Now my question is does the transmission have sport mode also. Gti dsg, so i consider myself very familiar with the transmission and have. Maybe the issue is when comparing the dsgstronic to the manual audi s4 or gti or golf r etc, since those vwgroup manuals are all a bit on the clunky side, with long throws. The gti with dcc has the same drive mode selections as the r.
Take full control of the vehicle by switching the gearbox to manual shift mode, and use the gear stick or the. Forced upshifts and downshifts in manual mode disabled. The gearbox can predictively decide which gear you are likely to go to next and get it ready, so that when you decide to shift it can almost seamlessly switch from one gear to the next with. Secondly, i too am a manual guy, but the dsg sure changed my mind. Hi, im new here, and i this thread is probably somewhere, but after a bit of searching i couldnt find it, so if someone could point me to it, thatd be great, if it really doesnt exist, well here it is and i am surprised. My gti 5 is manual and i like it but the sound of the dsg is just a blessing. Volkswagen is redeveloping the golf into a racing concept car. Even in the normal engine setting, it downshifts as you slow down. Dsg can it handle driving in manual mode allthe time. But now that i dont have to deal with that commute from hell anymore, id gladly pick a manual over dsg.
The 8 composition media touchscreen sound system brings the fun. The golf balltopped shifter snicks lubriciously with short throws through positive gates. The r32 is basically the golf to get, we all know that, theres no. How to engage into the tiptronic or dsg mode youtube. Now the accessport will be sold individually with the choice to include dsg tuning right out of the box. Volkswagen just revealed the new 2021 volkswagen golf gti ahead of the geneva motor show, and it gets more power and some nice new styling to match the new mk8 generation of the car. This transmission file retunes the complicated dsg mapping and completely reworks the shift points in. Buying myself a golf gti mk5 in the next few weeks to commute in and cant decide between a manual or a dsg. A lot of people on forums have questions about the dsg gearbox and in particular do notice, or complain of, a hesitation when getting going with it. Rather than sport mode that controls itself and from what i have heard, shifts alot quicker. Volkswagen golf gti dsg is vws supersmooth, high performance ultraclever automated manual gearbox a step too far in a great gti. Dsg manual mode page 1 general gassing pistonheads.
The ie dsg tune for the mqb 20152017 golf r s3 and 20152018 gti a3 is expertly calibrated to deliver the full performance potential from your existing ecu tune and modifications. When you want quick acceleration in any form, what do you tend to put your dsg into and why. And leather seats bring the style ensuring that your gti really brings it overall. Its one hell of a tranny plus the dsg gti is faster 060 and gets better fuel economy than the manual. Software available for your volkswagen, golf vi, 2. Aprs tcu upgrades are the best modifications one can make to the dsg or s tronic transmission. The golfballtopped shifter snicks lubriciously with short throws through positive gates.
If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The upgrade allows the transmission to hold higher torque levels with faster acceleration and quicker shifts. Volkswagen ags dsgs direct shift gearbox could be found in the mk5, mk6, and mk7 golf, gti. First of all it would cost a stupid amount of money. Sport shift points change, about 4500rpm higher than stock. I feel manual mode gives a more fun and sporty attitude, but i have heard it shifts slower. Not sure necessary evil are the right words either because at the time it was a huge selling point to me. I put the dsg clicker down into s and i put the car in sport through the display and i wanted to try it out in manual.
Although vws dsg dualclutch automated manual is a good, reasonably sporty automatic, it is still an automatic. When my time comes round next year ill be shopping for a manual, maybe i should test drive a dsg sometime. Manual v dsg grapschknutsch 14th apr 2018 im very curious, why nobody compares acceleration with a certain rpm limit like staying below 3000 or 4000rpm. Maybe the issue is when comparing the dsg stronic to the manual audi s4 or gti or golf r etc, since those vwgroup manuals are all a bit on the clunky side, with long throws.
Does anybody else who has a dsg do that in sport mode to avoid. Jan 12, 2018 4 can generally handle more power than a standards clutch, at least for mk6 gti s. Dsg in sport and why i keep switching to manual vw golf r. May 25, 2018 we test a 2018 volkswagen golf gti in its rangetopping autobahn trim. First off, it makes the car much faster than a manualequipped model. My major gripe with my wifes 2011 mk6 golf gti dsg is the way the box is programmed. With dsg transmission, you can drive freely without having to worry about shifting gears or you can take more control of your drive by entering the transmission into manual shift mode, or tiptronic mode. You are coming up on a stoplight in 4th gear, slowing down because the light is red, but you think you will catch the green, so you take your foot off the gas to slow down just a. Explanation and advantage of the feature will be shown in the video. With sleek, aerodynamic design and 228 hp, the golf gti has performance in the bag. Manual v dsg grapschknutsch 14th apr 2018 im very curious, why nobody compares acceleration with a certain rpm limit.
I assume this is related to supply and demand, as most people choose auto i think. How to shift using volkswagen tiptronic mode neftin volkswagen. Cobb sport removes factory limitations in torque management. Manual mode on dsg is way more fun and engaging than true manual. Volkswagen golf gti volkswagen golf sportwagen volkswagen golf. The audi s4 box is the same, but unlike the golf they no longer offer a manual option, as the auto helps them with the emissions rating. I dont like the true sport mode as it will take the car to 6k or so in first and second and this isnt reasonable for driving around town at least for me. Mar 30, 2017 the dsgs quick shifts are satisfying, although the stick shiftreplete with a dimpled, golfballlike shift knobups the gtis engagement factor. Rather than sport mode that controls itself and from what i have.
I guess that even without dcc there is still a mode selection in the cars. Im not saying a dsg is better than a manual, as i love my rabbit and miatas manual. I am and im now completely okay with giving it control of the gears. That said, in manual mode, driven with the same process as a manual, it was fun, and the dsg farts are fantastic. If you have driven a dsg in manual mode, i bet you have had them. So, as the title suggests, which one should i go for. I just got rid of my 09 335i and picked up my 2011 gti 2dr. We test a 2018 volkswagen golf gti in its rangetopping autobahn trim.
Meaning that the factory sport and manual modes feel even sharper and more dynamic when pushing the car to its limits. If theres one point of discussion that comes up often in the caradvice offices, its whether youd choose the manual or the dsg when choosing a volkswagen golf gti the answer is simple. Dsg or manual, what would you do page 1 general gassing. Ive said it before somewhere else, but i have literally never driven my car in d mode. Each driving mode is optimized for the higher power levels provided by aprs engine upgrades. I tried sport out in my gti yesterday and it seems to be. This may be the topshelf gti, but is it the top dog. So i havent had my gti for long, but something that i have noticed in manual mode is that in first gear when i depress the throttle, the rpms climb slowly and at 1. The dsgs quick shifts are satisfying, although the stick shiftreplete with a dimpled, golfballlike shift knobups the gtis engagement factor. I felt like the ecu was secondguessing my decisions fairly regularly, and the throttle response was dimwitted in anything other than sport. While i think it is certainly a good idea that the 2015 volkswagen golf gti offers an automatic transmission option, there is absolutely. At the time when i bought the gti, dsg was a necessary evil because traffic in my daily commute was absolutely brutal. Dsg in sport and why i keep switching to manual sign in.
Driving in sport mode vw gti mkvi forum vw golf r forum. Dsg in sport and why i keep switching to manual sign in to follow this. Dsg s are great if you are feeling lazy, much faster and very involving, controllable, and fun if you take the time to learn how to actually properly use it in full manual mode. The dsg dualclutch gearbox, available in 6speed and 7speed versions, is unlike a. Would love to see what the mk7 is like as looking on the net the gti is a lot faster than the gtd. I find it to be a much more comfortable ride in stop and go traffic if im shifting myself. I had a manual gti around kyalami for a day and fell in love, have never really been a fan of the dsg even though its a great thing to have. In conclusion, the dsg transmission makes the gti into the ultimate daily driver. Revo dsg stage 1 software for a volkswagen golf vi 2. Sport mode in dsg golfmk7 vw gti mkvii forum vw golf. Dsg is mechanically fantastic, but its software left me cold at times.
Have to admit, if it was a gti i would want a manual but the tdi engine doesnt ever feel exciting nor does it entice you grab it by the scruff of the neck so the dsg suits the lazy feel of the diesel torque. My personal experience with a mk7 golf gtd with dsg club gti. Dsg or manual vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc vw r owners club. I spend most of my commute in traffic on the m25 where an auto would be very nice, but. By recording gear shift trends in manual mode the data can be compared to the various tune options to find a tune that is best suited to how the driver shifts. Ill also go into individual mode for the tighter steering. Learning how to shift using volkswagen tiptronic mode is easy, and it will likely become a feature of your volkswagen you will want to use often. Im still amazed that so many people use the dsg in d mode frequently. Dsg in sport and why i keep switching to manual vw golf.
The difference between the two is that sport mode in gti is called race mode in the r. The map options perfectly balance the hyperaggressive sport settings and wake up the normally sluggish factory drive mode while also enhancing the manual paddle shifting experience to give you the most direct and responsive amount of control regardless of your. Volkswagen golf gti dsg v volkswagen golf gti manual61. You can take control with manual shifting when needed or enjoy effortless. User definable manual mode downshifts via the kickdown switch onoff. It occurs when i am coasting to either slow down or stop. Gti rabbit golf mkv general discussions dsg owners. Mar 19, 2010 when you want quick acceleration in any form, what do you tend to put your dsg into and why. I have heard that both gtis and rs have a throttle delay builtin by vw by default, and was. When i drove my 335i i always drove in sport mode cause the car was a lot quicker and a lot more fun to drive. Im really excited since i ordered my 2016 gti last night. I tried both dsg and manual, ended up choosing a manual.
Lets just say it would be cheaper to find another one with a manual, than go through the hassle. Dsg is just a preferenceoptions and weather its better than manual or not is relative. New dsg 7 paddle shift playing the facelift golf gti youtube. Its seamless, fast and effective, but in standard mode it. Volkswagens dsg transmission makes it easy not to miss the. The 2014 skoda octavia rs is the golf gti you always wanted. Anyway, this 7speed dsg is a big disappointment, and im wondering if anyone else has experienced the same thing. As one of the original hot hatches, the volkswagen golf gti is the gold standard in the sport compact segment, combining practicality and excellent driving dynamics in one package. Apr releases dsg upgrade for mk7 gti and golf r vwvortex. Or they may find that it takes an inordinately long period of time for it to change up or down a. One potential way to take advantage of the data that is collected here is to record similar data while driving the dsg in manual mode. Improved clutch clamping force and reduced shift times are applied to drive, sport and manual modes within each map. Explanation and advantage of the feature will be shown.
It was a compromise, that i wish i didnt have to make. They prefer to invest their idle time to talk or hang out. Nov, 2008 the 6speed dsg direct shift gearbox is a twin multiplate clutch gearbox with gears 1, 3, 5,r on one transmission unit and 2, 4, 6 on the other. Aprs user definable options allow the end user to configure how the transmission works while the gear selector is placed in manual mode. Some nice country side drive in manual mode in the new dsg 7.
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