DSG how does it work?

[fredgroves]

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!! 

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

[Daz Auto]

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 

[I wanted a GTi]

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 

And that he is a complete knobhead.

[falconmick]

'Complete' even?

[falconmick]

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

[I wanted a GTi]

'Complete' even?

Changed it for you, and there was me thinking that complete meant total

[p3asa]

... read the small print... over use, may invalidate your warranty.

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

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