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Offline kalimon

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Soundaktor disconnection
« on: 05 April 2016, 17:14 »
Well after putting up with the horrible racket for nearly 3 weeks and 350 miles, it finally had to go!
Took about 10 minutes ( would have been a lot less if my mitts were smaller ) and was very easy to do.
If you have been toying with the idea of doing it, stop procrastinating and get it done, it's well worth the effort.
The results are that my car is FAR quieter and I can actually here the cars engine, and it's a wonderful sound :smiley:

http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4871
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Re: Soundaktor disconnection
« Reply #1 on: 05 April 2016, 17:47 »
I did exactly the same. Hated the fake noise. Sounds like a diesel tractor and as such is quite divisive. I hope the Mk8 GTI/D/R drops it and gets fitted with a sweet sounding more throaty exhaust :whistle:
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Re: Soundaktor disconnection
« Reply #2 on: 05 April 2016, 17:55 »
I turned mine down to about 30% I think within hours of getting the car.
In Sport mode it made a horrid noise and sounded more like a misfiring 1970's Cortina than a sporty modern car.
Just switched down it sounds loads better.
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Re: Soundaktor disconnection
« Reply #3 on: 05 April 2016, 18:11 »
Why VW feel the need to use one of these thing is beyond me.
And if they must insist on forcing it on to you, at least give the paying customer the option to turn the sodding thing off!
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Re: Soundaktor disconnection
« Reply #4 on: 05 April 2016, 18:22 »
Is it really that bad? Is it just on the GTD?
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Re: Soundaktor disconnection
« Reply #5 on: 05 April 2016, 18:59 »
Quote from: Mr.McGee on 05 April 2016, 18:22
Is it really that bad? Is it just on the GTD?

No its not and no its on all GTD/GTI/R
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Re: Soundaktor disconnection
« Reply #6 on: 05 April 2016, 18:59 »
Quote from: kalimon on 05 April 2016, 18:11
Why VW feel the need to use one of these thing is beyond me.
And if they must insist on forcing it on to you, at least give the paying customer the option to turn the sodding thing off!

Apparently they have on MY16 cars. You can set the sound actuator volume in Individual driving mode on the Infotainment. For previous models the only way to reduce the sound is via VCDS. I've turned mine to 0% then dropped in the non-resonated Remus catback. Much better.
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Re: Soundaktor disconnection
« Reply #7 on: 05 April 2016, 19:23 »
Quote from: Mr.McGee on 05 April 2016, 18:22
Is it really that bad? Is it just on the GTD?

It really is that bad but you might find you like it so you need do nothing.
I wasn't aware you could turn it off completely but I'm very happy I've done away with it.
The fiddlyist bit is taping the loose wire to the body work to prevent any risk of rattles.
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Re: Soundaktor disconnection
« Reply #8 on: 05 April 2016, 19:45 »
It seems to be a common feature with a few manufacturers now.
They spend millions on reducing NVH levels then fit these things.
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Re: Soundaktor disconnection
« Reply #9 on: 06 April 2016, 18:15 »
Thanks Kalimon for the link, after watching that I managed to disconnect my Soundaktor a lot easier than I was expecting. Just taken the car for a quick spin in sport mode and yes it is much quieter and it was good to hear the engine properly. But I'm not sure I prefer it, odd as I normally dislike any form of fakery. I'll take it for a better spin tomorrow and then plug it back in to see which I prefer.

I noted that the posters on the link referred to adding an induction kit to improve the natural sound of the engine, I'm not entirely opposed to that but I wasn't intending to go down the performance mod route. Can anyone comment on induction mods and whether they are worth it in isolation or would a change to the exhaust system also be required?

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