R DSG gearbox - Sport mode
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 8:07 pm
Hello,
Test drove an R with DSG today that the local dealer has for sale. Thought I wouldn't like the gearbox (had in my head I wanted a manual), but I've come away liking the DSG quite a lot.
There is two things lingering on my mind though;
- When in 'S' mode on the DSG, and you shift up early with the paddle, will the car remain in the S mode (as the S on the display disappears)? Just thinking when your giving it some, but you dont want the car at 6500rpm through a corner, you'd want the gear up.
- In normal 'D' mode, If you plan to overtake and change down a few manually, will it stick with the gear for a while? I.e. you don't want it changing back up if your waiting for an opportunity.
Anyone on here taken their DSG on a track day?
Great car though, feels even more planted on the road and more urgency from the engine.
Thank you
Test drove an R with DSG today that the local dealer has for sale. Thought I wouldn't like the gearbox (had in my head I wanted a manual), but I've come away liking the DSG quite a lot.
There is two things lingering on my mind though;
- When in 'S' mode on the DSG, and you shift up early with the paddle, will the car remain in the S mode (as the S on the display disappears)? Just thinking when your giving it some, but you dont want the car at 6500rpm through a corner, you'd want the gear up.
- In normal 'D' mode, If you plan to overtake and change down a few manually, will it stick with the gear for a while? I.e. you don't want it changing back up if your waiting for an opportunity.
Anyone on here taken their DSG on a track day?
Great car though, feels even more planted on the road and more urgency from the engine.
Thank you