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Thread: Why GTI/GTD/R gets 6 speed DSG?

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    Why GTI/GTD/R gets 6 speed DSG?

    As a newbie I have put a deposit on a 2011 GTI Candy, BT, MDI, rear P/sensor, DSG in VIC.
    Q: Why is it that these high end machines get the older 6 speed DSG gear box? Cheers. S

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    I'm sure there will be more information but from reading stuff on here and talking to my dealer its 'cause the 7-speed DSG can't handle over 300nm of torque. Even the 103TDI has the 6-speed and that's producing 330nm.

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    Oh and congrats on the deposit mate

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    Might want to check up on some new facts there guys .....

    The new 550NM 7-speed DSG is now available in Multivans and Tiguans.

    With 2.0 TSI (GTI) & TDI engines, FWD and AWD .... so no real reason except cost cutting from VW.

    Any dealer telling you different does not know what he is talking about ....
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    Lets not confuse the issue Skarkie.
    The MK6 Golf was out before VW had the 550NM 7 speed DSG. Who knows what modifications may needed to put that gearbox in the Golf.


    I believe that stucam's question was specifc to why the 7sp DSG in the lower model Golf's is not in the upper model Golf's, and that's because the 7sp DSG used in the Golf (and Polo) range is a smaller/cheaper dry clutch version which has a lower torque handling rating.

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    Well the new 550NM 7-speed DSG is reasonably new and probably after they've developed the GTI,R and TDI. So I reckon that it would cost a lot to re-engineer it.
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    heh.. you think the gear changes are short with a 6 speed.. my gawd the 7 speed would be a right pain
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    I had 118TSI before I traded it in for a GTI. IMO, the 7 speed DSG in manual mode required more frequent changes due to the short gear ratios... the 6 speed DSG in manual mode is a lot easier to live with and the pace is closer to 5 / 6 speed MT.

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    I am loving this forum. Thanks so much everyone for your considered responses. Happy Dubbing. S

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