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http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=3021 page 2 will interest you i think S mode means you can use the stick to shift gears, whereas i can also do that, and use the tiptronic buttons on the wheel (prefer the stick, gives positive engagement). so it looks like youre missing the ability to hold the gearbox in 2nd, 3rd and 4th. probably only any use when towing uphill
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This is the RNS-E that i bought btw. funnily enough its the same seller
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Au...item2a52cf175e 193 G. this is the Mk2 unit with hi-res screen and no need to trim the stereo surround.
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From memory I think the Sports setting was a 1 year only (2002) feature. I'm pretty sure I've asked the question and I.T. or Adrian E have given the answer but I can't find the post.
You'll have to take mine for a drive to see if there's any difference. |
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Now I'm more confused...
Did all S8's come with the Tiptronic box? Am I right in thinking Tiptronic is the ability to +/- your way through the gears either by the stick or via the controls on the wheel? |
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Yes, apart from a small number of LHD manuals - not available in UK.
S (sport) mode came in "roughly" with the facelift around 1999 or so (I think there may have been a few build exceptions so not 100% correlation). Always had the "gate" to flip into Tiptronic mode +/-.
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This is what puzzled AndyCaCa and myself this morning. Both S8s, his March 2001, mine June 2002. I have the Sports mode, his doesn't. We weren't sure about why or when the discrepancy came in.
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Have you checked the actual build dates though, rather than when registered?
You need someone like Ian (IT) to give chapter and verse on this.
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later) 1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! |
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S mode came later than facelift - I think late 2001 but not sure from which VIN without looking it up in ETKA to see if there's a rangE given for the s mode gear selector
As said,can be retrofitted easily HP is right about the throttle body reset - without vcds you can do basic settings for throttle position by switching the ignition on for 5 seconds without starting the car. If the ECU decides it needs to perform a basic setting it will do it at that time
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