First Impressions
#21
Re: First Impressions
Originally Posted by NASAgineer
If I listen for it, it does indeed take about a second before it stabilizes, but I also noticed that if I just go ahead and press the gas without delay, the car takes off immediately.
#22
Re: First Impressions
Originally Posted by CGameProgrammer
I wonder if this is something it does on purpose in case the driver only briefly takes his foot off the brake before putting it back on? Maybe it purposely waits a second to make sure the person is serious about moving forward (given that the accelerator still isn't pressed)?
#23
Re: First Impressions
Originally Posted by NASAgineer
It could be. I did some more tests during lunch today. I tried putting my foot on the gas as quickly as possible (once even flooring it, opps!). There was a half-second delay before it moved, but there was little/no shudder or lurch. I think there's more of a shudder if I don't press the gas immediately.
#24
Re: First Impressions
Originally Posted by CGameProgrammer
Yes, I tried again when I took my lunch break a couple of hours ago. When I immediately pressed the gas, it took half a second to get in gear. But it took more than that -- at least one full second -- if I don't press the gas at all. And the shudder is definitely more dramatic when not moving.
I'm getting jealous of everyone's 06. I love mine, but I'll have to wait for the 2011 Civic Hybrid.
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