Engine Breaking (as In Slowing Down)

[Dave-G]

:D I'm really getting into this tiptronic gearbox now :D

 

Due to almost non-existent engine breaking, I have developed a habit of slipping into tiptronic down gear mode for rapid/controlled de-celeration. :D

 

:) But some of my mates say I should not use it for slowing down, their reason being that worn discs/pads is preferable to knacked g-box/seals :D

 

:D I think that if there was a conflict,or danger of damage that "something" would be done to prevent that occuring? :D

 

any ideers?....

[seatkid]

I'm inclined to ignore your mates :)

Why have tiptronic if its not safe to use?

Why would the seals go? Are we talking about 60's motors here?

Modern auto gearboxes are reliable and the computer control ensures operation with safe mechanical limits.

 

Just don't do the handbrake thingy (Ivorecelleration - just a joke Ivor!)

[Dally]

Nice to hear that you're liking the tiptronic Dave-G.

Don't you find it annoying at times when it won't let you change up (or down) unless it (the auto box ecu) feels the revs, the rolling resistance etc etc are what it thinks are OK?

 

I can understand the need to maintain some outer parameters for safety of the components but I just feel that it just doesn't give you the control you really want -and I thought that's why tiptronic was invented.

[Dave-G]

B) Thanks guy's ;)

 

:rolleyes: I guess most of ya still on nolidaze :lol:

[Guest Gav1968]

I've got the same engine and gearbox as yours, but never even use the tiptronic feature, despite an expectation at the start that I'd use it all the time.

 

However, I'd agree on the lack of engine braking. This usually results in a rather hurried braking situation as I try to scrub speed on the way upto junctions. I think that you do get some engine braking at higher speeds when I think the box must lock up. Below 40ish though it just disengages.

 

I'll try your tiptronic trick when I'm next in it.

[Guest SA Intruder]

The freewheeling effect is one of the attractions of the autobox, to me.

 

It promotes the lazy "cruise" style of driving which I personally find pleasant.

[Dave-G]

;) Thats a lazy style of reply too for you SA :huh:

 

;) so....back to the question? I know I'm sounding persistent,BUT,having seen your informative opinions on other matters...an you avin a tiptron.... ;)

 

an been round the block ;)

[Guest SA Intruder]

Mine's manual, which is a shame. The 130ps jobbie.

[ridway]

Is the tiptronic gearbox similar to what you get in the Honda Accord, sort of semi automatic a bit like the F1's?

 

Rich

[Guest SA Intruder]

Same principle

[ridway]

Interesting, didn't know the Gal had one.

[Dally]

Ridway

 

The main difference between the F1 version is that the tiptronic gate is actually on the selector shaft on the Galaxy where on the f1's (and road ferrari's etc) it's on paddles linked to the steering wheel.

 

It does work well but, as I said in an earlier post, it does not give you complete free will! It will not allow you to select up until the auto gearbox control unit thinks it is right to do so plus it changes down for you too when you slow down.

 

I find it most useful when in auto, the box is holding on to a lower gear but the mpg reading on the dash falls and falls and you want to change up - just slip the selector lever in to the tiptronic gate and go up a gear!

 

The box is actually very intelligent and now that mines been replaced with a new one, it really does alter the gear changing characteristics according to your style. I find that I rarely have to use kickdown because the box senses your driving stye and changes accordingly.

 

On the new 2004 Mondeos, the selector for the tiptronic has been moved to +/- switches on either side of the steering wheel.