s8 ageing - what are your thoughts?

[Mr K]

Originally Posted by Adrian E

I would guess they change the shift programme in much the way Alpina modify the stock BMW auto box so the torque converter locks up much earlier and you get a bit more mechanical shunt in the drivetrain as a result - i.e. less seamless gearchanges from a seat of the pants perspective. Would be interesting if you could do this in S mode but leave it alone in D to get the best of both?

You can gain a lot of time from the box if happy to lose some of the refinement.

Yup. auto boxes are dreadful for sapping power, every little helps!

I agree that a gearbox map that only works on sport and tip would be the answer, or even switchable maps.