Parcel shelf balls in Mk5?

[NiekSavio]

Parcel Shelf Balls.

The missus is not complaining about hearing my balls making noise during a bumpy ride, so I guess it's all ok.

[Big Yellow]

its the christmas jingle balls syndrome.

[thezoneR32]

Mark V has the exact same problem. As I mentioned on the other thread I'll post details of a fix that lets the string remain taught when the hatch is closed soon once I get the final parts.

Definately have this issue but its random. Be good to see your soultion Maverick.

[bazzle]

I removed mine and the string and replaced with elastic from sunglasses neck holders. No more noise.

Bazzle

[POW]

now i finally know where is the noise come from. i have that too but just when i am driving on bumpy road. good topic guys

[mtj007]

Mine do this too on speedbumps/hitting driveways not level with the street etc.
First time it happened I pulled over thinking something under the car had hit the speedbump or something... it doesn't really bug me anymore unless a passenger mentions it and then I notice it every single time for the rest of the day

I'll compare with my dad's Mark VI tomorrow to see if there's any difference in how far they hang down... no jokes please haha

[Maverick]

Here's my solution to the problem. No longer do my balls hang low and knock around but are now held in close with limited bounce.

Knocking noise from retaining band on luggage compartment cover

Cost <$10
Time <10 minutes

[mtj007]

Here's my solution to the problem. No longer do my balls hang low and knock around but are now held in close with limited bounce.

Never would have thought of using those retractable things... I never use the one on my swipe card for work and I have a spare one in my desk so it looks like I'm all set to fix my low hangers after work tomorrow

[gerhard]

I identified the problem with my balls early in my ownership period.

Problem was solved at no cost by knotting the string above the shelf to stop them from dangling.

Now I have loose string above the shelf, but that's not noticeable, and it still works the same way without any problems.....

[cktsi]

Sorry it's taken a while... finally got around to taking a photo inside the rear where my balls are.



It's hard to tell, but there's a 14cm drop from the shelf to the bottom of the dangle.

Maybe it's nothing to do with the length of the descent, but the weight? The mv5's balls may be heavier than the mark 6.

[Tim]

Your balls look identical to mine so I dont know?!

it seems that some mkv owners have experienced the same issue as you so maybe some of us are just deaf. I reckon gerhards idea of a small knot would be fine. It really wouldnt be that noticeable.

[bazzle]

Your balls look identical to mine so I dont know?!

it seems that some mkv owners have experienced the same issue as you so maybe some of us are just deaf. I reckon gerhards idea of a small knot would be fine. It really wouldnt be that noticeable.

Yup... Im thinking of ty'in a knot in mine if I put the OE balls back on too.

Bazzle

[cktsi]

Your balls look identical to mine so I dont know?!

Yeah, when I compare my balls to your balls, I have to say our balls do look the same & hang just as low. :-P


When VW were designing the Mk6 they took pains to make it quieter than the Mk5. Hopefully they will resolve the issue with swinging balls by the time Mk7 comes.

A test drive over a hump will help check all the noise issues including thumping balls