Better and better at smoothing DSG shifts...a user's guide
03-17-2012, 12:26 PM
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Your car is broken - seriously. Take it in to the dealer to have them check it out.
Better yet, post a video clip of the behavior you're describing, because I find it very hard to believe that your car acts the way you're describing unless it's broken.
The DSG in my car (and I'd imagine almost everyone else's) rev-matches perfectly on paddle-initialted downshifts. I can't even feel the shift - the revs just rise up and then I'm in another gear.
Better yet, post a video clip of the behavior you're describing, because I find it very hard to believe that your car acts the way you're describing unless it's broken.
The DSG in my car (and I'd imagine almost everyone else's) rev-matches perfectly on paddle-initialted downshifts. I can't even feel the shift - the revs just rise up and then I'm in another gear.
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03-17-2012, 07:43 PM
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One of the big advantages of dual clutch transmissions is power shifting. If your taking your foot off the gas then you might as well get the manual.
Smooth shifts are over rated. Prius and econoboxes with CVTs are smooth as silk, but that doesn't make them good.
Smooth shifts are over rated. Prius and econoboxes with CVTs are smooth as silk, but that doesn't make them good.
03-17-2012, 09:17 PM
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You didn't read what I said: You have to hold the gas perfectly steady when you hit the paddle. the downshift if you do is perfect. Go try it: Start to accelerate ever so slightly before you hit the paddle. I have a feeling you'll find I'm right.
03-19-2012, 10:10 AM
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03-20-2012, 03:51 AM
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You know, I have a serious question for you:
What driving situation could you possibly find yourself in that would suggest shifting AFTER starting to accelerate slightly? If you see that you have to go, shift first, then accelerate.
Even when driving a manual transmission car that would be the sequence. The difference would be that with a manual trans, the pause would be pronounced and would involve forward/backward head toss because it's not possible to shift without lifting off the gas unless you intend to abuse your clutch or your car.
My bet is that the vast majority of us have never experienced the shift quality you mention because it would be illogical to drive the way you suggest.
What driving situation could you possibly find yourself in that would suggest shifting AFTER starting to accelerate slightly? If you see that you have to go, shift first, then accelerate.
Even when driving a manual transmission car that would be the sequence. The difference would be that with a manual trans, the pause would be pronounced and would involve forward/backward head toss because it's not possible to shift without lifting off the gas unless you intend to abuse your clutch or your car.
My bet is that the vast majority of us have never experienced the shift quality you mention because it would be illogical to drive the way you suggest.
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