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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: symonh2000 on 08 May 2022, 16:52

Title: Soundaktor and exhaust
Post by: symonh2000 on 08 May 2022, 16:52
Just a quick question, I just read somewhere that the engine noise function (set on driving modes) also makes the exhaust louder as well as making the soundaktor buzz.

Is that true? if so I would like to turn off the soundaktor but keep the louder exhaust if that is possible? I have Carista to turn the soundaktor down if I need to.

The car is a 2016 GTI performance pack with manual box.

Many thanks

Title: Re: Soundaktor and exhaust
Post by: Finglonga on 08 May 2022, 17:00
Nope, the exhaust is not changed only the soundaktor. The GTI does not have valves in the exhaust only the R does.
Title: Re: Soundaktor and exhaust
Post by: fredgroves on 08 May 2022, 19:08
Does on the mk8 and also does on the mk7 gtd with "sport and sound" (rare option because vw suck at describing what you get with options)
Title: Re: Soundaktor and exhaust
Post by: symonh2000 on 08 May 2022, 19:45
Thanks for the clarification. I am not too worried about it, but it would have been nicer to have a louder exhaust without modifying the car and increasing the insurance premiums.
Title: Re: Soundaktor and exhaust
Post by: Jace on 11 May 2022, 13:37
Thanks for the clarification. I am not too worried about it, but it would have been nicer to have a louder exhaust without modifying the car and increasing the insurance premiums.

Anti Drone Res delete is the way.

Soundactuator thing just works inside the car using the windscreen as a flat panel speaker & sending vibrations in to the car .
Title: Re: Soundaktor and exhaust
Post by: Finglonga on 11 May 2022, 14:32

Anti Drone Res delete is the way.

Soundactuator thing just works inside the car using the windscreen as a flat panel speaker & sending vibrations in to the car .

That's the way I went and love the sound....

(https://i.imgur.com/k1XLYSz.jpg)
Title: Re: Soundaktor and exhaust
Post by: jaceyboy on 11 May 2022, 16:25
Res delete is superb, the only thing I dont like is the MK7 tail pipes are too small, but there is no way to change that unless you replace it for a new system at great expense...
Title: Re: Soundaktor and exhaust
Post by: Watts on 11 May 2022, 16:38
Res delete is superb, the only thing I dont like is the MK7 tail pipes are too small, but there is no way to change that unless you replace it for a new system at great expense...

BMS slip on trims? https://www.mlperformance.co.uk/products/bms-bmw-vw-e-chassis-e90-e92-mk6mk7-billet-exhaust-tips-335i-golf-gti
Title: Re: Soundaktor and exhaust
Post by: jaceyboy on 11 May 2022, 16:42
Res delete is superb, the only thing I dont like is the MK7 tail pipes are too small, but there is no way to change that unless you replace it for a new system at great expense...

BMS slip on trims? https://www.mlperformance.co.uk/products/bms-bmw-vw-e-chassis-e90-e92-mk6mk7-billet-exhaust-tips-335i-golf-gti

Knew this was coming :grin: Sold out....
Title: Re: Soundaktor and exhaust
Post by: symonh2000 on 12 May 2022, 10:21
If those fit a 335i/335d along with the GTI then logic would suggest that other 335i/335d items would also fit the GTI.

I bet there are a few others available.
Title: Re: Soundaktor and exhaust
Post by: jaceyboy on 12 May 2022, 10:22
If those fit a 335i/335d along with the GTI then logic would suggest that other 335i/335d items would also fit the GTI.

I bet there are a few others available.

Show me because ive looked for hours :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Soundaktor and exhaust
Post by: symonh2000 on 12 May 2022, 12:30
There's a few on ebay, not sure if they would fit?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284376669109?fits=Car+Make%3ABMW%7CCars+Type%3A335d&hash=item42362b9bb5:g:0-oAAOSwyJRiOXIV

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113586384904?fits=Car+Make%3ABMW%7CCars+Type%3A335d&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item1a7246b008:g:kgoAAOSwFtNcRtgo&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA8PM%2FY2XSguWCnUdIQOuGiT4UEUl%2B%2FN5Fkqg7PYGH6QEow%2Fj%2BK6hDUE1QPadvSMtAJjlUf6j5lC9hyofw7h87uATjO3HIflgf%2FRLA2Qs4lr4%2FR6z2OnNdC3bvrVi3hv%2FC8Tb2I%2BEcEfG2n9PalT839mGf9LK9CVFAGW%2Fk52P%2B8%2FFpm%2BvI8mKunJRlj3aMkLBUoGLpHcqP2fikyYam2JJLbCBo1UQf%2BgftIB3J4sER1B0Hnzct7VjG29R9MQmrAvNnvu4AJj%2BgsecCYAgT6oDmO6%2BZRdTx9Xpj0W2AEX2DRvgVe8i8k%2FY41g6317E57c8NwQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMyKXFgJdg
Title: Re: Soundaktor and exhaust
Post by: jaceyboy on 12 May 2022, 13:20
There's a few on ebay, not sure if they would fit?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284376669109?fits=Car+Make%3ABMW%7CCars+Type%3A335d&hash=item42362b9bb5:g:0-oAAOSwyJRiOXIV

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113586384904?fits=Car+Make%3ABMW%7CCars+Type%3A335d&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item1a7246b008:g:kgoAAOSwFtNcRtgo&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA8PM%2FY2XSguWCnUdIQOuGiT4UEUl%2B%2FN5Fkqg7PYGH6QEow%2Fj%2BK6hDUE1QPadvSMtAJjlUf6j5lC9hyofw7h87uATjO3HIflgf%2FRLA2Qs4lr4%2FR6z2OnNdC3bvrVi3hv%2FC8Tb2I%2BEcEfG2n9PalT839mGf9LK9CVFAGW%2Fk52P%2B8%2FFpm%2BvI8mKunJRlj3aMkLBUoGLpHcqP2fikyYam2JJLbCBo1UQf%2BgftIB3J4sER1B0Hnzct7VjG29R9MQmrAvNnvu4AJj%2BgsecCYAgT6oDmO6%2BZRdTx9Xpj0W2AEX2DRvgVe8i8k%2FY41g6317E57c8NwQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMyKXFgJdg

Unfortunatley the original GTi pipes are 3" diameter, these wont fit :undecided:
Title: Re: Soundaktor and exhaust
Post by: Finglonga on 13 May 2022, 08:36
Res delete is superb, the only thing I dont like is the MK7 tail pipes are too small, but there is no way to change that unless you replace it for a new system at great expense...

I had that issue, but great expense was worth it.... :smug:

(https://i.imgur.com/ofVnKEv.jpg)