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Offline 30 Glee

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Re: Some DSG Questions.....
« Reply #20 on: 21 January 2009, 21:33 »
I'm on my third VAG car with DSG, previously owned an A3 S-line, Mk V R32 and now the Ed 30.
Most of what can be said about the DSG has been covered in the earlier comments.

I've also got a new E92 3 Series Coupe 330 Auto.  The DSG box is far superior.  It is a fantastically quick and smooth shifter.  My son has a manual MK IV R32 and when he floors it, which he does regularly, if you are a passenger, you need your neck braced as you do the impression of a nodding dog on acid.  Floor the DSG in sport and it's just a seamless surge of power until you reach the national speed limit very very quickly, and you can keep both hands on the wheel.  My lad wouldn't contemplate a race with me as he knows he'd be left behind and his pride wouldn't allow it. 

I'm just loving the DSG, it is a fantastic piece of technology, I understand Mitsubishi are now using this in their Lancers and BMW are bringing out a dual clutch auto.

Go for it. :smug:
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Offline Hurdy

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Re: Some DSG Questions.....
« Reply #21 on: 21 January 2009, 22:50 »
Yes, it does seem that all the other manufacturers are jumping on the DSG wagon :grin:

Mitsubishi
Bugatti
Porsche
BMW
Nissan

I'm sure there's more too.
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Offline AlanD

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Re: Some DSG Questions.....
« Reply #22 on: 22 January 2009, 10:42 »
Wouldnt Porkas version be the same as our own DSG?

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Re: Some DSG Questions.....
« Reply #23 on: 22 January 2009, 10:48 »
Wouldnt Porkas version be the same as our own DSG?

I imagine it wont be far from it

Offline ifti

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Re: Some DSG Questions.....
« Reply #24 on: 22 January 2009, 13:13 »
I thought that with all DSG GTI's you got the second computer which showed the gear you are in??
So does that mean some models do not show your current gear?? Thats a bit silly IMO. I dont want to have to constantly count the gears and remember which Im in!

Offline Hurdy

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Re: Some DSG Questions.....
« Reply #25 on: 22 January 2009, 13:18 »
I thought that with all DSG GTI's you got the second computer which showed the gear you are in??
So does that mean some models do not show your current gear?? Thats a bit silly IMO. I dont want to have to constantly count the gears and remember which Im in!

ALL GTI's show you which gear you are in on dash readout. :smiley:
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Re: Some DSG Questions.....
« Reply #26 on: 22 January 2009, 13:45 »
I am sure the Highline is useful (i have it but I am sure I rarely use it, MPG? maybe? och who cares its just digital doo dah) ....but dont actually know why the marketing/product people just dont make it all standard, surely the unit cost per car is in the pennies/ cents. I guess its just another way of eeeeeeking out more dosh from from the customer.

Pathetic.

Let the fun begin........Red Gti, full colour coding, DSG, Xenons, Winter pack, Lux pack, Highline, Sat Nav, Sunroof, Leather, Milltek, ABT rear valance, Goodyear F1 Asymmetrics....pescaras :-)

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Re: Some DSG Questions.....
« Reply #27 on: 22 January 2009, 14:28 »
Both midline AND highline computer will tell you what gear you are in :)

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Re: Some DSG Questions.....
« Reply #28 on: 22 January 2009, 21:04 »
OK, Im getting a little confused now!
What exactly are midline and highline??

Offline JonnyG

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Re: Some DSG Questions.....
« Reply #29 on: 22 January 2009, 21:37 »
OK, Im getting a little confused now!
What exactly are midline and highline??
They are the computer & display on your dash

Midline comes standard and Highline is an optional extra (but worth it)

Some more info here :

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=40905.0

Current : Seat Cupra Lux, DSG, Magnetic Grey, Sept 2019
Gone :    Golf Mk 7 R, 5dr DSG, Pure White, March 2017
Gone :    Golf Mk 7 R, 5dr DSG, Tornado Red, March 2015
Gone :    Audi RS3, Daytona Grey, 7sp S-Tronic, Sept 2012
Gone :    Golf R, Rising Blue, 5dr DSG Mar 2010
Gone :    Golf R32, DBP, 5dr, DSG, Nov 2008
Gone :    Golf GTi ED30, Mar 2007