Keep hitting the rev limiter
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Drifting
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Keep hitting the rev limiter
I hit the rev limiter 50% of the times, I keep short shifting so I don't hit the limiter, I can't do a redline shift like the CPU, so from now on I leave it in S or D
from a roll I down shift to the correct gear and once I punch it I pop it in D then S, shifts right at redline
sick of hitting the limiter
and like other members, if my wheels spin or car goes sideways in 1st I can't shift to 2nd via the paddles
from a roll I down shift to the correct gear and once I punch it I pop it in D then S, shifts right at redline
sick of hitting the limiter
and like other members, if my wheels spin or car goes sideways in 1st I can't shift to 2nd via the paddles
Le Mans Master
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From: Vail, Arizona
The paddles have always been a problem trying to shift in the upper RPM's near redline. It's best to use the tranny in "S" for competition shifting as it will allow the engine to use the entire RPM band......I hope someone will someday come up with a fix for this problem as I like to use the paddles myself and would like more instant shifts with them...
Last edited by BlackZ51Vett; Jan 8, 2008 at 07:18 AM.
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From: Makena, Maui & NM
You have to learn and train yourself at what rpm below redline you need to shift so that you dont hit the limiter. Once you do, it no longer becomes such an issue. Generally, it is at least 500-600 rpm below redline (5800-5900 rpm's). Its the nature of the A6 paddle system...it takes a bit for the computer to get the message to shift. Its a little better in the '08 but am afraid you'll have to wait for the C7 for, hopefully, a major improvement. btw-folks who drag race their C6 A6 at the strip
never use the paddles to shift, just "S" mode.
never use the paddles to shift, just "S" mode.
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From: Cheektowaga NY
St. Jude Donor '08
You have to learn and train yourself at what rpm below redline you need to shift so that you dont hit the limiter. Once you do, it no longer becomes such an issue. Generally, it is at least 500-600 rpm below redline (5800-5900 rpm's). Its the nature of the A6 paddle system...it takes a bit for the computer to get the message to shift. Its a little better in the '08 but am afraid you'll have to wait for the C7 for, hopefully, a major improvement. btw-folks who drag race their C6 A6 at the strip
never use the paddles to shift, just "S" mode.
never use the paddles to shift, just "S" mode.
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Safety Car
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I have heard that other '08 A6 owners have tractions problems too...its either more TM (Torque Management) added to the '08 or the added HP is beyond the threshold of the runflats...though I see you added the shocks and sways. Dont have those problems on my '07...one good thing to be said for the LS2!
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problem solved. 
hold the coffee in your left hand. gotta be quick with the shift though, esp. during turns.
use the hands free function
in that case, she will need to be the one handling the stick.
to answer the op, i agree with the others. you will need to determine the 'delay' for each shift at the desired rpms and adjust accordingly.
hold the coffee in your left hand. gotta be quick with the shift though, esp. during turns.
use the hands free function
in that case, she will need to be the one handling the stick.
to answer the op, i agree with the others. you will need to determine the 'delay' for each shift at the desired rpms and adjust accordingly.