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Old 05-22-2011, 05:53 PM   #101
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Originally Posted by MtnDrvr86 View Post
Im not sure if it has been changed or not, but the GTI I drove a couple years ago with the DSG dual clutch would not hold the gear. It shifted just before redline, which is fine in noremal day-to-day driving but anything more spirited or on a track I think it would be kind of annoying having to shift again in the corner.
it hasnt changed. This is one reason why VW's DSG tranny is not very enthusiast minded. even audi's S-tronic version auto upshifts. but not all DCT's are programmed alike. BMW's M-DCT and mitsu's SST both hold their gears at redline for as long as you like...
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