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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: jdjd on 28 November 2011, 17:20
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How do I launch from a standing start with a DSG gearbox? Somebody with DSG please explain this for me thanks
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Lever into "S"
Left foot on the brake
Right foot flat on the throttle (revs will hold at the optimum point)
Left foot off the brake
Hold on tight.
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Cheers mate ill be trying this soon as i go out later :evil:
ESP off I assume?
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I'm basing this on the 6-speed DSG transmission in my Mk6 GTI DSG. (As far as I am aware only the 6 Speed DSG gearboxes have Launch Control, the 7 speed versions don't :sad:)
But, to use Launch Control:
NB: In my experience the car prevents you using launch control if the car is not warmed up properly, so make sure you've warmed up the car.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop with the engine running.
2. Hold the vehicle stationary with light pressure on the brake pedal.
3. Select either "S" or "+/-" modes with the gear selector.
4. Turn off the Traction Control (usually need to hold the TCS button for a second or two)
5. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
6. Fully depress the throttle. (The revs will be limited to 4000rpm if the car is standard. Some tuners can raise the launch rpms with software.)
7. When ready, release the brake pedal and the car will launch.
With the AWD you shouldn't have any worries about traction. Because it's an issue for the FWD cars, you'll find posts online suggesting to launch about 2500-2750rpm. In the R, you should be fine launching it at the maximum rpm available (ie. 4000rpm in a standard car).
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Oops. I forgot about the ESP.
I had it turned off when I tried the Polo Match DSG courtesy car I had the other week, but it didn't work. I guess that's because it's a seven speed.
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Stop in "p"
Turn ESP off by pressing button for a few seconds
Left foot on brake (and keep it there)
Select "s" or "1"
Right foot gass pedal to full
Release brake to launch
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Remember, unless the engine is at the correct temperature it won't work.
Jim
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http://youtu.be/1S3t6EDmBMk
this might help :drool:
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I did tried it once after I completed my 1000 mile run in.
I had my VagCom plugged in, which times the 0-60.
Once day I'd like to try it again now that the car has done over 10000 miles and loosened off a bit.
Anyway... Here's the screenshot...
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z92/p3eps/0to60.jpg)
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I did tried it once after I completed my 1000 mile run in.
I had my VagCom plugged in, which times the 0-60.
Once day I'd like to try it again now that the car has done over 10000 miles and loosened off a bit.
Anyway... Here's the screenshot...
(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z92/p3eps/0to60.jpg)
Nice - I'd like to see how that compares vs my race logic timing gear, I smell a test coming on :wink:
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I don't know how accurate the VCDS is for timing?
Incidentally, I was on a short country road, so as soon as I hit 60mph, I slowed down - hence why the 1/4 mile time is terrible and there's no 60-90 time either.
Obviously I didn't want to exceed the 60mph speed limit :D
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It might be the best thing ever for timing for all I know :wink:
I just like to test things.
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1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop with the engine running.
2. Hold the vehicle stationary with light pressure on the brake pedal.
3. Select either "S" or "+/-" modes with the gear selector.
4. Turn off the Traction Control (usually need to hold the TCS button for a second or two)
5. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
6. Fully depress the throttle. (The revs will be limited to 4000rpm if the car is standard. Some tuners can raise the launch rpms with software.)
7. When ready, release the brake pedal and the car will launch.
Yes ,that's more or less how I use it :smiley:
I turn off the ESP/TCS before selecting S mode, and firmly press the brake pedal with my LEFT foot the whole time.
After many practices in my R I've found it best to use S mode at 4000rpm for take off (rather than 1st), and floor the throttle as soon as you lift off the brake, otherwise the revs drop a bit too much as the clutch bites.
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For launch control.... :cool:
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/Launchcontrol002.jpg)
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As far as I was aware the 7 speed DSG boxes don't have LC... perhaps you could confirm Hurdy?
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As far as I was aware the 7 speed DSG boxes don't have LC... perhaps you could confirm Hurdy?
No the 7 speed dry clutch DSG's don't have Launch control :sad:
However that may change once the DSG remap comes out!
Don't really need Launch control on mine though as it did this the other day .... :evil:....on a private drive obviously.
(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/IMAG0270.jpg)
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Nice :wink:
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....on a private drive obviously.
You must have some length of drive... mine fits about 2 1/2 cars!! :laugh:
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5.1sec 0-60 in a Polo?
Jim
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5.1sec 0-60 in a Polo?
Jim
Yep and I repeated it 3 times in each direction and got 5.1's mainly and a few 5.2's, so it is also consistent - from idle revs with traction control off and in sport mode. :cool:
Sorry for the thread jack. :tongue:
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5.1sec 0-60 in a Polo?
Jim
Yep and I repeated it 3 times in each direction and got 5.1's mainly and a few 5.2's, so it is also consistent - from idle revs with traction control off and in sport mode. :cool:
Sorry for the thread jack. :tongue:
Holy Sh1t.
Superb mate