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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: DannyBoyR32 on 21 October 2007, 22:59

Title: Couple of questions
Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 21 October 2007, 22:59

(I have read the manual and I'm not dyslexic)

I've seen some of you discussing Launch Control and read about it in the manual, what exactly does it do?

How do you switch S on. Is it a button you press?

Does driving in DSG mode lead to a better MPG than if you drive in manual?

I have heated wing mirror and rear activated wing mirror but I don't think they fold in. What does the fold in button look like?

By the way I've seen some good R32's around. I know some of you guys think that DBP is a good colour but I saw one in Grey (Graphite!) looked pretty good.

Cheers guys. 

 :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Couple of questions
Post by: illyun on 21 October 2007, 23:12

Do you have DSG?  'S' refers to Sport mode as opposed to 'D' which is Normal Drive Mode and can be selected using the gearstick.  Not sure about the MPG but VW says DSG is more economical - probably because you are in 6th gear at 35mph!

By the way a DBP R32 is  :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue:

Title: Re: Couple of questions
Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 21 October 2007, 23:47

yeah i got dsg but my question is if you use it in manual mode, is it more economical? i know it would depend how you drove it............

dbp is good but i always wanted a black car, no i got it, i realise how goddamm dirty it gets.....graphite looks quite smart though........

Title: Re: Couple of questions
Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 21 October 2007, 23:48

also one more

has anybody ever used the phone prep and bought a cradle

i've got this parrott thing but people say it sounds kind of distant........is the cradle clearer?

Title: Re: Couple of questions
Post by: Phil mcavity on 22 October 2007, 15:59

i found yes it is more economical in manual, and the main reason is its not always the best to drive in 6th gear doing 30mph around town because you will unknowinginly pressing the accelator pedal with the need to, and that 4th-5th will cruise better and not load the engine as much.Also try not to use aircon all the time as that will increase your mpg by as much as  mpg!.

Title: Re: Couple of questions
Post by: AlanD on 22 October 2007, 16:09

As much as . . . ?

Title: Re: Couple of questions
Post by: Hurdy on 22 October 2007, 16:26

Quote from: DannyBoyR32 on 21 October 2007, 22:59

(I have read the manual and I'm not dyslexic)

I've seen some of you discussing Launch Control and read about it in the manual, what exactly does it do?

How do you switch S on. Is it a button you press?

Does driving in DSG mode lead to a better MPG than if you drive in manual?

I have heated wing mirror and rear activated wing mirror but I don't think they fold in. What does the fold in button look like?

By the way I've seen some good R32's around. I know some of you guys think that DBP is a good colour but I saw one in Grey (Graphite!) looked pretty good.

Cheers guys. 

 :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

The fold in mirrors are operated using the mirror adjuster. There is an extra position to turn it to which folds them in :cool:

Launch control

set ESP to off
Drop the gearstick down to S
Keep left foot on brake
Depress accellerator pedal (it will settle revs around 3200)
Lift foot off brake

HOLD ON! :evil:

Title: Re: Couple of questions
Post by: joesgti on 22 October 2007, 16:34

new picture hurdy, nice!  :smiley:would have been better if your wheels were turned away from the camera  :wink: :cool:

Title: Re: Couple of questions
Post by: Hurdy on 22 October 2007, 16:37

Quote from: joesgti on 22 October 2007, 16:34

new picture hurdy, nice!  :smiley:would have been better if your wheels were turned away from the camera  :wink: :cool:

I'll remember that for next time. :embarassed:

Title: Re: Couple of questions
Post by: joesgti on 22 October 2007, 16:45

Quote from: Hurdy on 22 October 2007, 16:37

Quote from: joesgti on 22 October 2007, 16:34

new picture hurdy, nice!  :smiley:would have been better if your wheels were turned away from the camera  :wink: :cool:

I'll remember that for next time. :embarassed:

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Couple of questions
Post by: Phil mcavity on 22 October 2007, 16:54

yes hurdy, drive back to the very same spot and turn those dam wheels the right way!!! and dont care it may be 100 miles away, thats no excuse!  :wink:

Title: Re: Couple of questions
Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 22 October 2007, 18:55

thanks guys, what does the mirror adjuster button look like? anyone got a link?

also, how fast you go with esp off in launch control?

is that how they get a fast time on the 0-60?  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Couple of questions
Post by: Hurdy on 23 October 2007, 00:48

Quote from: DannyBoyR32 on 22 October 2007, 18:55

thanks guys, what does the mirror adjuster button look like? anyone got a link?

also, how fast you go with esp off in launch control?

is that how they get a fast time on the 0-60?  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Mirror adjuster is on the driver's side door. Just in front of the electric window controls. It isn't really a button....more of a switch.

VW always seem to understate their 0-60 times and in fact state 0-62mph times (=0-100kph). I have seen R32's dip under 6 seconds for the 0-60 dash, but I couldn't tell you if they had DSG or were using launch control.

Title: Re: Couple of questions
Post by: DannyBoyR32 on 23 October 2007, 19:16

shall we all meet up somewhere and give it a go!!!!!!!!!  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :kiss: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: