[Dhillonv10]

Hi guys,
Ive recently bought a R8 v10 with the Rtronic box, ive read numerous reports about not using the Auto mode and instead to use the manual mode using the paddleshifts because if i use the auto mode it wears the clutch out, can anyone please help ?

 

[rwtzero]

Forget about wearing the clutch out; the head bobbing is ZERO FUN! lol!

The first thing to investigate is a good transmission tune. I got the VF Engineering tune, and it's been excellent.

 

[skar829]

The first thing to investigate is a good transmission tune. I got the VF Engineering tune, and it's been excellent.

This right here is what you should be doing. RTronic performs sub par until you get the tune.

 

[hector939]

cool

 

[DaveL]

TCU tune, auto in town, sport manual out of town.

 

[gillss90]

Hi guys,
Ive recently bought a R8 v10 with the Rtronic box, ive read numerous reports about not using the Auto mode and instead to use the manual mode using the paddleshifts because if i use the auto mode it wears the clutch out, can anyone please help ?

What do you want to know exactly ?

 

[drgmt]

cool

Bannned

 

[Dave Angel]

Coming from a Maserati with essentially the same system (automated manual) the consensus was never use Auto mode but always be in manual and ideally sport so the shifts were quicker (less slipping of the clutch). Also avoid reversing up hill where clutch slipping was greater.

Some owners also suggested putting it into neutral at traffic lights but was not considered essential by others….

Can’t comment on the remap as I have not tried one yet but I believe this just fools the car into thinking the revs are higher (where shifts are quicker)? Faster shifts should lessen slip though which should help preserve the clutch for longer?

Hope this is useful.

 

[Dhillonv10]

Coming from a Maserati with essentially the same system (automated manual) the consensus was never use Auto mode but always be in manual and ideally sport so the shifts were quicker (less slipping of the clutch). Also avoid reversing up hill where clutch slipping was greater.

Some owners also suggested putting it into neutral at traffic lights but was not considered essential by others….

Can’t comment on the remap as I have not tried one yet but I believe this just fools the car into thinking the revs are higher (where shifts are quicker)? Faster shifts should lessen slip though which should help preserve the clutch for longer?

Hope this is useful.

Thanks , thats really helpful, so just to confirm, when i use manual mode can i still have the sport button switched on?

 

[skar829]

You have auto vs paddle shift -> Auto mode takes care of the shifting for you.
You then have normal mode and sport button -> Normal mode engages the clutch more slowly vs sport.

Therefore you have 4 possible combinations:

Auto, Normal -> Car shifts automatically, but will shift like a 15 year-old learning how to drive stick for the very first time
Auto, Sport -> Car shifts automatically, but the shifts will occur at redline
Paddle, Normal -> Shift the car yourself, car shifts and engages clutch slowly
Paddle, Sport -> Shift the car yourself, car shifts and engages clutch fast

Most people will drive with Paddle, Sport once the car is warmed up.

 

[Dhillonv10]

You have auto vs paddle shift -> Auto mode takes care of the shifting for you.
You then have normal mode and sport button -> Normal mode engages the clutch more slowly vs sport.

Therefore you have 4 possible combinations:

Auto, Normal -> Car shifts automatically, but will shift like a 15 year-old learning how to drive stick for the very first time
Auto, Sport -> Car shifts automatically, but the shifts will occur at redline
Paddle, Normal -> Shift the car yourself, car shifts and engages clutch slowly
Paddle, Sport -> Shift the car yourself, car shifts and engages clutch fast

Most people will drive with Paddle, Sport once the car is warmed up.

Thats great, thank you for your help, thats really made ir clear to understand

 

[nadams22]

Hi guys,
Ive recently bought a R8 v10 with the Rtronic box, ive read numerous reports about not using the Auto mode and instead to use the manual mode using the paddleshifts because if i use the auto mode it wears the clutch out, can anyone please help ?

Using the manual mode, or paddleshift mode, on your R8 V10 with the R-tronic transmission can help to prolong the life of the clutch. The reason for this is that the transmission's computer controls the shifting in the automatic mode, and it may not shift as smoothly or efficiently as a skilled driver could. When the computer shifts the gears, it may cause additional wear on the clutch, as it may not shift at the optimal point in the RPM range. By using the paddleshift mode, you are able to manually control the gear changes, and can shift at the optimal point in the RPM range, which can help to reduce wear on the clutch. Additionally, using the manual mode can allow you to have more control over your car, and can make for a more enjoyable driving experience.

 

[Bzmans]

A TCU tune makes a big difference in the R-Tronic driving experience. I up shift by bumping the gear stick as I find it more engaging than using the paddles and most the time allow the computer to handle the downshifts. It’s like driving a manual (lifting off the gas and moving the stick) without the left foot work. Sport mode speeds up the shifts and is best for when you are putting the go pedal down hard. Driving the R-Tronic well takes a little practice but once you have it figured out….is a very rewarding experience.

 

[gillss90]

I too have a Maserati with the R tronic equivalent gearbox. The clutches last around 40k miles if you don't abuse the car too much. You can probably get a reading of the wear on the clutch from a garage.

 

[Dhillonv10]

Using the manual mode, or paddleshift mode, on your R8 V10 with the R-tronic transmission can help to prolong the life of the clutch. The reason for this is that the transmission's computer controls the shifting in the automatic mode, and it may not shift as smoothly or efficiently as a skilled driver could. When the computer shifts the gears, it may cause additional wear on the clutch, as it may not shift at the optimal point in the RPM range. By using the paddleshift mode, you are able to manually control the gear changes, and can shift at the optimal point in the RPM range, which can help to reduce wear on the clutch. Additionally, using the manual mode can allow you to have more control over your car, and can make for a more enjoyable driving experience.

Thanks mate

 

[Cnester71]

I too have a Maserati with the R tronic equivalent gearbox. The clutches last around 40k miles if you don't abuse the car too much. You can probably get a reading of the wear on the clutch from a garage.

I got 61,000 out of mine!

 

[gillss90]

I got 61,000 out of mine!

That's awesome and better than a lot of Manual cars. Perhaps you should share how to get max life from the clutch on the R-Tronic

 

[Cnester71]

I always go into neutral at lights (for the most part) and ALWAYS drive it in sport mode. I have launched it about 6 times and that’s about it.

 

[Jim Green]

I drive mine exactly the same at "Cnester" sport mode, paddles to shift, and into neutral at stop lights.

I always go into neutral at lights (for the most part) and ALWAYS drive it in sport mode. I have launched it about 6 times and that’s about it.

The reason for shifting into neutral at lights is if you keep the car in gear, then the clutch remains at the bite point, which basically means that the clutch plate is at the point of touching the flywheel, the flywheel is spinning at about 800 rpm+ and the clutch is static, resulting in the clutch plate taking unnecessary wear. If you put the car into neutral, then the clutch no longer remains at the bite point, but is totally released (Same as putting a manual vehicle into neutral).

 

[Lone Star MK1]

VF tcu tune testimonial here... it works and is worth it.