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The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

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  • #3302
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,554 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    Neilw wrote: »
    He could do with a few minutes reading the manual, the car doesn't use the speakers for the fake sound, it's the soundaktor at the bottom of the windscreen.
    He also mentioned he wanted more sound, again rtfm, all can be adjusted in individual mode.

    I've had mine set to "Eco" for a good while now through the individual settings. Tried the Race setting there during the week and I had to toggle it off again after 30 seconds. It's way too much racket!!


  • #3303
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,834 ✭✭✭Neilw


    JoeA3 wrote: »
    I've had mine set to "Eco" for a good while now through the individual settings. Tried the Race setting there during the week and I had to toggle it off again after 30 seconds. It's way too much racket!!

    I've never used eco, I use race and comfort mostly.


  • #3304
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,554 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    Neilw wrote: »
    I've never used eco, I use race and comfort mostly.

    Not the Eco mode itself (that's crap as it also dulls the throttle response). I'm talking about the sound actuator. I've that set to Eco.


  • #3305
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,834 ✭✭✭Neilw


    JoeA3 wrote: »
    Not the Eco mode itself (that's crap as it also dulls the throttle response). I'm talking about the sound actuator. I've that set to Eco.

    Ah yes, I don't mind the sound of it so I left it at the factory setting.


  • #3306
    dar83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,106 ✭✭✭dar83


    My soundaktor has been disabled since the day I got my OBDeleven. I have no time for that drone and the fact it makes the car sound like a diesel inside in low gears at low but rising rpm, so basically every time you move off!

    I also prefer listening to the sound of the induction/exhaust, but again that's a bit of horses for courses.


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  • #3307
    carsfan2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,798 ✭✭✭carsfan2


    JoeA3 wrote: »
    Bob is great craic.

    I have subscribed to his channel because it's Irish but really don't rate him.
    He doesn't really do a review a lot of the time. He seems to get cars from the importers, drive them and sometimes give his musings.
    I guess if you say too much negative you don't get another car and stop getting invites to launches etc.


  • #3308
    conzy
    Subscribers Posts: 6,408 ✭✭✭conzy


    I have an Ibiza Cupra with the 1.8TSI. i had the parcel shelf out and the seats down the other day. I noticed at wide open throttle there is more exhaust noise. It's not the soundaktor. It's coming from the back of the car. Guessing it also had a butterfly valve system to make more noise when you press the loud pedal fully. Is this in the GTI?


  • #3309
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,554 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    conzy wrote: »
    I have an Ibiza Cupra with the 1.8TSI. i had the parcel shelf out and the seats down the other day. I noticed at wide open throttle there is more exhaust noise. It's not the soundaktor. It's coming from the back of the car. Guessing it also had a butterfly valve system to make more noise when you press the loud pedal fully. Is this in the GTI?

    The sound-actuator is at the base of the windscreen, underneath the plastic scuttle panel under the wipers. You were hearing the exhaust. It's amazing how much more you hear from the back end when the parcel shelf is out / seats folded.


  • #3310
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,554 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    I agree, you won't learn too much from Bob but like you I subscribe because he's Irish and he can be entertaining on and off.

    If you want blander than bland reviews, Irish "journos" are specialists in the field. Such as this one for example: http://m.independent.ie/life/motoring/car-reviews/licence-to-thrill-volkswagens-golf-r-is-a-very-grownup-hot-hatch-35642001.html


  • #3311
    mygti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 ✭mygti


    Muppet Man wrote: »
    Did you put it on the dyno in Feb after the remap? What bhp is it getting now?

    Shhhhh but it's a solid 311


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  • #3312
    kodirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 173 ✭✭kodirl


    mygti wrote: »
    Shhhhh but it's a solid 311


    Is that REVO stage one with no mods?


  • #3313
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,834 ✭✭✭Neilw


    kodirl wrote: »
    Is that REVO stage one with no mods?

    I'd say it is, good gains to be seen with Revo these days.
    The clubsport gains 100bhp on stage one software :cool:


  • #3314
    Muppet Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,685 ✭✭✭Muppet Man


    MyGti's original post indicates a Revo remap
    mygti wrote: »
    .... I am the owner of a beautiful mk7 gti,
    12000km on the clock the car has never missed a beat so far...I had mine on the dyno in December it put out 234bhp, that's fast. In February I got a revo remap . AMAZING, it's where I think the gti should be...

    So from 234 to 311 is pretty damn decent for presumably a Stage 1 map.


  • #3315
    everlast75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,044 ✭✭✭✭everlast75


    mygti wrote: »
    Hi there, sorry for just joining in on your convo, I am the owner of a beautiful mk7 gti,
    12000km on the clock the car has never missed a beat so far.
    It's a fantastic car to drive , handles the standard power no problem through the front wheels.but to be honest rearwheel drive is more fun.I had mine on the dyno in December it put out 234bhp, that's fast. In February I got a revo remap . AMAZING, it's where I think the gti should be. Golf's are a solid car , cabin has everything where it should be. Bucket seats are excellent. Mine puts a smile on my face everyday.

    :rolleyes:

    That's nothing..

    http://www.carscoops.com/2016/11/boba-motorings-1200-hp-vw-golf-2-is.html


    ;)

    Elect a clown... Expect a circus



  • #3316
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,834 ✭✭✭Neilw


    everlast75 wrote: »
    :rolleyes:

    That's nothing..

    http://www.carscoops.com/2016/11/boba-motorings-1200-hp-vw-golf-2-is.html


    ;)

    That mk2 probably cost as much as two new gti's!


  • #3317
    Muppet Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,685 ✭✭✭Muppet Man


    Jaysis... that video is insane...


  • #3318
    mygti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 ✭mygti


    Muppet Man wrote: »
    Did you put it on the dyno in Feb after the remap? What bhp is it getting now?
    kodirl wrote: »
    Is that REVO stage one with no mods?
    Yes , REVO stage1,with SPS switch.
    Next planning a NEW REVO air intake:D:D


  • #3319
    mygti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 ✭mygti


    Muppet Man wrote: »
    Did you put it on the dyno in Feb after the remap? What bhp is it getting now?
    everlast75 wrote: »
    :rolleyes:

    That's nothing..

    http://www.carscoops.com/2016/11/boba-motorings-1200-hp-vw-golf-2-is.html


    ;)

    I love that video, it's insanely fast;)


  • #3320
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,834 ✭✭✭Neilw


    mygti wrote: »
    Yes , REVO stage1,with SPS switch.
    Next planning a NEW REVO air intake:D:D

    The new Revo Carbon bits are very nice!

    IMG_2138_zpspum1uxqv.jpg


  • #3321
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,554 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    That yours Neil?
    What real world difference does it make, apart from making the engine bay look marginally nicer?


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  • #3322
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,834 ✭✭✭Neilw


    JoeA3 wrote: »
    That yours Neil?
    What real world difference does it make, apart from making the engine bay look marginally nicer?

    That could be anyone's engine bay :p

    It's needed for Revo stage 2 software, well it, a panel filter and intake hose are, plus downpipe and intercooler.
    Should see around 400bhp then.


  • #3323
    kodirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 173 ✭✭kodirl


    mygti wrote: »
    Yes , REVO stage1,with SPS switch.
    Next planning a NEW REVO air intake:D:D
    Great increase. I was at their stall at dubshed and enquired about going stage 1. There's only two authorised dealers in Ireland afaik.. How's the clutch holding up?


  • #3324
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,550 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    One of them is on this forum regularly.


  • #3325
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,834 ✭✭✭Neilw


    bazz26 wrote: »
    One of them is on this forum regularly.

    George Dalton is the man to ask, he posts on the motors forum regularly.


  • #3326
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,550 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Neilw wrote: »
    George Dalton is the man to ask, he posts on the motors forum regularly.

    Snap. That's who I was talking about. :)


  • #3327
    dar83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,106 ✭✭✭dar83


    The Revo kit looks nice alright and the carbon fibre element is always attractive for engine bays, but I prefer the Racingline effort for OEM look and nearly all-in-one solution (their high-flow rear hose comes separate).

    IMG_1379.jpg


  • #3328
    mygti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 ✭mygti


    kodirl wrote: »
    Great increase. I was at their stall at dubshed and enquired about going stage 1. There's only two authorised dealers in Ireland afaik.. How's the clutch holding up?

    Still there :D


  • #3329
    Hebegeebee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 252 ✭✭Hebegeebee


    Has anyone heard anything about a release date for the Performance pack GTi here?


  • #3330
    st332
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 147 ✭✭st332


    No word yet, awaiting a response from my local dealer.
    Someone in the UK GTI forum thought they would be released in the UK yesterday, but no word there either.

    There is pricing on Drive the Deal:
    https://www.drivethedeal.com/buy-a-new-car/VOLKSWAGEN/GOLF%20HATCHBACK/index.html

    The above indicates a £1115 cost adder for performance pack on DSG 3 and 5 door models and £1060 cost adder for performance pack on Manual 3 and 5 door. The DSG gains an extra gear with the performance pack, which might explain it being priced higher.
    I'd expect a cost of around €1300-€1500 here.


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  • #3331
    Hebegeebee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 252 ✭✭Hebegeebee


    That's a similar premium to the Mk7. I wouldn't be surprised if it was even a bit more than that given the new higher VRT rate for the GTi & GTi PP.

    I'd seen on the UK GTi forum that DTD are offering a 15% discount on someone's PP configuration. That's a massive discount and one that I assume we could only dream of getting over here.


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