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[tidla]

having never drove another omega, i was wondering what "drive take up" should be like from idle to 2000 rpm.

yes it creeps at idle, but progress/drive transfer is not full on untill 2000rpm.

the old man has just bought an 02 plate a4 with an auto box which is smooth al the way thru, which prompted the question.

it had a half fluid change (4.5ltr) 18 months ago.

[TheBoy]

Sounds about right - newer firmwares do improve this though.

Is the audi a DSG one, as they obviously lack slip (and the gearchanges loosen your fillings )

[Marks DTM Calib]

If its a DSG its a manual with solenoids and no torque convertor so very different.

[Andy B]

the auto box on the Audi A4 of one of the lads from work, is yet another variation on DAF's variomatic but has steps in the software to give the impression of gear changes. 

[Kevin Wood]

the auto box on the Audi A4 of one of the lads from work, is yet another variation on DAF's variomatic but has steps in the software to give the impression of gear changes. 

Worst of both worlds, you mean?

[Andy B]

the auto box on the Audi A4 of one of the lads from work, is yet another variation on DAF's variomatic but has steps in the software to give the impression of gear changes. 

Worst of both worlds, you mean?

Probably, I've never been in it. 

[Kevin Wood]

the auto box on the Audi A4 of one of the lads from work, is yet another variation on DAF's variomatic but has steps in the software to give the impression of gear changes. 

Worst of both worlds, you mean?

Probably, I've never been in it. 

Test drove a Volvo 340 with the laccy band transmission once. It was to be for my Mum. Even she hated it. I should point out that my Mum is not the world's most discerning motorist. Generally, if it moves and stops on command, it'll do for her.

[Andy B]

the auto box on the Audi A4 of one of the lads from work, is yet another variation on DAF's variomatic but has steps in the software to give the impression of gear changes. 

Worst of both worlds, you mean?

Probably, I've never been in it. 

Test drove a Volvo 340 with the laccy band transmission once. It was to be for my Mum. Even she hated it. I should point out that my Mum is not the world's most discerning motorist. Generally, if it moves and stops on command, it'll do for her.

I've driven Ford's earlier venture into rubber belt transmission in a Fiesta years ago which was to be my Mum's too. Let's just say it was strange!

[jonnycool]

I remember a Fiesta with the rubber bands, loads of revs, no go whatsoever 

[98CadillacCateraSport]

I always thought those transmissions would be a great idea, until I drove one in a Saturn (GM), and the drive was really bad.  I don't think the tech is quite there yet.

[KJO]

All you get with rubber bands on "acceleration" is a load of revs and no go anywhere. My Mother had 2 Daf 66's (I know you all probably can't remember back that far) and a fiesta .