Jim_1979 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Curious as to when the autobox decides to kickdown. Does it only do it if you plant your foot to the bottom, or accelerate hard? Is there a little switch under the accelerator which activates the kickdown?? Also, sometimes I've noticed that something under the accelerator pedal pushes back against you?? (or that's how it feels?!) Thanks for any info on this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 .. Does it only do it if you plant your foot to the bottom, or accelerate hard? Is there a little switch under the accelerator which activates the kickdown?? yes and yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffSupra Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Hiya Fella, Well im not sure tbh i know kickdown only kicks in when you plant it as for the switch im unsure.... I sometimes feel a little push back from the accelerator but only when its down to the floor.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 The switch is activated for kickdown in MANU mode (yes it does kickdown in manu as well!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_1979 Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 These auto boxes!!.... lol.. I'll get used to how it all works one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_1979 Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 If someone's feeling kind... When would you use manual mode and why?? ... Also, would you put it into "2" in auto mode for any reason?? Also, when would you use overdrive off function? Probably been asked a million times, but thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_1979 Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 lol.. thot I'd get that.... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 sorry its been covered loads, plus there's some really good info already out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffSupra Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Its best to use "2" when going down twistey bends my friend, The OD button just scraps 4th gear so it goes through the other 3 with higher revs.... How the hell does kick down work in manu mode then???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_1979 Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 so best to use "overdrive" off when on mad twisty b roads... then if you want more madness "2" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Its best to use "2" when going down twistey bends my friend, The OD button just scraps 4th gear so it goes through the other 3 with higher revs.... How the hell does kick down work in manu mode then???? Say you're pootling along at 30mph in third in MANU and kickdown so you click the switch, I guarantee the car WILL kickdown. I don't know why, perhaps its a built in safety feature, but it does do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Its best to use "2" when going down twistey bends my friend, The OD button just scraps 4th gear so it goes through the other 3 with higher revs.... How the hell does kick down work in manu mode then???? No No No! This is why the guy should do a search. The revs do not increase at all when OD is turned off! It simply turns off 4th gear, therefore the cars top speed will be about 120 mph. OD off is useful if you are driving on roads where the car constantly changes between 3rd and 4th. Also, if you are about to overtake someone doign a fare speed, if you slam your foot down and then pull out, the car may kickdown to 3rd and 'could' cause the back end to step out, not good! by turning OD off and already being in third, the revs and boost would have already risen and it will give you a smoother over take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew7 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Putting it in "2" is also good for launching in wet weather, less chance of spinning the wheels.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattanna Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 lol.. thot I'd get that.... Cheers Manual does just that it makes L first gear, 2 second gear and d third gear there is no 4 th gear, in auto d would change gear as the box sees fit but in manual you go through the rev range and change up and down between the 3 gears by moving the stick, i usually launch in man ual and once in d engage auto again and have overdrive. You need to press the button on the side to engage Low when changing down but can move through the other gears without doing this, also best to change up about 1000 revs from limiter as it is uneasy, you can change up keeping your foot to the floor no need to lift off throttle.As has been said overdrive just adds 4th gear increasing top speed potential and fuel economy but not acceleration. cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof. Monkey Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 The kickdown on NA's is controlled by a cable going to the gearbox, it moves at the same rate as the accelerator cable, hence when you stamp on the pedal it kicks down for you. TT's have some sort of electronic trickery controlling it. When I fitted a new throttle body, I had a right job fitting the kickdown cable on and to make it work. Arsebiscuits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.