This is my second DSG GTI. My MK6 was terrible to auto-x it wouldn't hold 2nd and shifted when I didn't want it to. Haven't tried the Mk7 yet but any tips on style to manage the problem without going full DSG flash?
I autoXed a MK6(and still do since I don't have the 7 yet, but my 7 is going to be a 6MT) for 4 years and yeah that is annoying. Upshift at fast part of course into 3rd is unavoidable, the 2nd gear I think tops out right around 60 so if the course has any fast enough slalom it'll pretty much guarantee to be in 3rd by the end of it. Just has to be aware of that and tap that downshift paddle.
The more annoying in the beginning was the kickdown button at the end of the gas pedal travel, the first year or so I hit that a lot. Now I am just used to not "stump" on the pedal when I want WOT.
Yes but transmission software is not legal in the class I run in. Granted the chances of them knowing is next to nil...