Tyres and Anti-Tramp!?

[GTDING]

The other factor is probably fuel economy, which is directly related to co2 emissions... That figure of course being important to Vw and to all of us because less co2 means less tax!

Even more so now, hence the reason VW have increased the recommend tyre pressures now.

What pressures do they recommend now and where did you hear about the change? I'm still using 36psi all round, which is what the handbook says for MKVII GTD. Thanks.

[I wanted a GTi]

The other factor is probably fuel economy, which is directly related to co2 emissions... That figure of course being important to Vw and to all of us because less co2 means less tax!

Even more so now, hence the reason VW have increased the recommend tyre pressures now.

What pressures do they recommend now and where did you hear about the change? I'm still using 36psi all round, which is what the handbook says for MKVII GTD. Thanks.

It was on here a few months back.

[kalimon]

Not sure about all this talk of them being a noisy tyre 
I can't hear them any more than I could hear the Conti's on my A3. Other tyres may well be quieter but there will not be much in it I'm sure.

That's two different cars though. Going from pretty much new Bridgestone's to the Michelin's I found the Michelin's much quieter but also smoother which also helps with noise reduction.

I suppose the fact that I don't find them noisy is the important thing for me

[GTDING]

The other factor is probably fuel economy, which is directly related to co2 emissions... That figure of course being important to Vw and to all of us because less co2 means less tax!

Even more so now, hence the reason VW have increased the recommend tyre pressures now.

What pressures do they recommend now and where did you hear about the change? I'm still using 36psi all round, which is what the handbook says for MKVII GTD. Thanks.

It was on here a few months back.

What are the new tyre pressures for the GTD and does this apply to the MK7, or just the 7.5? Thanks.

[sadsac]

Edit - sorry this was a cross post from another thread! Completely off topic

[I wanted a GTi]

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Ghost has been bypassed on two OEMs recently and had to be updated so is a bit circumspect. The first was 2 high performance Ford Focus'

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[Daz Auto]

Question for VAQ diff owners regarding tramping -

I had my diff set to 'normal'. On 2 occasions with full throttle, the car made a 'bang' noise, but never spun, jumped or stopped accelerating - like my previous Mk6 GTD would do. 

Has anyone else with a VAQ diff noticed an occasional bang noise?

I have now set the VAQ to sport. The roads are greasy, but no loss of traction or strange noise so far. Fingers crossed! Maybe I should have bought a Golf R, but I do find my tow bar useful. 

[GTDING]

Yes, when I accelerate in Eco or Normal mode (I'm rarely in Sport) on a wet/greasy road, I get the banging noise. Tyres loose traction for a second then 'she bangs, she bangs, Oh oh oh, She moves, she moves' (name that tune! I find it abit annoying really!

[Daz Auto]

The out-laws have left just left... hic...

Is this it... Ricky Martin - She Bangs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ihtX86JzmA

I'm waiting to see if the "Front differential lock: sport" setting makes a diff

If it happens again - I'm going see if the dash cam picks up the noise.

Was just outside, my car is 'frozen' - like some of the discussions here -  let it go, let it go! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0MK7qz13bU

[GTDING]

The out-laws have left just left... hic...

Is this it... Ricky Martin - She Bangs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ihtX86JzmA

I'm waiting to see if the "Front differential lock: sport" setting makes a diff

If it happens again - I'm going see if the dash cam picks up the noise.

Was just outside, my car is 'frozen' - like some of the discussions here -  let it go, let it go! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0MK7qz13bU

Yes the Martinite it was!

Should be interesting to see if Sport mode makes a diff!

GTDsicle's all round last night too!