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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Optimus prime on 19 November 2015, 10:26

Title: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: Optimus prime on 19 November 2015, 10:26
Just been chatting to Andrew @ Dtuk and he does not recommend the peddle box if your is dsg.  Just for info for anyone considering it, apparently the dsg box hates it.
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: vidman2 on 19 November 2015, 10:43
Interesting, several people report good results from fitting one to a DSG car - page 2 of this thread

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276185.msg2524427#new
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: Optimus prime on 19 November 2015, 10:50
Interesting, several people report good results from fitting one to a DSG car - page 2 of this thread

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276185.msg2524427#new


By all means double check but thats what he said yesterday on the online chat.  Mine is a Mk7 GTD dsg that already has there tuning box fitted.
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: vidman2 on 19 November 2015, 12:46
Yes, with some more digging there are reports of people with DSG Rs fitting them and then removing them after having sensitivity issues.

This is a shame as I hate the initial dead feel of the Rs throttle and am seeking a solution.
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: Optimus prime on 19 November 2015, 13:02
Yes, with some more digging there are reports of people with DSG Rs fitting them and then removing them after having sensitivity issues.

This is a shame as I hate the initial dead feel of the Rs throttle and am seeking a solution.

Yep the dead throttle issue is on the GTD as well & I hate it even with the tuning box.  I am considering a switch to Merc because of this as they don't suffer from it.  Hope I have saved you some cash anyways?
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: p3asa on 19 November 2015, 13:13
I'm sure if it doesn't work DTUK will take it back.
They have a good customer service.

Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: Optimus prime on 19 November 2015, 13:26
I'm sure if it doesn't work DTUK will take it back.
They have a good customer service.

Indeed 14 days but why chance it if it's not recommended in the first place?
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: p3asa on 19 November 2015, 13:34
But several people are using it with DSG so its not as if you re throwing your money out the window. If it doesn't work there is nothing lost but time.
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: Eccie on 19 November 2015, 13:36
Looks like we need Andrew@DTUK to clarify the situation

I've PM'd him asking for clarification and to comment on this thread
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: Optimus prime on 19 November 2015, 13:37
But several people are using it with DSG so its not as if you re throwing your money out the window. If it doesn't work there is nothing lost but time.

Good point perhaps some that are using it with the dsg can offer there opinions ?  Always good to have direct user input
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: Booth11 on 19 November 2015, 13:41

Good point perhaps some that are using it with the dsg can offer there opinions ?  Always good to have direct user input

I would also like to hear from any DSG owners who are/ using or have used it to hear their thought on how it behaves with DSG, and if they removed the box, why? 
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: Eccie on 19 November 2015, 13:44

Good point perhaps some that are using it with the dsg can offer there opinions ?  Always good to have direct user input

I would also like to hear from any DSG owners who are/ using or have used it to hear their thought on how it behaves with DSG, and if they removed the box, why?

This thread http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276185.0 has some details :wink:
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: Exonian on 19 November 2015, 16:15
Fear not DSG owners, there are other options.

(http://www.liverpool-rumours.co.uk/images/Elton_John_Tommy.jpg)
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: Optimus prime on 19 November 2015, 16:18
Fear not DSG owners, there are other options.

(http://www.liverpool-rumours.co.uk/images/Elton_John_Tommy.jpg)

Tried that but the toes jam under the console getting in and out  :grin:
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: Booth11 on 19 November 2015, 16:53
Fear not DSG owners, there are other options.

(http://www.liverpool-rumours.co.uk/images/Elton_John_Tommy.jpg)

Those shoes don't go with any of my dresses. :laugh:
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: vidman2 on 19 November 2015, 20:38

Good point perhaps some that are using it with the dsg can offer there opinions ?  Always good to have direct user input

I would also like to hear from any DSG owners who are/ using or have used it to hear their thought on how it behaves with DSG, and if they removed the box, why?

This thread http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276185.0 has some details :wink:

This is a circular link, I was trying to broaden the discussion by involving users of other forums, appreciate that many people use several forums but not everyone does
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: Optimus prime on 20 November 2015, 19:22
hmmm a lack of replies from current owners with dsg & peddle box seems to confirm what Dtuk said then?
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: hobbes22 on 06 January 2019, 22:53
I might be reviving an old thread but the throttle response in the mk 7.5 pp 245 DSG seems to be a lot better than my old manual mk 7 pp 230 (manual) ,and don’t feel a pedal box is necessary, where as I was seriously considering one in the mk7.
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: P6GTD on 07 January 2019, 09:37
OK, so this has certainly woken me up!
Currently have 2017 Mk7 GTI 220 with pedal box. A great mod to add.
Soon to collect 2019 GTI 245 DSG.
Do I transfer pedal box or not..... bearing in mind the 245 may respond differently to previous versions of GTI?
Anyone with direct and well informed experience of same?
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: hobbes22 on 07 January 2019, 10:50
I would definitely try the new car first. But as you already have the pedal box, you may feel differently to me.
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: Exonian on 07 January 2019, 10:52
OK, so this has certainly woken me up!
Currently have 2017 Mk7 GTI 220 with pedal box. A great mod to add.
Soon to collect 2019 GTI 245 DSG.
Do I transfer pedal box or not..... bearing in mind the 245 may respond differently to previous versions of GTI?
Anyone with direct and well informed experience of same?
Try it without for a few weeks, then if it annoys you there’s the option of transferring the box over.
Having driven a few recently registered vehicles from various marques myself I suspect the response will still be rubbish even if it’s not quite as rubbish.
Everyone has different wants and needs, personally I like a sporty hatch to feel sporty.
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: CHB100 on 07 January 2019, 14:48
It seems that the R needs or benefits more from the PB. I know mine is awful without it, and I mean enough to put one off keeping the car. Thank you all, Booth etc for the recommendation way back.
It's true our Mk7 GTI doesn't need it?
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: DTX3 on 14 January 2019, 16:44
I've been using one on my non-pp 7.5 GTI DSG and its made the world of difference. I can't drive without it. Throttle response feels like I'm in sport mode when I'm still in normal. Haven't experienced any issues with the DSG.
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: CocoPops on 14 January 2019, 17:10
Running a PB on my PPGTI7.5. Much better with than without.
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: Rich 3 on 15 March 2019, 14:27
Has anyone had any further advice, or can offer some concrete evidence that this works on the 7.5 GTI dsg please?

Thinking of trying one, but I don't want to waste money and time if they are not really suitable for my spec car.

Anyone tried one on the 7.5 GTI dsg?

Thanks
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: Rich 3 on 15 March 2019, 14:30
Ref my post above, I note that Cocopops is running one on a dsg and seems to be happy with it.

Anyone else with a dsg tried it and has any positive/ negative feedback?

Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: watchdog on 15 March 2019, 15:16
Ref my post above, I note that Cocopops is running one on a dsg and seems to be happy with it.

Anyone else with a dsg tried it and has any positive/ negative feedback?


I bought my 7.5P DSG in December last and ran the car as standard for 2 weeks, then decided to get a pedalbox.  The difference is amazing and i certainly wouldn't like to go back to the standard format.  Fantastic piece of kit.
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: Rich 3 on 15 March 2019, 22:47
Interesting - thanks Watchdog.
Title: Re: Peddle Box not for DSG
Post by: wantmygti on 16 March 2019, 15:08
Mine runs on dsg and I wouldn’t be without it. Night and day difference.