Absolutely love the dry DSG, like you I've had both. I've got a remapped Cupra and the box handles it superbly.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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03-01-2020 09:16 PM #31
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03-01-2020 09:17 PM #32
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I've also got a Mazda MX-5. It's nowhere near as fast as the BMW, but it needs to be manual so you can take it to the red line before changing gear for maximum fun.
If I lived in Edinburgh and had to drive in all that stop start traffic I'd definitely recommend auto.
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But as you say if you have a high revving sporty wee number for the weekends then you’d want that to be a manual but apart from that it’s auto all the way for me.
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04-01-2020 12:32 AM #35
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I used to drive a manual taxi and would finish shifts with my left knee killing me.
Now I drive an auto Merc taxi and it's such a pleasure to drive.Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, vodka in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, "WOO HOO what a ride!"
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04-01-2020 08:05 AM #36
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04-01-2020 12:43 PM #37This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
United we stand here....
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04-01-2020 01:59 PM #38This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Back in the 80’s when I fitted snooker tables one of our long wheelbase Ford transits was an automatic, a bloody nightmare with a full size table on board including slates 😁
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04-01-2020 02:31 PM #39This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I agree with you. Driving a car is very much like making love to a beautiful woman.
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04-01-2020 04:12 PM #40This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
And if I was a woman, I doubt I'd be hooking up with you for any horizontal jogging.
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04-01-2020 04:27 PM #41
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I still miss double declutching!
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04-01-2020 07:50 PM #42
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Got a DSG gearbox on my VW. Anyone know of any garages that can programme the cars computer to default to have the stop-start function disabled? Good feature on a manual but pain in the arse on an auto.
Sorry for hijacking the thread.
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04-01-2020 08:12 PM #43This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I've got it on both and it works perfectly.
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04-01-2020 08:26 PM #44
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That aside, it can be done via the Carista app/port.
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04-01-2020 09:07 PM #45
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On a manual it only turns the engine off when it's handbrake and neutral. On the automatic approach a busy roundabout or junction and brake and the engine switches off. That split second off waiting for the engine to power back on can make a big difference, especially at rush hour etc
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04-01-2020 10:22 PM #46
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On the autos it just does it every time you stop and can be quite annoying. Most cars have the ability to turn it off though through settings or a switch on the dash.
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It does have the radar thing on the front. Had some fanny jump on the road infront of me and the car broke itself. Great feature.
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05-01-2020 02:05 PM #51
When I stop at the lights or roundabout, if I'm just expecting to be there for more than a few seconds, I'll sit with my foot on the brake.
The engine will stop, but as soon as I release the brake, it starts again and I move off. In fact, if I release the brake and the engine starts, but I decide not to move off, I can put my foot on the brake and the engine stays on.
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05-01-2020 02:18 PM #52
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https://www.vwroc.com/forums/topic/2...hout-recoding/
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06-01-2020 09:29 AM #54This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
The "joy of motoring" contingent will not agree.
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06-01-2020 04:04 PM #55
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I can always cancel it if I'm ever in a "JoM" mood and have a desperate need to use the brake.
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