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.... BTW my car is 100% stock with 2.56 gears....Video link in sport mode... no paddles
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This 1st vs 2nd gear start has been beaten to death in previous threads, but there is still some confusion.
What I have experienced in our 2006 A6 and now 2009 A6, is that the trans always starts in 1st if the selector is in D. If the selector is in S but you have not used the paddles, then it also always starts in 1st. However, at light throttle; the 1st to 2nd shift comes so soon and is so gentle, you can easily fail to notice it. And the rpm drop is pretty minor also. This has fooled many people into thinking the car is starting in 2nd.
The only time it starts in 2nd is if the selector is in S, you have been using the paddles, and then come to a stop without paddling down to 1st. Left to it's own, the tranny will downshift only to 2nd, start in 2nd, and stay there until you do something else.
What I have experienced in our 2006 A6 and now 2009 A6, is that the trans always starts in 1st if the selector is in D. If the selector is in S but you have not used the paddles, then it also always starts in 1st. However, at light throttle; the 1st to 2nd shift comes so soon and is so gentle, you can easily fail to notice it. And the rpm drop is pretty minor also. This has fooled many people into thinking the car is starting in 2nd.
The only time it starts in 2nd is if the selector is in S, you have been using the paddles, and then come to a stop without paddling down to 1st. Left to it's own, the tranny will downshift only to 2nd, start in 2nd, and stay there until you do something else.
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This 1st vs 2nd gear start has been beaten to death in previous threads, but there is still some confusion.
What I have experienced in our 2006 A6 and now 2009 A6, is that the trans always starts in 1st if the selector is in D. If the selector is in S but you have not used the paddles, then it also always starts in 1st. However, at light throttle; the 1st to 2nd shift comes so soon and is so gentle, you can easily fail to notice it. And the rpm drop is pretty minor also. This has fooled many people into thinking the car is starting in 2nd.
The only time it starts in 2nd is if the selector is in S, you have been using the paddles, and then come to a stop without paddling down to 1st. Left to it's own, the tranny will downshift only to 2nd, start in 2nd, and stay there until you do something else.
What I have experienced in our 2006 A6 and now 2009 A6, is that the trans always starts in 1st if the selector is in D. If the selector is in S but you have not used the paddles, then it also always starts in 1st. However, at light throttle; the 1st to 2nd shift comes so soon and is so gentle, you can easily fail to notice it. And the rpm drop is pretty minor also. This has fooled many people into thinking the car is starting in 2nd.
The only time it starts in 2nd is if the selector is in S, you have been using the paddles, and then come to a stop without paddling down to 1st. Left to it's own, the tranny will downshift only to 2nd, start in 2nd, and stay there until you do something else.
for now.
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On the Paddles and in 1st gear my 2006 has a huge delay shifting to 2ond at full throttle. This is the most annoying attribute of this transmission. Besides the no sift to 2ond on the paddles I like the transmission. Because of this issue if I had to do it over again I would purchase the M6. Can't for the life of me figure out why GM let a Corvette out the door this way.
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Our 2009 has less delay than our 2006. But after a little experience I was able to do pretty well with the '06.
The delay is pretty consistant, you just need to hit the upshift paddle at (approx) 5500 rpm with the 2006, compared to (approx) 5800 rpm with the 2009. Once you memorize the numbers, the exact amount of delay becomes a very minor issue.
The delay is pretty consistant, you just need to hit the upshift paddle at (approx) 5500 rpm with the 2006, compared to (approx) 5800 rpm with the 2009. Once you memorize the numbers, the exact amount of delay becomes a very minor issue.
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Appreciated the input. However the delay is more substantial than that. I'm thinking the shift would have to take place at 2000 RPM to get the shift at 6000 RPM.
Even with an earlier paddle shift I end up against the rev limiter and still no shift. Just like missing a shift with a clutch and not being able to get it into second. Most annoying. Sounds like the 2009 is a major improvement over the 06.
Rick
Appreciated the input. However the delay is more substantial than that. I'm thinking the shift would have to take place at 2000 RPM to get the shift at 6000 RPM.
Even with an earlier paddle shift I end up against the rev limiter and still no shift. Just like missing a shift with a clutch and not being able to get it into second. Most annoying. Sounds like the 2009 is a major improvement over the 06.
Rick
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I would say that our 2009 is definitely quicker shifting than our 2006, but the difference is not huge.
Can you ride in a stock 2009 to compare it to your 2006?
If there is actually a malfunction in your car, getting it fixed might be a big improvement.
Can you ride in a stock 2009 to compare it to your 2006?
If there is actually a malfunction in your car, getting it fixed might be a big improvement.
