Golf R Observations and Questions

[Guy_H]

What about the GTI with the 888 engine - does it have one?

Certainly not on the Australian models - that's for sure!

[Lex200]

It may seem a strange request but are there any simple mods to reduce the noise of the Golf R.

My daughter is very unhappy that I wake her each morning when I leave for work and that her whole room vibrates whenever I reverse into the drive.

[Guy_H]

It may seem a strange request but are there any simple mods to reduce the noise of the Golf R.

My daughter is very unhappy that I wake her each morning when I leave for work and that her whole room vibrates whenever I reverse into the drive.

Probably only 3 options:

1: sell it and buy a Prius (and don't replace it with a GT3 - that's for sure!)
2: park it away from the house
3: sound proof your garage / daughters room

tough one, I'm sure there will be plenty of forum members that will surely help you dispose of it!

[triode12]

Probably only 3 options:

1: sell it and buy a Prius (and don't replace it with a GT3 - that's for sure!)
2: park it away from the house
3: sound proof your garage / daughters room

tough one, I'm sure there will be plenty of forum members that will surely help you dispose of it!

4. Buy daughter a set of earplugs.

[Mr_Bob]

There's a process where a 2 part expanding foam is used to spray under floorboards to give heat and sound insulation.
I could give you some names of companies in western sydney, but can't really help with VIC.

Might be worth ringing some roof insulation companies?
Otherwise you could try Urethane wholesalers, as they will supply the chemicals and equipment to the contractors.

[dave_r]

My daughter is very unhappy that I wake her each morning when I leave for work and that her whole room vibrates whenever I reverse into the drive.

Guessing she is young and might not understand now but just tell her that you're getting her back in advance for all the late nights she'll be keeping you awake in the future...

[ethosguy]

It may seem a strange request but are there any simple mods to reduce the noise of the Golf R.

My daughter is very unhappy that I wake her each morning when I leave for work and that her whole room vibrates whenever I reverse into the drive.

Disturbing her sleep while you go to work: the gaul of you. Poor Princess.
Give me a decade, poke fun back at me...twice over.

[MACCAA]

There's a process where a 2 part expanding foam is used to spray under floorboards to give heat and sound insulation.
I could give you some names of companies in western sydney, but can't really help with VIC.

Might be worth ringing some roof insulation companies?
Otherwise you could try Urethane wholesalers, as they will supply the chemicals and equipment to the contractors.

Er that'll only decrease the noise INSIDE the car.
Think the problem is exterior noise..

[mfl]

get daughter to leave home ?

[Mr_Bob]

Er that'll only decrease the noise INSIDE the car.
Think the problem is exterior noise..

I'm referring to applying the insulation to the house itself... (in the ceiling, under the floorboards etc)
Not to the car