Purchased my R32 this morning from Chatswood classic car. Finnaly

[aristocrat]

I've been doing a bit of reading regarding the flapper mod - is it just as simple as pulling the vacuum hose out and sticking a ball bearing within the hose and refit it?

So, does it imply that engine vacuum to the valve diverts it to a "quieter" chamber, and without vacuum, the exhaust routes through a more "straight through" channel and thus sounds barkier?

[Purgi]

I've been doing a bit of reading regarding the flapper mod - is it just as simple as pulling the vacuum hose out and sticking a ball bearing within the hose and refit it?

So, does it imply that engine vacuum to the valve diverts it to a "quieter" chamber, and without vacuum, the exhaust routes through a more "straight through" channel and thus sounds barkier?

I didn't bother refitting mine. Just plugged it and tucked it away.

The note you get above 3000(?)rpm starts from idle instead. I believe the vaccum home actuates a butterfly valve that opens on the 2nd exhaust tip which is the barky exhaust tip.

What I do know is that it makes one hell of a difference.

[aristocrat]

I didn't bother refitting mine. Just plugged it and tucked it away.

The note you get above 3000(?)rpm starts from idle instead. I believe the vaccum home actuates a butterfly valve that opens on the 2nd exhaust tip which is the barky exhaust tip.

What I do know is that it makes one hell of a difference.

Thanks for that confirmation mate

[Big Yellow]

i just unplugged mine and left it LOL

does it matter that its not blocked off??

havent had any issues with it hanging comando styles LOL

[Mr Messy]

congrats mate love your slippers hahahaha

Dude.
Speedcats, pronto.

[Purgi]

i just unplugged mine and left it LOL

does it matter that its not blocked off??

havent had any issues with it hanging comando styles LOL

My understanding is that it spits out a whole lot of errors on the ECU(?).

[Big Yellow]

My understanding is that it spits out a whole lot of errors on the ECU(?).

hasnt done so in mine.

i think that was the case for the MKIV though.

[Nathan_B]

Big Yellow - i plugged mine up with a golf tee - fitted well

Congrats on the purchase of the new r32 mate - you will be smiling for many years to come

[Big Yellow]

Big Yellow - i plugged mine up with a golf tee - fitted well

Congrats on the purchase of the new r32 mate - you will be smiling for many years to come

hahaha good idea with the golf tee!! gonna try find one when i get home!

at least its golf related LOL

where abouts in melb are you located??

[G-rig]

UPDATE:
BAD experience at Volkswagen Classic Chatswood at the moment...
WE have given them a cheque last saturday and purchase the car.. We've been progressively checking our bank statement and clearance. and our bank have cleared the payment on Monday afternoon. However, today i called them numerous time and they said they do not believe on our bank, and that we would not receive the car until 10 working days at THE SERVICE CENTER...

Well did you even use a bank cheque?

[kaoticice]

naa its been resolved.. it only took 3-4 working days to clear.. there were just misunderstanding between us and the finance manager.

[G-rig]

Ahh that's right.

Anyway how is it!?

[kaoticice]

The car is great

still getting use to it though, even though it looks similar to any regular mkv but it drives completely different.
It actually feels a lil more comfortable then the gti.. O_O" or maybe its just me...

Pics soon.

[DGen]

I think you and i were the lukcy last buyers of the R32. There are none left in Australia. There were 4 left 2 weeks ago, 2 were silver, 1 black, and not sure about the other. Looks like we both got the last 2 silver ones.

Congrats. The sound is brilliant.

[jb747]

Good luck with it. We've had ours for almost two years now, and it still puts a grin on my face any time I take it for a drive.