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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: DubaiJohn on 05 May 2006, 07:54

Title: Sports Mode+paddles = good
Post by: DubaiJohn on 05 May 2006, 07:54

Just thought I'd let you all know the gti is run in now and I have taken it out for a run in sports mode using the paddle shift.

A couple of conclusions.

1) This car is quick
2) This car makes a lovely noise  :cool:
3) DSG is THE best thing to have happened to gear boxes, lord only knows how it works this well. There must be some kind gearbox fairy in there to make it all work.
4) I am sure that quoted top speed can be exceeded!  :evil:
5) This car is quick.

Roll on the R36

Title: Re: Sports Mode+paddles = good
Post by: EdMass on 05 May 2006, 14:44

You sound like a very happy VW customer - Enjoy the beast until the R36 is available.

Title: Re: Sports Mode+paddles = good
Post by: Matt555 on 05 May 2006, 19:14

Nice one John, now it's time for you to check out the DSG launch control and post your thoughts afterwards  :evil:

Details are in the other thread..........  Go Play fella  :grin:

Title: Re: Sports Mode+paddles = good
Post by: The Doc on 05 May 2006, 19:40

Have you got an R32 now or GTi?

Title: Re: Sports Mode+paddles = good
Post by: DubaiJohn on 06 May 2006, 05:46

I've got a gti at the mo' test drove the R32 as well and even put a deposit down for the first black one in Dubai!

The stealer then cancelled my order with them because a local sheikh wanted my car  :sick:

There is an up side to all of this though, these local guys buy cars use 'em for 3-4 months and then they turn up back at the dealers! So am keeping my eye out for the DBP R32 when is back at the dealers

So decided to go for the gti, i needed to get a new car pretty damn quick as my last company car's lease was up!

Ho Hum

Also we have a gti only race series here held at the new F1 circuit they had one of the cars in the showroom a couple of days ago. WOW!

Title: Re: Sports Mode+paddles = good
Post by: teebee on 07 May 2006, 17:55

Question -

Surely there`s no difference in modes if you`re using the paddles ?
I understood that the `sport` setting changed up only at the redline when in full auto mode.
Using the paddles in `manual` mode, you can redline and change when you like.
So what`s the point of using `sport` with the paddles?

Title: Re: Sports Mode+paddles = good
Post by: The Doc on 07 May 2006, 22:23

Hey thats what I did - I bought a GTi and ordered an R32 whilst I was at it  :wink:

Only difference is I got mine  :wink:

If it helps its worth the wait  :wink:

Title: Re: Sports Mode+paddles = good
Post by: Matt555 on 08 May 2006, 11:20

Quote from: teebee on 07 May 2006, 17:55

Question -

Surely there`s no difference in modes if you`re using the paddles ?
I understood that the `sport` setting changed up only at the redline when in full auto mode.
Using the paddles in `manual` mode, you can redline and change when you like.
So what`s the point of using `sport` with the paddles?

The double blip on down shifts  :cool: :cool: :cool:  That and not everyone likes paddles, like my misses.......

Title: Re: Sports Mode+paddles = good
Post by: teebee on 08 May 2006, 18:49

"The double blip on down shifts "

Really ?

 :cool:

That`s something I`ve got to try tomorrow......