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I tried the PDK reset for the first time today. My Macan had seemed a little sluggish at low revs, but as itās my first Macan and Iāve only had it a month (although it is a 65 plate), I wasnāt too sure what I should expect. But having done the reset, I can immediately notice the difference. No more unnecessary dwell time or faint shudder between low gears at low revs when you put your foot on the accelerator... A much smoother transition all round. I wasnāt 100% sure about the reset when I first read about it, but it does work for sure. Definitely worth doing if you havenāt done so already.
FreddyB
āLife is what happens while youāre busy making other plans..ā John Lennon
Macan SD 3.0L TDV6, Jet Black, bought 22/12/18
āLife is what happens while youāre busy making other plans..ā John Lennon
Macan SD 3.0L TDV6, Jet Black, bought 22/12/18
No anti-ackerman effects on either of my Macans, and I've had it on most other cars I've driven out of my garage (v tight U turn). Didn't notice it on any other Macan I've driven either.simono wrote: āSat Jan 26, 2019 5:23 pm Lol. Mine defaults to non sports every time you turn it off.
As for the Ackerman effect, thus stands true, thus is exactly what I am experiencing and Iāve only really noticed it in the last few weeks when itās got colder.
It felt like a traction control issue with the wheels gripping them slipping when you pull away on a tight lock ... looks like it seems to effect Porscheās more than most for some reason.
I certainly wouldn't describe it as "normal" on the Macan.
Used to have 2016 Macan Turbo PHCKCL70
Previously a 2014 Macan Turbo.
Now a 2021 Tesla Model 3 LR
Previously a 2014 Macan Turbo.
Now a 2021 Tesla Model 3 LR
I did mine yesterday and itās a major improvement. All gear changes are smoother but the most noticeable is from 1st to 2nd. It seemed to hang onto first for too long before and then jerked into second with a lurch ... now it slips in nicely ewww errrr missus.FreddyB123 wrote: āFri Feb 01, 2019 12:53 am I tried the PDK reset for the first time today. My Macan had seemed a little sluggish at low revs, but as itās my first Macan and Iāve only had it a month (although it is a 65 plate), I wasnāt too sure what I should expect. But having done the reset, I can immediately notice the difference. No more unnecessary dwell time or faint shudder between low gears at low revs when you put your foot on the accelerator... A much smoother transition all round. I wasnāt 100% sure about the reset when I first read about it, but it does work for sure. Definitely worth doing if you havenāt done so already.
Thanks for the advice lads.
I donāt know if anyone can explain the fact my oil light has gone off now? It canāt of needed a litre of oil after 1900 miles ....
FWIW my TPP has used 3li in 12.5k two years old. The light tends to come on after a good thrash on a register trip or handling day. My GTS before that used nothing in 8k and one year old.
New Macan Turbo Mar 20
991 C4GTS Mar 19
Macan TPP Mar 17 sold
Macan GTS Mar 16 sold
991 C4GTS Mar 19
Macan TPP Mar 17 sold
Macan GTS Mar 16 sold
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Hi simono, Iām glad itās improved the driving experience for you - it certainly did for me. Like you mentioned, the upshift from 1st to 2nd has really improved, as has the PDK gear changing overall.simono wrote: āSat Feb 02, 2019 1:57 pmI did mine yesterday and itās a major improvement. All gear changes are smoother but the most noticeable is from 1st to 2nd. It seemed to hang onto first for too long before and then jerked into second with a lurch ... now it slips in nicely ewww errrr missus.FreddyB123 wrote: āFri Feb 01, 2019 12:53 am I tried the PDK reset for the first time today. My Macan had seemed a little sluggish at low revs, but as itās my first Macan and Iāve only had it a month (although it is a 65 plate), I wasnāt too sure what I should expect. But having done the reset, I can immediately notice the difference. No more unnecessary dwell time or faint shudder between low gears at low revs when you put your foot on the accelerator... A much smoother transition all round. I wasnāt 100% sure about the reset when I first read about it, but it does work for sure. Definitely worth doing if you havenāt done so already.
Thanks for the advice lads.
I donāt know if anyone can explain the fact my oil light has gone off now? It canāt of needed a litre of oil after 1900 miles ....
While weāre on the subject of improvements, I had a CRTD4 Twin Channel Diesel Tuning Box by TDI Tuning fitted into my Macan today.... Oh my days.... Itās a revelation!! I havenāt driven a Macan GTS Petrol, but I think Iām getting a better understanding as to how it may feel now. My BHP and torque have gone up, as has my fuel economy - which is more than a Brucie Bonus And the tuning box was only on level 4 of 7!! Makes me feel that Porscheās original engine mapping has short-changed everyone a bit on most model variants, because as we all know, the engine is capable of much more... But I guess Porsche are not the only culprits in that respect. Anyway, moving on... My journey back on the motorway was exhilarating, fast - and oh so smooth compared to the way up there, even on the bumpy M11... I think the PDK reset coupled with this tuning box have basically transformed my Macan to something I hoped for when I bought what is my first Porsche. It was great to drive before, but now Itās now a sporty SUV with real oomph, that runs on diesel economy but with petrol-like performance.
Has anyone else had any experience with the removable tuning box? I realise most forum users on here have purchased their Macan from new, and specced the car exactly how they prefer it, so are probably not interested and didnāt even think about it. Plus thereās the warranty and insurance fears for most. But I must say. In my 65 plate diesel - I like it... A lot....
FreddyB
āLife is what happens while youāre busy making other plans..ā John Lennon
Macan SD 3.0L TDV6, Jet Black, bought 22/12/18
āLife is what happens while youāre busy making other plans..ā John Lennon
Macan SD 3.0L TDV6, Jet Black, bought 22/12/18
I have to say that coming from years of v6 3.0 Touaregs I was hoping for a premium experience .. I also wanted something a bit smaller ... I do miss my Touareg though embarrassing as it might be to admit. It was fully loaded and the thing I miss most is the keyless entry ... gets me every time lol.
Waiting now until I have to pull the trailer with 400kg if bike in and the twin axel box trailer being if equal weight
Waiting now until I have to pull the trailer with 400kg if bike in and the twin axel box trailer being if equal weight
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If you lifted the bonnet, then that might well explain why the light has gone off. The car will assume you have topped up with oil.
Macan S D
718 S
718 S
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