What is MC shift mode for ?

[will-w]

Not a GT, but have a look here.

https://www.sportsmaserati.com/index.php?threads/qpv-sport-gts-launch-control.33905/

Yes I thought it might be something like that, but fiddle as much as I did and couldn’t find any magic combination.

Probably not a bad thing as it saves my drivetrain from any undue stresses!

 

[JMS]

Just did the magic numbers upshifts-

It’s like a different gearbox.

Now I’m going to be visiting the petrol station even more often!!

 

[Sam McGoo]

Just did the magic numbers upshifts-

It’s like a different gearbox.

Now I’m going to be visiting the petrol station even more often!!

Nice one!
Don't worry about the petrol, its worth the smiles.

 

[Zep]

Try as I might I could not work out how this supposed ‘launch control’ feature worked?

Anyone have any ideas? There’s zero mention in the manual.

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[CatmanV2]

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[Bebs]

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Brasco

 

[sTunner]

Do you still have to lift off the accelerator in manual mode on gear change to get smooth changes or is that just a auto mode thing.

I was trying to figure it out today, gets bloody tiring after a while in stop start traffic

I have a 2008 58reg Maserati 4.7s with 47k mileage which has the mc shift box. The clutch was replaced at 44k. I use the car as a Sunday car hence only has little miles going on it. I researched on how to drive the car and it was completley different from what the previous owner explained. The previous owner advised that he drove the car in Auto mode however this is not advisable if you want to prolong the life of the clutch. I have learnt that it is best to drive the car in manual and sport mode together and try and avoid using Auto. To help reduce clutch wear.
Changing the gears using the paddles up and down when needed.
I try and roll in neutral if im coming to a stop.
Not to up shift or down shift two gears at a time.
To set off from standstill in 1st and not 2nd
Not to reverse on an incline if poss.
It takes getting used to but it is great once you get the hang of it.
I know some owners say just drive and enjoy the car. Drive it like you stole it etc. There are some owners that own these used maseratis who want to try and prolong whilst taking care of their cars to help reduce avoidable wear, tear, damage and cost. Yes one day we will need to replace a clutch etc but ulimately its about enjoying the car, taking care of it and trying to prolong these days. If there are any Maserati GTS who own mc shift models and have preserved their clutch for some duration I would welcome you to share with me as a new owner great tips on how to prolong and drive this particular car and take care of the clutch.
Thanks folks.

 

[Bebs]

I’ve done 40,000 miles on my clutch now since it was replaced and the clutch wear shows 33%.
I drive in full auto 90% of the time.
You can probably overthink it too much in my opinion, which in turn starts taking away the enjoyment of the car. Apart from reversing up a steep hill, just drive it like you want to.

 

[sTunner]

I’ve done 40,000 miles on my clutch now since it was replaced and the clutch wear shows 33%.
I drive in full auto 90% of the time.
You can probably overthink it too much in my opinion, which in turn starts taking away the enjoyment of the car. Apart from reversing up a steep hill, just drive it like you want to.

Thank you for that, really appreciated. Tbh auto mode would be great for me. Like you said. Over thinking too much. Thanks for your advise

 

[sTunner]

I’ve done 40,000 miles on my clutch now since it was replaced and the clutch wear shows 33%.
I drive in full auto 90% of the time.
You can probably overthink it too much in my opinion, which in turn starts taking away the enjoyment of the car. Apart from reversing up a steep hill, just drive it like you want to.

When you drive in full auto, Do you drive locally or long journeys? Also do you drive in sport mode during Auto or normal mode.
Thanks

 

[Sam McGoo]

And in contrast, I drive in sport manual 100% of the time and quite spiritedly most of the time. I double downshift all the time from 4th to 2nd (cos it sounds Awsome lol)
My car has 34k miles and clutch wear is 38%.
I hardly ever put it in neutral, unless it's clear I'm not moving for a few minutes.

But there are no hills where I live, and I don't spend much time in stop/start traffic.

 

[Bebs]

When you drive in full auto, Do you drive locally or long journeys? Also do you drive in sport mode during Auto or normal mode.
Thanks

Both city and long journeys.
90% full ‘normal ‘ auto
10% Sport - MC shift.
I don’t use auto sport at all.

 

[Brendan]

Something to bear in mind, is the wear indicator is just that. My last 4200 had a wear figure of over 100% and it wasn't fully worn out when it was replaced! I think mileage is better.
Remembering my 4200 it was on the 3rd clutch at 65k

 

[Scaf]

I hate the way auto changes unless I am pootling along so am in sport manual or race all the time.

I don’t worry about clutch wear - it’s will be, what but will be.

The one tip I recommended to all MC drivers would be :

- ignition on
- let the car go through its check routine (lights flashing on the dash
- when the lights stop flashing, then start the car

In my experience this stops any jerking as you move off in either reverse or forwards.

 

[Bebs]

I hate the way auto changes unless I am pootling along so am in sport manual or race all the time.

I don’t worry about clutch wear - it’s will be, what but will be.

The one tip I recommended to all MC drivers would be :

- ignition on
- let the car go through its check routine (lights flashing on the dash
- when the lights stop flashing, then start the car

In my experience this stops any jerking as you move off in either reverse or forwards.

Totally agree. I always go through that. Wife forgot once, and it was jerking everywhere.
Quote: Why does it do that?

 

[Mavster]

I enjoy the QUATTROPORTE S auto more than the Granturismo S MC-Shift. There I said it.

 

[conaero]

I hate the way auto changes unless I am pootling along so am in sport manual or race all the time.

I don’t worry about clutch wear - it’s will be, what but will be.

The one tip I recommended to all MC drivers would be :

- ignition on
- let the car go through its check routine (lights flashing on the dash
- when the lights stop flashing, then start the car

In my experience this stops any jerking as you move off in either reverse or forwards.

…but the pedal dance is so much more fun

 

[Zep]

…but the pedal dance is so much more fun

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[CatmanV2]

Men Without Hats. 1982.

Sorry....

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