VW/Audi DSG fart

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VW/Audi DSG fart

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I'm not really too sure how to describe it. From what I've seen, it seems to be mostly VW. Sometimes Audi. I'm assuming it's caused by DSG or similar. Everywhere I go these days I seem to have German cars farting at me.

What causes this? And does anyone actually like this? It's not exactly a nice crackle/bang after coming off the power.
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Thought it was cause they chucked a bit more fuel during gear changes. I think it stupid.

Then again computers are good at boring and repetitive tasks, so hopefully it's a button or menu option to turn it off :)
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Timing/spark cut when shifting, safer then the old fuel cut shifting options.
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I had it on my Scirocco and now my TT does it too. I like it :)

When you upshift over about 5000rpm a valve opens in the exhaust and you get a pop.
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AMG 45 Mercs do it too. I think it sounds better inside the car
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