Brian

Just got my new 1.8T with quattro and a 5 speed. As delivered, the car has a realy annoying throttle lag between shifts - where the engine management system keeps the rev's up between shifts despite my lifting off the throttle. Does anyone know how to disconnect or eliminate this?

Feel like a damn novice with this throttle delay.

JasonB

I've read this is for emissions. Don't know if it can be disabled.

Andy Hedin

...I noticed this also on my '97 1.8Tqms when I first got it. I've heard two theories as to why it does this:

1) The ECU keeps the revs up in between shifts to help cut down on exhaust emissions.

2) Audi uses a heavy flywheel.

I'm not sure which is the true story but I think you'll find that you get used to it over time...at least I did.

<A HREF="Mailto:andy_hedin@hotmail.com">Andy Hedin</A>
'97 A4 1.8Tqms, Garrett 1.0 Bar, ABT Filter, Borla Exhaust, European Headlights, more...

Paul

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Very weird at first, might you'll get use to it, I got an exhaust helped alittle more free flowing,and also a chipp nice combo for now..

A. Udi

My 99.5 does it too -- makes it feel like an automatic doesn't it?

John

This is definitely a "feature" to reduce emissions. I'm not too sure on the particulars, but the car really puts out a lot of crap if the engine revs fall too fast...so the ECU keeps them up between shifts.

Focus on what your a$$ is telling you about your acceleration

alan t.

the rpm to the next gear. Makes for very smooth shifting. When driving faster I actually like the ""feature" as it holds the revs making more power in the next gear. You'll get used to it.

julie

I so want to ride in a car with this different flywheel cause I'm
thinking of it for my car

thanks

Nick N.

Heavy flywheel. Keeps your boost up!