Does the A6 launch in first gear or second gear ,WHAT UP WITH THAT?
12-25-2005, 05:03 PM
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Does the A6 launch in first gear or second gear ,WHAT UP WITH THAT?
Do I have to use the paddles to start off in in first gearr or can I just use the D or S mode for first gear . STARTING IN SECOND DOES NOT SOUND TO EXCITIG. DOES THE A4 3:15 launch better than the A6 in NON PADDLE MODE? I DO NOT WANT TO HAVE TO FEEL OBLIGATED TO THE PADDLES OR I WOULD HAVE GOTTEN A M6! PLEASE EXPLAIN! 
12-25-2005, 05:27 PM
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My A6 seems to sometimes start out in first sometimes in second in the sport mode. Can't seem to figure out why or when? Someone suggested shifting with the paddles to first then shift between D and S so the car will start in first and shift itself. Shouldn't be this way. 
12-25-2005, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jim213
When I am using the paddle shift and I come to a stop the car will remain in "2" unless I shift down to 1st. No problem for me.
12-25-2005, 06:34 PM
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Maybe someone could post what it says in the owner's manual about this. I am thinking about purchasing an A6. I am curious as to how it is set up. If you can only start in first if you are in paddle mode I think I would rather get an A4. Save some money on an 05. 
12-25-2005, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jim213
When I am using the paddle shift and I come to a stop the car will remain in "2" unless I shift down to 1st. No problem for me.
12-25-2005, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by shurite44
Maybe someone could post what it says in the owner's manual about this. I am thinking about purchasing an A6. I am curious as to how it is set up. If you can only start in first if you are in paddle mode I think I would rather get an A4. Save some money on an 05.
12-25-2005, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by double eagle
While the Manual Paddle Shift gear selection system is active, the transmission will automatically downshift through the gears as the vehicle slows. The transmission will select second gear as the vehicle stops. From a stop, the vehicle will start from and hold second (2) gear unless the driver manually paddle shifts into a different gear or selects DRIVE (D). The driver can select first (1) gear for maximum acceleration from a stop.
12-25-2005, 08:15 PM
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I have a manual, but here's what I would guess would happen. I'd guess the car would start in 2nd in normal driving conditions, but launch in 1st if you were flooring it or coming close. That would make sense to me, but I'm just guessing.
12-25-2005, 08:20 PM
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I think the A6 always starts in second gear unless you override it through the paddles. It doesn't bother me.
12-25-2005, 08:23 PM
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Here is the answer
Read this article in the new issue of Corvette Mag. http://www.corvette-mag.com/art1/art1p1.html
12-25-2005, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 97GTS
I'm still confused.
If you start the car then put it in "D" are you in 1st or 2nd?
If you start the car then put it in "D" are you in 1st or 2nd?
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I have an idea. Have someone call the factory !
12-25-2005, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by cschow
Based on feel, I think "D" and "S" mode launches the car in 2nd gear.
12-26-2005, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 97GTS
I'm still confused.
If you start the car then put it in "D" are you in 1st or 2nd?
If you start the car then put it in "D" are you in 1st or 2nd?