MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Whos got a TDI GT SPORT DSG
Post by: vwdubster77 on June 25, 2011, 06:37:03 pm
As in the title,

Just wondering who else has a TDi GT SPORT with DSG, and and tips on using the DSG box on a Tdi.

 :pomppomp:
Title: Re: Whos got a TDI GT SPORT DSG
Post by: psw mk5 on June 25, 2011, 07:48:08 pm
I've a manual 170 mapped to 200  it totally transforms the car revs and pulls to 4500-5000 ...get it done and have fun easy in 1st n 2nd then floor it in 3rd never ceases to bring a smile  :drool: really quick A-B motor ... ENJOY  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Whos got a TDI GT SPORT DSG
Post by: gazbutS3 on June 25, 2011, 08:01:20 pm
my old man has a TDI DSG, just the 105bhp version and its a crackin car :happy2:
Title: Re: Whos got a TDI GT SPORT DSG
Post by: animal on June 29, 2011, 12:41:07 pm
Quote from: vwdubster77 on June 25, 2011, 06:37:03 pm
As in the title,

Just wondering who else has a TDi GT SPORT with DSG, and and tips on using the DSG box on a Tdi.

 :pomppomp:

Best advice with the DSG is give it time to get used to it. It's not perfect but if you adapt your driving a little, you'll get on fine. Anticipate kick-down - it can take longer than you think to drop more than one cog. And take your time with reverse, it can take a second or two to engage. Rush it and you'll be lurching backwards dangerously. For overtaking, use Sport as again kick-down can be a pain. When making progress, be smooth with the throttle to main your gear and avoid the kick-down switch at the end of the pedals travel.

As I said, DSG isnt perfect but learn to drive with it rather than just expecting it to do as you want and you'll be fine. The DSG 'box is extremely well suited to the TDI engine.
Title: Re: Whos got a TDI GT SPORT DSG
Post by: IAV on June 29, 2011, 03:43:53 pm
I have a manual 140 GT and a mate has a DSG 170. Found the DSG a piece of cake to get used to, for general pottering around although when I was driving briskly cross country, I didn't feel as confident as I did with a manual when under braking. DSG was on my list of 'wants' when I bought my car but they were higher mileage within my budget. My mate wouldn't have a manual so DSG was his 'must have'. Incidentally we both have experience of non-manual boxes as we've both owned (he's still got his) CSL's which have a auto mode along with their semi-automatic mode. The automatic mode in CSL's is pretty crap compared to the DSG if thats of any importance!  :happy2: