SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Transmission gear shift performance
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2006 Gallardo 6-speed, 2005 SL55, BMW X3
Transmission gear shift performance
Before I talk to my dealer, I'd like to get an idea about how the AMG "SpeedShift" transmission should perform - in terms of how fast it changes gears.
I find the shift from 1st to 2nd is very quick. During "modest" acceleration, it shifts from 1st to 2nd without any noticeable lag; I couldn't ask for anything more!
Going from 2nd to 3rd (and 3rd to 4th) is totally different - it's like a slush box, taking quite a while to get into gear.
The above applies to both automatic and manual modes.
Is this typical? Does the "Speed" in the SpeedShift only apply to the 1-2 shift?
I find the shift from 1st to 2nd is very quick. During "modest" acceleration, it shifts from 1st to 2nd without any noticeable lag; I couldn't ask for anything more!
Going from 2nd to 3rd (and 3rd to 4th) is totally different - it's like a slush box, taking quite a while to get into gear.
The above applies to both automatic and manual modes.
Is this typical? Does the "Speed" in the SpeedShift only apply to the 1-2 shift?
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Originally Posted by E55AMG99
LOL! Speedshift is nothing more than 2 more electric switches to change the gears.
It's still a slushbox though, no argument about that.
