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This is the acceleration of a Ford Figo auto. My question is why does the speedo needle not go slower for even a split second between gear changes of the auto box? It looks suspicious. Or is this what a new auto box is capable of? It looks like a car that accelerates in one gear only.
 
Okay, fake or not sounds harse. I am just wondering if the needed can really stay so smooth even during gear changes.
@genetic. Yes it is kak slow:) but not really slow for a budget small car. None of the others in it's class can match that.
 
Moneywaster said:
@genetic. Yes it is kak slow:) but not really slow for a budget small car. None of the others in it's class can match that.
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Yes they can... The new VW Polo Vivo, Toyota Etios, and even a 1.4 Citi Golf.

The Opel Corsa 1.0T and new Yaris are even faster - sub 10s... all in the same price category.
 
I stand to be corrected.
Still. Are these faster cars even close to the same price?
But this is besides the point. I was asking about the smooth speedo movement between gearchanges
 
Moneywaster said:
I stand to be corrected.
Still. Are these faster cars even close to the same price?
But this is besides the point. I was asking about the smooth speedo movement between gearchanges
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It could be because the driver chose a good straight road or even better, a slight downhill, there should not be a reason for a pause on the speedometer when the gear changes are fast enough and the car does not have too much to overcome.
 
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Simple answer: All analog gauges have a damper (like a shock absorber), intended to prevent the needle from vibrating. If you have ever seen a a really old car with a worn damper, you will note the difference. As a result there is always a lag between the actual reading the the needle indicator.

BTW, exactly the same thing happens (on an even slower scale) with a fuel gauge. Drain the tank, park the vehicle, fill up with fuel, then switch on and drive off. It takes close to a kilometer before the gauge shows anywhere near full.

Edit: The same thing happens in reverse when you are braking hard. There is always a light lag between the time when the vehicle stops moving and the analog gauge reads zero.
 
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Moneywaster said:
I stand to be corrected.
Still. Are these faster cars even close to the same price?
But this is besides the point. I was asking about the smooth speedo movement between gearchanges
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While I do have a stronger car... It is auto. And you can hear when it changes gears if you listen to the engine, but it definately does not slow down.


Further and a little off topic. :p
While it will speed up if you apply a heavier foot, it goes a lot quicker if you slightly touch the breaks (it gears down) and then you quickly apply petrol.
 
thechamp said:
It could be because the driver chose a good straight road or even better, a slight downhill, the should not be a reason for a pause on the speedometer when the gear changes are fast enough and the car does not have too much to overcome.
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Makes sense:thumbsup:
 
Looks like a typical Dual Clutch automatic to me. There is always a clutch engaged and therefore speedo wouldn’t drop. At least imperceptible to a human.

Which is what Ford’s Powershift is I believe.

Car is obviously on the a dyno as well so no resistance which would make it even smoother.
 
Venomous said:
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Further and a little off topic.
While it will speed up if you apply a heavier foot, it goes a lot quicker if you slightly touch the breaks (it gears down) and then you quickly apply petrol.
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What the ****ing ****.

Automatics (all of the I believe) have kickdown function for this very reason.

You never ever need to touch the brakes and it will in fact make it all slower for moving your foot.

Simply stamp on the gas hard and it will kick down.

Also it’s BRAKES.
 
SauRoNZA said:
Looks like a typical Dual Clutch automatic to me. There is always a clutch engaged and therefore speedo wouldn’t drop. At least imperceptible to a human.

Which is what Ford’s Powershift is I believe.

Car is obviously on the a dyno as well so no resistance which would make it even smoother.
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I have read it's not Ford's power shift, but a conventional 6 speed auto.
 
Moneywaster said:
I have read it's not Ford's power shift, but a conventional 6 speed auto.
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That Figo doesn’t exist.

It’s a 6-speed dual clutch if it’s a 1.5.

Besides where have you heard this considering there is no data on the video. Whoever stated that knows nothing about these cars.

A DCT is technically not even an auto. It’s a manual gearbox with two electronic clutches.

You are looking for some deep conspiracy here which simply doesn’t exist.
 
SauRoNZA said:
That Figo doesn’t exist.

It’s a 6-speed dual clutch if it’s a 1.5.

Besides where have you heard this considering there is no data on the video. Whoever stated that knows nothing about these cars.

A DCT is technically not even an auto. It’s a manual gearbox with two electronic clutches.

You are looking for some deep conspiracy here which simply doesn’t exist.
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It was on a YouTube review somewhere. I will try to find the link
 
SauRoNZA said:
That Figo doesn’t exist.

It’s a 6-speed dual clutch if it’s a 1.5.

Besides where have you heard this considering there is no data on the video. Whoever stated that knows nothing about these cars.

A DCT is technically not even an auto. It’s a manual gearbox with two electronic clutches.

You are looking for some deep conspiracy here which simply doesn’t exist.
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I hope I got it right.
Paragraph 7 : http://www.carmag.co.za/car-reviews/ford-figo-15-trend-5-dr/
 
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