OCTAVIA III Owners discussion thread

[godzilla_110TDI]

To any owners with DSG and the RS button/driver profile select. Is the exhaust note different at all when selecting 'Sport'? And more importantly, is the DSG 'Fart' audible?

When i took one of the early ones for spin, we had a play with the settings but I could not note any dramatic difference. I watch video's of the GTI and it has a distinctive and very noticeable fart. I have also driven the R and when put into 'Race' mode it is dramatically different.

Thanks

[GeeMatt]

Bump.

Any news on dsg 'Fart' . I read elsewhere that this was not evident on the Octy IIRC.
Not really relevant to me but I think this topic should keep tracking !

[Dzl_Dubba]

It definitely farts with an aftermarket exhaust. But i didn't notice anything either during my test drive.

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[aalin13]

I test drove both the GTI and the RS. The RS doesn't have the fart like the GTI has

[godzilla_110TDI]

Even in sports mode?

[aalin13]

The car I drove did not have the mode selector. But from video reviews, I have never heard of the pop when changing gear

[Martin]

I was completely unaware of the pop during the first 3 or 4 months of ownership
You need to be outside watching the car accelerate hard (to redline) to hear and appreciate it

[GeeMatt]

I was completely unaware of the pop during the first 3 or 4 months of ownership
You need to be outside watching the car accelerate hard (to redline) to hear and appreciate it

Mayhaps I need to plan an APR stage II as well

[Mysticality]

You're probably hearing a Soundaktor-type device (fake engine sound) in the GTI/R. I don't know why VW just doesn't make the exhaust sound sexy from the factory but there you go.
Its all a lie. :p

[PassatB6]

Just an update on a couple of months of ownership of my Amb+ Tech Pack DSG wagon. Some observations so far:

1. Great Bi-Xenons headlights- pure white light and good spread on the road. Look good too.
2. 1.4l is fine for puttering around town but there's a big rush from the turbo on acceleration which seems jerky in normal mode. Eco mode is smoother and doesn't seem to affect acceleration that much.
3. 1.4 l -No problems hitting 120km/hr + with very good stability. The car seems to settle at higher speeds. Doesn't seem to run out of puff at freeway speeds. The 1.4l is one impressive engine.
4. Radar distance sensor actually works. Warns you if you need to brake urgently and will do it for you on the appropriate setting (which I haven't tried yet)
5. Bluetooth flawless with an iphone for calls and music.
6. Side Mirrors not as good as my Scout which left virtually no blindspot.
7. Noisy over rough surfaces at speed but otherwise quiet. Looking at possible tyre change.
8. 1.4 l engine very quiet at idle.
9. If you are think of getting Cappucino, consider the black pack with 18" black wheels. It really enhances the look of the car.
10. Economy 6.7 with 90% city driving. Should improve over time but comparable my diesel Scout at the same mileage.