User Tag List

Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: Adaptive?

  1. #1
    Regular Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    Leatherhead
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Vehicle InfoStats





    Default Adaptive?

    Dear All
    Do adaptive automatic gearboxes really exist? We are told that they adapt over a period of days or months (depending on where you read) to your style of driving. If your foot mostly just hovers over the throttle then it will learn to change up early. Conversely, if you're a boy-racer, it'll wait till later in the rev band.
    This just doesn't make sense to me: surely the computer simply has to see at any moment whether you are driving gently or flooring it to decide what is required. If it did learn you're soft on the pedal and then you suddenly need a burst of acceleration to get you out of trouble, would the software refuse?
    Further, wouldn't it be confused if the car is driven by dad, mum and Jimmy?
    I haven't been able to find any detailed info about what exactly the box is supposed to do....it seems to be a secret: I have had a problem since new with my auto box which I commented about on this forum some years back. Vauxhall seemed clueless so I contacted Aisin Seiki who suggested I contact Vauxhall. I don't suppose a Haynes Manual would be much help either!
    I did find a little information on the internet where the manufacturer described the box as 'adaptive' but it meant that it would adapt to a variety of engine sizes, NOT adapt to the driver.
    Ramble over...would love to hear your views.
    Best regards
    Ray
    Vectra 2007 3.0 Diesel V6 CDTi 6 speed auto.

  2. #2
    Regular Member C-Owner's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    South London
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    1 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Vehicle InfoStats





    Default

    When "fuzzy logic" and "adaptive algorithms" are involved it means one thing.

    Sales Gimmick

    But when even the sales staff don't even mention adaptive transmission it means it tells you something.

    Some transmissions are supposed to switch to different ecu maps for different conditions built up over time by the drivers "style" of driving.

    Yea right.....................


    Lets hope someone can be more definitive but my experience is limited to Mercedes S class transmissions
    which seem to be "adaptive" to all conditions and all drivers.


  3. #3
    Regular Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Location
    wolverhampton
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    0 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Vehicle InfoStats





    Default

    I work for mercedes and all our auto boxes in the last 10 years or so adapt to drivers style. some cars feel so different to others it's mad. Just how they hold gears to let it rev and perform better. Takes around a month to adapt fully is what we find. Tbh though nobody else makes an auto like mercedes as they but millions into each box as it's all we use except the odd manual which are awfull tbh and arenightmares to drive smooth.

  4. #4
    Regular Member C-Owner's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    South London
    Post Thanks / Like
    Mentioned
    1 Post(s)
    Tagged
    0 Thread(s)
    Vehicle InfoStats





    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by sriandy View Post
    I work for Mercedes and all our auto boxes in the last 10 years or so adapt to drivers style. some cars feel so different to others it's mad. Just how they hold gears to let it rev and perform better. Takes around a month to adapt fully is what we find. Tbh though nobody else makes an auto like Mercedes as they but millions into each box as it's all we use except the odd manual which are awful tbh and are nightmares to drive smooth.
    Totally agree, get in one that's been driven around London and then one that's spent its time on the motorways and open roads and they are like chalk n cheese.



    Mercedes 7G-Tronic Plus



    mercedes7gmain.jpg
    Last edited by C-Owner; 15th September 2012 at 21:37.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Adaptive Cruise Control
    By plasma in forum Vectra C / Signum Car Chat
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 12th January 2017, 15:34
  2. Adaptive Headlights
    By JohnSH8892 in forum Styling
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 29th June 2011, 12:41
  3. adaptive fog lights
    By chewy71 in forum Vectra C / Signum Car Chat
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 20th October 2010, 17:39
  4. Adaptive 4x4
    By MalcGSI in forum Vectra C / Signum Car Chat
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 3rd February 2009, 15:39
  5. Adaptive Cruise Control
    By armstma1 in forum Vectra C / Signum Car Chat
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 28th July 2007, 19:58

Visitors found this page by searching for:

https:www.vectra-c.comforumshowthread.php171954-Oil-spanner-light

warning light oil with spanneroil can and wrench vauxhallsignum vectra spanner lightspanner and oil can warning lightvectra c oil and spanner lightoil can with spanner light vauxhall vauxhall vectra engine oil with spanner lightturn spanner service loght vectravectra c reset service lighthow to reset service light vauxhall vectrareset oil service light vectra cvauxhall vectra engine oil light with spannervectra c 2.0 dti spanner light resetvauxhall vectra oil light with spanner warning intera light comes onHow to delete oil can and spanner light Vectra c

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •