DSG - idiots guide

[Johnny_tro]

Hi, guys. DSG gear box. Having never had one before, is it a must?

The VW DSG box, i basically an auto box, am I correct?

You have the padel shift on the wheel so you can drop down or change as you feel fit?

Do these auto change when you hit hight revs? and down change auto matically at low?

Can someone tell me, are they really better than a manual? what are the pros and cons?

[Johnny_tro]

Oh and are the two types or versions?

Need make sure make the right choice 

[neg]

Its a manual box with a brain, not an 'automatic' gearbox.

Yes, paddle shift - this takes over when you press it, hold it down for a few secs and it reverts back to auto

red line it will upshift automatically, and downshift when revs drop.

Better .. well it depends, personally YES.

Its the convenience of a auto box when you want it but with the added benefit and fun of a manual too.

[richtung]

they say a picture paints a thousand words... heres one a better, a video from a guy in the US explaining and demonstrating DSG:

Part 1

Part 2

Hope this helps 

rich

[neg]

God I miss DSG   

[Johnny_tro]

Ok - so it's basically an automaitic with padels - but the auto box will always kick it esp when you floor it?

DO ALL DSG boxes have padels? even the diesels?

[RedRobin]

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DRIVE DSG BUT THINK MANUAL AND USE THE PADDLES

[Johnny_tro]

Cooooool. I like to sound of it. Those are good vids - guy if funny to lol

Right - is there only ONE type of DSG? is there low end version (cheap) without padels and a high end all singing and dancing?

Roughly - what a cluch change £££ ?? lol

[Johnny_tro]

Reason I ask, looking at one now - doesn't look like a full on one. Says DSG - can't see padals :( has a big rectangle knob not like this one

[RedRobin]

^^^^
The early cars equipped with DSG didn't have paddles. I guess that VW were only thinking 'automatic'

The latest DSG's are 7-speed and dry as opposed to 6-speed and wet, and Audi's version is exactly the same but called 'S-tronic'.

Personally, I don't know of anyone who has had DSG clutches fail unless their car is highly modified with too much torque.

[Johnny_tro]

Right, just found out it's a 2005DSG no padals -(6 speed I think)

Is it £££ to have padals fitted?

[RedRobin]

Is it £££ to have padals fitted?

....It's spelt "paddles".

Do a forum Search and you should find plenty info on swapping to a MFSW (Multi Function Steering Wheel) with integrated paddles.

[Johnny_tro]

sorry :(

will look.

Can this also be straight replaced.....as looks better in my opinion  (pics not exact-but get the idea)

from this

to this

[RedRobin]

^^^^
They're both lefthand drive cars in the pics.

You can buy aftermarket cosmetic gate cover plates, mostly carbonfibre available.

Here's mine:

[Johnny_tro]

Nice, looks good. Mines the crappy big side button, looks more like a childs toy :( but it is just a straigh cosmetic swap? as my button is on the side?

Sorry really am new to Golfs :(

Not mine axactly, but almost. You see they look pants