Observations of a New R Owner

ElectricEye · Mar 20, 2018

The OP's post was one of the most cringe worthy first posts I have ever read.
Were it not for his references of being older, I wouldn't put him much past the age of 19.

Fastlax16 · Mar 20, 2018

OP, dsg owners are sensitive.

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heiney9 · Mar 20, 2018

fastlax16 said:
OP, dsg owners are sensitive.

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Had the tables been reversed I have no doubt the MT guys would have crawled up his ass too! The comment he made was blatant and flagrant.

vj123 · Mar 20, 2018

fastlax16 said:
OP, dsg owners are sensitive.

Every human being is sensitive. Just imagine the reactions if someone's first post here says "You are not an enthusiast unless you own a Focus ST / RS"

Shabba · Mar 20, 2018

fastlax16 said:
OP, dsg owners are sensitive.

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Yeah, except I'm a manual guy for life and I didn't like the tone of what he posted either. I'll never understand the "all or none" mentality of some folks. The two transmissions can co-exist and people can own their preferred method. We don't have to have one or the other. I'm just glad the OP cleared the air.

ecsta · Mar 20, 2018

People get absolutely batsh*t crazy on golf forums when you dare to suggest that one transmission is better than the other. It's honestly insane, i don't even talk about DSG vs MT anymore it just brings out the worst in people.

Glad you like the car OP and hope you stick around the forums.

There's also a Facebook group called Club Wolfsburg that's Toronto/GTA based with a ton of members. Great for finding shops or answering questions.

Fastlax16 · Mar 20, 2018

heiney9 said:
Had the tables been reversed I have no doubt the MT guys would have crawled up his ass too! The comment he made was blatant and flagrant.

MTs get shit on daily here. Everyone needs to lighten up because everyone here drives a tarted up economy car, but hey it’s the internet.

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KevinC · Mar 20, 2018

iliveoncaffiene said:
Have fun with your clutch Mr. DSG hater.
Sincerely,
Former 6MT Golf R owner who tuned it

P.S. Don't forget about the sloppy plastic bushings/delay valve/return spring on the "best and easiest to use manual I have ever had".

Porsche owner craps on VW owner. Film at 11!

NoGodGetOverIt · Mar 21, 2018

What a gross generalization by the OP.

I'm 47, and drove a 5-speed Evo IX as my daily for the past 11 years, until increasing OA in my left knee made me realize I just can't do it anymore.

The DSG option is one of the major reasons I looked at and, ultimately, selected the GTI. It really is a great option for those of us who don't or can't drive a manual, and a far cry from the 3-speed slush-boxes of yesteryear. To downplay the DSG as a compensatory option for "poor" drivers is completely ignorant.

BTW, be sure to remind yourself of your "superior" driving/shifting skills the next time you get walked by the DSG version of your own car...

tknj99 · Mar 21, 2018

vj123 said:
Every human being is sensitive. Just imagine the reactions if someone's first post here says "You are not an enthusiast unless you own a Focus ST / RS"

Oh man i despise those catfish looking cars with a vengeance!

tknj99 · Mar 21, 2018

fastlax16 said:
MTs get shit on daily here. Everyone needs to lighten up because everyone here drives a tarted up economy car, but hey it’s the internet.

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I wonder if this is a common theme on sports cars forums of MT guys vs Auto guys arguing daily lol

NCR-R · Mar 21, 2018

ecsta said:
People get absolutely batsh*t crazy on golf forums when you dare to suggest that one transmission is better than the other. It's honestly insane, i don't even talk about DSG vs MT anymore it just brings out the worst in people.

Glad you like the car OP and hope you stick around the forums.

There's also a Facebook group called Club Wolfsburg that's Toronto/GTA based with a ton of members. Great for finding shops or answering questions.

It isn't just a DSG vs MT here though, it's that anyone who DOESN'T get a MT is a crap driver comment... took it up a notch haha

Wild Hare · Mar 22, 2018

I'm an old guy and I love my DSG! Stage 2 with a "TCU tune" which makes a hell of a difference.

You can stick the "manual trans" where the sun don't shine!

tknj99 · Mar 22, 2018

I think there's only one way to settle the score..

Wild Hare · Mar 22, 2018

Drag race!

DSG WINS!!!

Observations of a New R Owner

ElectricEye

Autocross Newbie

Fastlax16

Autocross Newbie

heiney9

Go Kart Champion

vj123

Autocross Newbie

Shabba

Passed Driver's Ed

ecsta

Go Kart Newbie

Fastlax16

Autocross Newbie

KevinC

Autocross Champion

NoGodGetOverIt

Autocross Champion

tknj99

Ready to race!

tknj99

Ready to race!

NCR-R

Ready to race!

Wild Hare

.: MR. BIG STUFF :.

tknj99

Ready to race!

Wild Hare

.: MR. BIG STUFF :.