Tiptronic doesn't drop into first gear
04-18-2007, 10:31 AM
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Tiptronic doesn't drop into first gear
Hi Guys, my first post in here. I have searched but turned up a blank. I hope someone can help?
I recently purchased a 25k mile, 1998 C2 Cabriolet for my GF. Whilst everything seems fine, I have noticed that in Drive, the box doesn't display G1 when stationary. It only drops into G2 on the display. If I switch to manual, I can downshift on the wheel into 1st gear.
Is this normal, or should I have it investigated further?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Mark
I recently purchased a 25k mile, 1998 C2 Cabriolet for my GF. Whilst everything seems fine, I have noticed that in Drive, the box doesn't display G1 when stationary. It only drops into G2 on the display. If I switch to manual, I can downshift on the wheel into 1st gear.
Is this normal, or should I have it investigated further?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Mark
04-18-2007, 11:25 AM
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Mark, the car will start at 2nd when you drive in auto mode.
If you need power, just floor the pedal at start, it'll drop to 1st.
That's the interesting character of the 996.
If you need power, just floor the pedal at start, it'll drop to 1st.
That's the interesting character of the 996.
04-18-2007, 01:59 PM
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I thought the same when I bought mine. I was like, no wonder I got this car so cheap, then I read that they did this in an effort to make the car feel more luxurious because it will not jerk the car on acceleration from a stop.
The tranny (ZF 5HP-19) in 996s N/A are the same as BMW 3-series, Audi/VW 1.8Ts and some other lesser powered cars. Kind of scary that we put the most strain on them having the biggest and most powerful motors pushing them, not to mention the 996 is a heavier car.
The tranny (ZF 5HP-19) in 996s N/A are the same as BMW 3-series, Audi/VW 1.8Ts and some other lesser powered cars. Kind of scary that we put the most strain on them having the biggest and most powerful motors pushing them, not to mention the 996 is a heavier car.
I was worried there for a moment!
04-19-2007, 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Tippy
I thought the same when I bought mine. I was like, no wonder I got this car so cheap, then I read that they did this in an effort to make the car feel more luxurious because it will not jerk the car on acceleration from a stop.
The tranny (ZF 5HP-19) in 996s N/A are the same as BMW 3-series, Audi/VW 1.8Ts and some other lesser powered cars. Kind of scary that we put the most strain on them having the biggest and most powerful motors pushing them, not to mention the 996 is a heavier car.
The tranny (ZF 5HP-19) in 996s N/A are the same as BMW 3-series, Audi/VW 1.8Ts and some other lesser powered cars. Kind of scary that we put the most strain on them having the biggest and most powerful motors pushing them, not to mention the 996 is a heavier car.
OK "Tip Guys," I am just kidding around with Tippy here! No flame throwers please because my flame suit is currently at the dry cleaners.
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04-19-2007, 07:13 AM
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this morning I drove with a nice Latte in one hand, roof down.....cruising......and in the lane next to me: a wonderful 6 speed 911 ..... he went from gear 1 to gear 2 and had to stop for the next traffic light..... Now repeat this about 10 times on a 15 mile trip along the PCH.....I LOVE MY TIP!!
04-19-2007, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by gota911
Hey, Tippy, have you thought of like this: You thought you had a 5 speed but since the car rarely uses one of the gears, I guess you only have 66.67% of what a 6-speed manual would get you.
OK "Tip Guys," I am just kidding around with Tippy here! No flame throwers please because my flame suit is currently at the dry cleaners.
OK "Tip Guys," I am just kidding around with Tippy here! No flame throwers please because my flame suit is currently at the dry cleaners.
04-19-2007, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Tippy
Youre right, a few more months and I will hopefully have an '02 6spd
04-19-2007, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by gota911
Good for you! DO you already have your eye on a particular car? Is that the reason for the "a few more months and I will hopefully have an '02 6spd" comment?
But there are plenty more in the sea. I want a white/black, hopefully already lowered a little. First mod, the MKII muff mod, thanks to you guys for the info. I love my MKI mod, it rocks.
