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Jimmymature

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Re: Newby - should I get a DSG or Manual?
« Reply #30 on: 14 October 2011, 22:03 »
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Quote from: Jimmymature on 14 October 2011, 19:00
Quote from: Snoopy on 14 October 2011, 18:07
My mate spent all his time trying to explain to people what DSG is, its two clutches etc etc etc as when people noticed the shift lever they would ask why he had bought an automatic. So basically if you buy a DSG you have to be a bit of a   :nerd:

How do F1 cars and Lamborghini's change gear again?

Oh, there's a fair comparison.
Next you'll be telling me you have a sportscar!  :grin:

How does one of the finest driving machines in the world - the GT3RS - change gear?
Oh yeah...

We could go at this all night!!


How does the Nissan GTR change gear  :nerd:

I'm not saying I have a sports car either, I thought the discussion was regarding the merits or failings of DSG

Jim
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Re: Newby - should I get a DSG or Manual?
« Reply #31 on: 14 October 2011, 22:16 »
DSG... quicker but not better. There you go chaps!  :cool:
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Re: Newby - should I get a DSG or Manual?
« Reply #32 on: 14 October 2011, 22:19 »
Quote from: R32UK on 14 October 2011, 22:16
DSG... quicker but not better. There you go chaps!  :cool:

100% agree with that.


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Re: Newby - should I get a DSG or Manual?
« Reply #33 on: 14 October 2011, 22:30 »
Quote from: Jimmymature on 14 October 2011, 22:03

We could go at this all night!!


How does the Nissan GTR change gear  :nerd:

I'm not saying I have a sports car either, I thought the discussion was regarding the merits or failings of DSG

Jim

A good example...a very fast car for the Playstation generation where the car does the majority of the work.
I will re state the car that's the exact opposite of the GTR - the GT3/GT3RS...an organic driving experience for those who love to be involved  :wink:

Why do Porsche not fit PDK (DSG) to the GT3?
2 reasons...weight and lack of involvement.

DSG may be faster (it is...) but it's not involving or organic in it's exacution.
You pays your money and makes your choice.
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Re: Newby - should I get a DSG or Manual?
« Reply #34 on: 14 October 2011, 22:33 »
Quote from: Jimmymature on 14 October 2011, 22:19
Quote from: R32UK on 14 October 2011, 22:16
DSG... quicker but not better. There you go chaps!  :cool:

100% agree with that.


Jim

Me too.
Horses for courses.
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Re: Newby - should I get a DSG or Manual?
« Reply #35 on: 14 October 2011, 22:36 »
Quote from: Jimmymature on 14 October 2011, 22:03
How does the Nissan GTR change gear  :nerd:
Jim
Not very well as it has a design flaw in the gearbox  :evil:
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Re: Newby - should I get a DSG or Manual?
« Reply #36 on: 14 October 2011, 22:41 »
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Quote from: Jimmymature on 14 October 2011, 22:03
How does the Nissan GTR change gear  :nerd:
Jim
Not very well as it has a silly flappy paddle, double clutch, heavy assed gearbox  :evil:

I fixed that for you Snoopy  :evil:
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Re: Newby - should I get a DSG or Manual?
« Reply #37 on: 14 October 2011, 22:48 »
Quote from: Ess_Three on 14 October 2011, 22:41
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Quote from: Jimmymature on 14 October 2011, 22:03
How does the Nissan GTR change gear  :nerd:
Jim
Not very well as it has a silly flappy paddle, double clutch, heavy assed gearbox  :evil:

I fixed that for you Snoopy  :evil:

But it still goes round the ring ten seconds quicker than the GT3RS....



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Re: Newby - should I get a DSG or Manual?
« Reply #38 on: 14 October 2011, 22:56 »
Quote from: Jimmymature on 14 October 2011, 22:48

But it still goes round the ring ten seconds quicker than the GT3RS....


But the driver gets out feeling like he's finished playing on his playstation...whereas the driver of the GT3 gets out wired, as if his own DNA was involved in the car.

You don't buy a GT3 if you are chasing willy-waving power figures or 'ring times...you buy it to give the biggest buzz and maximum involvement to to the driver.
Again, horses for courses.
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Re: Newby - should I get a DSG or Manual?
« Reply #39 on: 15 October 2011, 11:06 »
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Quote from: Jimmymature on 14 October 2011, 22:03
How does the Nissan GTR change gear  :nerd:
Jim
Not very well as it has a silly flappy paddle, double clutch, heavy assed gearbox  :evil:

I fixed that for you Snoopy  :evil:
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It is a shame that gearboxe will eat itself sooner or later due to a tiny design flaw  :lipsrsealed:
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