GTD Exhaust and Sound actuator

[Ap69]

Hi All,

I am looking to place an order on a GTD this week and I'm under the impression that the above is the 'Sport and Sound Pack'? I've quizzed the salesman but they don't know much do they?

I've seen these videos on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciI4H6Lq8xk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6bl-oRfY8w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuhPe4OGOxA

I like the idea of it, however I've test drove a GTD (that apparently didn't have the S&S pack) which sounded very raspy???

 The description given by VW suggests this is nothing to do with the exhaust note or is it just me? 'This sound generator enhances the aural sensation for the driver and other passengers. In 'Sport' mode (using the Driver Profile Selector) there is an additional acoustic emphasis to the sound of the engine inside the car, with no additional noise externally.'

Can any GTD owners shed any light as to whether this package is what I can hear in the youtube videos or is just some gimmick noise inside the car? Does the engine sound like the above videos as standard?

there's a fair bit on here already been said about that pal, it you search for 'sound actuator' i find it all rather confusing!

[Rhymesaka]

Thanks for your response, I should of said I've searched already and just as confused.

I just wondered whether any owners could now comment on this? I agree it's as clear as mud the whole scenario with it.

[Ap69]

Thanks for your response, I should of said I've searched already and just as confused.

I just wondered whether any owners could now comment on this? I agree it's as clear as mud the whole scenario with it.

not even sure owners will know, a colleague has a mk6 GTD and that has an artificial sound, he didn't find out for 3 years,  even confusion if its internal only sound (like ive seen a small speaker box in a gti under the wiper covers behind the bulkhead) or an external sound generator in the exhaust which does sound great his doesn't sound like this, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuhPe4OGOxA  (ff to 40s)

[rocknob]

The internal soundactor is on the bulkhead behind the dash. This is on both the GTD and GTi and you can control the volume using Driving Profiles on the infotainment. This only provides internal sound.

The Sport and Sound pack includes the external speaker in the exhaust and there is no back box. This only applies if the car was built after BW45. The volume of the external speaker is also controlled by the driver profiles.

There is more info here http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=259570.msg2427167#msg2427167

[Rhymesaka]

Thanks a lot guys, I thought I had searched extensively but obviously not 

[monsta]

Thanks a lot guys, I thought I had searched extensively but obviously not 

Try here too http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=259570.0

[Mark V GTD]

I think it can now be safely said that the VW UK description of this option pack is completely inaccurate and should describe external noise by the exhaust mounted speaker along with red painted brake calipers....