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My first DSG experience...
« on: November 14, 2012, 11:54:26 am »
Statllers kindly lent me an A3 2.0tdi dsg whilst they sort of the mess of my sticking clutch.

I have never driven an automatic before except in Canada.
 
Am i right in thinking that the DSG set up of a sporty model like a Gti or an RS3 is set up differently (revs higher to the limiter etc) to a more standard model such as the 2.0tdi? I ask because whilst I am enjoying a DSG for a change I am not finding it to be particularly rewarding to drive in either D or S mode although I find the tiptronic paddle shifts quite cool
 
But will certainly drive both options before plumping for a manual again...
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Re: My first DSG experience...
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2012, 12:07:12 pm »
Its pointless redlining a diesel, you are well out of the power by the time you get anywhere near the redline.
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Re: My first DSG experience...
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2012, 01:05:08 pm »
Its pointless redlining a diesel, you are well out of the power by the time you get anywhere near the redline.


I guessed that; have not been redlining it ( I have treated it with respect like I would my own car Steve if you are reading this  :happy2:) but yes the low down power/torque seems to be all delivered before 4k.

Quite like the Audi interior, plastics definately seem to be of a higher quality than the Golf, as expected
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Re: My first DSG experience...
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2012, 11:02:10 pm »
Let me know when you are back at Statllers and I'll take you out in my Golf R DSG.  :wink:
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Re: My first DSG experience...
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2012, 12:44:11 pm »
Let me know when you are back at Statllers and I'll take you out in my Golf R DSG.  :wink:


yeah John, I think I need to see a true machine in action and then I will be 90% sure I want a DSG next time whereas now after driving the 2.0tdi am a bit unsure
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Re: My first DSG experience...
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2012, 12:55:21 pm »
Statllers kindly lent me an A3 2.0tdi dsg whilst they sort of the mess of my sticking clutch.

I have never driven an automatic before except in Canada.
 
Am i right in thinking that the DSG set up of a sporty model like a Gti or an RS3 is set up differently (revs higher to the limiter etc) to a more standard model such as the 2.0tdi? I ask because whilst I am enjoying a DSG for a change I am not finding it to be particularly rewarding to drive in either D or S mode although I find the tiptronic paddle shifts quite cool
 
But will certainly drive both options before plumping for a manual again...

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Re: My first DSG experience...
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2012, 05:16:00 pm »
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DSG in a diesel... NOPE...

A Friend of mine has a Mk6 2.0 GT with a DSG box and its forever dropping gears and reving its nuts off when not required... seems odd to me as diesels have loads of torque...  I think 6 gears in a power band between 1.5k and 3,5k doesn't suit the box...  I would suggest that you try a petrol version before making any firm judgement bud.

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Re: My first DSG experience...
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2012, 06:09:40 pm »
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Take up Hurdy's kind offer and see how a DSG is best used.

D is excellent for urban crawls etc but shifting gear in M using the paddle shifters is exactly the same as on a conventional manual transmission - Just Think Manual and change gear as you would normally. I wouldn't bother with using the floor stick tiptronically and S is for explanation later if you ever seriously consider a DSG car.


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Re: My first DSG experience...
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2012, 11:46:46 pm »
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RR is a fan of the pikey paddles... I much prefer to tap the stick as it's what my brain is used to after all these years  :grin: