You asked a similar question in another thread and I answered it:
Air Suspension with KONI?
I have paddle shift too but use it 70-80% less with the TVS software & mapping. It’s not similar to Sport mode at all imo.
You asked a similar question in another thread and I answered it:
Air Suspension with KONI?
I have paddle shift too but use it 70-80% less with the TVS software & mapping. It’s not similar to Sport mode at all imo.
I am Very Sorry I did not see that Post for some reason. Thank you for the link also.You asked a similar question in another thread and I answered it:
Air Suspension with KONI?
I have paddle shift too but use it 70-80% less with the TVS software & mapping. It’s not similar to Sport mode at all imo.
I use paddles frequently because the roads here are twisty and can be narrow, so I like to go down often several gears for some bends in advance as I get closer. That is unless I am just drifting along, doodling. I agree about up-shifting if planting ones foot down an letting it take its own head then one feels that it would be more profitable to up-shift a little earlier down the rev scale as it hods on too long.
A yes, I have seen that transmission specialist a few years ago. Some things might well be improved for me, that is true but my driving demands are varied because of topography, off road use and at that time they did not seem to some answer questions. Reduced engine braking would not be good for me though that is a 2+ I option, I think. On most vehicles engine braking is very important to me for down hill control both on and off road and fine control on road between bends. The T6 is the worst engine braking vehicle that I have ever driven, it is almost totally non existent as it is I would like greater engine braking, they did not know if that was possible at that time. I think it was a little new to them at that time so they where unsure. The other thing was they where unclear about the differences between those vehicles with sport setting and drive settings on the T6 the T6.1 which has no sport setting only drive, I was told, so it appeared to me that it was likely being aimed more towards the 6.1 but perhaps things are different.You asked a similar question in another thread and I answered it:
Air Suspension with KONI?
I have paddle shift too but use it 70-80% less with the TVS software & mapping. It’s not similar to Sport mode at all imo.
We are a TVS dealer- It’s £360+vat. And a huge upgrade for the DSG, both forwards and reverse. We done hundreds of remaps and every person has been 100% happy.
Gets rid of the lag when pulling away/reversing
Stops mis gearing at junctions/roundabouts
Quicker/smoother gear changes
Stops it’s trying to get into 7th gear at 42mph
And most people report better MPG
Gets rid of the lag when pulling away/reversing
Stops mis gearing at junctions/roundabouts
Quicker/smoother gear changes
Stops it’s trying to get into 7th gear at 42mph
And most people report better MPG
The lag pulling away is a pain especially in reverse, at least going forward planting ones right foot right down down can overcome it but that is not ideal. Off road reverse can be even worse going up steep hills backwards can occasionally go forward fist, sometimes dramatically so, one has to be on guard and cover with left foot or had brake. Gear changes smoothly OK, I usually paddle the gear into the correct gear when entering the roundabout at any speed, from a stand still then it can be slow if from neutral at long lights. Rare to go into 7th at slow speed 42mph but then not in towns very often. I would like more engine braking when off the throttle, not less.
I am sure it is good for most situations.
Our software will sort your issues 100%
Thank you kindly for your offer, it is not on my to do list just at the moment. I have a tractor purchase to consider and that will be taking some of my attention and a lot of my cash.
I will remember that you do the programming for the box but I would need to brief myself on its merits and shortfall implications or what level of modification to take should I go that way. 
Ollie, genuine questions: Why do DSG vans leave the factory with the sub-optimal driving characteristics that your remaps address? What's VW's motivation for not applying the same/similar map right out of the factory? Surely there must be a downside to remapping? Curious
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@BognorMotors has much more insight here but, I’m quite sure it’s the same reason the engine mappings are sub-optimal from a drivability and performance point of view, emissions, emissions, fuel economy and emissions…Ollie, genuine questions: Why do DSG vans leave the factory with the sub-optimal driving characteristics that your remaps address? What's VW's motivation for not applying the same/similar map right out of the factory? Surely there must be a downside to remapping? Curious
The trans constantly shifts up as quick as possible at very low revs effectively shifting the engine lifeless, bordering on lugging it. While the engines ‘cope with it’ they certainly don’t like it. Even less during warm-up. The trans is also very slow and unresponsive to the throttle, dropping gear(s) when accelerating from a given speed. While there’s a lot more to the TVS software & remap, this is what you / I notice most. It shifts and behaves exactly how it should and how it should have been from the factory. Massive improvement. TVS developed and tweeked their software and remaps specifically for Transporters during many years. BTW, below the radar, big VAG dealers in NL also know how to find TVS for their most difficult DSG hardware & software problems. VW… *cough* ‘doesn’t know’…
Everything being equal, if I had to choose between an engine remap for more power or this TVS DSG upgrade, it would be the DSG every time. Oh wait, I already did. Downsides… VW could void your warranty on the DSG as it’s not factory spec anymore. Given the improvements, plus the fact that the sofware & remap actully improves the long term reliability of the trans and the dual mass flywheel, a risk I’d take any day.
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Not all DSG gearbox’s have the same issues to the same level and for most people they are happy that they drive better than a standard auto gearbox. There is always remove for improvement whether it be software or hardware related.
I guessed emissions control would be at least part of the reasoning, but if a remap results in increased fuel economy, it would appear counterintuitive to suggest that the factory map results in lower emissions - hence my confusion. What am I missing here?
Must admit, other than the hesitancy, I don't have any great issues with the way mine drives. Then again, I've got nothing to measure it against as I've previously only ever driven manuals (except for the occasional experience of a US hire car with a torque-converter transmission)
OK, do you provide a Dongle for those times when a dealer or VAG Specialist might cancel or wipe out the DSG Mapping? My VAG specialist has asked previously if I have had any remap of any sort. He has said that if so he would always try to work around them but occasionally has to wipe them to read and sort out some problems. When I had the Down Hill |Assist added to our 199Caravelle Exec 4Motion portfolio, the People at Poole https://www.advanced-incar.co.uk/ provided me with a Dongle and showed how to use it should anyone, Dealer or Specialist VAG Independent Wipe it out. The reason why I ask is, I do not fancy a large round trip mileage just to have a gearbox remapped because it has been wiped out, in order that it might be restored?
Unfortunately the only way to reinstate the software is to rewrite it using out computer. I’ve never known DSG software to be wiped by any update. ECU software yes, but not the gearbox.
Thank you Oly for you replies to our answers.
No worries.
no need for the sharp response buddy. we are all mates on hereYou asked a similar question in another thread and I answered it:
Air Suspension with KONI?
I have paddle shift too but use it 70-80% less with the TVS software & mapping. It’s not similar to Sport mode at all imo.
soon as the wife gives me/lets me spend money. ill book mine in. Thank you
