Steering Rack / Suspension Squeak

[CraigW]

The problem is we don't have a definitive answer yet. Looks like they shouldn't be there but can't say for certain

There's no way they should be there. Long term with a few traumas and these would shatter, most likely in the cold after hitting a pothole. They are no alternative to stiffer rated shock struts or even a rubber puck for a softer end point.

I'm about to go out in my car with the front pucks now out - I will let you know if my car is any quieter (or noisier).

I think we will all be interested to hear your thoughts.

[GTI7me]

The problem is we don't have a definitive answer yet. Looks like they shouldn't be there but can't say for certain

There's no way they should be there. Long term with a few traumas and these would shatter, most likely in the cold after hitting a pothole. They are no alternative to stiffer rated shock struts or even a rubber puck for a softer end point.

I'm about to go out in my car with the front pucks now out - I will let you know if my car is any quieter (or noisier).

I think we will all be interested to hear your thoughts.

Indeed.

How has yours been Craig? You have had yours a while now haven't you?

J

[CraigW]

I don't want to jinx things but mine has been fine so far. The only slight negative is a kind if creaking noise that appears now and again from over my shoulder. I think it may be coming from the door rubbers but it comes and goes.

Oh and I'm not convinced the automatic wipers are working. They are definitely switched on in the set up but when it's raining they ain't doing much. Might need to get it checked out.

[monkeyhanger]

Well I was out with the car for 10 mins and it is infinitely better. I would say 80% of the noise is gone now. Instead of constant squeaking below 40mph, it happens literally when you go over something small - like those thick painted raised lines on approaches to junctions  or slightly rough road. Pretty confident what is left is down to the rears. The fronts generally take the hardest blows, holding the weight of the engine and the front passengers, so makes sense to me that they'd be the loudest/squeakiest.

Also the slight passenger door rattle seems to disappear when you drop the window slightly - must be rubber on glass (top of the window) in the top of the door frame.

[monkeyhanger]

I don't want to jinx things but mine has been fine so far. The only slight negative is a kind if creaking noise that appears now and again from over my shoulder. I think it may be coming from the door rubbers but it comes and goes.

Oh and I'm not convinced the automatic wipers are working. They are definitely switched on in the set up but when it's raining they ain't doing much. Might need to get it checked out.

Re wipers: Have you selected the sensitivity toggle on the top of the stalk? I find 1 click from full right on the stalk toggle is the best setting. On delivery the sensitivity toggle was far left - those Wolfsburg hailstones probably wouldn't have set the wipers off on that setting. 

[mk7gti]

I can't wait to see the reaction from my dealer. They will have no come back with VW on this once since they didn't PDI the car correctly. With the noise from my steering is it even safe who knows what's been bent over the last week...

[CraigW]

I don't want to jinx things but mine has been fine so far. The only slight negative is a kind if creaking noise that appears now and again from over my shoulder. I think it may be coming from the door rubbers but it comes and goes.

Oh and I'm not convinced the automatic wipers are working. They are definitely switched on in the set up but when it's raining they ain't doing much. Might need to get it checked out.

Re wipers: Have you selected the sensitivity toggle on the top of the stalk? I find 1 click from full right on the stalk toggle is the best setting. On delivery the sensitivity toggle was far left - those Wolfsburg hailstones probably wouldn't have set the wipers off on that setting. 

Yip I've messed about with it but doesn't seem to do much. On the blocks situation I think I'll take mine into VW when I get a chance just to make sure they have removed mine. Thanks for the feedback

[Jimble]

RE the wipers, the stalk is in the correct position isn't it? Needs to be up one, as if it were in intermittent wipe.

[CraigW]

RE the wipers, the stalk is in the correct position isn't it? Needs to be up one, as if it were in intermittent wipe.

I think so although I will double check. I don't really touching the stalk but maybe I've inadvertently moved it

[Jimble]

RE the wipers, the stalk is in the correct position isn't it? Needs to be up one, as if it were in intermittent wipe.

I think so although I will double check. I don't really touching the stalk but maybe I've inadvertently moved it

I only switch mine on (mk6) when it rains and then they'll wipe when required, i don't like leaving them on all the time as my screen gets quite dusty where i live and i like to clean the screen before it gets scratched.