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I much prefer the auto. If you ever get on a beach for sand driving, you can't beat an auto.
Mine now has close to 400,000.
If you are going up a sand dune in a manual, you have to have the correct gear, as you can't change half way up a dune.
As for the cruise control. It was not available on tdi
I have seen pics of a factory fit cruise on a TDi, but they are quite rareQuote:
Originally Posted by d2dave
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...016/04/769.jpg
With the manual you can change half way up a hill. Pro, you get to choose when. Con, there is a moment of drive loss.
Today the auto would not kick down it laboured in lock going uphill with foot to the floor dropping from 100 to 80 before kicking down and accelerating back to 100.
So it looks like I need to adjust the kickdown thingy already mentioned in this thread.
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Originally Posted by manic
You just drive it like a manual and move the gear lever...
Even when adjusted correctly they don't always do what you want when you want
You certainly can change gear half way up a dune. I find it helps to change down a gear just before you think you actually need to. You soon get quick with gear changes, and may find that you have engaged the gear before pushing the clutch for the second time.Quote:
Originally Posted by d2dave
Aaron
I have a manual and I specifically looked for one when I was shopping, I really like it, but I do remember one of the autos I drove when shopping and honestly I still remember it being a lot faster and smoother off the mark which I was surprised at. It might have been a really nice auto, but still, all potential issues aside the auto is probably a great get.
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Originally Posted by incisor
First auto of this vintage so was not sure about dropping to 3 from D whilst under load and foot to the floor. If that kind of thing is fine with the box I'll start doing that and leave kick down adjuster as is.
Still check the adjustment, its normal for the speed to drop in that situation as i believe that the lockup and overdrive speeds are too close.Quote:
Originally Posted by manic
If it locked in 3rd it would make for a much nicer driving experience especially when towing.
I started a thread about this awhile ago am I am led to believe there is a mod that allows lockup in 3rd. Not sure of details or cost but it would make the TDI auto a better tow pig.Quote:
Originally Posted by loanrangie
Mine does lock up in third but the lock up speed is 75. That is too high...65 or 70 would be a lot better, especially on dirt roads.
So if i put my foot down it will go into third then lock up third and i can go to 100 or more in lock up third if i want faster acceleration
Or i can select third manually and it will go into lockup at about 75 and stay locked unless speed drops under 75.
If i drive normally it goes to 4th just under 80
Still, it is a good mod and improves drivability and acceleration to 100 significantly.
It is a reco box from a mob in Melbourne, forget who as it was sourced by the shop that put it in for me.