Shift Lag?
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Shift Lag?
is it just me...or is there a considerable amount of lag when shifting in sports shift (is350). the shift is pretty consistent it seems, so i figure it shouldnt be too much of a problem if i just time myself right. but i ve noticed that at higher gears (maybe 4+) the lag dissappears...anyone else notice this?
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yeah, I definitely noticed it when I test drove one......there was considerable lag......worse than any of the other paddle shifter cars I test drove (including Audi, BMW, and even the Dodge Charger!!!)........hence the reason why I ended up with the IS250 with a manual 
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You'll notice that if you're at neutral throttle, shifts are pretty much instant, whereas if you've got your foot to the floor there's "lag".
I don't have a car to play with, but I suspect that throttle lifts between shifts might speed things up (pretend you're driving a stick).
I don't have a car to play with, but I suspect that throttle lifts between shifts might speed things up (pretend you're driving a stick).
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i thought the same thing so tried doing that as well...but this is what happened when i tried: i would let off the gas right before shifting but the car still wouldnt shift instantly, instead it would shift after i reapplied the gas for a second or two...strange, but it could just be my driving...still getting used to the car.
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Originally Posted by x2mkx
i thought the same thing so tried doing that as well...but this is what happened when i tried: i would let off the gas right before shifting but the car still wouldnt shift instantly, instead it would shift after i reapplied the gas for a second or two...strange, but it could just be my driving...still getting used to the car.
It's tough without a clutch. Your average shift in regular driving takes at least a second, but because you're DOING something in that second, you really don't take much notice of the time passing. With the paddles, I doubt the time taken between clicking the lever and the car deciding to execute the shift is much longer than that, but because it seems like nothing is happening, you take instant notice of the "lag".
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Originally Posted by x2mkx
i thought the same thing so tried doing that as well...but this is what happened when i tried: i would let off the gas right before shifting but the car still wouldnt shift instantly, instead it would shift after i reapplied the gas for a second or two...strange, but it could just be my driving...still getting used to the car.
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it seems pretty bad to me...or maybe im just overthinking it...i think the lag is about .5-1 seconds...thats an approximation not an exact measurement. welli gues im not the only one who is experiencing this
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Originally Posted by x2mkx
it seems pretty bad to me...or maybe im just overthinking it...i think the lag is about .5-1 seconds...thats an approximation not an exact measurement. welli gues im not the only one who is experiencing this
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Originally Posted by heffergm
Well, it is an automatic remember. There's no way it's going to be as fast as a DSG/SMG or even a manual. Although the new Jag apparently has a true auto that's really very very good....
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Originally Posted by TimboIS
According to Lexus (Bob Carter), it's the fastest shifting manumatic in the world, faster than the Ferrari. That may be true, it does change gears fast once it decides to.
