sound and heat shield under bonnet of RS??

[Tigger]

Hey all, I have noticed that my RS doesnt have any sort of heat shroud or sound proofing panel under the bonnet as did my Tiguan.

Is this normal, or is it missing?

Thanks

[MarksVRS]

No that is normal (or at least mine does not have one either). I guess it is one of the miriad of cost saving measures to keep the car competitive. Refer to the sound proofing sticky for another example.

[dArK5HaD0w]

i don't have it either.

i believe the elegance and L&K models over in europe came with it.
not sure if u can by it and ship it over.

[K1W1]

Diesels have them.

[k_rider]

I recall reading somewhere on this forum a while back someone ordering one as a spare part?

It's interesting watching the steam come off the bonnet when stuck in traffic during a light shower of rain - I was a little disconcerted the first time I saw it! I've considered ordering one, even if it's to deaden the horrible 'clang' the bonnet makes when shutting it! If I have one criticism of the Octavia, it's the lack of body panel deadening, I'm amazed at the number of 'tinny' sounding spots on the car, far more than my wife's '03 poverty pack Corolla.

[Tigger]

I guess the only positive thing is that at least it will cool better by not having the heat trapped under the bonnet as much??

[woofy]

Actually they used to come with it, but apparently people complained that the engine was too quiet in the RS so Skoda removed it. They leave it on in the diesels as people don't really want to hear a tractor. It was some years ago it happened, from memory 2007. They aren't overly expensive.

From memory the 118TSIs etc still had them, it was just the sportiness of the RS that they tried to improve rather than purely costsaving.

[Tigger]

oh ok Woofy...sounds reasonable.
I guess the lack of throaty sound is one of the only downsides of the RS compared to the GTI...so anything to help that I s'pose...

[MarksVRS]

Diesels have them.

Not mine!

It would be interesting to see (or hear) how much it reduces the diesel noise though.

[Mysticality]

Not mine!

It would be interesting to see (or hear) how much it reduces the diesel noise though.

Mine does!
Let me know if/when you're in the area, we can compare.

[BottomScratcher]

[QUOTE=woofy;850584 They leave it on in the diesels as people don't really want to hear a tractor.[/QUOTE]

Ouch! Not nice woofy.

As it happens I've had a few experiences of people standing next to my RS while the engine was running, and them not realising that it was an oil burner until I told them. And for what it's worth, when I drive Sydney/Melbourne without having to stop for fuel I don't hear any tractor noise. What I hear is CA CHING!!!

[DunlopRS]

Yes, my TDI has the shielding.

Ouch!.
As it happens I've had a few experiences of people standing next to my RS while the engine was running, and them not realising that it was an oil burner until I told them. And for what it's worth, when I drive Sydney/Melbourne without having to stop for fuel I don't hear any tractor noise. What I hear is CA CHING!!!

Well, I’m also quite proud to have a “tractor” motor / oil burner and it was a very definite choice based mostly on the drivability and not far second the awesome economy.
Someone mentioned about perspective / expectations changing with time – must have been in a different thread. When I was young I wanted a V8 – one of those 5L GTS HZs would have been nice, but a 253 ci would have been allright (settled for a 265 valiant…). Looking at the performance specs, a 5L auto returned 0-100 km/hr in 9.6 sec with fuel consumption driven normally– wait for it – about 18L/100km…..
My TDI vRS spec sheet 0-100 is 8.5 seconds, and normal fuel consumption is <6L/100 and much less than this on the highway proper………. – and as long as the turbo is spinning it pulls like one of those old time V8s… (showing my age…..).

[MarksVRS]

I will second that DunlopRS!
The performance specs of some of the old muscle cars are laughable compared to a modern diesel! I owned a warm 253 trimatic in a GTS copy and as much a I loved the sound of the twin system, it sucked fuel like it was going out of fashion...

I had a 2007 CDTI Astra before the Skoda and the diesel clatter was much louder inside and outside that car. I am interested in finding out why my Sept 09 build does not have the bonnet covering though.

Can you post a couple of clear photos Mysticality?

[DunlopRS]

I will second that DunlopRS!
The performance specs of some of the old muscle cars are laughable compared to a modern diesel! I owned a warm 253 trimatic in a GTS copy and as much a I loved the sound of the twin system, it sucked fuel like it was going out of fashion...

The stock HZ 253 is listed as 120 kw/325Nm - so a bit less than the 125/350 TDI. 0-100 in only 12.9 sec ...... but yes, you still cannot beat that V8 note (or beat). Even thought the body on the octy is much smaller the functional cabin space would not be much less. I must say even though I am a little hard of hearing I can't hear much exhaust note or engine nosie at all (unless you are trying to get that sub 9 sec 0-100). ...... saw a whistle on ebay to put into the exhaust to give it more "turbo" whine ..............

[BottomScratcher]

"....and as long as the turbo is spinning it pulls like one of those old time V8s…"

And that's before you slide it down to "S" on the DSG shifter.