After first Service for the R32 - why is the car sound different

[windyzz]

Hi guys,

I've just got my first service for 3000km done from euroautomotive(which include checking overall of the car + oil and oil filter change).

(My car had a GIAC and VF engineering Cold air intake)

The first thing i noticed after the serviced, the intake bark from the VF intake (deep growl) that used to happen at about 1500rpm - 2000rpm somehow is gone.

And the exhaust note somehow does not sound as raspy as before, but little bit louder - sound closer to R32 mk 4 .

I'm not sure if this is normal ><

And perhaps my question is it possible that the ECU software (GIAC) be removed by the service center ?

Thanks for all the advice

[Brendan_A]

If they did software updates it would be back to stock tune.

[windyzz]

I don't think they will have the software update. Its independent mechanic (specialised in porsche).

[bazzle]

I don't think they will have the software update. Its independent mechanic (specialised in porsche).

Sounds like you answered part of your own questions.
It may be that they did a throttle reset so after you drive hard a couple of times it may be the same.
I guess you could ask them 1st before asking here maybe ??

Bazzle

[windyzz]

Sorry Bazzle, just curious and worried.

been driving for couple of days (2-3 days) and i did not see any different.

I will ask them next monday.

Thanks

[bazzle]

Fair enough..

You havnt filled with different brand fuel??

Bazzle

[Maverick]

I don't think they will have the software update. Its independent mechanic (specialised in porsche).

Did they put the right oil in? Does it specify it on the invoice?

Is anything loose under the bonnet?

[G-rig]

i agree about this being a stupid thread. I have been chastised for starting more inteligent threads than this.

Dont see the problem here, it's good to check out any different sounds/concerns??

But yeah the service place could help you more than advice on here if you raise it with them.

[Maverick]

yeah ok mav tell me how the wrong oil could've changed the sound of his intake... lol

Different weights of engine oil can change the characteristics of the engine, as they were a porsche specialist it would be worth checking to see if it were a VW approved oil.

The second half of my post (that you choose to ignore) suggested that he open the bonnet and look for anything loose or missing which can change the intake sound.

If you don't have any advice to offer the OP perhaps troll elsewhere instead of trying to pick arguments.

[chrisgti]

Different weights of engine oil can change the characteristics of the engine, as they were a porsche specialist it would be worth checking to see if it were a VW approved oil.

The second half of my post (that you choose to ignore) suggested that he open the bonnet and look for anything loose or missing which can change the intake sound.

If you don't have any advice to offer the OP perhaps troll elsewhere instead of trying to pick arguments.

ahaha you and your vw approved oils.. even if they put 25-50 mineral oil in it its not going to change the sound of his intake or exhaust. And being a porsche specialist and no doubt knowing a thing or two about performance engines they would've put a decent synthetic oil in his car so I find your assumption stupid.

[Treza360]

There's a simple saying;

"If you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at all."

If you don't have anything useful or positive to contribute to the thread keep it to yourself then. Comments such as the ones I've deleted out of here don't help anyone.

Cheers,
Trent

[chrisgti]

maybe as its apparently quite simple they did the flapper mod for him... How bout that boss? you happy?

[PeDiES]

if some codes were thrown when they did the service like maf if they turned the ignition on without it plugged in then it is possible for the chip to go into a limp mode, has it lost any power? maybe just get someone with vagcom to scan it for any codes to be sure