Acceleration

[CeEl]

I like the acceleration best when I am pushing the pedal to the resistence point (not kick down) & it sounds great (engine farts) ... when I do a kick down, I just hear the engine go wild noise wise and acceleration doesn't seem to be that much better -- and the car feels a bit uncontrolled.

I know I am not the best driver out there, but what is everybody elses experience / preference? Kick down or just push to that resistence point?

[35iDriver]

It would help to know what engine and transmission you have.

[jparnes1]

No kick down with my 6 MT. My launch control is my left foot.

[az34]

Originally Posted by jparnes1

No kick down with my 6 MT. My launch control is my left foot.

Yup and ours right hands are the key to heaven, good ol plain and simple 6 mt's

[CeEl]

Originally Posted by 35iDriver

It would help to know what engine and transmission you have.

35i, DCT.

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Originally Posted by CeEl

I know I am not the best driver out there, but what is everybody elses experience / preference? Kick down or just push to that resistence point?

Sport mode, pedal to the floor.

[///MIKE]

Sport + resistant point for me on my iS

Never thought id say this but Farting noise does get addictive

[CeEl]

Originally Posted by ///MIKE

Never thought id say this but Farting noise does get addictive

I know! I am sure other think I am a big show off ... I smile like an idiot and accelerate off the line whenever I have the top down. I actually try to hit the red light so I can accelerate from zero at times

[Dr Stig 2]

Originally Posted by ///MIKE

Sport + resistant point for me on my iS

Never thought id say this but Farting noise does get addictive

Yes, doesn't it.

I find gentle throttle control at about the mid point after a hard start can prolong the flatulence. My record is about 2-3 seconds.

Must annoy the hell out of my neighbours as their 7yo son said to my son the other day: "Your dad's car is too noisy"

[CeEl]

Originally Posted by Dr Stig 2

Yes, doesn't it.

I find gentle throttle control at about the mid point after a hard start can prolong the flatulence. My record is about 2-3 seconds.

Must annoy the hell out of my neighbours as their 7yo son said to my son the other day: "Your dad's car is too noisy"

A compliment, I am sure... Hope you promptly took him out for some ice cream?

[35is_GVA]

also love the down gear "grrufff" - gets heads turning !!

[Dr Stig 2]

Originally Posted by 35is_GVA

also love the down gear "grrufff" - gets heads turning !!

Yep, I do three down changes as I roll down the hill in front of my neighbours as well.

No wonder they dont like me...

[raven333]

Originally Posted by ///MIKE

Sport + resistant point for me on my iS

Never thought id say this but Farting noise does get addictive

I changed the end pipes on my exhaust and now they make a really nice burble noise clearly not V8 but moving in the direction!!!!! They are stainless steel and one has a bigger diameter than the other, marginally, and a little bigger than stock end pipes, but it seems to have an effect!!!!