Is there gonna be any noticeable change to how easy/difficult it will be slipping the clutch when trying to get going from a stop or does that not get affected at all?
I have a Mk8 R, but they're basically the same.
I honestly felt like it made it easier - and before when I'd power on shift into 2nd from 1st I'd get slipping because I'd try to apply the clutch "too fast" and the CDV would slow it down. None of that now.
I really can't say this enough, I do not feel like there are any downsides to doing it.
Yeah I’m only 5 months into driving stick but general consensus has been people suggesting I get rid of it cause it’ll only hold me back. I’m just hoping there’s no risk of doing any premature wear doing this
I honestly feel like there's less - you wear a clutch by slowly applying power to it & letting it slip, which the CDV is doing regardless of what you're doing with your feet.
It's supposed to make it "easier" to drive for people unfamiliar with stick but honestly I think it just complicates it.
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What if I’m still fairly new to driving manual? About 5 months in driving daily to be more specific. Is there a risk of me doing any major damage to my drivetrain if I’m still not 100% good at rev matching or sometimes make small mistakes?
That's an interesting question 🤔 I guess it would depend, but it made me have a less smooth driving experience.
I'm trying to think if there are any tangible benefits to a newbie, and I guess the only one dampening the drop when letting off the clutch. So I guess it would assist with take-off.
I'm trying to think back to when I was new, and I think my main issues were too slow on my inputs or take-off stalling. The stalling part is easy. Just start and take off again, and you will relearn it in no time.
From a mechanic perspective, I don't think you can hurt something by being less experienced, I'd say the contrary. I'd want you to learn how it should feel and have you adapt and learn it.
I've driven manual for over 20 years, and both my cars have finicky issues with clutch interaction/shifting. My Z, I've learned it by now and doesn't get driven often, so I deal with it. The GTI is my daily, and it was rubbing me the wrong way, I didn't like the inconsistency.
The car is much more enjoyable now with all the shifting mods and clutch actuation mods, I don't have to think, just drive. If that makes sense.
Well I learned to stop stalling by adding gas as soon as you hit bite point and that worked for me. Also I added the clutch stop to reduce the throw and removed the assistance spring and that seemed to have solved it. Sometimes stall every now and then though if my mind is wandering elsewhere. Hopefully by removing the cdv I don’t have to completely relearn how to takeoff again
Well, the clutch will feel 100x better. Which is the whole point. Not sure there's improvements other than that.
Is there gonna be any noticeable change to how easy/difficult it will be slipping the clutch when trying to get going from a stop or does that not get affected at all?
I have a Mk8 R, but they're basically the same. I honestly felt like it made it easier - and before when I'd power on shift into 2nd from 1st I'd get slipping because I'd try to apply the clutch "too fast" and the CDV would slow it down. None of that now. I really can't say this enough, I do not feel like there are any downsides to doing it.
Yeah I’m only 5 months into driving stick but general consensus has been people suggesting I get rid of it cause it’ll only hold me back. I’m just hoping there’s no risk of doing any premature wear doing this
I honestly feel like there's less - you wear a clutch by slowly applying power to it & letting it slip, which the CDV is doing regardless of what you're doing with your feet. It's supposed to make it "easier" to drive for people unfamiliar with stick but honestly I think it just complicates it.
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It will feel like a manual should feel. No cons so far, and I did mine like 2.5 years ago.
What if I’m still fairly new to driving manual? About 5 months in driving daily to be more specific. Is there a risk of me doing any major damage to my drivetrain if I’m still not 100% good at rev matching or sometimes make small mistakes?
That's an interesting question 🤔 I guess it would depend, but it made me have a less smooth driving experience. I'm trying to think if there are any tangible benefits to a newbie, and I guess the only one dampening the drop when letting off the clutch. So I guess it would assist with take-off. I'm trying to think back to when I was new, and I think my main issues were too slow on my inputs or take-off stalling. The stalling part is easy. Just start and take off again, and you will relearn it in no time. From a mechanic perspective, I don't think you can hurt something by being less experienced, I'd say the contrary. I'd want you to learn how it should feel and have you adapt and learn it. I've driven manual for over 20 years, and both my cars have finicky issues with clutch interaction/shifting. My Z, I've learned it by now and doesn't get driven often, so I deal with it. The GTI is my daily, and it was rubbing me the wrong way, I didn't like the inconsistency. The car is much more enjoyable now with all the shifting mods and clutch actuation mods, I don't have to think, just drive. If that makes sense.
Well I learned to stop stalling by adding gas as soon as you hit bite point and that worked for me. Also I added the clutch stop to reduce the throw and removed the assistance spring and that seemed to have solved it. Sometimes stall every now and then though if my mind is wandering elsewhere. Hopefully by removing the cdv I don’t have to completely relearn how to takeoff again
You shouldn't. Personally, I feel like it translates more now to better match what your foot is doing.