Das Auto

[Speedbag]

That's cool, wonder how road bikes would fit.

I think you'll love your tiguan. My parents have had one for a year now, and are still in love with it (they call it juan  )

I have a feeling it will end up nicknamed. Had a recent death in the family and had to attend the funeral today, which entailed a 200-mile round trip, and I have to admit that it's a hoot to pass with.

It really is a GTI on stilts....

[lethe]

That's cool, wonder how road bikes would fit.

I have a feeling it will end up nicknamed. Had a recent death in the family and had to attend the funeral today, which entailed a 200-mile round trip, and I have to admit that it's a hoot to pass with.

It really is a GTI on stilts....

That's why I said it. 

[Speedbag]

Heehee.

I just noticed in the owner's manual that there's a procedure for "launch control". It seems I have something new to try tomorrow.



Instructions:

1. Switch off anti-slip regulation.
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal with your left foot.
3. Move the selector lever into Tiptronic position.
4. With your right foot, depress the accelerator pedal until the engine reaches about 3200 RPM.
5. Remove your left foot from the brake. The vehicle will accelerate from a stop at the maximum rate.

The best is the warning below the instructions:

"Only use the launch control program when road and traffic conditions allow it and other drivers will not be endangered or annoyed by your driving and the vehicle's acceleration."

[lethe]

Heehee.

I just noticed in the owner's manual that there's a procedure for "launch control". It seems I have something new to try tomorrow.

indeed 

[Speedbag]

See edit above. 

[lethe]

See edit above. 

launching my TDI hard is a bit tougher with me rather than the computer controlling the clutch 

[Le Pirate]

Heehee.

I just noticed in the owner's manual that there's a procedure for "launch control". It seems I have something new to try tomorrow.



Instructions:

1. Switch off anti-slip regulation.
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal with your left foot.
3. Move the selector lever into Tiptronic position.
4. With your right foot, depress the accelerator pedal until the engine reaches about 3200 RPM.
5. Remove your left foot from the brake. The vehicle will accelerate from a stop at the maximum rate.

The best is the warning below the instructions:

"Only use the launch control program when road and traffic conditions allow it and other drivers will not be endangered or annoyed by your driving and the vehicle's acceleration."

awesome.

I might have to take my mom's car to the store next time I'm down there 

[ducatiz]

I can smell the new car smell from here.

Congrats.

Sauerkraut.

[Speedbag]

awesome.

I might have to take my mom's car to the store next time I'm down there 

Yeah, give it a whirl - it's entertaining. 

Not quite what I imagine the same feature to be like in, say, a 911 Turbo, but still.....