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Moving to Automatic
Hi everyone
Having only ever driven manual cars (Golf Mk1, Polo Vivo)
I am about to purchase my first automatic.
T-Cross R-Line
Note that I have never ever driven an automatic car.
The new vehicle has something called DSG - Not exactly sure what that means...anyway.
I believe that there is a manual mode with these vehicles - Under normal everyday circumstances, would I ever need to use this mode?
On the gear stick, there is an "S" - Is this for Sports Mode? In this mode, do I need to make the gear changes myself? When in manual mode, will the car automatically take over the gear changes if I am over-revving or not gearing down when slowing down?
Can I change gears using the paddles without switching to manual mode?
If I find myself behind a slow truck on a long highway and I wish to overtake, do I need to switch to manual mode, gear down to get more power and then just accelerate?
Any advice would be really appreciated
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Having only ever driven manual cars (Golf Mk1, Polo Vivo)
I am about to purchase my first automatic.
T-Cross R-Line
Note that I have never ever driven an automatic car.
The new vehicle has something called DSG - Not exactly sure what that means...anyway.
I believe that there is a manual mode with these vehicles - Under normal everyday circumstances, would I ever need to use this mode?
On the gear stick, there is an "S" - Is this for Sports Mode? In this mode, do I need to make the gear changes myself? When in manual mode, will the car automatically take over the gear changes if I am over-revving or not gearing down when slowing down?
Can I change gears using the paddles without switching to manual mode?
If I find myself behind a slow truck on a long highway and I wish to overtake, do I need to switch to manual mode, gear down to get more power and then just accelerate?
Any advice would be really appreciated
Thanks
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Hi.
Dsg is a dual clutch type automatic gearbox as opposed to a normal auto. It shifts much faster than a normal auto because the next required gear is sped up to speed before even selected.
Here is a link to Wikipedia where it is better explained: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct-shift_gearbox
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Dsg is a dual clutch type automatic gearbox as opposed to a normal auto. It shifts much faster than a normal auto because the next required gear is sped up to speed before even selected.
Here is a link to Wikipedia where it is better explained: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct-shift_gearbox
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Re: Moving to Automatic
Here's an easy interpretation:
P - Park
R - Reverse
N - Not Parked or driving
D - Don't need to do anything different to a normal auto
S - Still don't need to do anything different to a normal auto but with more revs
M - Make a choice regarding gear changes but it will change for you if you don't.
P - Park
R - Reverse
N - Not Parked or driving
D - Don't need to do anything different to a normal auto
S - Still don't need to do anything different to a normal auto but with more revs
M - Make a choice regarding gear changes but it will change for you if you don't.
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Re: Moving to Automatic
I think most of what you have asked has been covered but I do want to reiterate that while DSG gearboxes are considered automatic they still use a clutch, or clutch packs as opposed to torque converters like more traditional automatic gearboxes use. This means that they should not be treated like normal automatics to avoid excessive wear of the clutch packs or other potential damage. Personally, when I drive my fiance's Q3 and when I drove my Golf R, I would never ride the 'clutch' to creep like I would in my Touareg, so I would always make sure that I came to a complete stop and held my foot on the brake until I wanted to move properly.
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Re: Moving to Automatic
Thanks everyone
If I needed more power immediately, like in an overtaking situation - Can I just put foot or do I need to switch to manual, drop a gear or 2 and then accelerate?
A friend of mine has a Tiptronic Audi, he says that in the case where he needs more power, he just puts foot and the car automatically drops down a gear or 2 and gives him more power.
Is this also the case with VW DSG?
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If I needed more power immediately, like in an overtaking situation - Can I just put foot or do I need to switch to manual, drop a gear or 2 and then accelerate?
A friend of mine has a Tiptronic Audi, he says that in the case where he needs more power, he just puts foot and the car automatically drops down a gear or 2 and gives him more power.
Is this also the case with VW DSG?
Thanks
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ThanksNeuk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:16 am I think most of what you have asked has been covered but I do want to reiterate that while DSG gearboxes are considered automatic they still use a clutch, or clutch packs as opposed to torque converters like more traditional automatic gearboxes use. This means that they should not be treated like normal automatics to avoid excessive wear of the clutch packs or other potential damage. Personally, when I drive my fiance's Q3 and when I drove my Golf R, I would never ride the 'clutch' to creep like I would in my Touareg, so I would always make sure that I came to a complete stop and held my foot on the brake until I wanted to move properly.
You'll have to excuse my ignorance on this topic.
How is it possible to ride the clutch without a clutch pedal?
So basically, what should I do/not do to avoid excessive wear?
Thanks
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OP: Did you test drive the car before you bought it so see what the automatic driving experience is like?
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PleasureLangebaan wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:26 amThanksNeuk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:16 am I think most of what you have asked has been covered but I do want to reiterate that while DSG gearboxes are considered automatic they still use a clutch, or clutch packs as opposed to torque converters like more traditional automatic gearboxes use. This means that they should not be treated like normal automatics to avoid excessive wear of the clutch packs or other potential damage. Personally, when I drive my fiance's Q3 and when I drove my Golf R, I would never ride the 'clutch' to creep like I would in my Touareg, so I would always make sure that I came to a complete stop and held my foot on the brake until I wanted to move properly.
You'll have to excuse my ignorance on this topic.
How is it possible to ride the clutch without a clutch pedal?
So basically, what should I do/not do to avoid excessive wear?
Thanks
VAG's DSG system automatically engages/disengages the clutch packs based on the brake pedal when a car is stationary, so coming off the brake pedal too much will start releasing the brakes but also start engaging the clutches, similar to riding the clutch in a manual gearbox.
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Re: Moving to Automatic
What is motivating the switch to automatic if I may ask?
Why not just buy a manual version?
Why not just buy a manual version?
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Re: Moving to Automatic
Is this mitigated by the auto-hold feature on the Tiguan, I remember you having a RlineGuan a long long time agoNeuk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:10 amPleasure
VAG's DSG system automatically engages/disengages the clutch packs based on the brake pedal when a car is stationary, so coming off the brake pedal too much will start releasing the brakes but also start engaging the clutches, similar to riding the clutch in a manual gearbox.
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Re: Moving to Automatic
I don't know if the T-Cross R-Line is available in ManualEX-DOHCTOR wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:16 am What is motivating the switch to automatic if I may ask?
Why not just buy a manual version?
VW is definitely phasing out manuals
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Thanks, so.....keep foot on brake unless you know for sure you are going to move..Neuk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:10 amPleasureLangebaan wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:26 amThanksNeuk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:16 am I think most of what you have asked has been covered but I do want to reiterate that while DSG gearboxes are considered automatic they still use a clutch, or clutch packs as opposed to torque converters like more traditional automatic gearboxes use. This means that they should not be treated like normal automatics to avoid excessive wear of the clutch packs or other potential damage. Personally, when I drive my fiance's Q3 and when I drove my Golf R, I would never ride the 'clutch' to creep like I would in my Touareg, so I would always make sure that I came to a complete stop and held my foot on the brake until I wanted to move properly.
You'll have to excuse my ignorance on this topic.
How is it possible to ride the clutch without a clutch pedal?
So basically, what should I do/not do to avoid excessive wear?
Thanks
VAG's DSG system automatically engages/disengages the clutch packs based on the brake pedal when a car is stationary, so coming off the brake pedal too much will start releasing the brakes but also start engaging the clutches, similar to riding the clutch in a manual gearbox.
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According to the blokes at Barons, they don't come in manual.EX-DOHCTOR wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:16 am What is motivating the switch to automatic if I may ask?
Why not just buy a manual version?
Besides, I think it's time for me to move over. I'm spurred on by lots of people telling me "Once you go auto you'll never go back"
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Re: Moving to Automatic
It is quite literally the same thing, with a tiptronic or DSG and general auto transmission. If you give it enough throttle the car will kick down into a lower gear.Langebaan wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:22 am Thanks everyone
If I needed more power immediately, like in an overtaking situation - Can I just put foot or do I need to switch to manual, drop a gear or 2 and then accelerate?
A friend of mine has a Tiptronic Audi, he says that in the case where he needs more power, he just puts foot and the car automatically drops down a gear or 2 and gives him more power.
Is this also the case with VW DSG?
Thanks
If you for instance with your scenario wanted to overtake, it is easier to knock it into S and accelerate as it will drop a gear or two for you when you change mode.
Or you could tap the paddle a few times to drop a few gears and be on your way. Either works.
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I would think so, auto/hill hold should allow you to take your foot off the brake and places more emphasis on the accelerator pedal movement. My ex-wife had a MkIIF Tiguan R-Line but like my fiance's Q3, I never use auto/hill hold as it just irritates me like stop/start irritates me.marzbars wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:42 amIs this mitigated by the auto-hold feature on the Tiguan, I remember you having a RlineGuan a long long time agoNeuk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:10 amPleasure
VAG's DSG system automatically engages/disengages the clutch packs based on the brake pedal when a car is stationary, so coming off the brake pedal too much will start releasing the brakes but also start engaging the clutches, similar to riding the clutch in a manual gearbox.
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That is what I have always done.Langebaan wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:45 amThanks, so.....keep foot on brake unless you know for sure you are going to move..Neuk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 10:10 amPleasureLangebaan wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:26 amThanksNeuk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 9:16 am I think most of what you have asked has been covered but I do want to reiterate that while DSG gearboxes are considered automatic they still use a clutch, or clutch packs as opposed to torque converters like more traditional automatic gearboxes use. This means that they should not be treated like normal automatics to avoid excessive wear of the clutch packs or other potential damage. Personally, when I drive my fiance's Q3 and when I drove my Golf R, I would never ride the 'clutch' to creep like I would in my Touareg, so I would always make sure that I came to a complete stop and held my foot on the brake until I wanted to move properly.
You'll have to excuse my ignorance on this topic.
How is it possible to ride the clutch without a clutch pedal?
So basically, what should I do/not do to avoid excessive wear?
Thanks
VAG's DSG system automatically engages/disengages the clutch packs based on the brake pedal when a car is stationary, so coming off the brake pedal too much will start releasing the brakes but also start engaging the clutches, similar to riding the clutch in a manual gearbox.
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Re: Moving to Automatic
Thanks everyone
With DSG -Anything I need to be mindful of when in bumper to bumper traffic? What should I do/not do?
What about climbing hills? What should I do/not do?
Am I overthinking this whole DSG thing and just go for it instinctively?
The last thing I want is to cause damage.
With DSG -Anything I need to be mindful of when in bumper to bumper traffic? What should I do/not do?
What about climbing hills? What should I do/not do?
Am I overthinking this whole DSG thing and just go for it instinctively?
The last thing I want is to cause damage.
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Re: Moving to Automatic
In terms of traffic, try your best not to creep or ride the clutch, other than that enjoy DSGLangebaan wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:04 pm Thanks everyone
With DSG -Anything I need to be mindful of when in bumper to bumper traffic? What should I do/not do?
What about climbing hills? What should I do/not do?
Am I overthinking this whole DSG thing and just go for it instinctively?
The last thing I want is to cause damage.
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Thanks - So when it's my turn to move, foot off brake completely and apply a bit of acceleration?Neuk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:26 pmIn terms of traffic, try your best not to creep or ride the clutch, other than that enjoy DSGLangebaan wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:04 pm Thanks everyone
With DSG -Anything I need to be mindful of when in bumper to bumper traffic? What should I do/not do?
What about climbing hills? What should I do/not do?
Am I overthinking this whole DSG thing and just go for it instinctively?
The last thing I want is to cause damage.
In other words, don't rely on the car popping forward when releasing the brake?
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Re: Moving to Automatic
The car will move forward slightly when you come off the brake completely but yes, that is how I did it.Langebaan wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:51 pmThanks - So when it's my turn to move, foot off brake completely and apply a bit of acceleration?Neuk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:26 pmIn terms of traffic, try your best not to creep or ride the clutch, other than that enjoy DSGLangebaan wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:04 pm Thanks everyone
With DSG -Anything I need to be mindful of when in bumper to bumper traffic? What should I do/not do?
What about climbing hills? What should I do/not do?
Am I overthinking this whole DSG thing and just go for it instinctively?
The last thing I want is to cause damage.
In other words, don't rely on the car popping forward when releasing the brake?
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So, riding the clutch is basically a state where the brake is not completely pushed down - Like an unknown state kind of thing......And this is a DON'T DO.Neuk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 1:25 pmThe car will move forward slightly when you come off the brake completely but yes, that is how I did it.Langebaan wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:51 pmThanks - So when it's my turn to move, foot off brake completely and apply a bit of acceleration?Neuk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:26 pmIn terms of traffic, try your best not to creep or ride the clutch, other than that enjoy DSGLangebaan wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 12:04 pm Thanks everyone
With DSG -Anything I need to be mindful of when in bumper to bumper traffic? What should I do/not do?
What about climbing hills? What should I do/not do?
Am I overthinking this whole DSG thing and just go for it instinctively?
The last thing I want is to cause damage.
In other words, don't rely on the car popping forward when releasing the brake?
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Re: Moving to Automatic
Yeap seems you've summed it up.Langebaan wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 1:41 pmSo, riding the clutch is basically a state where the brake is not completely pushed down - Like an unknown state kind of thing......And this is a DON'T DO.Neuk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 1:25 pmThe car will move forward slightly when you come off the brake completely but yes, that is how I did it.
You will quickly get the hang of it. Don't over think it though.
I would suggest going for a test drive, before dropping R450K + on a DSG T-Cross and you end up hating it.
There is also a "kick-down" which feels like a button is being pressed when you fully push down the accelerator to over take. Hard to describe, but you will find out when doing a test drive. This quickly drops the gearbox into the lowest possible gear for the speed you driving to maximize engine power.
If you don't floor it all the way to engage this "button" then it may only drop a gear or 2. But flooring could drop from say 7th to 3rd.
Happened in my Audi, and the output shaft snapped. But don't want to scare you...
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Re: Moving to Automatic
One last thing. YOU're gonna enjoy it!!!
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Re: Moving to Automatic
Yep, pretty much.Langebaan wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 1:41 pmSo, riding the clutch is basically a state where the brake is not completely pushed down - Like an unknown state kind of thing......And this is a DON'T DO.Neuk wrote: ↑Wed Jul 21, 2021 1:25 pmThe car will move forward slightly when you come off the brake completely but yes, that is how I did it.
One more thing, although not unique to DSG's, most modern automatics in normal drive mode learn the driving style of the driver and adapt how long they hold gears, how rapidly they change, etc. to suit. So, most of my cars, even my Golf R, felt like they had been driven by Miss Daisy as I mostly potter around.
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Daily Drive: 2014 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDi R-Line
Project Fes: 1982 VW Golf GLS 1.5
Project FeO: 1966 VW Type 2 Transporter Kombi Split Window
Previous Garage:
Roxy: 2015 VW Golf R
Vagon: 2005 Audi B6 A4 1.8T (140kw) Avant
Project XXXX: 1967 VW Type 3 Variant (Squareback)
Project Betty: 2005 Polo 1.9 TDI (PD130) Sportline
Weekend Warrior: 1993 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 16v ABF on ITB's