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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: squirrelGTi on 06 November 2009, 09:48

Title: Reversing on a slope.....
Post by: squirrelGTi on 06 November 2009, 09:48

Hi all,

I've kept the subject vague because it's a question about DSG. I'm not trying to start a war here, so please keep it to the subject.

I'm going to book myself in for a test drive so i can experience it first hand, but it's been playing on my mind and was hoping someone might be able to answer the question.

When reversing with DSG is the power (not sure how to put this) a bit less responsive, because it doesn't have a torque convertor? I have a garage which the driveway that is on a slope and i'm wondering if it would make an easy task a bit tricky? Or is it something you adjust to after time?

Thanks guys, i hope this doesn't start any arguments.

Title: Re: Reversing on a slope.....
Post by: Jkctr on 06 November 2009, 10:56

Took me 5 mins to adjust reversing up a slope. Dont worry about it its easy!

Title: Re: Reversing on a slope.....
Post by: JJH on 06 November 2009, 12:24

The Golf DSG comes with 'hill hold' like the A3 I drive. Its activated by pressing the brake firmly. As Jules says dont worry about it. VAG have thought it all through......

Title: Re: Reversing on a slope.....
Post by: squirrelGTi on 06 November 2009, 12:46

Thanks guys for your comments.

Is hill hold standard with DSG?

Title: Re: Reversing on a slope.....
Post by: mac7 on 06 November 2009, 12:49

Yep, standard with DSG - and a worthwhile option on a manual if you live/work in a hilly area.

Title: Re: Reversing on a slope.....
Post by: squirrelGTi on 06 November 2009, 13:20

Thanks guys, really appreciate your help.

Title: Re: Reversing on a slope.....
Post by: rjwojcik on 06 November 2009, 15:07

Strange, that was still an option after I specced up my DSG.  Is it defo std with the DSG?

Title: Re: Reversing on a slope.....
Post by: Gazdebaz on 06 November 2009, 15:29

Had the DSG for a few days now, no problem reversing up a slope.

Title: Re: Reversing on a slope.....
Post by: keelaw on 07 November 2009, 01:56

with 210 bhp i find reversing on a slope pretty easy  :evil:

Title: Re: Reversing on a slope.....
Post by: gc76 on 07 November 2009, 12:05

Like JulesV6 said, it takes about 5 mins to get used to it

Title: Re: Reversing on a slope.....
Post by: JonnyG on 07 November 2009, 14:32

No problem reversing up a slope,  but you have no clutch control so there is a not as much instant control as with a manual.  Makes parallel parking on a slope a bit trickier IMHO.   

Title: Re: Reversing on a slope.....
Post by: keelaw on 07 November 2009, 14:36

with my DSG, i find you have to wait 2-3 seconds for the clutch to engage to stop it rolling.