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Originally Posted by Vtec Abuser
Mmmm, that's a strange one that..
My Golf has the DSG box (same as DCT) and I would say the exact opposite to that mate.
For example, when doing a straight line drag, the 1st to 2nd change is probably the gear where you lose the most momentum when changing with a manual box. Then 2nd to 3rd and so on. The higher gears is where you have less of an advantage with dual clutch, as the car is going that quick and carrying that much momentum anyway, someone with a quick shift in a manual won't really lose much at all.
The dual clutch boxes help not just with the quickness of the shift, but the fact that there is no let up in acceleration, the nose of the car doesn't drop on each change and there's no loss of boost/lag. Something I have found to be most noticiable on a MT car when doing the first few changes (1st to 2nd / 2nd to 3rd ) as you are not carrying enough speed or momentum to help you at that stage.
Could be wrong though..  |
I didn't care for the DSG in the GTIs. I test drove one and it didn't feel very smooth. My family also owned a DSG Jetta TDi and it never seemed to shift very smoothly. Abrupt throttle changes it didn't like either.
DSG technology has a little way to go before I jump on board. I love the idea though.