The official I have ordered/received my new MKVI thread

**kryten2001** · 05-08-2012, 09:42 AM

Formula tech tune these things? I thought they only did Holden's etc? Are we talking about the same formula tech?

**Candyman** · 05-08-2012, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by kryten2001

Formula tech tune these things? I thought they only did Holden's etc? Are we talking about the same formula tech?

They are the new Viezu dealer partner. Viezu are heading over there this week I think to launch some of their new hardware by VARDesign

**Brendan_A** · 05-08-2012, 10:52 AM

Oettinger all the way!!

Nice ride BTW!

**Machine** · 06-08-2012, 12:22 AM

Originally Posted by helium

I finally got around to taking a photo of the new car - been drive it for about 4-5 months now and it's been absolutely fantastic, next step - retune!

looks REALLY good in red. really good. with those black wheels...woooooo. hot!
job well done, mate. i've got a similar R arriving in one month: white/black, manual, ACC, satnav/dynaudio

**Scribbles** · 23-08-2012, 10:24 PM

Hi everyone

After lurking here for a few months have finally bit the bullet and ordered a 90TSI DSG.

Any tips I need to know about driving it? Have read many people saying it is different from driving a normal auto car.

Hubby took it for a test drive and said he thought it was a little jerky compared to his auto (I didnt find that and said he was just a bad driver LOL). He's used to driving a V6 auto which can fly off at the lights and he said that he couldn't do that in the golf.

I also noticed when I took it for a test drive that it has a 'Sports' mode, is anyone able to enlighten me how that changes the driving experience and when it should be used. Have googled and can't seem to find any info.

Cheers

**Bel** · 23-08-2012, 11:03 PM

Welcome

dsg is different to an auto - heaps more interactive feeling and fun to drive. The sports mode pushes the revs higher before changing gear (chews through the petrol too lol).

Apparently the dsg adapts to how you drive the car, at least I've read that some where.... Not sure it is true but will say that the car is always different after a reflash or update until a few days later when it seems to start adjusting to how I drive.

**Diesel_vert** · 23-08-2012, 11:44 PM

The DSG operates like a manual gearbox in principle, except that the clutch is controlled by the car (note the absence of a clutch pedal). Economy & efficiency of a manual, but the convenience of an automatic.

Whether a manual gearbox with an electronically controlled [single or dual] clutch is more 'fun' remains debatable.

In regards to smoothness at low speeds, you can compensate for it somewhat - by not forgetting there's a clutch in there somewhere and make an allowance for it (which requires a small effort on the driver's part). It's an area where a conventional automatic transmission with a torque converter has its advantages.

Sports mode just makes the gearbox shift at higher engine speeds. It's supposed to allow the driver to access or exploit the engine's power more easily.

As for the V6 auto and its jack rabbit starts, I'm afraid a 90TSI can't really compete with that, but neither will it consume as much petrol.

**MK532** · 25-08-2012, 03:31 PM

Hey guys.

I've been a member for a couple of years but haven't been very involved for quite some time.

I've recently made the difficult decision to sell my MK5 R32 (see the advertisement here: http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...nty-75332.html if you're interested).

I have just put a deposit on a new MY12.5 Golf GTI 5-door in Deep Black, with manual transmission and 18" Detroits. I am looking to save some money for other endeavours, hence my reluctance to go for a Golf R or Scirocco R -- though they are both great cars!

Whilst I am very sad to be selling my R32 and the GTI is a 'step down' in terms of performance (not to mention THAT sound), I am looking forward to the GTI as it is still a great car.

After driving the R32 for 3 1/2 years I was quite surprised and very impressed with the dyanmics of the GTI when I drove it at the Volkswagen Drive Experience at Phillip Island a few weeks ago. Whilst I don't plan to be doing 198km/h down a road any time soon (as I did down the front straight of the course), I do enjoy the different feel of the turbocharged engine vs. the linear response of the R32.

Anyway, hopefully I'll be getting more involved in the scene with my wife and kid's over the coming months. I look forward to meeting some of you.

Cheers,

Josh.

**nickows** · 27-08-2012, 09:31 PM

Hi all,

Wondering if anyone else has an MY13 MK6 Golf on order? Mine is due to be built in early September for December delivery, and have been told it will be getting one of the last manual Golf Rs to come to Oz. Not sure how true this is, but got the impression production of MK6 Golfs will be ceasing soon.

Or are people waiting for the MK7 Golf to be previewed in September before deciding what to do?

**AdamD** · 28-08-2012, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by nickows

Mine is due to be built in early September for December delivery, and have been told it will be getting one of the last manual Golf Rs to come to Oz. Not sure how true this is, but got the impression production of MK6 Golfs will be ceasing soon.

See http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...mk6-72495.html.