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Offline RedRobin

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Re: can the dsg be driven as a full automatic?
« Reply #40 on: 05 February 2009, 15:09 »
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Unless you are taking part in quarter-mile drag-strip racing, I don't see the point of ever using LC on the road. The GTI is plenty fast enough on take-off, especially with a remap.

So, to answer the OP - Yes, the DSG can be driven as a full automatic and insurers class DSG as an Automatic. It's a new kind of 'automatic' though, and can be driven 'manually' as well.
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Re: can the dsg be driven as a full automatic?
« Reply #41 on: 05 February 2009, 15:18 »
Whats the GTI ED30 like when 'taking off' in normal sport mode?? Do you still get a quick launch when not using launch control?
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Re: can the dsg be driven as a full automatic?
« Reply #42 on: 05 February 2009, 15:19 »
Let's face it, hammering away from a standstill is no good for any clutch or gearbox.. whether it be manual, dsg or automatic.
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Re: can the dsg be driven as a full automatic?
« Reply #43 on: 05 February 2009, 18:06 »
gutted was planning no showing off the lc to all my mates :evil: not even tryed it my self yet :cry:, but now i'm not so sure.

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Re: can the dsg be driven as a full automatic?
« Reply #44 on: 05 February 2009, 18:38 »
Showing it to your mates will be fine! As said any hard launch will put stress. Just dont do 10 in a row, the odd one every so often will be fine.

Ill be showing off to my mates without a doubt  :evil:
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Re: can the dsg be driven as a full automatic?
« Reply #45 on: 05 February 2009, 18:39 »
Quote from: gtiski on 05 February 2009, 18:06
gutted was planning no showing off the lc to all my mates :evil: not even tryed it my self yet :cry:, but now i'm not so sure.



Let's not get too cautious!  I'm sure using LC once in a while should be ok - say once every 1-2 months or so if you need to be more specific.  Just don't be doing it every time you take off from the traffic lights!
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Re: can the dsg be driven as a full automatic?
« Reply #46 on: 05 February 2009, 20:23 »
Was Tiff using LC on Fifth Gear when he bogged down against the mini?
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Re: can the dsg be driven as a full automatic?
« Reply #47 on: 05 February 2009, 22:39 »
thanks for the replies

wow it got a little technical.

only asked as i'm sure the other half won't see the point in the dsg when it can be driven in D Auto ;-)
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Re: can the dsg be driven as a full automatic?
« Reply #48 on: 05 February 2009, 23:51 »
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Just to clarify: You have to have a DSG equipped car to be able to drive it in D-mode 'Automatic'.

And then, having DSG, you also have many other options.

The best way for you/wifey/G'friend to understand is to go for a test drive in a DSG GTI.
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Re: can the dsg be driven as a full automatic?
« Reply #49 on: 06 February 2009, 11:08 »
Quote from: celica on 05 February 2009, 22:39
thanks for the replies

wow it got a little technical.

only asked as i'm sure the other half won't see the point in the dsg when it can be driven in D Auto ;-)


I know, it's like this all the time here, good innit?
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