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Model specific boards => Golf mk8 => Topic started by: Buster 1234 on 30 March 2026, 10:04

Title: Alarming "thump" in kick-down.
Post by: Buster 1234 on 30 March 2026, 10:04

It seems that at any speed, when in sport mode and I use kick-down, there is an almighty thump before my Mk8.5 GTI takes off like a scalded cat. Google AI says it is a "feature" of the model, but I find it so alarming that I've had to stop kicking-down altogether. Anyone else experienced this?

Title: Re: Alarming "thump" in kick-down.
Post by: candywhite12 on 30 March 2026, 17:44

maybe stop kicking it down and just enjoy the ride mate  :laugh:

Title: Re: Alarming "thump" in kick-down.
Post by: Buster 1234 on 31 March 2026, 18:11

Hi there, and thanks for your suggestion. Don't get me wrong, I'm not some kind of "boy racer", but I think it's advisable to know your car's capabilities. First time I did it I nearly shat myself, second time I did it I did sh!t myself :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Alarming "thump" in kick-down.
Post by: Hampshire rubber burner on 31 March 2026, 19:48

I think your find that the noise is from engine and transmission twisting backwards an lower engine mount bushing moving