Does anyone know exactly what each drive select mode does?Hi guys,
Does anyone know exactly what each drive select mode does? Also what’s the rough MPG difference between eco and comfort?
Does anyone know how good the alarms are on the S3’s?
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Renox
Fair enough I probs won’t touch the eco mode then at all.
In regards to the alarm I saw a post basically saying certain models and cars can be stolen in seconds. Was hoping it doesn’t happen with these types of cars.
From what I understand if you don’t have the push button start this method isn’t possible right?
Seen posts on here that suggest fuel consumption is higher with eco. I hate it anyway - don’t like the feeling of coasting. And you have to use the brakes more.
So would you guys recommend using the eco mode when doing really long hauls up and down the motorway?
So would you guys recommend using the eco mode when doing really long hauls up and down the motorway?
I don’t have drive select but my Q2 in D mode on the S-tronic is so lethargic. Put it in S then it’s a completely different beast. Also, the A3 I had with a 1.6tdi engine was very different in Eco compared to Dynamic. I think it’s widely reported (I made a thread about it too) that Eco uses more fuel due to needing more throttle for longer to get up to speed in comparison to Dynamic mode. This was certainly the case when I experimented the 2 modes in my 1.6tdi. I think others have experienced similar in all models of the A3.
Also, does the whole Drive Select “function” of reverting to Auto when turned off even though it states it’s in another mode, apply to the FL model? Many are prob driving around in Auto when it’s stating Eco or Dynamic.
Just to say these can be nicked just as quickly with no advanced key option. My s4 was in under 4 mins using locksmith key tool and then odb port to code a new key. Alarms tend to have 15 seconds delay before going off if not unlocked with the owners key. That gives enough time to kill the alarm using their odb tool. You can set zero seconds using odb eleven or vcds to give a quicker alert but you'd better kill your odb port and buy other security if you want to be safe.Fair enough I probs won’t touch the eco mode then at all.
In regards to the alarm I saw a post basically saying certain models and cars can be stolen in seconds. Was hoping it doesn’t happen with these types of cars.
Good point ... Might be worth just putting a blank plug in the port if anything than just to make it that little slower to access it.Just to say these can be nicked just as quickly with no advanced key option. My s4 was in under 4 mins using locksmith key tool and then odb port to code a new key. Alarms tend to have 15 seconds delay before going off if not unlocked with the owners key. That gives enough time to kill the alarm using their odb tool. You can set zero seconds using odb eleven or vcds to give a quicker alert but you'd better kill your odb port and buy other security if you want to be safe.
Does anyone know exactly what each drive select mode does?
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Hi all,
I've read through the posts in this threat, but I'm still unclear exactly what the different Drive Select options do - does anybody have anymore detail about this? Admittedly I've not had my car long, but I really can't feel/hear any difference in any of the options at the moment, other than a little 'E' symbol showing up at the gear change prompt on the dashboard when in Economy mode. What should I be looking out for with the different modes?
Thanks!
Just to say these can be nicked just as quickly with no advanced key option. My s4 was in under 4 mins using locksmith key tool and then odb port to code a new key. Alarms tend to have 15 seconds delay before going off if not unlocked with the owners key. That gives enough time to kill the alarm using their odb tool. You can set zero seconds using odb eleven or vcds to give a quicker alert but you'd better kill your odb port and buy other security if you want to be safe.