Re: The shudder. Do you ever get used to it?
I have noticed slight jerk of ICE turning on and off in following situations:
(1) When I am in pure EV mode and ICE kicks in because it needs more power.
(2) At complete stop if ICE was still running, usually within few seconds ICE turns off and I feel slight jerk.
In these 2 situations jerks are noticeable but not disturbing. However, I agree that if you are showing off your car to friends and relatives, these jerks are definitely little embarrassing.
I have not heard anything about any solution in pipeline from Toyota. If anyone has any reliable information on this pipeline solution, please discuss here in this topic or start new one.
Despite this minor issue, I am enjoying my TCH. I am on my first dealer supplied tank with 700 KMS on ODO meter and 1/4 tank to go. So my experience with TCH is only about 5 weeks. I am hopping I will have same great experience and enjoy TCH as much after 5 years. I am baby sitting my car like small infant and try to keep in same showroom condition because I would like to keep this car for at least 15 years. No, I am not millionaire and I can not afford to buy new car every couple of years.
Thanks and have happy riding in your TCH for many years to come.
Last edited by pitokhato : 05-09-2007 at 06:54 AM.
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