8 speed auto observations...
#1
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
8 speed auto observations...
1) it doesn't kickdown to the lowest possible gear. With my '13 GS, if you floored it at 55 mph it would kick down to second, but with the 8AT, anywhere from 45-60 (i use that range since the gearing is different) it downshifts but i feel it can go down a lower gear. Bottom line, you don't get that exhilarating kick down feeling with the 8AT like you did with the 6AT.
2) the shifting is definitely faster, in manual mode noticeably faster shifts in between gears and downshifts are quicker as well.
3) I noticed the car now has the 'full throttle' button at the bottom of the pedal like german cars do. My '13 GS didn't have that either.
2) the shifting is definitely faster, in manual mode noticeably faster shifts in between gears and downshifts are quicker as well.
3) I noticed the car now has the 'full throttle' button at the bottom of the pedal like german cars do. My '13 GS didn't have that either.
#2
Lexus Test Driver
What full throttle button?
#4
Lexus Test Driver
#6
Lexus Test Driver
Does the 2014 have it? It has the 8 speed transmission too.
#7
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#9
Lexus Test Driver
Edit. Since there's more gears, you must be going slower to get it drop its *** and run. Op, try going 50 and flooring it. It will drop gears like the 6 did.
Last edited by sick21; 11-23-14 at 07:22 AM.
#10
Instructor
FULL THROTTLE MODE!
Yup I confirmed this a few months ago. I have a 2014 GS350. All you have to do is push all the way on the gas pedal and then roll your toes forward and push a little more. Otherwise full throttle is only really 90%.
Yup I confirmed this a few months ago. I have a 2014 GS350. All you have to do is push all the way on the gas pedal and then roll your toes forward and push a little more. Otherwise full throttle is only really 90%.
#12
Lexus Test Driver
U all just made me very happy. Thank u, now I'm gonna try this out!!!
#13
Lexus Test Driver
Alright I just tried it on the freeway. This thing worked! Basically all the bad comments I made regarding the 8 speed tranny just throw it out the window! The car downshifts and jet away from everybody else when passing like it supposed to. I knew this car can do it but wasn't pushing hard enough, no more hesitation!
Man I'm loving this car even more now!!
Man I'm loving this car even more now!!
#14
Lexus Test Driver
You mean you weren't aware of the accelerator pedal detent (kickdown) switch in cars with automatic transmissions?
#15
Lexus Test Driver
My other cars don't have this extra kick on the pedal.