Passat R36

[paradad]

No launch control, even though it says it has it in the manual, unless someone knows better. I like using the paddles on the steering wheel to change gear but if I don't use them for a few seconds, the gearbox reverts to auto. The bigest problem is that it won't hold a gear when I go round a long bend. Does anyone know of a mod to keep the gearchang on the wheel?
What a fantastic car though. 5 seats, big boot, quiet, comfortable and faster than a lot of sports cars!

[Silverbullet767]

Is there a space next to 'D' on the gearbox with a + & - sign?

Just push it in there, that's what it is like on my A6.

It wont change unless I forgotten to change up/down.

[paradad]

Unfortunately no, it is S, D, N, R, P.

[richierich37]

has your R36 got the DSG box?

launch control..............

select S,
left foot on brake,
press accelerator to the floor,
revs up,
release brake and yee ha we have lift off! lol

[blank]

If it's anything like the BMW system then if you use the paddles in D, it will revert back to auto after a few seconds. But using them in S you'll have full control. Can't remember from when I drove a DSG Golf GTI though...


Nice car by the way!

Edited by blank on Tuesday 8th September 21:53

[NBirkitt]

To use launch control, as described above, you also have to ( first ) switch off the ESP

[paradad]

IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!! LAUNCH CONTROL WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SEE U TUBE UNDER R36 LAUNCH CONTROL. (what else??)

Edited by paradad on Wednesday 7th October 15:58

[SR06]

richierich37 said:

has your R36 got the DSG box?

launch control..............

select S,
left foot on brake,
press accelerator to the floor,
revs up,
release brake and yee ha we have lift off! lol

Remember to press and hold the TC button after you press the brake.

[richierich37]

SR06 said:

richierich37 said:

has your R36 got the DSG box?

launch control..............

select S,
left foot on brake,
press accelerator to the floor,
revs up,
release brake and yee ha we have lift off! lol

Remember to press and hold the TC button after you press the brake.

kewl kewl fella!

[crazybastard]

It needs a V8