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Rev Limiter in manual
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 7:47 pm
by S4WON
Hey gents
Just picked up my '14 Rs
Will post proper pics over the weekend, quick question though, should it auto matically change gears at rev limiter in manual (stick left) mode or should it bounce?
My s4 ('11) definitely changes up in manual mode, should the RS do the same?
3 hour drive home and loving it!
Re: Rev Limiter in manual
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 7:54 pm
by RIV
Bounce
Re: Rev Limiter in manual
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 8:14 pm
by S4WON
Ok cool, thanks.
So i guess id im too lazy to change, ill keep it in S mode and use the flappy paddles when i need a little more control..
Btw, for drive select ive gone for
Engine/box - dyna
Exhaust - dyna
Steering - comfort
Suspens - auto
Err, any thoughts on that? Anyone found any magic set ups?
Re: Rev Limiter in manual
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 8:18 pm
by RIV
I go all dynamic except suspension set to auto
Personal choice I suppose, take it your pleased you took the plunge then
Re: Rev Limiter in manual
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 8:42 pm
by S4WON
Yes mate, very very happy. Bought from a top guy off the forum too, win/win
Re: Rev Limiter in manual
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 2:04 am
by Graeme4130
itll bounce fir a couple of seconds, and then change up for you
Re: Rev Limiter in manual
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 6:16 am
by S4WON
Graeme4130 wrote:itll bounce fir a couple of seconds, and then change up for you
On full manual ? Pretty sure it didn't and was at least 3/4 hits, was expecting it too..
Ill play with it some. I drive my S4 in full manual and definitely does an insta redline shift, I much prefer that tbh, but can also see why some may wish to make sure it doesnt shift so can adjust
Rev Limiter in manual
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 10:01 am
by carsarecool
It bounces off the limiter, I had an S-tronic S4 and it didn't as it changed up as you describe......one of the many reasons I got rid of it.
Start at 4:55 and you'll get the picture -
http://youtu.be/w0zG-wAcsQ4
Re: Rev Limiter in manual
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 10:08 am
by Graeme4130
I can't see any reason why anyone would want it to sit bouncing off the limiter in gear, without shifting up ?
Re: Rev Limiter in manual
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 11:40 am
by S4WON
Graeme4130 wrote:I can't see any reason why anyone would want it to sit bouncing off the limiter in gear, without shifting up ?
Some sort of hold max revs full chat in a corner without it destabilising the car? Or something....
Re: Rev Limiter in manual
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 1:23 pm
by Outtlaw
Congrats on the purchase mate, look forward to the pics.
Re: Rev Limiter in manual
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 1:56 pm
by Graeme4130
S4WON wrote:Graeme4130 wrote:I can't see any reason why anyone would want it to sit bouncing off the limiter in gear, without shifting up ?
Some sort of hold max revs full chat in a corner without it destabilising the car? Or something....
The car literally bounces off the limiter though, so driving on the limit gives a kangaroo effect
Re: Rev Limiter in manual
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 2:18 pm
by doodlebug
Aye, immediate power cut, in low gears its whiplash inducing. Even better in the RS6.....
Re: Rev Limiter in manual
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 2:36 pm
by kmpowell
S4WON wrote:Graeme4130 wrote:I can't see any reason why anyone would want it to sit bouncing off the limiter in gear, without shifting up ?
Some sort of hold max revs full chat in a corner without it destabilising the car? Or something....
You won't/can't reach max grip in a corner at the top of the Rev range. That's what right foot throttle control is for.
Rev Limiter in manual
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 5:29 pm
by S4WON
Ok. So extensive testing
In individual mode, all dynamic bar comfort steering and auto chassis. If you keep the gear knob in D and just use the flappy paddles it will change up at redline. (As long as M is shown on the dash).
If you push left and go "full manual" it bounces
There you have it, my pref is lazy mode with paddles and auto change ups.