atombomb33

As others have said - it is common. In fact, it's common on all DCT regardless if it's on VW, Audi, GTR, Evo, BMW or Porsche. It's a quirk with this type of transmission.

4SIDUA

I've also encounter the same. I feel it's getting better as you drive. Maybe the system is collecting driving habits and constantly adapting.
However if it's always there, you may say it's normal for the DSG itself, but it definitely has room to improve. Don't you think you can do better with true manual?

BartJanssen

Idd true, my bad... I had the SMG (m3) in mind...

mr_coo168

you wont feel that jerkiness ounce the computer adapt to your driving style, thats how i feel when i first drove it lol

AudiAnnie

It seems that when using D mode, all of the S-tronics are programmed with a preference for remaining in 2nd gear, when making a normal (i.e., slightly rolling) stop, then setting off at a gentle pace. This is definitely the case with my TT, and I've seen comments to this effect from S4 owners. In fact, getting the transmission to drop into first gear using the paddles is a bit tricky - you need to use a series of paddle shifts as you slow down since it'll ignore the paddles when the car is creeping in D mode.
However, if you start off suddenly, the increased throttle will make the transmission decide to drop down to first, and since this is done quickly while the engine's producing significant torque, it will tend to feel jerky.
The two workarounds I've found are:
1. (as hinted above) Paddle-shift down in steps to first gear as you slow to a stop. These shifts will be smooth since you're off the throttle. You will then be starting off in M1, so you'll need to shift manually as you accelerate (hold the upshift-paddle for a few seconds to return to D mode).
2. (works on TT, but not tested on an S4 yet) Right as you're coming to a stop, or at least before you hit the throttle, flick the console shifter over to M. This will cause the transmission to smoothly drop down to M1. After you start accelerating away, move the shifter back to D.

joedesi

To be honest, I hardly use dynamic, usually on Auto or Individual (Comfort suspension, Auto steering/throttle/diff)

Since posting Ive been observing the way the transmission reacts in different circumstances. It feels like a manual driven by someone who hasn't quite figured out clutch control !! e.g. when creeping in heavy traffic and moving off it can have some jerkiness. This really shouldn't be the case, although this is my first DCT.

Slightly off topic, I tried the launch control for the first time...wow. This gearbox does have some benefits

Any ideas if using launch affects your warranty tho :roll eyes:

Jd