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DSG questions
pazz:
--- Quote from: RedRobin on April 30, 2009, 04:25:28 pm ---It's a great system for everybody but only if you can have an open mind to it.
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YES! And double YES! That for me sums up why people tend to hate DSG. It's almost as if some people are reluctant to give it a chance. They ridicule the idea. This may well come from reputation and persona the more traditional automatics gained; of them being "lazy" and "boring".
My DSG ED30 is my first ever automatic. And it has made the choice of manual/auto very difficult for my next vehicle.
Hurdy:
--- Quote from: Boothmeister on April 30, 2009, 03:49:32 pm ---Some blogs I've read state that whilst holding it on the brake the clutch is at constant biting point? Is this right and won't that shorten clutch life considerably?
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The DSG box has two wet plate clutches and these are designed to last the lifetime of the car. Once you remap there will be extra wear and maybe even some clutch slip :innocent: at times, but overall the capability, lifespan and performance of the clutches will be much better than an equivalently modified manual.
If you are looking at an '06 model then you will need the DSG service in one year, which costs between £200-300 depending on where you have it done. At the same time the cambelt will need changing (manual or DSG), which again will cost. :smiley:
Top Cat:
DSG. It's the future :smiley:
mixit:
^ ^ ^ ^ +1 :happy2:
Smudgster:
I have just bought an 07 DSG GTi and it rocks and I love it to bits!!!! If your thinking about it go try one!!!!!
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