MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Poverty on July 19, 2010, 01:37:25 pm
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As some of you might or might not know Im waiting for the TTRS s-tronic to be released, because in a straight line it will be considerably quicker than a manual due to the lightning shifting.
However out on a blast today in the K1 and I was really enjoying rowing through the gears, going through bends etc etc
Now this made me think. Will the S-tronic box albeit it being faster take some of the fun away from driving when not going just in a straight line?
Also the s-tronic box sometimes can get issues which would leave me in a bad position if warranty work is required and the car is heavily modified.
Basically I would just like the opinion of people who have owned both s-tronic and manual vags and what they prefered.
Secretly I hope people will say, ye the s-tronic is great but the manual is more fun, so I can stop waiting and just go out and get one!
But if the verdict is s-tronic all the way I will go back to trying to wait
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I didn't know they were going to an S-tronic, I thought there was too much torque? I heard the Audi's box is mounted differently so it doesn't have any issues, not sure how true that is.
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I didn't know they were going to an S-tronic, I thought there was too much torque? I heard the Audi's box is mounted differently so it doesn't have any issues, not sure how true that is.
Its a new 7 speed s tronic box, which was originally designed for the transporter!
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Well I think this review should help you, I know it's a TT S but his verdict on the gearbox should help you. Also Chris Harris is a proper driver.
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What review is that then? :wink:
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Ooops :signLOL:
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S-tronic/DSG all the way for me if there is a choice
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wait for DSG :happy2: win/win
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or just fit a wot box :evilgrin: best of both worlds dsg for old gits :P
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Ooops :signLOL:
noooooooo
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or just fit a wot box :evilgrin: best of both worlds dsg for old gits :P
wots a wot box mat
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Its a little box with a blue fashing light.
2 step launch control and allows you to change gear quickly.
bit of a crap vid here showing how it works.
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My S3 is S-Tronic, absolutely love it, it would be the first thing I would spec if I was ordering again! :happy2:
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oh i see cheers rob :happy2:
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My S3 is S-Tronic, absolutely love it, it would be the first thing I would spec if I was ordering again! :happy2:
your box working ok now?
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The only thing i have found is drive mode is a tad lazy and sport mode is a tad hectic/ noisy LOL, its better when you use the paddles though, would i go back to manual, possibly, do i like DSG though, yes :smiley:
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Now this made me think. Will the S-tronic box albeit it being faster take some of the fun away from driving when not going just in a straight line?
I have a TTS Roadster with S-Tronic and a Golf Gti with DSG in which I have just installed MFSW with the paddles which it was lacking. I have driven both with manual, and I understand some people prefer manual, I can only speak for me. :happy2:
Fun is added rather than taken away as far as I am concerned. If I was in a position to get an RS, I would definitely get the S-Tronic when it is available. :jumpmove:
TonyZ