Transmission i-shift test drive

allant · 18th June 2007, 00:16

hi
going for an extended test drive in the i-shift, what are the things i should look to try, what problems/faults have other i-shift owners found. knowing what you now know would you have bought the i-shift.
i have a focus auto at present, which except for the fuel consumption, it is fine. i have had a short test drive of the leon with the dsg gearbox, which i thought was superb, no noticeable gearchange. i have also had a short test of the i-shift where i found i was waiting for the lurch from first to second. did others notice this and do you still notice it after driving over a longer period.
thanks

Foggy69 · 18th June 2007, 09:29

If you are going to use the paddles or stick to shift gears, try using the throttle as in a manual car, easing the throttle when you change gear. It makes progress a lot smoother. Try to anticipate junctions and roundabouts, get the car in the right gear just as you arrive at them.

It seems to be generally acknowledged that it isn't as good as a DSG box, and that some people don't get on with it. But try to remember that it's not a proper auto box, but a manual box with an automatic clutch.

Enjoy the test drive

Charles_Harding · 18th June 2007, 10:46

I've got the i-Shift, and I reckon it's fab.

But I am an old man, not a street racer!

I suggest that you drive like always, and then if necessary adjust your driving style.

I, as far as I know, did not do any adjusting.

Me and Millie just clicked.

Maybe I'm one of the lucky ones.

Wouldn't change it for any thing!

"Knowing my luck, if it was raining soup, I'd be out with the forks!"

Charles H.

Tony Fendall · 18th June 2007, 11:07

When I first drove i-Shift, there was a huge delay in upward changes, like 1.5 secs, which was presumably why the originally quoted 0-60 time was considerably slower than the manual.
Now the quoted times are much closer and as publised here, modifications have been made from the 06 version.
I will ask my dealer for another test drive to check this out.
I currently drive a 1.8 manual.
Regards
Tony

Charles_Harding · 18th June 2007, 14:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Fendall

When I first drove i-Shift, there was a huge delay in upward changes, like 1.5 secs, which was presumably why the originally quoted 0-60 time was considerably slower than the manual.

Considerably slower?

10.4 as against 8.9?

We don't all enter the traffic light grand prix.

The overall driving pleasure that you get from the i-Shift easily overcomes them there figures.

"If it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all!"

Charles H.

Nick7 · 19th June 2007, 08:37

Well, if you want to be boy racer from traffic light to traffic light, i-SHIFT is not for you.
If you like relaxed drive in city, and sometimes a bit faster drive on open roads, i-SHIFT is perfect for that.

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allant Valve Cap Join Date: 24th April 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i-shift test drive hi going for an extended test drive in the i-shift, what are the things i should look to try, what problems/faults have other i-shift owners found. knowing what you now know would you have bought the i-shift. i have a focus auto at present, which except for the fuel consumption, it is fine. i have had a short test drive of the leon with the dsg gearbox, which i thought was superb, no noticeable gearchange. i have also had a short test of the i-shift where i found i was waiting for the lurch from first to second. did others notice this and do you still notice it after driving over a longer period. thanks

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Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,061 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	If you are going to use the paddles or stick to shift gears, try using the throttle as in a manual car, easing the throttle when you change gear. It makes progress a lot smoother. Try to anticipate junctions and roundabouts, get the car in the right gear just as you arrive at them. It seems to be generally acknowledged that it isn't as good as a DSG box, and that some people don't get on with it. But try to remember that it's not a proper auto box, but a manual box with an automatic clutch. Enjoy the test drive

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Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,288 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	I've got the i-Shift, and I reckon it's fab. But I am an old man, not a street racer! I suggest that you drive like always, and then if necessary adjust your driving style. I, as far as I know, did not do any adjusting. Me and Millie just clicked. Maybe I'm one of the lucky ones. Wouldn't change it for any thing! *"Knowing my luck, if it was raining soup, I'd be out with the forks!"* Charles H.

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Tony Fendall Old enough to know better Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 12th August 2006 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	When I first drove i-Shift, there was a huge delay in upward changes, like 1.5 secs, which was presumably why the originally quoted 0-60 time was considerably slower than the manual. Now the quoted times are much closer and as publised here, modifications have been made from the 06 version. I will ask my dealer for another test drive to check this out. I currently drive a 1.8 manual. Regards Tony

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Nick7 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th August 2006 Location: Croatia Posts: 449 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well, if you want to be boy racer from traffic light to traffic light, i-SHIFT is not for you. If you like relaxed drive in city, and sometimes a bit faster drive on open roads, i-SHIFT is perfect for that.