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valnmike · Sep 28th, 2005, 11:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nonsequitur

This is a very proper subject for this Driving Technique Thread.

Launch is a significant one weak point in the MINI CVT drivetrain for many drivers. The expectations established for the marketplace by a torque converter-equipped "automatic" or traditionally-clutched manual are not met by the ZF VT1F CVT. Our gearbox excels at what it was designed to do, better than the alternatives, but this is one of the compromise areas.

We should be able to mitigate this by driving the machine properly. There is practical everyday experience like that hinted here from valnmike, and some direction from ZF Getrieb.

Let's explore specific ideas, maybe measure the differences, and come up with a recommendation!

valnmike,
Will you outline the "best" way to launch and accelerate for maximum effect to get us restarted?

I will try to put this together, but I've been pretty busy lately. I also have this to do over the next two Saturdays http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...d.php?p=658419

I will make the attempt though, if ya'all can be patient with me.

Sep 28th, 2005, 11:13 PM	#324
valnmike MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Silver Spring, MD Local Time: 07:03 AM Posts: 152 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nonsequitur This is a very proper subject for this Driving Technique Thread. Launch is a significant one weak point in the MINI CVT drivetrain for many drivers. The expectations established for the marketplace by a torque converter-equipped "automatic" or traditionally-clutched manual are not met by the ZF VT1F CVT. Our gearbox excels at what it was designed to do, better than the alternatives, but this is one of the compromise areas. We should be able to mitigate this by driving the machine properly. There is practical everyday experience like that hinted here from valnmike, and some direction from ZF Getrieb. Let's explore specific ideas, maybe measure the differences, and come up with a recommendation! valnmike, Will you outline the "best" way to launch and accelerate for maximum effect to get us restarted? I will try to put this together, but I've been pretty busy lately. I also have this to do over the next two Saturdays http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...d.php?p=658419 I will make the attempt though, if ya'all can be patient with me. -=Mike=- laissez les bons temps rouler