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DSG questions
RedRobin:
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DSG is the best of both worlds. The trick is not to think of it as an automatic. You can drive it solely like an automatic if you want and just pop into S-mode for fast overtakes or twisties, or drive it totally as a manual (as I now do) and only pop into D-mode just for traffic queues or urban.
Whichever mode you are in you can temporarily override it and also you can mix and combine use of modes to suit the dynamics of the driving conditions and environment.
There is a learning curve but only in becoming familiar with the many optional combinations. I've now done 66k miles with DSG and would never have anything else. I'm being given a 7-speed DSG supercharged car to play with soon - I can't see the point of 7-speed yet - 6-speed is plenty.
neg:
7 speed if for the smaller engines to get more out of them - increase efficiency bla bla bla
Boothy:
That seems to have cleared up a few things.
Cheers peeps! :happy2:
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: tony_danza on April 30, 2009, 03:48:07 pm ---
D = knock it in N and use the handbrake when stopped BTW.
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....That's the subject of much debate. I never use the handbrake unless parking. P or N for me.
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S = well, I haven't actually found a use for it yet, it's D but more frantic.
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....I don't find it frantic at all but others seem to think it is. Try using it when you approach a very busy multi junctioned roundabout (Milton Keynes in the rush hour): Pop from M to S as you approach (also engine braking) > S will give you a fast green light on the opportunity > exit and pop back to M ready for the next.
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RedRobin:
--- Quote from: neg on April 30, 2009, 03:54:10 pm ---
7 speed if for the smaller engines to get more out of them - increase efficiency bla bla bla
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....The 7-speed toy I'll be playing with is a much bigger engine and a V.
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