[kyrix1st]

Originally Posted by somer

I *think* the problem here is that he's switching from Drive to manual simply using the paddles, he doesn't actually select manual mode from the shifter.

Interesting. I don't remember any M DCT or SMG showing this behavior after paddles were engaged. Maybe it is because I haven't driven one for a while.

I think it would be better off staying in manual mode when paddles are engaged instead of going back to drive mode, but I guess such is the nature of ZF slush box. Same phenomenon in the Jag as well.

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by kyrix1st

Can anyone explain why the car shifts up by itself when he is using manual mode at 30:48?

I also noticed that @30:03 when he shifted up once using paddle shift into 3rd but the car goes into 4th when he isn't touching the paddle.
Maybe an issue related to "heat detecting" technology to improve shift times of the gearbox?

Because the gear selector is in D @ 30:48. The paddle shift was a manual over-ride and reverted to D at redline. Had the gear selector been in S, it would not shift.

@ 30:03, he pulled the paddle for 3rd then again for 4th. Can hear two clicks.

[somer]

Originally Posted by lemetier

Because the gear selector is in D @ 30:48. The paddle shift was a manual over-ride and reverted to D at redline. Had the gear selector been in S, it would not shift.

@ 30:03, he pulled the paddle for 3rd then again for 4th. Can hear two clicks.

Yeah there we go, figured as much. Far as I'm concerned there should only be 2 driving modes, D2 and S3 lol. I'm 100% S3 though.