Harding Performance DSG Software & Hardware program

[Rawcpoppa]

No Aftermarket clutches for the DQ200 - its a mega complex piece that is riveted together (and takes hours of machining to pull apart) - we have had one dismantled & the friction section checked (by the manufacturer of the friction plates!) and they rate the friction side to a margin of over 40% holding capacity of where they are rated - that's the friction side only, not the clamping. The "new" versions seem to have more clamping tension & a stronger housing as well.

I can't foresee anyone making this unit aftermarket.

Hi,
Does the "new" version have a different part number? Do you have part numbers for the clutches themselves? I'd like to get my clutch pack replaced under warranty but would like to ensure my dealer gets me the newest available parts.

[Guy_H]

Hi,
Does the "new" version have a different part number? Do you have part numbers for the clutches themselves? I'd like to get my clutch pack replaced under warranty but would like to ensure my dealer gets me the newest available parts.

The "new" version has superseded the old version completely. The "base" part number we use is 0AM 141 017BR - but there is installation kits / forks / shims etc that need to be used as part of a kit. These part numbers change from time to time as well

[Rawcpoppa]

The "new" version has superseded the old version completely. The "base" part number we use is 0AM 141 017BR - but there is installation kits / forks / shims etc that need to be used as part of a kit. These part numbers change from time to time as well

Thanks. Is this repair kit made by LUK? I was browsing the internet and stumbled across their website talking about clutch repair kits for the DQ200. Here is the link:

Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket  | Products  | LuK RepSet® 2CT

I also came across this site with part numbers but they are all different to the one you mentioned. I'm guessing they are older.

Clutch Kit LuK RepSet DSG VW Golf VI (5K1) 1.4 TSI from LuK - 602 0001 00

You should come to Trinidad and change the clutches on my DSG
I don't have much faith in the dealer acknowledging the problem.

[Guy_H]

LUK is the OE Manufacturer, we only buy our kits as Genuine Volkswagen, so I have no idea what the LUK part numbers line up as.

[brimway]

I've spoken to Guy and read Lazarus post #24, but would like to hear feedback from others preferably with R stage 2 tune.

[brimway]

For anyone contemplating a DSG tune, this is my observation. Harding Performance did the tune last week and I have driven about 200ks since.

I wasn't interested in the increased LC RPM, but was looking for an inprovement in sport mode behaviour and less unwanted early up changes.

I can report that the tune has transformed the way the DSG behaves. Before, it felt like it was in some incredible hurry to get into 6th gear. Many, if not all, of you will know what I'm talking about. Now, sport mode can be used in normal urban driving, 5th at just under 60K/hr.

The up changes in S or D are faster and the down changes are more in keeping with what the car is doing re spped/load etc.

It is so good, I find that I am not using the paddles as much as before the tune. Well worth the money.

[Martin]

Interesting - I'm thinking of a DSG remap - would be nice (at a price)

The only thing I'm not warming to is the 4,500 rpm launch control
That may be great for the 4WD Golf R but it will result in big wheel spin for my FWD Octavia
Currently I have control over the launch RPM via the throttle - I tend to use 2,400~2,600 rpm

[Ryan_R]

Hi Guy

Got my recall letter for the mechatronics electrolysis issue for my MY10 Golf 118TSI. I've had it replaced under warranty before (~September 2012), immediately after which I installed your software for it. Much better but I still get clunks and shudders at low speeds now and then, so I won't say no to a free upgrade. I'd normally just switch to ECU program one and use security lockout although I've heard they'll still detect it these days with their latest diagnostics system. Just wondering though if I need to restore my original DSG software before hand, or if I'll need to reload it after the replacement. Basically what do I need to know?

Also last time I was at a dealer I raised a little DSG issue (the amount of time needed to shift gears is way higher than the ~250ms in the loan cars - I can push the tiptronic gear lever up and then touch the ceiling before it change gear, whereas in the loan car it changes before I let go of the lever). The technician said he could install a different mechatronics software version but if I wasn't running genuine software there was a good chance of 'bricking' the car, so I didn't bother continuing with that one. Any truth in this?

[Guy_H]

Hi Ryan,

We have already had a few cars with our DSG software in for the "recall" - no need to do anything from our experience. obviously a new mech will lose our software, so you have to arrange with your local dealer to have it re-installed. never heard of anyone "bricking" a mechatronics, but I'm sure it possible

[Ryan_R]

Great, thanks.