118TSI - General Discussion

[kevin118]

Yes I’m very happy with my 118.

I really like the feel of the car, the power if you want it and how quiet it is. I’ve noticed the fuel economy improving (car settling down? Cooler weather?) over the last 3 weeks and now my 20Km mixed-conditions commute is done at 6.3 to 6.8 L/100Km if no air-con and no drag racing.

Like some of the comments here I am still getting used to the DSG particularly having changed from a manual car. Some of the gear selections are odd, eg today I was cruising at 50-60, foot off the gas down a hill, next thing I know I’m at 3000 Rev/min in 3rd gear!

Only mistake I made was to get MDI. Little did I know that it isn’t compatible with iPod (unless you spend another $80-odd on a VW cable for iPods) but worse than that it takes up nearly all the central ‘stowage’ compartment. I’m wondering how much it would cost to rip the MDI out so that I can use it for putting things in. With the AUX IN jack that every car has I can use my iPod perfectly well. In hindsight it’s all I needed.

[Corey_R]

If I press the accelerator hard, either from a stand-still or from when I first notice that it's choking, it just goes wild.

Seems like you need to find that position between 'normal' and 'hard'

[Stelex]

Hehe, that's the trick, there is none, that's what bugs me

[sillygogo]

Yes I’m very happy with my 118.
Some of the gear selections are odd, eg today I was cruising at 50-60, foot off the gas down a hill, next thing I know I’m at 3000 Rev/min in 3rd gear!

It could be a safety thing. I had a similar experience going down the Toowoomba range. For those who doesn't know it, its a really long and steep descent.

Was going down at 80km/h, then at the steeper part I let go of the accelerator and foot on brake ready. After a few seconds, the car goes into 2nd gears and hold 60km/h. This made going down the range alot easier but so much louder from engine braking. I eventually putting it to manual and stayed in 3rd with some normal braking.

[Corey_R]

Hehe, that's the trick, there is none, that's what bugs me

Aah - you'll get use to it. Time and patience. My Polo GTI with it's APR ECU seems to have a far more sensitive throttle than my Golf GTI with APR ECU update did. It took my a while, and even today if I'm really tired or distracted it can be 'interesting' whilst accelerating, but you get used to it. You'll be happy once you find the balance.

[Golf Mark 6]

I've come to the conclusion that I absolutely love my car.

Now all I want are some black rims and an APR chip...

[cwcarruthers]

I've come to the conclusion that I absolutely love my car.

Now all I want are some black rims and an APR chip...

Spooky... I couldn't have put it better myself!

[Golf Mark 6]

Spooky... I couldn't have put it better myself!

Bulk purchase discount?

[cwcarruthers]

I think I'll do some more work on the finance repayments first...

[Corey_R]

It's ok guys, APR is 15% atm, get yourselves an early Christmas present