This helps...
...get rid of the CDV. I 'pioneered' CDV removal for the 5spd TSI MK7, as previously only GTI 6spds were doing it. I knew something felt "off" compared to my older stick shift vehicles. Found the CDV, removed it, and much better. Main reason for me, was that the CDV delayed the clutch release enough so that I could not start smoothly from a stop, if I was on an incline and the vehicle weighed down with camping/etc gear. I was forced to burn the clutch or stall. After CDV removal, problem solved.
...get rid of the CDV. I 'pioneered' CDV removal for the 5spd TSI MK7, as previously only GTI 6spds were doing it. I knew something felt "off" compared to my older stick shift vehicles. Found the CDV, removed it, and much better. Main reason for me, was that the CDV delayed the clutch release enough so that I could not start smoothly from a stop, if I was on an incline and the vehicle weighed down with camping/etc gear. I was forced to burn the clutch or stall. After CDV removal, problem solved.
DIY: Clutch Delay Valve removal on TSI 5MTs
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