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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: gtdperson on 17 February 2017, 10:31

Title: DSG how does it work?
Post by: gtdperson on 17 February 2017, 10:31
Hi

Please could someone tell me,if the DSG gearbox on the GTD has paddle shifters behind the steering wheel as standard?

Also, does the DSG on the GTD have launch control? Thanks
Title: Re: DSG how does it work?
Post by: fredgroves on 17 February 2017, 10:51
Yes and yes
Title: Re: DSG how does it work?
Post by: dubber36 on 17 February 2017, 12:39
Quote from: gtdperson on 17 February 2017, 10:31
Also, does the DSG on the GTD have launch control? Thanks

It's also utterly pointless.
Title: Re: DSG how does it work?
Post by: Margy on 17 February 2017, 12:45
Worms...tin of!
Title: Re: DSG how does it work?
Post by: vw spur on 17 February 2017, 17:47
The GtD has launch control??
Title: Re: DSG how does it work?
Post by: fredgroves on 17 February 2017, 18:27
Yes it's all part of the dsg box... It's pointless but...
Title: Re: DSG how does it work?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 17 February 2017, 18:39
Quote from: fredgroves on 17 February 2017, 18:27
Yes it's all part of the dsg box... It's pointless but...

Isn't it pointless on a car full stop? Who cares about how quick a car can launch besides boy racers?
Title: Re: DSG how does it work?
Post by: JoeGTI on 17 February 2017, 19:18
It's great fun to try in an R once in a while. As close to that "shooting down a runway" feeling you can get without going to an airport.
Title: Re: DSG how does it work?
Post by: Talk-torque on 17 February 2017, 19:39
So, back on topic, very basic answer is that the dsg gearbox has two shafts, one carrying the odd gears and one the evens, each with it's own clutch. The box cpu tries to ensure that each shaft has the next required gear engaged so that, when that shaft's clutch engages and the.............

It's magic!!  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: DSG how does it work?
Post by: Daz Auto on 17 February 2017, 20:44
Quote from: JoeGTI on 17 February 2017, 19:18
It's great fun to try in an R once in a while. As close to that "shooting down a runway" feeling you can get without going to an airport.
... read the small print... over use, may invalidate your warranty. :shocked:

I think I have used it 3 times in 6 years. :undecided:
Title: Re: DSG how does it work?
Post by: fredgroves on 17 February 2017, 21:03
Quote from: Talk-torque on 17 February 2017, 19:39
So, back on topic, very basic answer is that the dsg gearbox has two shafts, one carrying the odd gears and one the evens, each with it's own clutch. The box cpu tries to ensure that each shaft has the next required gear engaged so that, when that shaft's clutch engages and the.............

It's magic!!  :lipsrsealed:

I don't think The OP actually meant that question, he just wanted to know if his new gtd dsg had Clarkson worthy bragging power :-P
Title: Re: DSG how does it work?
Post by: Daz Auto on 17 February 2017, 21:40
Quote from: fredgroves on 17 February 2017, 21:03
I don't think The OP actually meant that question, he just wanted to know if his new gtd dsg had Clarkson worthy bragging power :-P
... but we all know that Clarkson drives a GTI PP  :smug:
Title: Re: DSG how does it work?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 18 February 2017, 08:12
Quote from: Daz Auto on 17 February 2017, 21:40
Quote from: fredgroves on 17 February 2017, 21:03
I don't think The OP actually meant that question, he just wanted to know if his new gtd dsg had Clarkson worthy bragging power :-P
... but we all know that Clarkson drives a GTI PP  :smug:

And that he is a complete knobhead.
Title: Re: DSG how does it work?
Post by: falconmick on 18 February 2017, 13:17
'Complete' even?
Title: Re: DSG how does it work?
Post by: falconmick on 18 February 2017, 13:21
Link to very  comprehensive thread courtesy and thanks to Belfast Col on VWROC forum

http://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/11881-understanding-and-using-your-dsg-box/?hl=dsg
Title: Re: DSG how does it work?
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 19 February 2017, 09:10
Quote from: falconmick on 18 February 2017, 13:17
'Complete' even?

Changed it for you, and there was me thinking that complete meant total :rolleyes:
Title: Re: DSG how does it work?
Post by: p3asa on 23 February 2017, 22:48
Quote from: Daz Auto on 17 February 2017, 20:44
... read the small print... over use, may invalidate your warranty. :shocked:

I think I have used it 3 times in 6 years. :undecided:

Where did you get that from and what is classed as over use?