Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[RoccoR]

Anyone in Melbourne with VCDS and micro CAN who can assist with a simple coding of the soundaktor synthesised engine noise for Golf R Mk7? Would really appreciate it. I have the instructions so should be pretty simple.


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[Benz]

7R Interior Noise and Vibration

Hi all,
I've had my 7R for almost a month now and put 800 kms on it so far.
Since new it has had a drumming noise in the interior at around 1400 - 1600rpm on a trailing throttle (say off throttle coming up to an intersection). It is definitely exhaust related as recently I had the Soundakator turned back to 0%. Loving the pure engine sound now but still got the interior drumming.
Does anybody else have this (minor) issue?
Also, I pick up engine related vibration through the car (seats in particular) when cruising at around 100 - 110kph. Is this normal or do I have an issue with a crook engine mount or something?
Any help or comment much appreciated.

[RoccoR]

I also get the drumming/low frequency drone at low RPM or when coming to a stop. Pretty annoying actually. I overcome this by manually downshifting gears. Seems to help.
Don't have the vibrations though. At speed the car is pretty smooth.


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[anduril]

7R Interior Noise and Vibration

Hi all,
I've had my 7R for almost a month now and put 800 kms on it so far.
Since new it has had a drumming noise in the interior at around 1400 - 1600rpm on a trailing throttle (say off throttle coming up to an intersection). It is definitely exhaust related as recently I had the Soundakator turned back to 0%. Loving the pure engine sound now but still got the interior drumming.
Does anybody else have this (minor) issue?
Also, I pick up engine related vibration through the car (seats in particular) when cruising at around 100 - 110kph. Is this normal or do I have an issue with a crook engine mount or something?
Any help or comment much appreciated.

I also get the drumming/low frequency drone at low RPM or when coming to a stop. Pretty annoying actually. I overcome this by manually downshifting gears. Seems to help.
Don't have the vibrations though. At speed the car is pretty smooth.


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I get the same drumming and pretty much agrees with what's said above. I doubt it can be 'switched' off like the soundaktor. The downshifting is an interesting idea - will have to give that a go and see if it helps when it gets too much during city driving where it tends to be below 60kmh.

[Paul_R]

Benz and RoccoR,
Is this your first R? I'm pretty sure you are describing the exhaust popping on the over run. It did cause me brief concern when I first noticed it on the Mk 6, but now I try to do it as often as I can.
In the Mk 6 it only seems to happen in first and second and the revs need to be coming down from just over 3000 rpm. I think I remember someone saying about the exhaust valve opening under these conditions which makes it all louder.

[RoccoR]

Benz and RoccoR,
Is this your first R? I'm pretty sure you are describing the exhaust popping on the over run. It did cause me brief concern when I first noticed it on the Mk 6, but now I try to do it as often as I can.
In the Mk 6 it only seems to happen in first and second and the revs need to be coming down from just over 3000 rpm. I think I remember someone saying about the exhaust valve opening under these conditions which makes it all louder.

Hey Paul R,

Definitely not the crackle and pop on the over run, if it was that I wouldn't be complaining cos I love that sound.
This is really more like a low frequency humm / drone. Kinda like when only one person opens a window in the car when you're driving and you get buffeting. Similar to that.


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[RoccoR]

Not really that concerned about it, just calling it out since someone else did.


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[Paul_R]

Hey Paul R,

Definitely not the crackle and pop on the over run, if it was that I wouldn't be complaining cos I love that sound.
This is really more like a low frequency humm / drone. Kinda like when only one person opens a window in the car when you're driving and you get buffeting. Similar to that.


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No idea then.

[sekas]

Are you sure your just not explaining the exhaust drone??


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[adam298]

Hey Paul R,

Definitely not the crackle and pop on the over run, if it was that I wouldn't be complaining cos I love that sound.
This is really more like a low frequency humm / drone. Kinda like when only one person opens a window in the car when you're driving and you get buffeting. Similar to that.


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I definitely know what you mean by this, and a very accurate description, I originally thought one of the rear windows were open as it sounded like that sort of drumming noise.