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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Cerialkarpins on 01 November 2012, 20:46

Title: whats it like driving with dsg in snow/ice?
Post by: Cerialkarpins on 01 November 2012, 20:46
Ello, pretty much as the title says. going to try and avoid driving in the conditions if they pop up. But it is pretty much inevitable. Also ESP on or off? I know the might sound like a stupid question but think about it. It brakes for u(or Does it just restrict the power?)...could end up sliding into curbs/cars what's your thoughts/previous experience?
Title: Re: whats it like driving with dsg in snow/ice?
Post by: Hurdy on 03 November 2012, 15:08
ESP on in snow and use drive mode. Easiest and safest in my opinion. :smiley:
Title: Re: whats it like driving with dsg in snow/ice?
Post by: mbuk on 06 November 2012, 13:19
Yes i agree. Drive mode ESP on open the garage door drive in and shut the door again. Open the door when the snow has gone.
Title: Re: whats it like driving with dsg in snow/ice?
Post by: topher on 07 November 2012, 20:17
ESP on in snow and use drive mode. Easiest and safest in my opinion. :smiley:

that is not my recollection of how you handled snow driving when i was in the passenger seat :grin:
Title: Re: whats it like driving with dsg in snow/ice?
Post by: Egbutt Wash on 08 November 2012, 19:29
Yes i agree. Drive mode ESP on open the garage door drive in and shut the door again. Open the door when the snow has gone.
Either do that or buy a set of wheels, fit winter tyres and Bob's your Uncle.
Title: Re: whats it like driving with dsg in snow/ice?
Post by: Hurdy on 08 November 2012, 20:55
ESP on in snow and use drive mode. Easiest and safest in my opinion. :smiley:

that is not my recollection of how you handled snow driving when i was in the passenger seat :grin:

But I like to drive the hard and edgy way  :evil:

Anyway I have 4WD now, so I'll be practicing Scandinavian flicks if we get some white stuff  :whistle:
Title: Re: whats it like driving with dsg in snow/ice?
Post by: R32UK on 09 November 2012, 19:58
I got to drive around in the dealerships dsg when it was snowing. Its obviously better with manual as you have more control, but I didnt find dsg too bad.... unless your being stupid. Which I was.... as it wasnt my car  :laugh:
Title: Re: whats it like driving with dsg in snow/ice?
Post by: R32UK on 12 November 2012, 17:52
should also add that its not too bad on these


http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=244026.0

 :grin: :cool: