launch control on mk5 golf gti with dsg?

[Rob_T]

friend of mine has an audi a3 sport 2.0tdi with dsg, and he says it has launch control when you put it into sport mode, hold at 2.5k and let go. says i will have the same on my golf. is this true? anyone care to verify before i completely sh*g my car up?

[catso]

A3 3.2 definitely has it, it's in the owners manual, but I think only the A3s with 'Quattro' have this - is the GTI 4wd?

Anyway procedure is put into 'S' or manual mode, switch off 'ESP' (traction control), press down the brake pedal (left foot) quite hard and floor the throttle - it is then electronically limited at around 3000rpm until you 'dump' the brake (as if it were a clutch), there is a split second delay and then it will launch - keep the throttle pinned to the floor and it will give a quick, fuss-free take off and acceleration.

Edited by catso on Thursday 19th October 23:08

[slinky]

Worked well in the R32 DSG that I test drove the other week.. Salesman wasn't quite sure how to engage it.. so we had a play!

slinky

[Rob_T]

had a look through the owners manual yesterday, couldn't find anything on it, so i assume not. to be fair i'm not overly fussed about it, just interested! thanks forthe replies though

[VR6time]

Would this invalidate the warranty if you killed the transmision?

[catso]

VR6time said:

Would this invalidate the warranty if you killed the transmision?

Doubt it as it clearly tells you how to do it in the manual, with no disclaimer.

[david968s]

Yes, it definitely work on the GTi DSG. You have to be committed - any let up on the throttle in the early stages just lights up the front tyres.