S5 Sportback gearbox issues- had enough
09-24-2018, 07:25 AM
#441
hmm...
Huh. Funny how that works. I still get the delay about 50% of the time when leaving my street from a stop sign in Auto D. At 3,600 miles now. There's a little bit of an incline from the stop sign, which seems to make it worse.
Strangely, Comfort mode seems to be bit better overall in D.
Strangely, Comfort mode seems to be bit better overall in D.
09-24-2018, 11:51 AM
#442
It''s not for everyone, but my new Abt power upgrade has solved any and all delay issues. It also delivers tremendous smooth power across the band, but only when needed. Throttle lightly and it's a mild-mannered yet response ride. Very sophisticated unit. I regard this now as my S5SB-Plus. They should make it an option.
09-24-2018, 12:03 PM
#444
You have to first put magnesium powder down the argon nebulizer, then manually twist the triple framus. This gives post-spectral throttle release according to DIN V.2. I should have mentioned that. It's all part of getting the placebo just right. Does that help?
09-24-2018, 12:06 PM
#445
AudiWorld Super User
It really depends on what one's expectations are. If someone is look for a Tesla type of instead acceleration or acceleration as smooth as the Mercedes S class, they will be disappointed. I fully expect my S5's tranny to have a hiccup once a while, nothing in life is perfect, therefore, I am not disappointed in my S5, on the contrary, I am very happy with it, It does 99% of things I want it to do very well and that other 1% of the time is compensated by the smile on my face when I drive it.
09-24-2018, 03:58 PM
#446
AudiWorld Senior Member
It really depends on what one's expectations are. If someone is look for a Tesla type of instead acceleration or acceleration as smooth as the Mercedes S class, they will be disappointed. I fully expect my S5's tranny to have a hiccup once a while, nothing in life is perfect, therefore, I am not disappointed in my S5, on the contrary, I am very happy with it, It does 99% of things I want it to do very well and that other 1% of the time is compensated by the smile on my face when I drive it.
09-25-2018, 04:26 AM
#448
AudiWorld Super User
09-25-2018, 06:58 AM
#449
AudiWorld Super User
Maybe the accord's CVT is what you are looking for, one thing about CVT, they are as smooth as butter. My son has a Acura TLX and that 9 speed transmission is no smoother than the S5. Keep in mind the S5 tranny has to deal with another 90 HP more than the TLX.
Last edited by The G Man; 09-25-2018 at 07:00 AM.
09-25-2018, 07:09 AM
#450
really?
How come BMW does so well with the ZF 8 and the 3 liter straight six? Audi just needs to pull up their socks.