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Offline stuart.cameron

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Re: GTD Sound Actuator
« Reply #120 on: 03 February 2014, 14:34 »
In sport my BW51 without the sport and sound package definitely has a sound actuator!
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Re: GTD Sound Actuator
« Reply #121 on: 03 February 2014, 14:52 »
Nice one, thanks Stuart and Corgi.

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Re: GTD Sound Actuator
« Reply #122 on: 03 February 2014, 20:47 »
Can also confirm, my one was build week 50ish, I did not add the sport & sound pack but it definitely has the sound actuator - it sounds great inside the car in sport mode!
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Re: GTD Sound Actuator
« Reply #123 on: 03 February 2014, 23:13 »
Quote from: AdmiralGant on 03 February 2014, 20:47
Can also confirm, my one was build week 50ish, I did not add the sport & sound pack but it definitely has the sound actuator - it sounds great inside the car in sport mode!

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I think it sounds artificial... Why spend millions in R&D to reduce NVH and then spend a tenner to add it back in?
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Re: GTD Sound Actuator
« Reply #124 on: 04 February 2014, 08:10 »
Quote from: corgi on 03 February 2014, 23:13
Quote from: AdmiralGant on 03 February 2014, 20:47
Can also confirm, my one was build week 50ish, I did not add the sport & sound pack but it definitely has the sound actuator - it sounds great inside the car in sport mode!

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I think it sounds artificial... Why spend millions in R&D to reduce NVH and then spend a tenner to add it back in?

Tend to agree with Corgi. I read a review that praised the car but said the sound actuator got a little annoying especially if you are trying to listen to the revs with a view to changing gears at the optimal time. I'll be disconnecting mine I think, not sure yet.
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Offline davyk31

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Re: GTD Sound Actuator
« Reply #125 on: 04 February 2014, 10:52 »
I'm pretty sure my car also has the sound actuator as it gets louder in sport mode. Not really sure I think much of the noise to be honest, just seems like a louder diesel engine noise. The pack that includes the different exhaust noises may be a lot better.

As regards noises I am also waiting for an Audi SQ5 which has the speaker in the exhaust, that does sound pretty exceptional!!
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Re: GTD Sound Actuator
« Reply #126 on: 04 February 2014, 11:00 »
I have a Porsche 911 (996) with PSE (Porsche Sports Exhaust), it has no speaker in the exhaust and sounds excellent and makes a proper noise... It was designed that way.

Am I the only one who finds it ridiculous that car manufacturers are having to artificially generate noise to make their cars seem more interesting.

I want my golf to be quiet, its the car that I do the boring miles in when I can... but if I want the sportier throttle map then I have to put up with some pathetic artificial warbling...

If I want the Porsche to be quiet (and it is not often that I do) I can just turn the exhaust off, it makes it quieter but doesn't affect the performance in any way...

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Re: GTD Sound Actuator
« Reply #127 on: 04 February 2014, 13:47 »
Quote from: corgi on 04 February 2014, 11:00
I have a Porsche 911 (996) with PSE (Porsche Sports Exhaust), it has no speaker in the exhaust and sounds excellent and makes a proper noise... It was designed that way.

Am I the only one who finds it ridiculous that car manufacturers are having to artificially generate noise to make their cars seem more interesting.

I want my golf to be quiet, its the car that I do the boring miles in when I can... but if I want the sportier throttle map then I have to put up with some pathetic artificial warbling...

If I want the Porsche to be quiet (and it is not often that I do) I can just turn the exhaust off, it makes it quieter but doesn't affect the performance in any way...
I know what you are saying, but if you didn't have the Porsche (and it's aural sporty delights), could you not imagine having a GTD and fancying a throatier exhaust?

It may be more than just an exhaust on the Golf, but I'm sure Porsche spent some time and money getting the right sound from the 996 too.

At the end of the day it's all about putting a smile on your face, I'm expecting the sound in my GTD to add some fun when I want it. If money was not an object I'd happily retire the Sports and Sound pack for a V8 Jag or Aston :)
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Re: GTD Sound Actuator
« Reply #128 on: 04 February 2014, 13:55 »
Quote from: ffrank on 04 February 2014, 13:47
I know what you are saying, but if you didn't have the Porsche (and it's aural sporty delights), could you not imagine having a GTD and fancying a throatier exhaust?

It may be more than just an exhaust on the Golf, but I'm sure Porsche spent some time and money getting the right sound from the 996 too.

At the end of the day it's all about putting a smile on your face, I'm expecting the sound in my GTD to add some fun when I want it. If money was not an object I'd happily retire the Sports and Sound pack for a V8 Jag or Aston :)

No doubt that Porsche invested in making sure the 996 sounded right - but it is a sports car... the Golf is, in reality, a sporty hatchback...

For you it may be all about putting a smile on your face, for me it is about getting to where I need to go quickly and quietly when I'm in the Golf.

Now, here's a thing... You could have a good 996 with PSE or a V8 (with an exhaust upgrade) Jag for an awful lot less than a the purchase price of a Golf GTI/D and still have huge amounts of money spare to run them... the smile on your face was the biggest driver on your car purchase... you wouldn't even consider a Golf...
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Re: GTD Sound Actuator
« Reply #129 on: 04 February 2014, 17:59 »
Quote from: corgi on 04 February 2014, 13:55
Quote from: ffrank on 04 February 2014, 13:47
I know what you are saying, but if you didn't have the Porsche (and it's aural sporty delights), could you not imagine having a GTD and fancying a throatier exhaust?

It may be more than just an exhaust on the Golf, but I'm sure Porsche spent some time and money getting the right sound from the 996 too.

At the end of the day it's all about putting a smile on your face, I'm expecting the sound in my GTD to add some fun when I want it. If money was not an object I'd happily retire the Sports and Sound pack for a V8 Jag or Aston :)

No doubt that Porsche invested in making sure the 996 sounded right - but it is a sports car... the Golf is, in reality, a sporty hatchback...

For you it may be all about putting a smile on your face, for me it is about getting to where I need to go quickly and quietly when I'm in the Golf.

Now, here's a thing... You could have a good 996 with PSE or a V8 (with an exhaust upgrade) Jag for an awful lot less than a the purchase price of a Golf GTI/D and still have huge amounts of money spare to run them... the smile on your face was the biggest driver on your car purchase... you wouldn't even consider a Golf...
The smile on my face is the biggest driver for my purchase. But currently there are many things required to put a smile on this face - practicality, running costs, professional image, reliability, personal appeal, technology, comfort and... a happy Wife... :)

I kind of feel it's a moot point, if we could get a better sporty experience elsewhere, if I'm buying a golf for a dozen other reasons, why not enjoy some extra fun with the exhaust note? After all, I'm not looking to make a 60bhp 1 litre sound like a Ferrari. The GTD is a sporty car as you have said, and I too will enjoy getting places quickly and quietly, but with an added exhaust rasp when I fancy it!

Edit- typo.
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