Thoughts on DSG R

[Booth11]

Reference those giant paddles, never quite understood why? The only advantage I can see is changing gear on roundabouts. Since the steering wheel is so superior to any other I've experienced and the rack (lock to lock) so bloody poor, I either have hand(s) in thumb cut-outs perfect for std paddles or drive hands free.

They are right up there with stabbed rat pedal boxes.

[vance1]

Who said it was a defining feature, I was asking if they all did it or not. I can't afford a Lamborghini where its ok to backfire. Thanks for your input

[I wanted a GTi]

Tried a DSG R yesterday which didn't seem to have the same 'parp's after each upchange in race mode when using the paddles as the first car I tried. Is it normal for them to give you a parp in race mode, as this one didn't sound as good?

I always laugh at that noise, it sounds stupid to me, bit like the boy racers with the dump valves or the Focus ST's moving in traffic at 5mph and their cars banging like firecrackers.

[kalimon]

I've just heard my brother in law's 918 spyder revving up. That's what you call a noise!!

[Exonian]

Reference those giant paddles, never quite understood why? The only advantage I can see is changing gear on roundabouts. Since the steering wheel is so superior to any other I've experienced and the rack (lock to lock) so bloody poor, I either have hand(s) in thumb cut-outs perfect for std paddles or drive hands free.

Ahh, you're back. How's the suntan?

Changing gear on roundabouts is probably not a great idea unless you want your car to change ends.

The big paddles make life easier for changing gear manually, plus they feel a lot nicer to use than the standard ones. Trust me, I'm a DSG expert 

I didn't believe threads saying the R had poor steering lock until I ended up owning one.
There must be a good reason for it. I wonder if it's something to do with torque transfer when the front wheels go past a certain angle? A bit like when you tickle a dogs belly its back leg kicks.   

I wonder what makes people want to bang their head against a wall on stamp collecting forums?

Self adhesive stamps. 

Ooooohhh yes! You're ahead of the game there.
Do you have a secret hobby to confess? 

Who said it was a defining feature, I was asking if they all did it or not. I can't afford a Lamborghini where its ok to backfire. Thanks for your input

It was a pleasure.
I'm a one man public service.

Have you discovered the R forum? vwroc.com
Now there's the place to find DSG fart nuances and you'd probably get a five page thread going on the subject (minus my invaluable help).
Watch out for one of the mods though, she's got a handy right hook.

I can't afford a Lamborghini either.
The first thing I thought when I heard it was "I'd like a car just like that, i'd also like the income and lifestyle that goes with it" and then that image was gone almost as quickly as the Lamborghini disappeared out of view and I went home to my crappy manual car and utilitarian lifestyle.

I've just heard my brother in law's 918 spyder revving up. That's what you call a noise!!

My brother in law has a Diesel Peugeot.
When I hear that revving up I run away.


I think I've outstayed my welcome in this thread.
Sorry Vance

[Booth11]

Who said it was a defining feature, I was asking if they all did it or not. I can't afford a Lamborghini where its ok to backfire. Thanks for your input

What were the years of the two different DSG R's you tested?  Were they used cars?  Only reason I ask is there is a mod (you may be aware) called the 'flapper mod' whereby you can adapt the exhaust valves via VCDS or OBDeleven, or physically, which enables all 4 exhaust flap valves to be open all the time in any mode not just in Race mode or when gearbox is in S as is the norm, only 2 being active when in D or other modes.  Now I say all this because some (not all) R owners that have done this mod have reported that they no longer get the usual dsg farts on upshifts.  So I wondered if one of the cars you drove might possibly have had this mod done by a previous owner.  Probably not but just a thought.

[CHB100]

Ahh, you're back. How's the suntan?

Changing gear on roundabouts is probably not a great idea unless you want your car to change ends.

The big paddles make life easier for changing gear manually, plus they feel a lot nicer to use than the standard ones. Trust me, I'm a DSG expert 

Any wonder the peak district is so green !! One day of sun in 7, locals reckoned that is good going this time of year. Anyway off to St Mawes to pile some more miles on this week. Love this car!

Now not changing gear on roundabouts? Do a r/h turn especially on large roundabouts and DSG changes gear in Auto let alone diy in Manual! R's can't change ends, can they?

Still not convinced re big paddles, the std are perfectly placed for me anyway. Are you saying they are more sensitive as in lighter touch? May get some stick on's, no way spending silly money on those. Anyway still haven't got the pedal box. Also, Hoping I didn't get a ticket on the M42 that is one tempting stretch of road when one has been stuck on the M1 (don't mention the M6!!)

[Booth11]

Still not convinced re big paddles, the std are perfectly placed for me anyway.

May get some stick on's, no way spending silly money on those.

Well that was a quick turnabout.

Are you saying they are more sensitive as in lighter touch?

A good start might be asking someone on here who actually has a) a DSG car, and b) big paddles. 

[CHB100]

Still not convinced re big paddles, the std are perfectly placed for me anyway.

May get some stick on's, no way spending silly money on those.

Well that was a quick turnabout.

Are you saying they are more sensitive as in lighter touch?

A good start might be asking someone on here who actually has a) a DSG car, and b) big paddles. 

I thought I was madam, my response was to Exonian, as in quote.

[Booth11]

I thought I was madam, my response was to Exonian, as in quote.

Yes, I think you'll find he drives a manual sans paddles of any description, but with an extra pedal to compensate. 

wigit has a DSG with big paddles.

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