Worried about DSG

[bickers70]

Hi All,

I've ordered a new Cupra - due in October.

I can't believe I've ordered a car without test driving it first but I was just so keen to get the new Cupra when it came out.

Having now read loads of reviews, a lot of them seem to be saying the same thing i.e. the DSG system isn't very good when pushed and has a tendancy to drop down a gear unexpectedly.

Does anyone have any experience of this system and am I just worrying needlessly?

 

[EdHorny]

It'll be different to start with, a test drive is a short time to get used to things like a gear box etc... so when people moan and groan it's because they haven't had chance to adapt. I'm used to a manual, it's all I've ever driven, I'm sure after a months driving u'll be used to how the car works, it automatically kicks down to get a good gear to go with. That again is something u'll get used to, it should come to the point where you expect it and are ready for it.

Alot of people who have re viewed the car have probably most likely gone to the test drive ready to compare to the smelly frog clio cup. Anything different will be scrutinised, the test driver hasn't got to grips with the gear box and will no doubt slate it.

As far as I can see, this car will be a joy to drive, you will have all your controls on or around the steering wheel, meaning you can concentrate on the driving and not where and which gear you're in. Well that's my view at the moment anyway.

I could be wrong but I could be right. It's all opinions mate and opinions can change.

ED

 

[truCido]

When I test drove the MK6 Golf GTi I asked the "professional driver" that was looking after us what he thought of the DSG vs the manual and he said he'd prefer the DSG on the road and would only have the manual if doing a lot of track days etc

 

[ZBOYD]

One of the magazine reviews I read even admitted that they left it in Sport mode and then tried to drive it hard. Then because the gearbox didn't change when they would of liked decided it was rubbish....erm thats what the paddles are for!

The idea of the paddles are to manually select the gears and thus you decide what gear and when.

Another magazine review (think it was CAR) drove it on a track and used the paddles manually and said it was fantastic to drive and a lot of fun blipping up and down the gearbox.

 

[iandjm]

I will have my DSG Friday, Will let you know my opinions. its my first auto

Ian

 

[bickers70]

Cheers all, I guess time will tell.

Ian, I'd be really interested to hear what you think. I've been driving for 21 years and never driven an auto!!

 

[canonman]

We jsut had our 1.6 DSG come in and it drives lovely, very quick even for the 1.6 and it changes gears very quickly, I wouldn;t be worried one bit !

 

[cap'n]

Hi folks,

First post here and considering the Boc concerned about the DSG, less so after reading the thread but still got some questions... With the DSG set to manual does it behave like a manual or will the computer step in if it thinks the gearbox is about to drop out the bottom? And can the computer be chipped to adjust the gear change behaviour, improve economy/performance e.t.c. or have Seat locked it down?

 

[nvidia]

heard this is pretty gd, smooth gear change also really quick. best auto available imo... drove civic i-shift, the shifting so awfully slow

 

[Tigrian]

Everyone raved about the DSG when it first hit the Audi's and people still give it a good rep (mostly - some people who have tuned the torque curve through the roof on larger powerplants, well outside design specs, have complained of realiability issues - now there's a surprise!).

To be honest if you're used to manuals getting used to the kick down on an automatic can be strange at first. Worth doing mind. Sitting in traffic with one go and one stop peddle, no clutch or stick to worry about is a wonderful thing.

Wanted the other half to get one but she's kind of attached to manuals at the mo. Kind of jealous really.... wanted a DSG!

 

[canonman]

I can't see how people can say it no good for the car ect ect when the car isn't even here yet and no one has driven it yet!

 

[nightflight]

is it the same paddle shift system used on the audi s3? if so it's brilliant,

 

[canonman]

well its ment to be brand new with 7 forward gears

 

[iandjm]

We jsut had our 1.6 DSG come in and it drives lovely, very quick even for the 1.6 and it changes gears very quickly, I wouldn;t be worried one bit !

Will have mine later today

 

[canonman]

I have sold ours already had it less than a week!

 

[iandjm]

Well have the car now.ReallSG, its awesome, so smooth and sprts mode is great. Love putting it into sequentual mode too

 

[140SPORT]

If you have never driven a DSG it is a brave move,I had a Leon DSG for 2 years and it had some good and bad points.
You can not hold the car in a gear of your choice in manual mode as when the revs get high it just changes up,You might not want to go up as you might be cornering at the time and want to stay in that gear.
Slight delay taking up drive when setting off.Wants to change down too soon when there was no need to as the car had plenty of torque and could of kept in the higher gear.

Your 7 speed is 2 dry clutches that will not take any extra torque from chipping,6 speed DSG is 2 wet clutches that will take more Torque from chipping.

After having it 2 years i have gone back to manual 6 speed as i felt that you are left feeling the car is driving you and you are not able to do what you want when you want,Auto is good in traffic but apart from that part i like the maual box,cheaper to buy,better mpg,less to go wrong.

 

[vtxracer]

Hi. I will have my fr dsg in 10 days. The main reason i chose this car was the DSG. I have a passat dsg and it is perfect. It is the fastest gearbox in the world, even faster that an f1 gearbox (no kiding, search google for shift times).
You should not worry about it. Also i have driven a cupra dsg on track an it was perfect. Much faster than the Mk4 with Revo!