Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[mattaus]

Was the traction control light flashing madly too?

Sorry, I didn't notice

[pepito]

Axle tramp ?


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[mattaus]

Axle tramp ?


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Possibly, but I've never experienced anything like it in a car before so I'm the wrong person to ask lol. Just thought it might be a known issue.

[bobcrusader]

Caught the DSG off-guard? Wrong gear was waiting on the other shaft because you were slowing down, then quickly accelerated, leading to the engine hitting the redline a couple of times before the DSG caught up and changed gear. I've done this a few times to myself.

[mattaus]

Caught the DSG off-guard? Wrong gear was waiting on the other shaft because you were slowing down, then quickly accelerated, leading to the engine hitting the redline a couple of times before the DSG caught up and changed gear. I've done this a few times to myself.

That sounds more like what I experienced. Can't say for sure it was red-lining, but it sounded like something was repeatedly hitting a hard limit. Just much more of a thud than I'm used to. This is the corner it did it on.. Steep, tight, a steering wheel approaching full lock, and a pretty uneven road surface as you exit the corner (living up to Brisbane's high standards). A bit of indecisiveness from the DSG is not too difficult to imagine I guess

[giveway]

Axle tramp ?


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+1 to axle trap. That is the only violent thing I feel in my GTI PP. Rain is here again in sydney and I'm tramping again at the slightest wheel slip.

[wasabiz]

Just bought S2TT paddles (polished black) for my car. It'll arrive here next week, will post picture once it's installed. I hope the investment is worth it

[Dawson]

Just bought S2TT paddles (polished black) for my car. It'll arrive here next week, will post picture once it's installed. I hope the investment is worth it

I've been looking at these, they look pretty good. Will be good to hear your thoughts.

[jake]

Can anyone comment on the diff in the MK7 compared to MK6?
I had a MK6 GTI manual and it was wheelspin city in the wet (especially after it was tuned).
Is the diff in the MK7 any better?
I've read that it brakes the inside front on exit but does it make it better on exit or just feel more intrusive?
Any info appreciated.
Thanks.
P.S. I know the PP GTI has the better diff but am only interested in a manual.

[wasabiz]

I've been looking at these, they look pretty good. Will be good to hear your thoughts.

I've just received words from Race Division that there will be a delay on the paddles

"Good morning Ben, we got a bad news for you. We have just received a note from S2T in the states that they will be making a couple of small revisions to the VW2 design (Mk7) and will begin manufacturing shortly."

Sucks but I guess they're making it better which is a good thing?

[Dawson]

I've just received words from Race Division that there will be a delay on the paddles

"Good morning Ben, we got a bad news for you. We have just received a note from S2T in the states that they will be making a couple of small revisions to the VW2 design (Mk7) and will begin manufacturing shortly."

Sucks but I guess they're making it better which is a good thing?

Atleast that means you'll get the revised paddles which will be better, so fingers crossed.

[Ralfi]

Tint recommendations for a white GTI?

Got the Polo done with Tint-a-Car's 'Midnight Express'. Weighing up whether to stick with that or go for something with a bit more transparency as the sun goes down - F1 for eg...If anyone has photos of their GTI with either of these tints it'd be appreciated

What's a good price for tinting a Golf these days? I think the Polo was done during a deal - $295.

[AdamD]

Can anyone comment on the diff in the MK7 compared to MK6?
I had a MK6 GTI manual and it was wheelspin city in the wet (especially after it was tuned).
Is the diff in the MK7 any better?
I've read that it brakes the inside front on exit but does it make it better on exit or just feel more intrusive?

The diff in the standard (non-PP) GTI is a normal open differential with XDS (that applies the brakes to the inside wheel to help transfer torque to the outer wheel with more grip) - just like the Mk6.

What certainly has changed is the dynamics of the chassis and geometry of the front suspension. The traction control/ESP systems are likely also slightly faster. As a result, power-down will be incrementally better.

Of course the greatest diff in the world won't help the car overcome the laws of physics - if you're pushing loads of torque through unloaded front wheels in the wet, you're going to get wheelspin - lots and lots of it (especially if you tune a Mk7). When you've got any significant lock on, the PP's diff will certainly be better, although I really only noticed a difference with the PP diff in higher-speed corners (say 40km/h or so) - below that, XDS/TC will be fairly intrusive in either car if you want to get lairy.

I've only driven the GTI and GTI PP on public roads so far, so nothing crazy (will be driving the PP at an upcoming drive day and am keen to see how the diff performs). I've also not driven a tuned Mk7 GTI.

[jake]

Thanks AdamD,
I may have to test drive one, with less weight the additional 7kw and 70nm I may not have to bother with a tune.
MK6 was ok in standard form, it was the tune that really set the front wheels alight.
Cheers.

[Ralfi]

Anyone confirm if the Automatic Kerb View Function works? Seems like a handy feature to protect those rims from gutters.