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How do you rate your cars transmission

Have DSG- HATE IT
1 (1.2%)
Have DSG - LOVE IT
55 (67.1%)
Tried it, but dont have DSG- Hate IT
7 (8.5%)
Tried it, but dont have DSG- Love it IT
11 (13.4%)
Wish i had DSG instead
6 (7.3%)
Wish i had manual instead
2 (2.4%)

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Offline Janner_Sy

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Whats the consensus on DSG on here
« on: January 28, 2011, 07:30:27 pm »
When reading though reviews about the Cupra/GTI/vRS that some journalists complain that its not as good as manual, and with the ibiza/fabia/polo DSG is the only option.

Now i've noticed that on the skoda/seat forums there are alot of guys slating DSG (90+% of which own a manual anyway :confused:) What are your experiences and would you go back to manual if you have DSG now.

You all get 2 votes on the poll, as there are 2 questions really :happy2:
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Re: Whats the consensus on DSG on here
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2011, 07:35:52 pm »
The last 3 cars I had were all DSG and all were excellent.

A remap of the DSG makes it just about perfect  :love:
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Re: Whats the consensus on DSG on here
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2011, 07:37:05 pm »
I had manual in my Edition 30 and thought it was great but picked up a Scirocco 2.0TSI DSG for work today and oh my  :evilgrin:


Love how fast it changes gear.
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Re: Whats the consensus on DSG on here
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2011, 07:37:37 pm »
Owned a an Audi with dsg hated it after 2 months so got rid  :rolleye:
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Re: Whats the consensus on DSG on here
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2011, 07:38:42 pm »
What engine did it have Mat?
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Re: Whats the consensus on DSG on here
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2011, 07:40:53 pm »
Quote from: Hurdy on January 28, 2011, 07:35:52 pm
The last 3 cars I had were all DSG and all were excellent.

A remap of the DSG makes it just about perfect  :love:

Spot on  :happy2:
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Re: Whats the consensus on DSG on here
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2011, 07:41:05 pm »
I love mine... great fun to drive, but it does take some getting used to.

 In "D" you have to forget the "i need to be in 2nd gear at this point" or "why the hell is it in 6th gear doing 40mph" way of thinking... if you cant get over point like those it will annoy you.  
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Re: Whats the consensus on DSG on here
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2011, 07:41:50 pm »
Hate hate hate dsg, ultimately a personal thing for me but I enjoy the drive and process of a gear change  :driver:
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Re: Whats the consensus on DSG on here
« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2011, 07:52:13 pm »
Quote from: Very Cherry on January 28, 2011, 07:41:50 pm
Hate hate hate dsg, ultimately a personal thing for me but I enjoy the drive and process of a gear change  :driver:

Clutch in.......lose all power......change gear.........re-apply power...head jerks backwards......Go!!!!! = Manual gearbox process :P

Press fast pedal..go..next gear..go..next gear..go....gone!!! = DSG :wink:
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Re: Whats the consensus on DSG on here
« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2011, 07:54:22 pm »
Quote from: Edition30 on January 28, 2011, 07:38:42 pm
What engine did it have Mat?

Gti engine ko3 just hated it after a while
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Re: Whats the consensus on DSG on here
« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2011, 08:02:36 pm »
My vRS is manual and the Diseasel is DSG.

I really like the DSG and my next car will definately have it. Along with flappy paddles which the Diseasel doesnt have :sad1:
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Re: Whats the consensus on DSG on here
« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2011, 08:05:47 pm »
Quote from: Hurdy on January 28, 2011, 07:52:13 pm
Quote from: Very Cherry on January 28, 2011, 07:41:50 pm
Hate hate hate dsg, ultimately a personal thing for me but I enjoy the drive and process of a gear change  :driver:

Clutch in.......lose all power......change gear.........re-apply power...head jerks backwards......Go!!!!! = Manual gearbox process :P

Press fast pedal..go..next gear..go..next gear..go....gone!!! = DSG :wink:

Don't confuse manual with lack of talent  :wink:

Like I said it's a personal choice, I didn't say dsg is bad.. Just that I hate it.

I've raced dsg r32s at inters and beat them all except for a turbo'd one. :smiley:
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Re: Whats the consensus on DSG on here
« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2011, 08:06:15 pm »
Quote from: Hurdy on January 28, 2011, 07:52:13 pm
Quote from: Very Cherry on January 28, 2011, 07:41:50 pm
Hate hate hate dsg, ultimately a personal thing for me but I enjoy the drive and process of a gear change  :driver:

Clutch in.......lose all power......change gear.........re-apply power...head jerks backwards......Go!!!!! = Manual gearbox process :P

Press fast pedal..go..next gear..go..next gear..go....gone!!! = DSG :wink:

Quoted for truth... just look at a 1/4 mile graph print out from the DSG and you'll see that in action!
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Re: Whats the consensus on DSG on here
« Reply #13 on: January 28, 2011, 08:15:06 pm »
What you beat from the lights with DSG is amazing  :happy2:

on a drag strip of course  :P
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Re: Whats the consensus on DSG on here
« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2011, 10:50:33 pm »
I'm finding there is one huge disadvantage to having DSG...

It's limiting my choice of what to get next as i simply no longer consider anything with a manual box  :wink:
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