Golf Alltrack

**crainger** · 13-08-2018, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by hkogti

How is everyone feeling on the mode selector? I tested sport mode and normal, basically there is no difference in performance n fuel economy...

DSG mode? I do between D and S for sure. Car feels quicker due to changes in shifting and will use a smidge more fuel due to higher revs.

For the driving profiles, not so much. Just the feel of the drive as they really only change the steering, dampeners and sound. Sport mode does allow for a more aggressive Adaptive cruise control profile, so the car is harder on the braking and acceleration.
For me I find the biggest impact just comes from me. If I drive hard in normal the car lets me just as it would in sport. If I'm a granny in sport the car goes along with me (assuming I switch the DSG to D as well)

Eco mode is the exception as enables E mode for the DSG which allows the car to shift into N to coast, up shifts much earlier and downshifts quite late, so feels much slower. it also limits convenience consumers like Air Con and some lighting options. I think it also disables the soundaktor to encourage you to drive in a boring eco friendly manner. Again it's how you drive that really determines economy. Eco mode just helps that little bit more.

Originally Posted by Rooboy

An Alltrack brother at Falls but the 132tsi. And my car this morning...

Wow, under a blanket of snow suits an Alltrack IMO.

**Kachingg** · 13-08-2018, 04:30 PM

I do like the change from D to S with the dsg especially as i have had mine tuned its better in d and perfect in sport still takes the throttle into consideration but prod the throttle and whoosh your into the correct gear to slam into the corner
The only way to make this car better is to put the golf r motor in it
Untill then i will ride the torque

**hkogti** · 16-08-2018, 03:54 PM

Thanks for the input, i test it via driving the same route and same style, and i found no difference in performance, such as engine response, shift pattern (driving both mode with dsg in d mode), cant even feel difference in steering weight...

**hkogti** · 17-08-2018, 11:36 AM

Anyone have done a resonater delate on the alltrack? How is it?

**hkogti** · 21-08-2018, 02:37 PM

Experiment on the sport mode again over the weekend, it seems sport mode will allow more kick down than normal.

Also not sure is that due to the ungrippy 205 tyres, a fast 2nd gear corner turns into a 4wd slide!! Seriously thinking to upgrade the tyres now...

I also found there are engine oil in the intake pipe, everyone experienced this? I only dome few thousands kms on the car, and this seems too much from experience...

**Kachingg** · 21-08-2018, 02:59 PM

I use mine in sport mode but it still doesn't kick down fast enough
Time for a pedal box i think
The stock tyres that come with the car are awful a sticky tyre will help

**hkogti** · 21-08-2018, 07:28 PM

I guess so, lets do a group buy on the pedal box! Which brand you looking at? I am looking at the race chip one now!

**Rooboy** · 22-08-2018, 02:42 PM

Just had the first 12 month service and all clear. I was a bit surprised but happy they identified that the right rear tyre had been repaired after a puncture.