[Vwdiesel] Anyone driven the '09 TDI yet? On tiptronics and such

[brian gochnauer]

triva,
DSG was Designed and patented by Borg-Warner USA.  :)


On 8/24/08, Tony and Lillie <tonyandlillie1 at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> That trans is called DSG for
> >> "Direct Shift Gearbox". It uses two computer controlled clutches. So, it
> >> can
> >> preselect the next gear and make very quick gear changes. Basically, it
> >> simple
> >> disengages one clutch while engaging the next. I love this trans in an
> >> Audi A3
> >> with a 2.0T. Take one of the spin, you will fall in love.
> >
> > Sounds like the design used in the BMW M-series - a friend has a new M5
> > and the tranny
> > feels great. 500hp under the right foot doesn't hurt either... :-)
> >
>
> The only difference is that the BMW design is of the single, computer
> controled clutch design. So, it doesn't have the ability to preselect a
> gear. However, they still make very fast gearchanges. The VAG design is the
> dual clutch design that most are being replaced with. But, yes, they are
> great. And yes, 500hp never hurts!!
>
> However, for $$ and involvement reasons, I'll still take my traditional
> manual.
> Tony
>
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