MKV R32 launch control

[aristocrat]

My favourite thing in the R32 DSG is the kickback to 3rd at about 60-70km/h, it never fails to amaze me how efficiently it can deliver maximum torque to the road so quickly. I have even left motorbikes and v8's for dead from 60-100, they just dont expect I can get away from them so quickly. Everyone I have let drive my car comments on how responsive the throttle it is.

Mate, no offence, the motorbikes that you've been blowing away must have been vespas or L/P platers. My Fireblade if left in 1st gear will redline at 120kph. Claimed 0-100 in 2.9 seconds. I doubted any VW variants would beat that rolling start from 60-100. The Veyron might come close though. As I own both a motorcycle and an R32, there is no way the R32 would out accelerate the bike under normal road conditions.

[Nathan_B]

Mate, no offence, the motorbikes that you've been blowing away must have been vespas or L/P platers. My Fireblade if left in 1st gear will redline at 120kph. Claimed 0-100 in 2.9 seconds. I doubted any VW variants would beat that rolling start from 60-100. The Veyron might come close though. As I own both a motorcycle and an R32, there is no way the R32 would out accelerate the bike under normal road conditions.

Agreed - own both as well - unless your talking about a Harley

[aristocrat]

You're a game man Nathan. I wasn't going to name any specific make aside from Vespas, you'll be expecting a gang with black leathers, open face helmet and wrap around sunglasses dudes knocking on your door.... lol

[FJ Steve]

You can 'leave them for dead' if they're not interested or unaware that you're looking for some straight line action.

It takes two to tango.

I have an FJR1300. The acceleration from a standing start or a roll on 'twist' is phenomenal.

[Mr Messy]

R32 driver: How do you find LC if you don't floor the accelerator?

In the Jetta, I find that it's like slowly releasing the clutch on a manual car...

I found lanch in the FWD Jetta 2.0T to be at its best at much less than 3k rpm, say about 1800 or so... to do this you use 1/2 throttle or so. It's enough for a little bit of wheelspin with good hookup, instead burning the tyres all the way through first gear.

[Nathan_B]

untill last night i thought LC only worked in S mode... i now like LC hahaha!