Reply With QuoteMaybe there is a VCDS setting to enable the e-Brake at speed???
Volkswagen Enthusiast
when I saw that I thought great handbrake, I forgot it had an e brake!, would that make doing this impossible? must have been modded with a normal cable brake.
Volkswagenist
Maybe there is a VCDS setting to enable the e-Brake at speed???
Volkswagenist
The rear wheels look like they are spinning even when the rear moves out.
There is more than one way to make the rear come out on a car than using the handbrake.
By definition an "e-brake" (how very american- "e" for emergency) has to be able to pull up a moving vehicle. So, you must be able to activate the electric handbrake in a the new golf whilst it is motion.
Volkswagenist
Yeah "e" could now mean emergency or electronic...
Fifth Gear did an auto-test using the latest hot hatches and they said the Astra VXR had an electronic parking brake that wouldn't be used unless the car was stationary.
Volkswagenist
For the GM Volt (and i assume most GM cars - Opel etc)Originally Posted by Ryan_R
The EPB can be applied anytime the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is applied by momentarily lifting up on the P switch. Once fully applied, the Electric Parking Brake Light will be on. While the brake is being applied, the Electric Parking Brake Light will flash until full apply is reached. If the light does not come on, or remains flashing, have the vehicle serviced. Do not drive the vehicle if the Electric Parking Brake Light is flashing. See your dealer.
If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is in motion, a chime will sound, and the DIC message RELEASE PARKING BRAKE will be displayed. The vehicle will decelerate as long as the switch is held in the up position.
Releasing the switch during the deceleration will release the parking brake. If the P switch is held in the up position until the vehicle comes to a stop, the EPB will remain applied.
Volkswagen Fan
I've read conflicting articles on which DSG is in the new Golf. Is it a carry over from the MKVI (DQ200 etc) or a whole new box?
One article said that the only thing they've carried over into the new model is the gearbox, which with all the horror stories of that DSG, you'd think they wouldn't!!!
Polo GTI - 5 door - Candy White, Xenons, Comfort Package, Audio Upgrade, Bluetooth, Parking Sensors and Tint
Volkswagenist
Maybe they just say the same in terms of '7 speed DSG' and not in terms of DQxxx ?
Volkswagen Fan
This guy sure has a craving for the gti:
Volkswagen Golf GTI at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show - Auto Express - YouTube
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It uses the existing 6-speed. VW haven't developed an all-new 6-speed DSG as of yet. It's likely there are ongoing refinements (and running changes) however - certainly on the software front.
The existing 7-speed also carries over in the lower models.
2008 MkV Volkswagen Golf R32 DSG
2005 MkV Volkswagen Golf 2.0 FSI Auto
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Volkswagen Enthusiast
Haven't seen what the 18" wheels look like, but I imagine they would look like the 17" version, only taller. 19" wheel spokes look like tuning forks:
First MK7 GTI and GTD pics from 2013 Geneva Show Debut - GOLFMK7 - VW GTI MKVII Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVII Forum
Side by side profiles further down in the pic sequence.
Cheers.
WJ
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