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Offline Carlosfandango

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #270 on: 02 November 2024, 12:35 »
I don’t know if they did anything to the 8.5 or not, but my GTI feels so much better than the 8, in hindsight I’m starting to also think there was something wrong with the transmission on my Mk8!
« Last Edit: 02 November 2024, 15:39 by Carlosfandango »
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2020 BMW M135i xDrive, Storm Bay Metallic.
2016 Mk7 GTI DSG, Carbon Grey.
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2009 Mk6 GTI DSG, Black Pearl.
2008 Mk5 GT sport DSG, Glacier White.
2003 Mk4 R32, Reflex Silver.
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Offline Dogman12

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #271 on: 02 November 2024, 13:35 »

Still only done about 30 miles so can’t really comment much on dynamics, however it seems a little more responsive? Did they do anything for the responsiveness for the 8.5?
yeah, they implemented "anti-lag" turbo from R20 to all new sports models. (GTI, CS R).

Offline WelshGolf

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Re: Have you ordered an 8.5 ?
« Reply #272 on: 02 November 2024, 14:08 »

Still only done about 30 miles so can’t really comment much on dynamics, however it seems a little more responsive? Did they do anything for the responsiveness for the 8.5?
yeah, they implemented "anti-lag" turbo from R20 to all new sports models. (GTI, CS R).

Ah well I’m not imagining it then. Good to know thanks.
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