Gear changes

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Re: Gear changes

Post by steve2003rs6 » Sun Jun 12, 2022 12:35 pm

Several hard brake tests this morning.
Nothing to add. No faults with gear changes in either auto mode or with paddle shifting.
I guess it’s Just Christine being awkward.

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Re: Gear changes

Post by mavada » Sun Jun 12, 2022 2:20 pm

Glad your box is doing just fine👍😀
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Re: Gear changes

Post by steve2003rs6 » Sun Jun 12, 2022 3:04 pm

Thanks Mav.
Yes I am very happy with the gearbox being ok.
I didn’t really expect a gearbox issue as all gear changes on the paddles were rapid and smooth.
For whatever the reason when in auto shifting she wouldn’t shift from second to third gear.
I will monitor it and see how it goes.

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Re: Gear changes

Post by Capt Ric » Sun Jun 12, 2022 6:19 pm

Steve,
Hope all is well.
Personally I use the paddles mostly, no idea if theres any logic behind it, but I feel more comfortable although its just fine in auto too.

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Re: Gear changes

Post by Mɐʇʇ » Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:22 pm

Yeah, I like the paddles too. :)
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Re: Gear changes

Post by steve2003rs6 » Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:50 pm

I must be the odd one out. I prefer auto mode for general day to day driving.
On occasion I use the paddles to give her a blow out without exceeding the speed limits.
Whether in auto or using the paddles the gear changes are very rapid and smooth.

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Re: Gear changes

Post by Mark-RS » Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:40 pm

Hardly ever use the paddles myself. Feels all kinds of odd.

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Re: Gear changes

Post by Foxmeister » Mon Jun 13, 2022 8:24 am

Same, im not much of a paddle flicker on the general drive, however when an overtake presents itself...

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Re: Gear changes

Post by steve2003rs6 » Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:38 am

Just driven 100 miles this morning. Car has behaved beautifully.
So hopefully it was just a one off.
But will definitely get the F125 switch replaced at next opportunity.

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