jason_s Posted September 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 red, whats the difference when using paddles in the 3 modes (sport, drive and manual) is it only the sport that gives the higher revs before change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Jay.... D-mode: Just like a conventional automatic but changes gear at low rev thresholds. For example you can be in 6th at 20mph. The GTI's torque is so good that she'll respond immediately to the accelerator. Best fuel economy. S-mode: Changes each gear at high rev thresholds such as 5-6K. Behaves according to how you hit/stroke the accelerator or brake. Manual: Either tiptronic by nudging stickshift in line (not as gate) or by using paddles. Paddles easiest to drop several gears very quickly - 6th to 2nd click click click click just like a F1 car Stickshift stays to left for all manual modes. But here comes the really clever bit: You can be in D or S mode and just by clicking a paddle select the gear you want and after not using a paddle for 20 seconds she will return automatically to D or S as you were. Or by holding the right paddle for 2 seconds she will return immediately to D or S. Or by nudging stick sideways to manual you can stay in manual. You can work the DSG box in every direction and mix it as suits. DSG gear shifting is faster than any human can achieve and without any interruption of motion/drive. Yes, there can be an occasional delay from standing but it's all a matter of feel and getting used to how to stroke the accelerator. It really does give you the best of both worlds. DSG is what sold me the most on the GTI. I know of an increasing number of experienced drivers who are expert manual changers but now love DSG. It's still early days for track racers but I reckon it'll come - Afterall ask any F1 driver about paddle shifting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 [ QUOTE ] 10 weeks... wow where did you order from? [/ QUOTE ] Dorset.. On Reds Advice Mind you, i wasn't gonna give Abridge my money, even if they had the last slot on the planet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_s Posted September 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 leman did you try vw abridge? i told them where to shove it and got my deposit back after 3 weeks.. bunch of no good as****s !! went to romford one and they even did a deal and was ordered from vw the next day...i was well impressed with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Just got a call from my stealer to say that my car had arrived at the garage and that it looks "Stunning" in 2 days time I will have it Yay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Trouble is that they are havign a little difficulty getting me any fuel (the 3 local garages are apparently dry!). Whould be fun, a new car that I wont be able to drive due to the muppets stockpilling fuel.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 ahhh, that is EXACTLY what happened to me 5 years ago when i picked up my 1.8 GTI turbo!!!! I FEEL YOUR PAIN DUDE. 1 day left, ended up being 1 week!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 I am sure they will manage to get me some fuel from somewhere, at least they better do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aswall Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 I was going to say that earlier but decided not to broach the subject I can't wait to see your pics though, even if you're in them pushing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Trouble is that they are havign a little difficulty getting me any fuel (the 3 local garages are apparently dry!). Whould be fun, a new car that I wont be able to drive due to the muppets stockpilling fuel.... [/ QUOTE ] Sam....It's very doubtful that your dealer will give you Optimax (or BP Ultimate) unless you insist but I'm finding that there aren't any queues for Optimax cos the muppets out there are only interested in saving costs! This morning in Dorchester I just went past loads of cars and straight to the Optimax pump No-one objected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 I did indeed request Optimax/Ultimate With any luck they will find some, otherwise I have a can of unleaded in my garage for my lawnmower that will jsut about get the car home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonl Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 You use OPTIMAX in your lawnmower!!!! good man might try that one myself, any noticable improvement... 3hp to 4hp?!? I have a Hayter Harrier, one slick machine. Might start modding it soon. Although lowering it might be tricky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aswall Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I'm finding that there aren't any queues for Optimax cos the muppets out there are only interested in saving costs! This morning in Dorchester I just went past loads of cars and straight to the Optimax pump No-one objected. [/ QUOTE ] This sadly isn't the case round here, the only thing the huge queues are interested in is filling their tanks with fuel at any cost. Having said that, all the stations here have standard u/l and Optimax/Ultimate at the same pumps so you wouldn't be able to get to a separate pump anyway. I'm lucky and have plenty of fuel to last me for a while but I notice I've been driving much more carefully the last couple of days and have averaged 35mpg on this tankful so far which is astonishingly good for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Optimax is at the same triple set, as you rightly say, but I just got lucky cos the Unleaded on the set was sold out and the other was Diesel and not being wanted when I arrived. I'm often a lucky so-and-so!! How do you manage 35mpg?!! I thought I was careful running mostly in D-mode and I haven't got above 29.7mpg (overall). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMB Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 still new and only done a few miles so far, but managed 38 mpg on the way home from the dealer, about 20 miles, no traffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aswall Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 [ QUOTE ] How do you manage 35mpg?!! I thought I was careful running mostly in D-mode and I haven't got above 29.7mpg (overall). [/ QUOTE ] I'm just being very careful. Keeping the speed down, making the most of engine braking and using momentum from a downhill gradient to help me up the next - basically using every trick in the book, I don't want to run out. It's very boring driving like that though, don't know how long I can keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Hi Aswell, that really is "boring driving" but if needs must. Hope you get through any fuel shortage probs ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aswall Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Thanks Robin. I have been able to fill up today now so have enough to last me 'til about Sunday if I don't make any unnecessary journeys. I can't drive like a nun all the time though, I think I'm going to have to have a bit of fun on the way to work tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 ....GTIs love to have fun! You've got to give her what she wants. Enjoy tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aswall Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Back to 28.8 mpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Excellent Also it looks like (according to the news) that petrol is available in most place again so my pickup tomorrow should be happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_s Posted September 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 been 2 weeks to the day now that its been on final assembly stage 7, am getting a bit pissed now !! do you think it could be delayed because of the factory shutting and theres been a knock on effect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 14, 2005 Report Share Posted September 14, 2005 Jay, you're experiencing exactly what I did - Car seemed to disappear off radar immediately after final assembly and didn't appear again for about 3 weeks. I reported the process in detail in another thread - Sorry can't remember which and I'm feeling sleepy now. Hang on in there buddy Nite nite zzzzzzzzzzzz..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_s Posted September 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 hey guys, am on the production complete stage..... cant wait. have just ordered the millteks and valance so there ready to go when i get the car. am sooooo looking forward to getting her Robin, my stealer told me the paint code for the steel grey is x6x6. andy at awsome said ill have to go by the paint code in the boot of the car and not to rely on the manual says code. whats the difference. did yours have extra letters/numbers after the normal code ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted September 16, 2005 Report Share Posted September 16, 2005 I didn't know that and so I checked my handbook's code as LY3D (Tornado Red) but my bodyshop has worked on GTIs for years and told me the code without even looking it up. Sensible to wait for the car and handbook and check both code refs. Also, you might appreciate your mods more if you do a 1,000 miles as standard first. But it's up to you. Enjoy it either way mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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