Hello folks, I could have thought I would have found some threads on this when I searched but didn't. I have been running Stg2 Mk6 GTI with a DSG and I'm looking for more traction. I simply can't put the power down. I'm tired of spinning the inside wheel on hard turns. I love the car otherwise. I just want the Golf R for the new digital dashboard, the DCC with drive mode selection, bigger AV screen, more gadgets in the screen, better headlights, upgrade to Fender stereo, adaptive cruise control, AWD for snow, etc...
Having said that, here are my questions:
1) How much power can the stock manual clutch handle assuming brand new? Would I toast it just by going to Stg 1 APR who claims 370 hp/383 ft-lbs on 93 octane? What's "THE" clutch replacement for the Mk7, South Bend?
2) I assume the DSG can handle more power than the manual? This is true for the Mk6. Do I have to change anything with the DSG assuming I go to Stg 2? The reason I ask is that with the Mk6, the DSG can easily handle Stg 2. But the Mk7 Stg 2 is A LOT more power than the Mk6 Stg 2. Thus, I'm wondering if I would burn out the DSG clutches anyway. If so, then I might as well go manual and eventually replace the clutch.
From the 2017 R to the 2018 R, are there any other material differences aside from these?
1) Digital dashboard
2) Larger AV screen
3) If I go DSG, the 2018 DSG is a 7 speed vs the 2017 which is a 6 speed.
Thanks in advance!
Having said that, here are my questions:
1) How much power can the stock manual clutch handle assuming brand new? Would I toast it just by going to Stg 1 APR who claims 370 hp/383 ft-lbs on 93 octane? What's "THE" clutch replacement for the Mk7, South Bend?
2) I assume the DSG can handle more power than the manual? This is true for the Mk6. Do I have to change anything with the DSG assuming I go to Stg 2? The reason I ask is that with the Mk6, the DSG can easily handle Stg 2. But the Mk7 Stg 2 is A LOT more power than the Mk6 Stg 2. Thus, I'm wondering if I would burn out the DSG clutches anyway. If so, then I might as well go manual and eventually replace the clutch.
From the 2017 R to the 2018 R, are there any other material differences aside from these?
1) Digital dashboard
2) Larger AV screen
3) If I go DSG, the 2018 DSG is a 7 speed vs the 2017 which is a 6 speed.
Thanks in advance!