MK6 Manual vs DSG Discussion Thread

[dave_r]

But, I chose the DSG.. Mostly for aural and spinal reasons

Dare I say that DSG golfs are the choice for us frail injury ridden people

[bjays76gti]

buy a short shift kit from vw racing if you don't like it!!

[hooba]

Maybe it's just me getting used to it (i.e. all in my head), but the more kms I put on the car the better the gearbox feel and change seems to be getting.


And remember kiddies, getting a manual means that the missus's driving privileges are goooone.

[Angryman]

Unless your both ex traffic coppers and she is more than capable of driving a manual like she stole it lol

[pologti18t]

Unless your both ex traffic coppers and she is more than capable of driving a manual like she stole it lol

Just a quickie... how long since police forces have used manual pursuit vehicles (ie Holdens or FOrds) ?

[Angryman]

I just recently got out here in Queensland and dad was in for forty years before me... Prob haven't seen one since the VL commies

[cme2c]

Maybe it's just me getting used to it (i.e. all in my head), but the more kms I put on the car the better the gearbox feel and change seems to be getting.

Are you talking the manual or DSG here, I see you have both. I think the 7speed DSG is improving with age. (12000 kms now)

And remember kiddies, getting a manual means that the missus's driving privileges are goooone.

Sadly, Mrs cme2c has been driving manuals for 30 years or so.

[hooba]

Are you talking the manual or DSG here, I see you have both. I think the 7speed DSG is improving with age. (12000 kms now)

The manual is the one getting better with kays.

[clubbie]

Just a quickie... how long since police forces have used manual pursuit vehicles (ie Holdens or FOrds) ?

HWP had VN V8 with the 5 Speed manual. So about 20 years ago in SA.

[hooba]

HWP had VN V8 with the 5 Speed manual. So about 20 years ago in SA.

Sounds about right, just before it became an OH&S requirement for police cars to run autos.

[ConR]

The manual is the one getting better with kays.

+1...although it's days like today, when I'm stuck on the Harbour Bridge at 5:30pm that I wish I bought the DSG!!

[nigel]

Just took the mk6 GTI DSG for run through the Gold Coast hinterland (Mudgereba, Springbrook, Numinbah valley for those that know it). I haven't taken that route since changing from the mk5 GTI manual and it makes a big difference. The route is all tight hairpins and short sprints which means constant gear changing. I found that in the manual I gradually got fed up of gear changing but in the DSG I loved it. I had been a bit concerned about the choice of DSG but on this road it was perfect (for me). Both hands on the wheel firing from corner to corner was brilliant. I still think that stringing a few corners together with a manual is ultimately more satisfying but I could have driven those corners all day with the DSG.

[ConR]

coreying, thinking this might be a place for this question...if not, sorry...but, is it possible to replace the shift knob on the manual? I know, it's not that large...but thinking that by putting a smaller knob on, would make it seem like a shorter, snappier shift

btw, question is directed to anyone ...just mentioning corey as he may want to move the thread

[Tux]

The more I use the DSG, the more I like it.. I actually prefer manual mode using the gear shift..it might be just me but it seems 'snappier'. I still use the paddles from time to time and when stuck in traffic I just leave it in 'D'. I say don't knock it until you try it!

[Corey_R]

coreying, thinking this might be a place for this question...if not, sorry...but, is it possible to replace the shift knob on the manual? I know, it's not that large...but thinking that by putting a smaller knob on, would make it seem like a shorter, snappier shift

btw, question is directed to anyone ...just mentioning corey as he may want to move the thread

Sure, OSIR Design have a Silver Illuminated Shift Knob and will soon have a Black version too.

I'm not sure if they're shorter than the original, but OSIR claim that since its heavier than the original, it smooths out the shifting...