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Old 04-18-2008, 06:55 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by dremd View Post
Golf has totally different clutch grab properties launching vs starting. I have no Idea why.
I recall driving a mid-90's Jetta (fairly new). I was driving a '96 Civic 5-speed at the time with a distinct engagement point. The advice of the VW owner was to almost dump the clutch to eliminate slip. It was odd, but it worked.

Same with a new '03 Golf TDi I test drove. Fast clutch pedal travel for seamless engagement.

Is yours the same, comparatively?

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