Flappy Paddles for Octy vRS?

[Atomic Sprout]

I've not seen any mention of the new vRS getting the DSG with flappy paddles like the Golf GTi option.

Anyone got any info?

[simon]

Its not on the options list :thumbdwn:

[Tech1e]

Neither is DSG anyhow.

[Andy vRS]

Does the gold have a DSG or manual option !?!?

I imagine the whp of an Octavia will be more than a DSG golf ?

[Tech1e]

Golf GTi can be had in either manual or DSG (with paddles)

Octavia vRS will be manual only at the moment

Both have same engine output (200bhp).

[Andy vRS]

Both have same engine output (200bhp).

Yeah I know they are both 200 hp, but that is at the crank. With transmission losses, I was wondering what power a DSG car had at the wheels and what a manual car had at the wheels ?

[Goochie]

Has anyone ever driven a flappy paddle car? If you have you'll probably be of the same opinion as me - they're a gimmick that you can easily manage without.

[Tech1e]

I could manage without the paddles thats for sure. But given the option id go for DSG over a manual. Its an awesome box and so quick to get you moving.

[Iain Shore]

I could manage without the paddles thats for sure. But given the option id go for DSG over a manual. Its an awesome box and so quick to get you moving.

Hear, Hear!!!!!!

[Shifty]

I could manage without the paddles thats for sure. But given the option id go for DSG over a manual. Its an awesome box and so quick to get you moving.

I agree...

Even a 105 pd Octy 2 felt quite respectable equipped with DSG.

[lozgti]

Has anyone ever driven a flappy paddle car? If you have you'll probably be of the same opinion as me - they're a gimmick that you can easily manage without.

Ah.Not just me that thinks this then.

Having said that,Golf GTI with DSG is meant to be quicker :confused:

[Jimmy]

Have all the problems with the DSG transmission been sorted now? A guy at work ended up rejecting a new A3 TDi over countless problems with this type of gearbox.

[Tech1e]

Glad to report havent had an issues with Skoda DSG

And with the rate the DSG changes gear and takes up drive im not suprised its quicker than a manual.

[Dr Zoidberg]

Out of interest , how much will a new clutch be on a DSG car?

[Tech1e]

Out of interest , how much will a new clutch be on a DSG car?

As far as my knowledge goes DSG wise

[Tech1e]

That statement isnt entierly true for which I appologise.

"To package 2 clutches in limited space, BorgWarner decided to use multi-plate clutches which are far smaller in diameter than conventional clutches. Multi-plate clutches also allow finer control of engagement speed versus smoothness. Depending on driving style, computer can easily change the gearshift speed / smoothness setting. "

It actually has two multiplate clutches, not sure how long the service life it on one of these units or how you change it if it does wear out. Im hopefully going on a gearbox course at the begining of December so I should be more able to explain a bit better after that.

[Shifty]

Theoretically, the lifespan should quite long, as the driver has no control over the clutches themselves. Maybe remapped diesel ones may suffer I suppose .

I am very eager to try a new vrs with dsg, i must say. I drove a 105 pd with dsg a few weeks ago and was utterly amazed. Having test driven numerous poor attempts at flappy paddle shift, the worst being a stilo abarth. It really does seem the best of both worlds. You can eat your McDirt burger whilst cruising the streets one handed, or you can burn rubber through the drive thru whilsy making exceptionally precise and swift gearchanges to keep the momentum of the wheelspin going.

[JayTee]

As far as my knowledge goes DSG wise

[Tech1e]

That's strange - Iwas very much under the impression that it had two!! :confused:

John.

And read the next post......

[lozgti]

You can eat your McDirt burger whilst cruising the streets one handed' date=' or you can burn rubber through the drive thru whilsy making exceptionally precise and swift gearchanges to keep the momentum of the wheelspin going. [/quote']

Right.Not seen one so I don't know but,I presumed there was a 'flap'either side.One to change up,one to change down?

If so,burger scoffing still quite difficult :confused:

[matrignano]

Right.Not seen one so I don't know but' date='I presumed there was a 'flap'either side.One to change up,one to change down?

If so,burger scoffing still quite difficult :confused:[/quote']

You could leave it in automatic mode, steer with your knees, have a Big Mac on your left hand and a milkshake on the other

[ednmra]

We had a friend in Harrisburg that steered his Dodge "van" with his knees while stuffing baccy in his pipe [trying to give up fags!]. I felt like getting out and walking.

[slider]

That statement isnt entierly true for which I appologise.

It actually has two multiplate clutches' date=' not sure how long the service life it on one of these units or how you change it if it does wear out. Im hopefully going on a gearbox course at the begining of December so I should be more able to explain a bit better after that.[/quote']

I was told that no-one but the factort were allowed to touch DSG boxes, they were sealed units that would be replaced if faulty.

[Atomic Sprout]

I was told that no-one but the factort were allowed to touch DSG boxes, they were sealed units that would be replaced if faulty.

When I bought my Octy 2.0 DSG, I kept asking how much the clutch plate/service of the DSG would cost. They never did manage to find out but said the unit would be sent away for any work to s specialist facility.