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  • #91
    Originally posted by dArK5HaD0w View Post
    i'm not finding any of those issues with my dsg......touchwood.
    infact i quite prefer D(auto) over Sports or Manual modes. The take offs r good. the engine braking is helpful, making it a clean & smooth stop.
    sports mode i never use cause its too much screaming.
    manual mode i use with many roundabouts or twisty roads
    I'm jealous then. I guess mine is just 'different' to some. I do completely ignore S mode because it thinks that 6000rpm in first is good.

    But mine exhibits none of the goodness you have. My take up can feel like a weak clutch and if you tip a touch too much throttle into it, it feels like you've been hit from behind. The engine braking is one thing that really annoys me - I honed the art of hell-and-toe over the years in all my manual cars, and it don't feel that the engine braking gives me a smooth slow down.

    Maybe I will get them to look at its when first service comes around, but IMHO, I find the gearbox somewhat dissapointing. But I have questioned in my own head if I simply miss 3 pedals, full stop.
    *****CURRENTLY FOR SALE***** See Sale thread
    Candy White MY12.5 Octavia VRS TSI DSG wagon.
    Black Plasti Dipped wheels, grille surround, roof rails and badges. Lowered 20mm, torque arm insert.

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    • #92
      Sorry to hear that candy_wagon...

      Have you tried driving another RS of the same spec, perhaps at a dealer or one of us from the forum, and compared how they feel?
      I would be curious to see what the differences are, and therefore how you can approach correcting it.

      Just a thought.

      I cant fault my DSG after 3,500 kms. I have driven many GTI's and R's, as well as Scirocco R's, and I dont find mine any different.

      If I lived closer, I would be happy for you to test mine...
      2018 Ralyee Green RS wagon. Fully optioned.
      Previous vehicles:2015 Volvo V60 Polestar (my one detour from VW/Skoda!)
      2013 Platin grey RS wagon / 2012 White Polo GTI / 2009 Black 125 Tiguan

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      • #93
        Well I finally have my new toy and so far I'm very impressed indeed. Gave it a little bootful today (just a little one as I'm still running her in), but I have to say the front wheel drive steering torque under load took me a little by surprise. As I'm used to the Haldex system on the Tiggy, now having all the power to the front wheel drive is a little hard to get used too!!!

        How do you vRS drivers who've tuned their TSI's handle this steering torque under full load?

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        • #94
          I don't have the TSI, but my TDI is rated at 350Nm... I get absolutely zero torque steer. Its fantastic!!

          Another thing I've found I do if getting off the line quickly is short-shift first (full throttle, 3k rpm shift) then straight into second and up to 4.5k.
          Again, a diesel thing... But a lot less wheel spinning and TC flashing.
          I love torque.
          2012 Octavia vRS TDI. Darkside big turbo, 3bar tune, other stuff. 200kW/650Nm.
          1990 Mk1 Cabrio. 1.9 IDI w/ 18PSI.
          1985 Mazda T3500 adventuremobile. 1973 Superbug. 1972 Volvo 144 in poo-brown.
          Not including hers...

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          • #95
            Originally posted by donweather View Post
            Well I finally have my new toy and so far I'm very impressed indeed. Gave it a little bootful today (just a little one as I'm still running her in), but I have to say the front wheel drive steering torque under load took me a little by surprise. As I'm used to the Haldex system on the Tiggy, now having all the power to the front wheel drive is a little hard to get used too!!!

            How do you vRS drivers who've tuned their TSI's handle this steering torque under full load?
            I agree donweather!!!
            I too came from a tiguan, and the difference in 'torquesteer' is quite pronounced!! I find it one of the few things that detracts from a fast take off from the line. I always chirp the front wheels if I take off quickly, and often lose grip for a second.
            I guess it is something we will get used too...
            2018 Ralyee Green RS wagon. Fully optioned.
            Previous vehicles:2015 Volvo V60 Polestar (my one detour from VW/Skoda!)
            2013 Platin grey RS wagon / 2012 White Polo GTI / 2009 Black 125 Tiguan

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            • #96
              No torque steer here.......... now if your talking about axle tramp, it's there in droves.
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              I used to think I was anal-retentive until I started getting involved in car forums

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              • #97
                Originally posted by brad View Post
                No torque steer here.......... now if your talking about axle tramp, it's there in droves.
                Hmmmm. Good old axle tramp hey! I feel your pain and am strongly considering a torque arm insert to counter that and give better traction off the line.
                *****CURRENTLY FOR SALE***** See Sale thread
                Candy White MY12.5 Octavia VRS TSI DSG wagon.
                Black Plasti Dipped wheels, grille surround, roof rails and badges. Lowered 20mm, torque arm insert.

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                • #98
                  The sun visors are near useless when moved to the side.. They cover so little of the window

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                  • #99
                    I'd like to improve 6th gear. The MFD is saying change to 6th at 65km/hr......and then at 110km/hr, the car is revving at 2500rpm or thereabouts. Give us a real 6th gear that is essentially made for what it is designed for....highway cruising at 110km/hr at less than 2000 rpm, not cruising the suburban streets in 6th gear at 65km/hr!!!

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                    • Originally posted by donweather View Post
                      I'd like to improve 6th gear. The MFD is saying change to 6th at 65km/hr......and then at 110km/hr, the car is revving at 2500rpm or thereabouts. Give us a real 6th gear that is essentially made for what it is designed for....highway cruising at 110km/hr at less than 2000 rpm, not cruising the suburban streets in 6th gear at 65km/hr!!!
                      Your MFD tells you to change gears??

                      I have the TDI, but even still I find myself cruising down the highway in 5th @ 100km/h. (Green P's)
                      5th gear at 100km/h is 2,250rpm. I've found that 2,250rpm is the best combination of power/economy... 4L/100km can't be wrong!!
                      5L/100km average from my house to Sydney CBD, with powering around hitting boost and generally driving like a p-plater at either end.
                      100.2KM trip, one way.
                      2012 Octavia vRS TDI. Darkside big turbo, 3bar tune, other stuff. 200kW/650Nm.
                      1990 Mk1 Cabrio. 1.9 IDI w/ 18PSI.
                      1985 Mazda T3500 adventuremobile. 1973 Superbug. 1972 Volvo 144 in poo-brown.
                      Not including hers...

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                      • If you've got a manual octavia it'll tell you on the MFD if you need to either change up or down a gear. I thought it was nifty when I test drove a manual. Ended up getting a DSG.
                        One thing I'd like is folding mirrors and mirrors that dip when reversing. I figured it'd be standard on a 50k car but no

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                        • Originally posted by Mysticality View Post
                          Your MFD tells you to change gears??

                          I have the TDI, but even still I find myself cruising down the highway in 5th @ 100km/h. (Green P's)
                          5th gear at 100km/h is 2,250rpm. I've found that 2,250rpm is the best combination of power/economy... 4L/100km can't be wrong!!
                          5L/100km average from my house to Sydney CBD, with powering around hitting boost and generally driving like a p-plater at either end.
                          100.2KM trip, one way.
                          Yep, and it's telling me to be in 6th at 65km/hr!!!!

                          If your TDI is in 5th at 100km/hr and only doing 2,250rpm then it must have a different gear ratio to the RS TSI, cause at 110km/hr in 6th I'm easily at 2,500rpm+ which to me is ridiculous. It should be no more than 2000rpm, preferably 1800rpm or thereabouts at 100km/hr in 6th, after all, that's what 6th gear is designed for. Not cruising the streets at 65km/hr!!!!

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                          • Originally posted by kralster View Post
                            If you've got a manual octavia it'll tell you on the MFD if you need to either change up or down a gear.
                            The only car I've seen that does that is the 2012 Kia Rio which I test drove just after it came out. Yes, I still like my Kia's.

                            Originally posted by kralster View Post
                            One thing I'd like is folding mirrors and mirrors that dip when reversing. I figured it'd be standard on a 50k car but no
                            I believe its standard on the vRS with leather (and subsequently with electric seats with memory function) - I know the mirror dip option is in VCDS, but enabling it on my Alcantara-trim does absolutely nothing.

                            Originally posted by donweather View Post
                            If your TDI is in 5th at 100km/hr and only doing 2,250rpm then it must have a different gear ratio to the RS TSI, cause at 110km/hr in 6th I'm easily at 2,500rpm+ which to me is ridiculous. It should be no more than 2000rpm, preferably 1800rpm or thereabouts at 100km/hr in 6th, after all, that's what 6th gear is designed for.
                            My TDI starts making power at 1,750rpm and drops off at 4,000, so I have less of a rev range to work with than you do, but I have much MUCH more low-down torque.
                            At the end of the day, both engines are STILL 2ltrs and will have gearing and characteristics to match... They're not the big Holden 6 with 1,500rpm 100km/h cruising! (emphasis on "big")

                            My 1.4ltr 5spd manual Rio did 3.4-3.6k rpm in 5th at 110. Its been awhile, so I don't remember exact figures.

                            With the TSI you'll want 2,500rpm @ 110km/h. Thats probably closest to the engines load vs economy figure.
                            As I said before, the TDI's perfect number is 2,250rpm - calculated via load % displayed by OBD-II scanner.
                            If you've got an Android phone/tablet, grab a copy of Torque Pro from the Play Store, and a bluetooth ELM327 OBD-II scanner off eBay for around $15 and have a go yourself.

                            Interesting piece of info - at 40^C on a sydney day, in traffic, the air intake temp of the 125TDI can go anywhere between 45-55^C.
                            2012 Octavia vRS TDI. Darkside big turbo, 3bar tune, other stuff. 200kW/650Nm.
                            1990 Mk1 Cabrio. 1.9 IDI w/ 18PSI.
                            1985 Mazda T3500 adventuremobile. 1973 Superbug. 1972 Volvo 144 in poo-brown.
                            Not including hers...

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                            • Originally posted by donweather View Post
                              I'd like to improve 6th gear. The MFD is saying change to 6th at 65km/hr......and then at 110km/hr, the car is revving at 2500rpm or thereabouts. Give us a real 6th gear that is essentially made for what it is designed for....highway cruising at 110km/hr at less than 2000 rpm, not cruising the suburban streets in 6th gear at 65km/hr!!!
                              I agree, especially since the fuel consumption is so much heavier once you exceed 2000rpm. If I cruise at <2000rpm I average ~5.6L/100km but at 110kmh I average ~6.9L/100km.

                              edit: Mysticality, the TSI petrol engines are well on-boost at 2000rpm. They are a bit under-geared unless you like to put them in 6th at 70kmh & leave it there all the way through to licence losing speeds.
                              Last edited by brad; 22-10-2012, 09:00 AM.
                              carandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
                              I used to think I was anal-retentive until I started getting involved in car forums

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                              • Originally posted by Mysticality View Post
                                Your MFD tells you to change gears??

                                I have the TDI, but even still I find myself cruising down the highway in 5th @ 100km/h. (Green P's)
                                5th gear at 100km/h is 2,250rpm. I've found that 2,250rpm is the best combination of power/economy... 4L/100km can't be wrong!!
                                5L/100km average from my house to Sydney CBD, with powering around hitting boost and generally driving like a p-plater at either end.
                                100.2KM trip, one way.
                                Your place to the CBD is downhill most of the way. I use about 1L/100km less going west to east than vice-versa.
                                carandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
                                I used to think I was anal-retentive until I started getting involved in car forums

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