Hi
I've just picked up an 2014 A7 3.0d biturbo which I love except for one thing. I'm used to driving a manual or even a DCT where the gear is fully engaged and the power response is immediate. Going round corners I have got used to dabbing the power to pull you through if you can feel the grip starting to go (front wheel drive A4).
With the tiptronic, when the power is applied it takes a second for the torque converter to apply all the power which I am finding to be not very confidence inspiring in the corners. I see that the new RS models all use the tiptronic box rather than the stronic so they must surely be suitable for more lively and responsive driving.
Any tips for the way to get the best out of the tiptronic box? I'm not really talking about the gear shift, it is the application of the power in the same gear when hitting the throttle.
I've just picked up an 2014 A7 3.0d biturbo which I love except for one thing. I'm used to driving a manual or even a DCT where the gear is fully engaged and the power response is immediate. Going round corners I have got used to dabbing the power to pull you through if you can feel the grip starting to go (front wheel drive A4).
With the tiptronic, when the power is applied it takes a second for the torque converter to apply all the power which I am finding to be not very confidence inspiring in the corners. I see that the new RS models all use the tiptronic box rather than the stronic so they must surely be suitable for more lively and responsive driving.
Any tips for the way to get the best out of the tiptronic box? I'm not really talking about the gear shift, it is the application of the power in the same gear when hitting the throttle.