Hello guys, I have a question. I drive a 90TT auto, European spec so without the hold button. Last time I tried the O/D switch in the off-position. Indeed my car used only the 3 first gears but I was also under the impresson the throttle was more responsive. I can't find that shifting would be different in the FSM.

Do I have a falsse impression or does anyone else has the same impreesion with his autobox?

 

Greetings, Mike

I have a UK (European) spec auto as well - and would also think it's a false impression, BUT.......

 

....It's probably down to the fact that when the OD is locked out, the car only has to change from 3rd to 2nd; or even 1st - as opposed to changing down from a lazy 4th/overdrive. Also, with the OD off, the revs will be that much higher as you'll be sitting in 3rd; and with higher revs the turbos are naturally going to be more readily on boost.

OK thanks Richard.