DSG: Problems, Questions, Likes and Dislikes

[MT2007]

Interesting thread. I have enjoyed reading it. I got my GTD with DSG because I'm lazy, particularly in traffic. What I got was an amazing match up for the diesel that is so responsive. Generally oil burners are a bit slow off the mark but the run up the gears in a GTD DSG is superlative.
They say that the GTD exhaust is accoustically tuned to make it sound the least like a diesel as possible and from inside it does sound like a petrol engine but I dont know if thats true. Anyone know?
cheers
MT

[SilvrFoxX]

Welcome and glad to hear another DSG fan wave the flag.. nothing like it.. love it

[DreamensioN]

Our DSG TDI Tiguan sounds like a petrol from the inside. That was one of the things that got my wife hooked on it. Even though it's a diesel, it didn't sound like one.

It's a different story on the outside though - still sounds like a tractor.

[Ryan_R]

I borrowed a 103TDI once and it had a little burble but I could still pretty easily tell it was a diesel, not sure how different the GTD would be. The take-off response was pretty good too (i.e. no pedal lag compared to the 118TSI) - not sure if that's due to the different engine, different gearbox (6spd wet clutch v 7spd dry) or something else. Not quite as fast as the Stage 1 118TSI though, but quite respectable. The short rev-range was the biggest killer.

[AdamD]

They say that the GTD exhaust is accoustically tuned to make it sound the least like a diesel as possible and from inside it does sound like a petrol engine but I dont know if thats true. Anyone know?

I've read several reviews of the Octavia RS that suggest the diesel (125TDI; GTD) sounds better than the petrol (147TSI; GTI). I've thrashed one good and hard in a Passat CC and I have to say, even ignoring the exhaust note (differs between models of course), it's a refined, smooth and great-performing motor. My only gripe is that it runs out of puff in the last 1k or so of revs - and because there's not so many revs to play with to start with, it's not all that much fun when you're really up it for the rent.

The diesel clatter at idle is undeniable from the outside, but that wouldn't bother me if I was buying one.

[Finance_Analyst]

7 mths on, loving the DSG and the fart that comes with it.....

It seems to be even louder since I did the APR tune

[Omee]

wait till you put a full apr exhaust on

[brimway]

+ the extra 10-12kw

[Syd118TSI]

His username wasn't "Princess", by any chance?


No offence if he's still around here and reads this

Don't worry mate, I'm not still around... much!

<puts tiara back on>

Car still does that, though haven't checked since getting the 30k service done - there's a noticeable change in the behavior of the dsg after the service, so not sure whether this little quirk will still be around. Fuel consumption is higher after the service also, yet to see whether it's affected majorly with highway driving, possibly better as seventh is taller. Only drive it on the weekend so tougher to tell the differences in behaviour.

... And no offense taken, jerk

No offense.

[Ryan_R]

lol no problems. Let us know if you discover any changes with it holding gears after going up steep hills. There has been a software update for the DSG7, but not if it's being applied to everyone, or only those who mention specific symptoms to the dealer.

[MaxMo]

Love It

I have to say that VW have created one of the best gearboxes ever. The DSG has won many awards and in the GTi is an absolute pleasure to drive. It sounds awesome too - try winding all the windows down and then put your foot down through a tunnel

[Farkinbang]

Hey Guys,

Just wondering (sorry if I missed this somewhere in the thread already) can you change the shift when using the stick in manual mode so it is pull back for shift up a gear and push forward to shift down a gear??? Surely it is just a contact closure type set up being controlled via computer? I know on the Chrysler 300c you could change this by popping open the console and switch the cables on the shifter. Anyone know??

[skeep]

Hey Guys,

Just wondering (sorry if I missed this somewhere in the thread already) can you change the shift when using the stick in manual mode so it is pull back for shift up a gear and push forward to shift down a gear??? Surely it is just a contact closure type set up being controlled via computer? I know on the Chrysler 300c you could change this by popping open the console and switch the cables on the shifter. Anyone know??

That would be awesome. Thats my one annoyance with the dsg 6 speed in my gti. When you are decelerating your body is naturally moving forwards because of the g forces so the gearnob should be pushed forward for down a gear, similarly the opposite is true when accelerating. Let me know if you find a quick fix!

[Ryan_R]

Yeah I didn't like the way it is either, sounds wrong but feels right as you say (plus that's how racing cars are setup). I just forced myself to get used to it, but that's why I ended up replacing my steering wheel. Now I only use the DSG shifter if changing gear from 1st to 2nd when turning into another street.

[Stelex]

I actually love it this way. My previous car had it the 'wrong' way and I hated it, but what Golf has is for my liking correct.