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Re: Time to go DSG?
« Reply #15 on: October 17, 2013, 10:43:00 pm »
I have DSG and love it. I recently added some s2t paddles (that's the manufacturer) and made a massive improvement to using DSG in manual. Not cheap, but worth it. http://www.s2tpp.com/VW.html

Statllers had one set in black left and they usually keep stock although I had the last pair  :smiley:
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Re: Time to go DSG?
« Reply #16 on: October 17, 2013, 10:55:12 pm »
Never expected to have a DSG ED30 when I first set out looking, but after trying both manual and DSG, I felt the DSG was better suited for my daily drive.

Guess I'm getting old, as I got fed up of all the clutch work in heavy traffic. Must admit, the DSG changes are absolutely seemless - my mate was amazed by it on track at Donington last weekend - said there was just no break in the acceleration.

Only time I now miss a manual is the ability to skip gears up and down the gearbox.

I can only advise - try both and make your own decision!
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Re: Time to go DSG?
« Reply #17 on: October 18, 2013, 12:43:24 pm »
I'm a big fan of manual as i prefer the involvement of changing gear myself and the challenge of maintaining smooth gear changes with the clutch - its all part of the skill of driving  :smiley:

However After seeing how well the combination of DSG and haldex work together on Hurdy's, if i was going for an "R", it would be DSG. I think the clutch on a manual would struggle to take a lot of fast launches and would be slipping at Stage 1 anyway. . .

DSG does use a little more fuel and is a little heavier (25kg) than a manual box
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Re: Time to go DSG?
« Reply #18 on: October 18, 2013, 04:23:52 pm »
Quote from: Dave J on October 17, 2013, 10:55:12 pm
Never expected to have a DSG ED30 when I first set out looking, but after trying both manual and DSG, I felt the DSG was better suited for my daily drive.

Guess I'm getting old, as I got fed up of all the clutch work in heavy traffic. Must admit, the DSG changes are absolutely seemless - my mate was amazed by it on track at Donington last weekend - said there was just no break in the acceleration.

Only time I now miss a manual is the ability to skip gears up and down the gearbox.

I can only advise - try both and make your own decision!


It's 29 & I'm fed up with manual. It all depends on lifestyle as well, how much driving you do. I find the DSG more engaging then manual, and the fact it's quicker is just the winner for me. Everyday driving in 'D' is perfect. Then 'M' is racecar mode  :grin: :laugh:
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Re: Time to go DSG?
« Reply #19 on: October 18, 2013, 04:53:10 pm »
Quote from: N8KOW on October 18, 2013, 04:23:52 pm
Quote from: Dave J on October 17, 2013, 10:55:12 pm
Never expected to have a DSG ED30 when I first set out looking, but after trying both manual and DSG, I felt the DSG was better suited for my daily drive.

Guess I'm getting old, as I got fed up of all the clutch work in heavy traffic. Must admit, the DSG changes are absolutely seemless - my mate was amazed by it on track at Donington last weekend - said there was just no break in the acceleration.

Only time I now miss a manual is the ability to skip gears up and down the gearbox.

I can only advise - try both and make your own decision!


It's 29 & I'm fed up with manual. It all depends on lifestyle as well, how much driving you do. I find the DSG more engaging then manual, and the fact it's quicker is just the winner for me. Everyday driving in 'D' is perfect. Then 'M' is racecar mode  :grin: :laugh:


& s mode is awesome too
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Re: Time to go DSG?
« Reply #20 on: October 18, 2013, 05:45:58 pm »
Well I finally did it!Bought this 'R'.

http://www.citroenwalsall.co.uk/used-cars/volkswagen-golf-2-0-tsi-r-4motion-5dr-dsg-wednesbury-201309108711719

Warranty is transferable and it's had the major service on the DSG at 40k,it's on 44k ata the moment,I managed to get it at £22,600 and it has full service history and is in mint condition,it also has the bluefin hand held mapping tool thrown in as well! :jumping:
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Re: Time to go DSG?
« Reply #21 on: October 18, 2013, 06:47:36 pm »
Congratulations!!  :pomppomp: :pomppomp: :pomppomp:

Enjoy it!
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Re: Time to go DSG?
« Reply #22 on: October 18, 2013, 07:40:31 pm »
Gorgeous car, good buy!
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Re: Time to go DSG?
« Reply #23 on: October 18, 2013, 08:04:30 pm »
Thank's guy's I collect it next Saturday,can't wait! :smiley:
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Re: Time to go DSG?
« Reply #24 on: October 18, 2013, 08:41:58 pm »
Get a GIAC Dsg map to go along the bluefin,should be a good combination
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Re: Time to go DSG?
« Reply #25 on: October 18, 2013, 09:17:51 pm »
The best bit is you can sell the bluefin  :signLOL:

After reading this I wouldn't touch them: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,65077.0.html

Their mapping techniques seem to put a lot of strain on components, just dumps a load of boost which tails off later on in the rev range  :scared:
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Re: Time to go DSG?
« Reply #26 on: October 18, 2013, 09:20:45 pm »
How LAZY are people getting nowadays!!!!!

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Re: Time to go DSG?
« Reply #27 on: October 18, 2013, 10:57:33 pm »
Quote from: GrayMK5GTI on October 18, 2013, 09:17:51 pm
The best bit is you can sell the bluefin  :signLOL:

After reading this I wouldn't touch them: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,65077.0.html

Their mapping techniques seem to put a lot of strain on components, just dumps a load of boost which tails off later on in the rev range  :scared:


That's the first thing i'll be doing is removing the map,I want to keep the 'R' standard until I have a chance to go to R-Tech! :happy2:
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Re: Time to go DSG?
« Reply #28 on: October 18, 2013, 11:00:06 pm »
I'm beginning to think more often now "I wish I got a DSG box...", but that's usually when I've missed a rushed change into 4th or 5th when I remember the Audi A3 TDI 6MT boxes weren't designed for fast changes back to back  :grin: :chicken: :laugh:
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Re: Time to go DSG?
« Reply #29 on: October 19, 2013, 12:35:11 am »
Quote from: Leonard on October 18, 2013, 09:20:45 pm
How LAZY are people getting nowadays!!!!!

 :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised: :surprised:

How JEALOUS are people getting nowadays  :wink:

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Good buy though man! Get some pics up and don't leave the forum behind!
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