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360 automatic shifting to Neutral

Discussion in '360/430' started by hedge, Jun 14, 2010.

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  1. hedge

    hedge Formula 3

    Jun 11, 2003
    2,320
    England
    Full Name:
    Marc
    Hi All,

    My 360 spider at traffic lights shifts to neutral, as it is supposed to do. However, there does not seem to be any consistency over how quickly it does it - and it varies quite a lot.

    Is it possible to turn this feature off? I would prefer to be in control. There has been more than one occasion when it has blipped to neutral just before the lights change.

    On another but related matter, how do you guys 'take off' smoothly? I always ride in sports mode and find that if I try to ease out gently I tend to get a lag but if I squeeze the gas on she wants to let rip, which in London traffic is not always appropriate!! :)

    Finally, do you guys switch between normal and sports mode while in motion? Is this ok?

    Thanks,


    Marc
     
  2. Camdon53

    Camdon53 Formula Junior

    Jul 18, 2006
    507
    Texas, USA
    Full Name:
    Jim
    As noted in the owner's manual, with foot firmly on the brake the car will stay in gear when stationaly for around 10 minutes before shifting to neutral. Shifting sooner typically means foot resting casually on the brake instead of holding down properly. This is controlled by the TCU so likely no way to disarm.

    Smooth takeoff is simple. Wait for 2 car lengths to clear ahead, then foot directly from brake to gas, press down evenly but not too far or too quick. As car begins to move off, hesitate on gas slightly to encourage full clutch engagement followed by resumption of smooth pressure. Full clutch engagement is easily achieved in less than 2 car lengths (any more is slipping the clutch unnecessarily).

    Yes and yes.
     
  3. Donie

    Donie Formula Junior

    Jan 14, 2006
    346
    Spain/Ireland
    All points/questions 'smoothly' and correctly answered by Camden53, can't really add any more.
     
  4. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jul 19, 2008
    39,169
    Clarksville, Tennessee
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    Terry H Phillips
    Marc- I put mine in neutral myself whenever I come to a full stop. Select first and off I go. Mine is in Normal whenever I am not in a hurry.

    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
  5. hedge

    hedge Formula 3

    Jun 11, 2003
    2,320
    England
    Full Name:
    Marc
    All very helpful thanks. Must be my own inconsistency on the brake pedal depending on the incline whch is doing it - I had not made the connection.

    Thanks!!
     

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