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24-10-2005, 04:14 PM
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Just had a quick squirt in an BF XR6T ute, have to say it surprised me a bit, the transmission is unbelievably smooth, though there seems to be a slight hesitation in kicking down... the launch is good and midrange pull is great.
The new braking package is a big big improvement, and the traction control is good, it's not harsh when it cuts in and you barely notice it. All in all its a pretty good upgrade, can't wait to sample the rest of the range!
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24-10-2005, 04:24 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
 
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interesting comment on the kick down..did you notice the kick down switch?
because you might have thought that you were at WOT, but actually I think about 95% I think, once you go through to the switch then its 100% and it automatically drops 2 gears. its kinda cool, instant kick down on demand.
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24-10-2005, 04:28 PM
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im actually keen to tyre kick and test drive an xr6t too. Would like to see an xr6t against an ls1 at the strip.
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24-10-2005, 04:35 PM
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didn't notice the switch point to be honest, it was a quick drive not long enough to discover the intricacies of the workings of the gearbox, especially with the traffic and conditions, will have more cars with which to form a better opinion of it over the coming weeks.
Passenger commented it felt faster than the SS ute he was driving, so thats a good sign I guess
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24-10-2005, 04:41 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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yeah like I said, you will only notice the switch when you go to WOT. Best way to do it is to slowly go the whole way from 0%-100%. Once you work it out its great.
Its going to be a painful thing to educate the buyers, but its not hard to show as you can do it with the engine off also.
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24-10-2005, 05:05 PM
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yeah my local dealer has a few new turbo auto sedans on the lot, and a xr6t ute driver, but its a manual, and i wanna try this new auto, i am hoping to get a drive on wednesday of a sedan. I wish they would have an XR8 by then, but doubt it
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24-10-2005, 05:07 PM
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What's the lag like between changes if you go to manual mode?
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24-10-2005, 05:17 PM
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didn't notice any lag in gear changes in manual mode... I get to try an auto XR8 soon, hoping they have improved it a bit else it'll be further behind the turbo
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25-10-2005, 12:25 PM
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24-10-2005, 05:29 PM
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What does 'Sports' Mode give you in the ZF Box? I know in the ION Box, you get three gears, instead of the four. I don't use it, however if you get 5 or even 4 gears in 'sports' mode, I would actually use it.
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24-10-2005, 06:54 PM
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I'd say you get all of them.
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24-10-2005, 11:36 PM
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You've motivated me to test drive one of these things! If i can get a drive this week id be happy. Just dont like the dealer harassing me afterwards, they just dont take no for an answer.
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25-10-2005, 12:53 AM
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yeah I'm keen to have a punt in one...
my 6-speed mk2 was beaut car, the gearbox wasn't great, so I would like to see what this new auto is like... Dave. |
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BF XR6T ute drive impressions
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