DSG - manual changes

[Beebopper]

I think the current R doesn't auto shift up... Or you can get new dsg software to change that...

That’s interesting, I’m assuming the DSG software to do this would be aftermarket, like having an ECU remap?

[fredgroves]

Yes a company called TVS are the best probably.

The whole thing can be customised to how you want it.

[Carlosfandango]

I think the current R doesn't auto shift up... Or you can get new dsg software to change that...

That’s interesting, I’m assuming the DSG software to do this would be aftermarket, like having an ECU remap?

 when the transmission is locked into its manual mode, kickdown and automatic change-ups are deactivated, putting the task of the perfect shift squarely on the driver. Not sure if it applies to the non performance R and GTI’s or not?!

Source:
https://www.rushmagazine.co.uk/post/revised-2025-volkswagen-golf-r-mk8-facelift-unveiled

Also talked about here by Benny Leuchter and Misha Charoudin.
https://youtu.be/vjrQK2E-r5w?si=ldj4awUKlp0s7iAr

[Rudedog]

Although there is no auto upshift with the R I would hope that there is some kind of DSG protection built in - would it be possible to accidently buzz the gearbox with a miss-shift or keeping it at the redline for extended periods.

[fredgroves]

Although there is no auto upshift with the R I would hope that there is some kind of DSG protection built in - would it be possible to accidently buzz the gearbox with a miss-shift or keeping it at the redline for extended periods.

It will hold max revs at whatever max revs is set to.... just like a manual... up to you if you blow the engine but it will be a limit that is safe (unless you tune the box to less safe!)

[fredgroves]

I think the current R doesn't auto shift up... Or you can get new dsg software to change that...

That’s interesting, I’m assuming the DSG software to do this would be aftermarket, like having an ECU remap?

 when the transmission is locked into its manual mode, kickdown and automatic change-ups are deactivated, putting the task of the perfect shift squarely on the driver. Not sure if it applies to the non performance R and GTI’s or not?!

Definitely R only, whether thats just PP version I don't know. Its definitely not clubby or GTI.... without TCU software swap anyway