GLI 35th vs MK7.5 GTI

[The Butcher]

Both cars were stock. My Jetta is DSG. The GTI was manual. Pulled about 2 cars by 60mph. Not bad considering I'm running Blizzaks right now.

 

[OBP]

Why would you consider Blizzaks a handicap? Assuming there's a legit reason you have snows on, do you think summer tires would give you better traction this time of year?

 

[david9962000]

Tires make a big difference

https://www.caranddriver.com/features/a29389451/2019-volkswagen-jetta-gli-lightning-lap-2019/

 

[Sumfuncomet]

My Alltrack spins studded Nokians in first two gears. But....when below 35 degrees the Firestone’s will spin as well. Cold conditions suck for traction, it doesn’t help with sand, grit and salt all over the road!!!!

 

[Navi]

DSG >

 

[vincevtr]

sounds like a transmission race. interesting that you were that far ahead by 60mph. Imo blizzaks are really soft as their treadwear sucks (excellent winter tire however) On blizzaks i dont hook until about 70mph (uni s2).

 

[The Butcher]

Update: Car is now APR Stage 1 High Torque ecu/tcu tuned and traction is downright nonexistent till around 60 when wot.

Looking forward to spring to put some extreme summer tires on.

 

[JC_451]

GTI driver from the original story either has to get much better tires or learn how to launch the car.

You only shift once to get to 60.

 

[Navi]

Can't follow your exaggeration.

 

[goodvibes]

First it starts off with letting the computer shift for you
Next thing you know you're letting other guys fuck your wife for you

Fail because other guy's stick just doesn't work as well.

 

[TimmyTbonez235]

Probably lurched the fuck out the car when going 1-2, bad driver mods

 

[dosjockey]

Next thing you know you're letting other guys fuck your wife for you

Fine by me. I'd really get to sit on my ass and do nothing.

Not the marrying type, though.

 

[Ramon64124]

Love how people correlate Manual transmission's to being manly. I didn't know that was the "standard".

 

[dosjockey]

Love how people correlate Manual transmission's to being manly. I didn't know that was the "standard".

I wouldn't say it's "manly", but it is a skill that increases the versatility and utility of any human. It also mandates more focus on driving, and builds a better understanding of how the vehicle operates.

Those are all incredibly valuable things. I wouldn't say everyone needs to own a manual, but everyone should be required to pass a driving test with one.

 

[Ramon64124]

I wouldn't say it's "manly", but it is a skill that increases the versatility and utility of any human. It also mandates more focus on driving, and builds a better understanding of how the vehicle operates.

Those are all incredibly valuable things. I wouldn't say everyone needs to own a manual, but everyone should be required to pass a driving test with one.

Well, most, again, most, true car guys have had a manual car at one time or another, so im fairly certain they know how to drive one. I also had Nintendo, but once the Xbox one came around, i switched, because it was better, faster, and easier to operate. I'd like to apply that analogy to a DSG transmission. I've been banging gears since my Honda and DSM days, and now that there is something more technologically advanced, without the crankwalk risk, and having to upgrade a clutch as soon as you mention the word "tune" to the car, I'm all for it.

My 2C.