MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Also new here
Post by: motogp46 on August 01, 2010, 06:24:00 pm
Hi everyone

New to this forum stuff. On my 2nd Mk5 GTI as of last week as had to swap my lovely red 3 dr for a 5 dr due to family requirements. Life without the GTI wasn't an option so went for the 5 door, well it's much more fun than a Volvo!

Tested a R32 and a GTI with a DSG but came back to the 'good old' manual GTI. DSG seemed too much hassle and preferred the 'boost' of the GTI. Just sorting out some 18" Monza wheels and will be back to normal service!

Cheers. :happy2:
Title: Re: Also new here
Post by: Andy on August 01, 2010, 06:28:35 pm
welcome to the forum
Title: Re: Also new here
Post by: divweir on August 01, 2010, 07:25:21 pm
welcome from one newbie to another :wink:
Title: Re: Also new here
Post by: Moschops on August 01, 2010, 08:09:12 pm
Hi and Welcome... :driver:
Title: Re: Also new here
Post by: stealthwolf on August 01, 2010, 11:10:33 pm
Welcome. A 5dr makes life so much easier with friends and family.
Title: Re: Also new here
Post by: CAPTAIN BRITAIN on August 02, 2010, 09:26:28 am
Quote from: motogp46 on August 01, 2010, 06:24:00 pm
Tested a R32 and a GTI with a DSG but came back to the 'good old' manual GTI. DSG seemed too much hassle and preferred the 'boost' of the GTI. Just sorting out some 18" Monza wheels and will be back to normal service!

Cheers. :happy2:

Hi, Welcome
I've got DSG and me and it don't really get along, I'm wishing i went for manual gearbox
Title: Re: Also new here
Post by: Nasir on August 02, 2010, 10:00:20 am
Quote from: CAPTAIN BRITAIN on August 02, 2010, 09:26:28 am
Quote from: motogp46 on August 01, 2010, 06:24:00 pm
Tested a R32 and a GTI with a DSG but came back to the 'good old' manual GTI. DSG seemed too much hassle and preferred the 'boost' of the GTI. Just sorting out some 18" Monza wheels and will be back to normal service!

Cheers. :happy2:

Hi, Welcome
I've got DSG and me and it don't really get along, I'm wishing i went for manual gearbox

Give it time mate, make sure you use all the modes especially manual mode with paddles.
Title: Re: Also new here
Post by: Tara on August 03, 2010, 11:17:28 am
Welcome  :happy2:
Title: Re: Also new here
Post by: Greeners on August 09, 2010, 01:49:19 pm
Hi and Welcome!  :drinking:
Title: Re: Also new here
Post by: LouCyffer on August 09, 2010, 01:51:42 pm
Welcome to the Mod House


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Hi, Welcome
I've got DSG and me and it don't really get along, I'm wishing i went for manual gearbox
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Give it time, Cap. It took me 4 months to gel with my DSG, came from an Impreza STi PPP and it was a difficult transition. Came close to swapping to a manual.