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i will chk the gears- slap er into 2n and stand on it ----- hopefully barks out some fun thanks for the info, i prob have to learn how to drive the "dog''
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quote:Originally posted by randyb42: i will chk the gears- slap er into 2n and stand on it ----- hopefully barks out some fun thanks for the info, i prob have to learn how to drive the "dog''
That will work. Remember those rear tires are over $350.00 a piece however Cannon
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I agree with the guys, put it in "Competition" and you'll smoke the tires. You got to get it out of traction control.
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traction control is off (took me abit to figure that out) it is an auto if the weather ever decides to turn to spring i can take it out and try all the info ----------- thanks again for the info
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Check the codes in the glovebox to see which differential you have. The rear axle ratios for the A4 are 2.73 (GU2) and 3.15 (G92).
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i have never had a vehicle with tc i am not sure what good it is from what i have read so far
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Randy, do you have active handling or just traction control? Here's a good explanation posted by Bruce awhile back
Active Handling has absolutely no effect on the cars performance. It is a safety system designed to keep the car going in the direction you are steering. Turning off the Traction Control can make a difference, especially for A4s. You might want to review my usual post on the AHS to better understand it.
quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Active Handling button is on the center console below the shifter. If you have Active Handling it will say so. Otherwise it will say Traction Control or be blank. Active Handling became an option in mid-1998 production with the introduction of the Pace Cars. Generation II Active Handling became standard for 2001.
There are 3 modes to the Active Handling System(AHS). And only 2 for the Traction Control (TC).
ON Both TC and AHS are ON. This is the default mode. If you turn the system OFF or put the car in Competetive Mode you can go to this mode by tapping the button.
OFF Both TC and AHS are OFF. You can switch into this mode by tapping the button at anytime. The yellow sliding car symbol will light on the dash.
Competitive Mode AHS is ON and TC is OFF. To engage this mode come to a complete stop. Press and Hold the button until Competitive Mode comes up in the DIC and the car beeps. To clear the message from the DIC press the Reset button. This will not turn off Competitive Mode. Beginning with the 2001 model it is no longer be necessary to come to a complete stop to switch into Competitive Mode.
When you turn off the car, the system will reset itself to the ON mode.
Active Handling attempts to control the car for a skid/spin condition by selectively applying the brakes on one or more wheels. It can not overcome the laws of physics. So, it is possible to spin the car even with AH turned on.
Traction Control will attempt to control wheelspin by applying the brakes and/or cutting back on the throttle and spark. It can take a moment or two for normal acceleration to resume after TC comes on.
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thanks for the explanation, mine has ahs and tc believe it or not i read the manual and found out about comp mode, i also chk gear code it appears i have the 2.73 gear that would explain my prob. we are in a full on blizzard right now so i have to wait till this junk melts to go play. thanks again for the info !
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