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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: tidla on 12 October 2011, 19:43:04

Title: autobox driving.
Post by: tidla on 12 October 2011, 19:43:04
having never drove another omega, i was wondering what "drive take up" should be like from idle to 2000 rpm.

yes it creeps at idle, but progress/drive transfer is not full on untill 2000rpm.

the old man has just bought an 02 plate a4 with an auto box which is smooth al the way thru, which prompted the question.

it had a half fluid change (4.5ltr) 18 months ago.
Title: Re: autobox driving.
Post by: TheBoy on 12 October 2011, 19:46:01
Sounds about right - newer firmwares do improve this though.

Is the audi a DSG one, as they obviously lack slip (and the gearchanges loosen your fillings ;D)
Title: Re: autobox driving.
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 October 2011, 19:55:15
If its a DSG its a manual with solenoids and no torque convertor so very different.
Title: Re: autobox driving.
Post by: Andy B on 12 October 2011, 20:40:40
the auto box on the Audi A4 of one of the lads from work, is yet another variation on DAF's variomatic but has steps in the software to give the impression of gear changes.  :y
Title: Re: autobox driving.
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 October 2011, 00:00:18
the auto box on the Audi A4 of one of the lads from work, is yet another variation on DAF's variomatic but has steps in the software to give the impression of gear changes.  :y

Worst of both worlds, you mean? ;)
Title: Re: autobox driving.
Post by: Andy B on 13 October 2011, 16:38:35
the auto box on the Audi A4 of one of the lads from work, is yet another variation on DAF's variomatic but has steps in the software to give the impression of gear changes.  :y

Worst of both worlds, you mean? ;)

Probably, I've never been in it.  ;)
Title: Re: autobox driving.
Post by: Kevin Wood on 13 October 2011, 16:41:47
the auto box on the Audi A4 of one of the lads from work, is yet another variation on DAF's variomatic but has steps in the software to give the impression of gear changes.  :y

Worst of both worlds, you mean? ;)

Probably, I've never been in it.  ;)

Test drove a Volvo 340 with the laccy band transmission once. It was to be for my Mum. Even she hated it. I should point out that my Mum is not the world's most discerning motorist. Generally, if it moves and stops on command, it'll do for her. ;D
Title: Re: autobox driving.
Post by: Andy B on 13 October 2011, 19:15:45
the auto box on the Audi A4 of one of the lads from work, is yet another variation on DAF's variomatic but has steps in the software to give the impression of gear changes.  :y

Worst of both worlds, you mean? ;)

Probably, I've never been in it.  ;)

Test drove a Volvo 340 with the laccy band transmission once. It was to be for my Mum. Even she hated it. I should point out that my Mum is not the world's most discerning motorist. Generally, if it moves and stops on command, it'll do for her. ;D

I've driven Ford's earlier venture into rubber belt transmission in a Fiesta years ago which was to be my Mum's too. Let's just say it was strange! ???
Title: Re: autobox driving.
Post by: jonnycool on 13 October 2011, 19:31:21
I remember a Fiesta with the rubber bands, loads of revs, no go whatsoever  :(
Title: Re: autobox driving.
Post by: 98CadillacCateraSport on 14 October 2011, 13:56:51
I always thought those transmissions would be a great idea, until I drove one in a Saturn (GM), and the drive was really bad.  I don't think the tech is quite there yet.
Title: Re: autobox driving.
Post by: KJO on 14 October 2011, 14:27:01
All you get with rubber bands on "acceleration" is a load of revs and no go anywhere. My Mother had 2 Daf 66's (I know you all probably can't remember back that far) and a fiesta :D.