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How does Renault's transmission adapt to the driving style? That sounds very complex. Allergic I don't find there to be a lag in downshifting (in D), but more so in waiting for power to kick in. I assume this would be from the turbo spooling up and kicking in. The Jetta felt quicker in this sense a...

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not sure if this was posted before http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5989734-How-to-Play-The-DSG-Game-and-Win-DSG-Driving-Tips-and-Tricks interesting read Syncrod , this is an excellent find and very succinctly captures my own gut feelings on the DSG and its operations. I find this excerpt ...

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VW Recalls 91,000 Vehicles in Japan Citing DSG Problems…Again FRIDAY, MAY 10, 2013 The reliability record of the VW Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) is taking a hit with a great deal of reports coming in from around the world for not behaving like they should, and dealers refusing to come up with a viabl...

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Anyone here have a B8 doing over 20kkm? What has it cost thus far? Any known common problems with these locally? We have a 2009/2010 B8 A4, PCM series, clocking around 41,000km on dial. *Full 40K service + front disc pads ran us about TT$3K which was mainly the pads (found this reasonable). Did thi...

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the master (Karim Khan) does it again! she's back in Trinidad and just under 14 months later; I mean...

Neexis; I think a VW Passat meet is in order.

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Bunny, I passed through BA yesterday for service and Mark (Sales rep) mentioned they had just completed a conversion using GLi headlamps to a Jetta using OEM parts. This has the Xenon HIDs and DRLs as far as I understand (didn't see it). Perhaps you can enquire from them on costing etc. They appeare...

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For discussion... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21858256 Volkswagen recalls 384,181 vehicles in China "Volkswagen says it will recall 384,181 vehicles in China to replace a part of their gearboxes, its largest recall in the country to date. Last week, Chinese state television showed Volks...

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Question, something I have seen for a long time on my B6. When reversing out of my driveway, I notice the wipers give a small movement in the down direction. Recently, I noticed the Yeti doing the same anyone seen that in their car? yup..once you start up and first move off, seems that the wipers s...

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If you want launch control on the 7 speed, Unitronic (and one or two other co's) sell a remap for DQ200 that allows the feature..torque limit on the box is also increased. something to explore when I look at Stage 1 ECU upgrade. as for launch control, sorry to disappoint the VW Passat guys, tried i...

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Here's my centre console (just phone pics.... no high end camera involved :wink: ) https://dl.dropbox.com/u/4863373/2013-03-13%2017.04.02.jpg AC controls are different....dials for temps and fan speed, with individual temp displays Do you use your Auto Hold function? I usually have it on, but I fin...

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190 kph .. WoW only taken the jetta up to 160. Dont enjoy speed that much its the acceleration that floats my boat. Oh yeah make sure that your tires are rated for that speed. The jetta ones are rated R means up to 170 kph. Dunno what you guys have on those sweet passats. You may need to check that...

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Neexis , I'm seeing lots of differences with your centre console. Let's throw up pics to compare. See you got the push-button (Engine START/STOP) - was this an add-on feature or now comes standard? VW_Exec.... the keyless entry/push button start (KESSY) system was a feature I requested; I fell in l...

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https://dl.dropbox.com/u/4863373/2013-03-09%2016.41.05.jpg https://dl.dropbox.com/u/4863373/2013-03-09%2016.50.26.jpg previous chapter specifies DSG6 and 7..... this one just says DSG https://dl.dropbox.com/u/4863373/2013-03-09%2016.50.01.jpg Neexis , I'm seeing lots of differences with your centre...

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Haven't gotten it sorted just yet. I'm surprised you are getting scents so soon. When I carried by car to service at BA they could t reproduce the problem as it is intermittent. Will try again end of this month at BA. If not I will replace my pollen filter myself. You and me both. Granted it disapp...

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Thanks! It's been quite a journey.... almost 9 months in the making (at least since I asked you for Jetta specs and pics June last year!) I really appreciate all the info that you and VW_Exec shared with me in your experiences so far. You guys were quite helpful in making this decision.. Thanks alo...

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The manual itself for the 7 speed dsg says no fluid changes :shock: The manual for the car also makes no mention of fluid changes for this tranny. The dealer says no fluid changes. pardon my ignorance; but is it not because the DSG7 is a twin dry-clutch manual transmission controlled electronically...

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Just go on Dynaudio site and see the specs. :) Passat doesn't come with sub . Just better speakers all round. Easily worth it though. Huge difference vs the stock system. I'm not sure about that - I could have sworn the dealer mentioned Passat came with sub-woofer. In fact, it does feel/sound that ...

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I switch modes based on traffic conditions. Essentially, morning traffic crawl, Manual (as you are in 1st Gear mainly and take off on D2 doesn't feel right). VW_Exec.... has the tranny always behaved this way or is that a recent thing? Have you experienced the shudder on the DSG7 as described in Al...

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approaching one year and talking of sale already! don't wanna keep the vehicle for more than 3 yrs? I guess that's why his name is vw_EXEC and not vw_pleb :lol: Lol. Nah, at that time it would be closer to 3 years and at rate of mileage so far, just under 40,000kms. Based on equity I put in upfront...

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It's interesting you find that taking off in D2 doesn't "feel" right. It does feel a bit trembley in certain conditions where alot of gas isn't needed. I don't bother with S mode though. If I need to overtake I usually just press a paddle shifter and go straight to manual mode. I myself w...

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Good stuff. Nice to hear of no issues. By treating it like a manual are you saying you always drive in manual mode? Saw a passat cc couple nights ago...that vehicle looked amazing at night sporting led headlights and taillights with a really different looking led pattern for the tails. I wasn't a f...

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My baby's anniversary is coming up on Valentine's Day (Feb 14th) and one year later, she looks as great, if not better, than show-room condition - owed entirely to Karim Khan and his amazing detailing/maintenance; thanks a lot! The Passat has afforded me an absolutely amazing driving experience and ...

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Allergic2BunnyEars wrote:Here is a link to a document describing the euro jetta. It's very different fron the us jetta. Let me know if you guys can see it as I'm now trying out Dropbox.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/l2z9492gtldjz ... a%20eu.pdf

got this for Euro Passat 1.8T?

Sorry, just so post where you're still looking.

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180kph is a bit fast.... I normally chill out once i get to 140 with the corolla. I don't find it handles well or feels stable above 160... plus i couldn't get it to cross 170. This may change with the VW. Also... 180kph for 20 mins isn't really applicable in my case... unless is a late drive on an...

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VW_Exec how much km on average you get per tank? OK. Finally got around to checking this out. I got around 450km to a full tank to time Gas light came on. I'm sure it could have gone to 500km. This is with very mixed driving patterns (cruising, heavy acceleration - using mainly 'D' and Tiptronic mo...

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VW_Exec..... anything new to report wrt the car? Just under 7000 miles racked up and nothing untoward to report. Drives like a dream, no unusual DSG issues, oil looked/smelt good (checked it out last weekend). I saw you guys discussing the sound system somewhere around. My opinion is this system is...

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Bunny ears and neexis....I am now able to remap anything VAG including,but not limited to your 1.4TSI/1.8TSI/2.0TSI motors....all Suzuki,Mazda,some Nissan's QG18DE,MR20DE...real bandit going to get glad :lol: :lol: tell a neighbor....tell a friend :D Eco - are you're confirming you can remap the 20...

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Bunny ears and neexis....I am now able to remap anything VAG including,but not limited to your 1.4TSI/1.8TSI/2.0TSI motors....all Suzuki,Mazda,some Nissan's QG18DE,MR20DE...real bandit going to get glad :lol: :lol: tell a neighbor....tell a friend :D Eco - are you're confirming you can remap the 20...

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The CR of the 1.4 TSI is the same as the 1.8TSI i.e. 9.6:1. It's the reason why both can use 91 RON without knocking. To make up for lack of displacement the 1.4 TSI uses a supercharger for improved power and response at low RPMs while the Turbo does the same at high RPMs. The 1.8 TSI uses one Turb...

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Fire for that sheit... if u wanna drive like a granny, buy a March. But even the rep said to me premium only for the 1.4 cuz its high compression etc. The 1.4 still seems more economical than the 1.8 using premium though. VWExec was saying 265 to fill up.. which might translate to about $380 a tank...