Thoughts on DSG R

[Booth11]

I think the key with DSG is to get some better paddles as the stock ones are just too small, S2T or VWR seem the pick of the bunch

Second that about paddles wigit. Oem paddle shifters are pitiful and simply not conducive to enjoyable manual shifting. S2T replacement shifters change all that. Pricy but superb quality and a joy to use.  After the pedal box, the best change I made on my R, and wish I'd done it on my first or at least second dsg Golf and not waited so long.

From this



To this







And THE easiest things to fit. http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276214.0

[vance1]

That was my thought about the manual change, very playstation like, so easy and quick. Still haven't got to try any more cars , may be off to jct600 Sheffield on Wednesday, anybody had any dealings with them? Thanks Booth11 they look better, may be a purchase in the future!

[davyk31]

How much are the new paddles?

[hog_hedge]

How much are the new paddles?

From what I can gather on google they look to be around £200 or $265, ouch! They look the part though.

[Booth11]

How much are the new paddles?

S2Ts?  It very much depends on which style (there are 3) and the finish you go for.  Prices here. http://www.s2tpp.com/VW.html  Plus factor in shipping from the US.  I got mine with $50 discount as bought through a group buy on another forum.

[wigit]

The shape of the paddles on Booth11's car is what I have and for me perfect as they are very easy use, ridiculously easy to fit. I use my DSG 90% of the time in manual mode.

My wife does not have them on hers and I do miss them.

You can get cheaper stick on offerings but these feel nice to the touch.

[vance1]

Tried a DSG R yesterday which didn't seem to have the same 'parp's after each upchange in race mode when using the paddles as the first car I tried. Is it normal for them to give you a parp in race mode, as this one didn't sound as good?

[Exonian]

Have modern cars become so dull and overly competent that the defining feature of a Golf automatic is how loud it can backfire going past the local drive-thru on the bypass?

Christ I'm getting old. I thought whoosh dump valves were bad enough for scraping the barrel.
I think I'm going to get an Aygo and take up stamp collecting.
I wonder what makes people want to bang their head against a wall on stamp collecting forums?

Mind you, I was out for an evening wander with my son a couple days ago when a Lamborghini convertible went past us and started to slow for the speed camera. Now that was a noise. Growling, roaring and popping. Proper aural drama.

[CHB100]

Reference those giant paddles, never quite understood why? The only advantage I can see is changing gear on roundabouts. Since the steering wheel is so superior to any other I've experienced and the rack (lock to lock) so bloody poor, I either have hand(s) in thumb cut-outs perfect for std paddles or drive hands free.

[Booth11]

I wonder what makes people want to bang their head against a wall on stamp collecting forums?

Self adhesive stamps.