Ibiza Sport 1.6 105PS - what standard equipment does it have ?

[andy15star]

I read a couple of reviews on DSG gearboxes and according to them it's adding the potential of more things to go wrong (in their view), not had any experience with them so i couldn't say for sure. I've never had any problems with Seat, so not sure where they get their info from, other than guessing they're assuming this to be the case (most likely !!)

Andy

 

[andy15star]

Ah just found the quote:

Advantages

1) Extremely fast shift time of 8 milliseconds, when shifting to a gear ratio the transmission ECU is expecting;
2) Practically no power loss, due to the use of twin clutches instead of a torque converter;
3) Better fuel economy than conventional planetary geared automatic transmission (due to lack of "slip" found in a torque converter) and for many models even than the manual-shift version;


Disadvantages

1) Lengthy shift time when shifting to a gear ratio which the transmission ECU did not anticipate (around 400ms, depending on the situation);
2) Relatively expensive to manufacture;
3) Heavier than a comparable Getrag conventional manual transmission (75 kg vs. 47.5 kg);
4) Greater potential failure due to complexity;
5) Torque handling capability constraints limit after-market engine tuning modifications.

 

[bogi]

Useful information thanks very much mate. I will test drive it as soon as possible.

 

[andy15star]

No probs, i'm sure Seat have done their homework on the DSG gearbox, and therefore i'm sure the advantages outway the disadvantages !

All the best,
Andy

 

[BLACKNIGHT]

hi guys hope i enjoy mine as much as you lot do get it tommorow

 

[andy15star]

Hi SB, i think it could be a bit complicated (USB side of things anyway). Phoned SEAT last Friday and they said the USB option is a special cable. £100 to buy and fit myself, £210 for them to fit it !!!!! - how ridiculous a price is that !. So i think the back of the radio must not have standard sockets on, but i still need to have a look and i think curiosity is gonna get the better of me some point soon !!

Andy

 

[BLACKNIGHT]

Hi fellas just got my 1.6 sports coupe in black with 17 inch alloys crise control and climate control and i love it. yhough i do agree with andy that the km an hour thing is very anoying but doesnt take away from the driving pleasure.

 

[andy15star]

Glad u like it !, it's a nice looking car. You've got the same as me, i got the black magic, 17" alloys, digital climate control and Bluetooth radio. km/h is still annoying, but easy to live with !. You'll love the car more and more as you drive it more !!

Andy