PDK in snow
PDK in snow
Just out of interest (I'll probably never buy one).
I was taught how to drive in poor conditions in a manual and have no problems.
Most older style auto boxes struggle, so how do PDK cars behave in snow?
I was taught how to drive in poor conditions in a manual and have no problems.
Most older style auto boxes struggle, so how do PDK cars behave in snow?
Now with half an engine
Re: PDK in snow
Nudge the selectah in and out of N. The creep feature can be enough to get the car nudging along or rocking etc as per manual + “dipping clutch”
There’s a lag for engagement so you have to practise the timing but it works.
Crossclimates or Winters as well, natch
There’s a lag for engagement so you have to practise the timing but it works.
Crossclimates or Winters as well, natch
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Re: PDK in snow
Wife now has a Yeti with DSG, which is effectively the same as PDK, yes?
Problem is, it's stuck the garage
Problem is, it's stuck the garage
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Re: PDK in snow
Switch the stability control off usually does it, otherwise the car cuts power as soon a wheel starts to slip.
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Re: PDK in snow
Aha yes. Even in a manual too I think?
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Re: PDK in snow
Not PDK/DSG but I find sticking my BMW auto in eco mode helps too. Softens the throttle response.
Fit winter tyres though and you don’t need to worry, even with an auto.
Fit winter tyres though and you don’t need to worry, even with an auto.
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Re: PDK in snow
This was a godsend. Got stuck in the snow in the golf, traction killed the power, and reading this tip got me out of a tight spot. Many thanks
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Re: PDK in snow
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Re: PDK in snow
Managed to try the Octy vRS DSG and Michelin CrossClimates on snow and pack ice just before the thaw. Did good. Right where’s the next snow storm!
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Re: PDK in snow
It’s all in the tyres. Even with pros. Bottas as fast as LH over 1 lap then shreds his tyres in the race .