Video on possible DSG transmission
Originally Posted by Timujin
I sold my 05 and am now waiting on something cool to come out. I have driven 3 GTI MKVs with DSG and I like it. I took my DMV test in a manual and have been clutching motorcycles since I was 6 years old so I know how to shift gears and love to.
DSG works...FAST and it even blips the engine when you down shift with the paddles. Shifts are really like turning on a light. The engine even "pops/vents" in between shifts at moderate boost building speeds. It's ****in cool peeps.
If the next EVO comes with a DSG tranny I will start a fund for my next EVO. A powerful car like the EVO with a DSG would be a straight up rocket. One boost climb and bam it's ON as the boost stays put in between shifts....are ****ing kidding me???
Flight # X you are cleared for take off.
DSG works...FAST and it even blips the engine when you down shift with the paddles. Shifts are really like turning on a light. The engine even "pops/vents" in between shifts at moderate boost building speeds. It's ****in cool peeps.
If the next EVO comes with a DSG tranny I will start a fund for my next EVO. A powerful car like the EVO with a DSG would be a straight up rocket. One boost climb and bam it's ON as the boost stays put in between shifts....are ****ing kidding me???
Flight # X you are cleared for take off.
Originally Posted by purecoda
you are so right in so many ways! i'm predicting the evo x with dsg (if it becomes available) will have 0-60 times around 4.5 seconds stock.
I get silly just thinking about the potential of the next EVO.
As I read somewhere I just hope the price stays under 40k.
I wouldnt even consider trading in my IX MR for a X unless they offered a 6speed manual... DSG sucks. My mothers Audi A4 has it and I have also driven an Audi TT 3.2 with DSG... you loose so much driver control its rediculous... yeah the actual shifting of the gears may be quicker, but there is a delay time from when you push the button to shift and the time it takes before it makes the shift... so in order for it to shift when you want it to you have to push the shift button 500 rpm or more ahead of time and hope that it shifts when you want it to (in the A4, not as bad in the TT). Anyway, go test drive an Audi and try to tell me that it would preform better through winding twisting roads or a track than a traditional manual transmission (unless of course you cant drive a manual or dont know how to launch properly). Seriously, go drive one and see for yourself- DSG sucks.
Originally Posted by purecoda
you are so right in so many ways! i'm predicting the evo x with dsg (if it becomes available) will have 0-60 times around 4.5 seconds stock.
0-60 time is mostly effected by the driver and how well they launch.... Current Evo 9s can hit a 4.6-4.7 sec 0-60 when launched correctly.
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Originally Posted by DJ Brett B
I wouldnt even consider trading in my IX MR for a X unless they offered a 6speed manual... DSG sucks.
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Originally Posted by Rookie84
The only downside I can see is that the car cannot be launced properly unless there is a launch control programmed from factory, which A3's do not have.
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Originally Posted by DJ Brett B
I wouldnt even consider trading in my IX MR for a X unless they offered a 6speed manual... DSG sucks. My mothers Audi A4 has it and I have also driven an Audi TT 3.2 with DSG... you loose so much driver control its rediculous... yeah the actual shifting of the gears may be quicker, but there is a delay time from when you push the button to shift and the time it takes before it makes the shift... so in order for it to shift when you want it to you have to push the shift button 500 rpm or more ahead of time and hope that it shifts when you want it to (in the A4, not as bad in the TT). Anyway, go test drive an Audi and try to tell me that it would preform better through winding twisting roads or a track than a traditional manual transmission (unless of course you cant drive a manual or dont know how to launch properly). Seriously, go drive one and see for yourself- DSG sucks.
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This version has audio and the commentary is in English:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...45337871038412
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...45337871038412
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From: houston tx,
Originally Posted by 94AWDcoupe
Question I have is how good are the clutches? At what power level will the clutches fail? 80% of evo owners mod there car and need an upgraded clutch.
thats my question. I wonder how the DSG is going to hold up to increased HP, or if the clutches can be feasibly upgraded... (this isn't directed @ 94awdcoupe) As for the DSG not responding quickly... are you sure it was a DSG? The DSGs i've driven have been razor sharp. I could drive much much faster with a DSG than a manual. Perfect revmatch on every downshift... mmmmmm....
i hope it does have the dsg.... i just want a new experience.....ferrari sems to like em.....
Last edited by Evoandy; Aug 8, 2006 at 01:27 PM.