euroadb
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So is there any artificial rev hang on this car that's tuned in by VW to make it easier to shift for noobs? Or is it 100% the fault of the dual mass flywheel and and gear ratios?
So is there any artificial rev hang on this car that's tuned in by VW to make it easier to shift for noobs? Or is it 100% the fault of the dual mass flywheel and and gear ratios?
Can anyone say if a lightweight flywheel has made the 1>2 shift quicker and smoother? Since there's such a huge difference in gear ratio, having it rev down quicker should help out with this, right? Accelerating from a stop is the worst thing about this car and if a lightweight flywheel will help speed up this shift I'm all for it.
It definitely makes a difference. Another thing to try is the throttle mod coding: http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32578&highlight=direct
So is there any artificial rev hang on this car that's tuned in by VW to make it easier to shift for noobs? Or is it 100% the fault of the dual mass flywheel and and gear ratios?
I've had my manual transmission 2016 GTI S w/performance for a month now, have been a manual transmission driver for 26 years, and did the bleeder block restriction delete. But I still can't consistently do a smooth 1 -> 2 shift without either an annoying judder or some clutch burn depending on if I engage it too fast or too slowly.
Is anyone else having this problem? I don't know if it's because there is so little clutch feel, or excessive clutch travel, or soft motor mounts, or there is something wrong with my car, or .
I love the car overall, but I'm getting more and more frustrated with this. Not a problem I've ever had before
I've had no issues with smooth shifting. The gearing, however, is frustratingly tall.
Kind of related question..when in traffic between 7-12mph are you all typically in 1st or 2nd? I'll either be in first or put it in 1st around 7mph but the car doesn't seem to like it as it lurches forward a bit. But if I start in 2nd or put it in 2nd, then the engine feels like its lugging. Newb tips appreciated!
I generally err on the side of being in a lower gear; just the thought of lugging an engine gives me a shudder. The trick is to just keep a steady pressure on the throttle in first and don't abruptly lift so as to prevent lurches. In traffic, say approaching a stop sign with traffic in queue, I'm usually holding back in first, throwing in the clutch as needed.
Kind of related question..when in traffic between 7-12mph are you all typically in 1st or 2nd? I'll either be in first or put it in 1st around 7mph but the car doesn't seem to like it as it lurches forward a bit. But if I start in 2nd or put it in 2nd, then the engine feels like its lugging. Newb tips appreciated!
What if you clutched-in while coming to a stop and around 7mph, traffic starts moving? Would you change to 2nd? Or just gently get off the clutch and stay in 1st?
Up to 10mph I use first, beyond that I will use 2nd. I can also use 2nd at around 1k rpm if I am just lightly rolling with traffic. If I go back down to first, its under 10mph. To acquire a smooth 2nd to first shift, you need to bring the RPM's up to where first would be for that speed, otherwise you will get the "lurching" effect.
In this case, I would remain in first but blip the throttle and at the same time release the clutch to basically play catch up of engine speed and vehicle speed to sync them together.
Its all about waiting on the rev hang with this car.
GTI really doesn't care for slow rolling in 2nd. I once stalled it going into a parking spot in second, surprising, but I figured out what not to do pretty quick.
To me it was strange to downshift back to 1st but that is definitely the low speed call with this gearbox. It lugs almost immediately if you coast too far in 2nd and then try to get back on it without downshifting.
That's my experience anyway