Things I'd like to improve on my Skoda:

[candy_wagon]

i'm not finding any of those issues with my dsg......touchwood.
infact i quite prefer D(auto) over Sports or Manual modes. The take offs r good. the engine braking is helpful, making it a clean & smooth stop.
sports mode i never use cause its too much screaming.
manual mode i use with many roundabouts or twisty roads

I'm jealous then. I guess mine is just 'different' to some. I do completely ignore S mode because it thinks that 6000rpm in first is good.

But mine exhibits none of the goodness you have. My take up can feel like a weak clutch and if you tip a touch too much throttle into it, it feels like you've been hit from behind. The engine braking is one thing that really annoys me - I honed the art of hell-and-toe over the years in all my manual cars, and it don't feel that the engine braking gives me a smooth slow down.

Maybe I will get them to look at its when first service comes around, but IMHO, I find the gearbox somewhat dissapointing. But I have questioned in my own head if I simply miss 3 pedals, full stop.

[Tigger]

Sorry to hear that candy_wagon...

Have you tried driving another RS of the same spec, perhaps at a dealer or one of us from the forum, and compared how they feel?
I would be curious to see what the differences are, and therefore how you can approach correcting it.

Just a thought.

I cant fault my DSG after 3,500 kms. I have driven many GTI's and R's, as well as Scirocco R's, and I dont find mine any different.

If I lived closer, I would be happy for you to test mine...

[donweather]

Well I finally have my new toy and so far I'm very impressed indeed. Gave it a little bootful today (just a little one as I'm still running her in), but I have to say the front wheel drive steering torque under load took me a little by surprise. As I'm used to the Haldex system on the Tiggy, now having all the power to the front wheel drive is a little hard to get used too!!!

How do you vRS drivers who've tuned their TSI's handle this steering torque under full load?

[Mysticality]

I don't have the TSI, but my TDI is rated at 350Nm... I get absolutely zero torque steer. Its fantastic!!

Another thing I've found I do if getting off the line quickly is short-shift first (full throttle, 3k rpm shift) then straight into second and up to 4.5k.
Again, a diesel thing... But a lot less wheel spinning and TC flashing.
I love torque.

[Tigger]

Well I finally have my new toy and so far I'm very impressed indeed. Gave it a little bootful today (just a little one as I'm still running her in), but I have to say the front wheel drive steering torque under load took me a little by surprise. As I'm used to the Haldex system on the Tiggy, now having all the power to the front wheel drive is a little hard to get used too!!!

How do you vRS drivers who've tuned their TSI's handle this steering torque under full load?

I agree donweather!!!
I too came from a tiguan, and the difference in 'torquesteer' is quite pronounced!! I find it one of the few things that detracts from a fast take off from the line. I always chirp the front wheels if I take off quickly, and often lose grip for a second.
I guess it is something we will get used too...

[brad]

No torque steer here.......... now if your talking about axle tramp, it's there in droves.

[candy_wagon]

No torque steer here.......... now if your talking about axle tramp, it's there in droves.

Hmmmm. Good old axle tramp hey! I feel your pain and am strongly considering a torque arm insert to counter that and give better traction off the line.

[deeps]

The sun visors are near useless when moved to the side.. They cover so little of the window

[donweather]

I'd like to improve 6th gear. The MFD is saying change to 6th at 65km/hr......and then at 110km/hr, the car is revving at 2500rpm or thereabouts. Give us a real 6th gear that is essentially made for what it is designed for....highway cruising at 110km/hr at less than 2000 rpm, not cruising the suburban streets in 6th gear at 65km/hr!!!

[Mysticality]

I'd like to improve 6th gear. The MFD is saying change to 6th at 65km/hr......and then at 110km/hr, the car is revving at 2500rpm or thereabouts. Give us a real 6th gear that is essentially made for what it is designed for....highway cruising at 110km/hr at less than 2000 rpm, not cruising the suburban streets in 6th gear at 65km/hr!!!

Your MFD tells you to change gears??

I have the TDI, but even still I find myself cruising down the highway in 5th @ 100km/h. (Green P's)
5th gear at 100km/h is 2,250rpm. I've found that 2,250rpm is the best combination of power/economy... 4L/100km can't be wrong!!
5L/100km average from my house to Sydney CBD, with powering around hitting boost and generally driving like a p-plater at either end.
100.2KM trip, one way.