do. They also both have some good points and bad points. Only a fool under estimates either tranny.
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