Posted in wrong section - mods can you please move to E85/86 discussion instead of "problems"? Oops. Ta
Ok, so took my new zed for a mid-week drive, just for the heck of it. She's still filthy from the weekend, but will wash and take some proper pics on Saturday or Sunday.
Was a real pleasure learning to drive smoothly, and I can drive without the typical kangaroo from 1st to 2nd gear many owners speak about. The gearbox is a lot tighter than my old 3.0i, and the savage clutch, once you're used to it, feels great. It's an acquired sensation, but I love it.
Still not had some dry roads to feel the full thrust of 2nd gear yet without traction cutting in somewhere in the rev range
A few observations/comparisons from old to new zed:
1. It feels like the throttle pedal is mapped more aggressively than "sport" mode in my 3.0i (don't get be started about sport mode - totally pointless. I might change my mind about that later though :evil: ).
2. LSD is a delight
3. It's very difficult to drive slowly :lol:
4. I need to find that thread about DSP settings. I listen to house music, and it's tricky finding a setting that covers multiple tracks at optimum bass levels, and as a former DJ I consider myself reasonably competent at EQ settings, low/high pass filters etc etc. My last zed had 3 DSP settings and they were nearly perfect. This Logic 7 will need practice.
5. Lower rev pickup was, I think, slightly quicker in the 3.0i. However, with the S54, once the thrust kicks in, it would leave my 3.0i behind.
I think the 3.0i is a much easier car to live with. However, I didnt change cars for an easy life. Really looking forward to putting some more miles in this weekend.
Honestly don't know how some examples are garage queens. These cars are built to be driven 8)
Ok, so took my new zed for a mid-week drive, just for the heck of it. She's still filthy from the weekend, but will wash and take some proper pics on Saturday or Sunday.
Was a real pleasure learning to drive smoothly, and I can drive without the typical kangaroo from 1st to 2nd gear many owners speak about. The gearbox is a lot tighter than my old 3.0i, and the savage clutch, once you're used to it, feels great. It's an acquired sensation, but I love it.
Still not had some dry roads to feel the full thrust of 2nd gear yet without traction cutting in somewhere in the rev range
A few observations/comparisons from old to new zed:
1. It feels like the throttle pedal is mapped more aggressively than "sport" mode in my 3.0i (don't get be started about sport mode - totally pointless. I might change my mind about that later though :evil: ).
2. LSD is a delight
3. It's very difficult to drive slowly :lol:
4. I need to find that thread about DSP settings. I listen to house music, and it's tricky finding a setting that covers multiple tracks at optimum bass levels, and as a former DJ I consider myself reasonably competent at EQ settings, low/high pass filters etc etc. My last zed had 3 DSP settings and they were nearly perfect. This Logic 7 will need practice.
5. Lower rev pickup was, I think, slightly quicker in the 3.0i. However, with the S54, once the thrust kicks in, it would leave my 3.0i behind.
I think the 3.0i is a much easier car to live with. However, I didnt change cars for an easy life. Really looking forward to putting some more miles in this weekend.
Honestly don't know how some examples are garage queens. These cars are built to be driven 8)
:lol:
