On 08/03/2021 at 09:04, Ecomatt said:

With my start stop, if I am at the lights for a long time I put my DSG into neutral. Then when the lights are about to change I tap the accelerator which starts the engine, apply the foot brake and put it into gear. That ensures a nice smooth start up rather than lifting of the foot brake, engine starting and also trying to go into gear aswell.  That way gives the engine chance to start without the clutch engaging too soon.

The issue with the above cars might need a dsg adaption doing as the biting point might be too severe causing the engine to stall.

Interesting reply Ecomatt - but quite frankly, if I wanted to do all that I'd have bought a manual!  Much the easiest solution is to turn the wretched stop/start off when I get in the car.  My suspicion is that it only exists to help the cars get through economy tests anyway (Oh what a cynic I am ;) )

3 hours ago, purpleH said:

Interesting reply Ecomatt - but quite frankly, if I wanted to do all that I'd have bought a manual!  Much the easiest solution is to turn the wretched stop/start off when I get in the car.  My suspicion is that it only exists to help the cars get through economy tests anyway (Oh what a cynic I am )

I turn the start stop off if I know I am going to want a quick start such as at mini roundabouts etc. Normally I just plan ahead and start the engine earlier in preparation of moving off. Never really bothered me my method as it only takes a bout a second to do all that. I dont sit on the foot brake at lights, I apply the handbrake so the car has to go into neutral anyway.