Hard riding and noisey GTI 7.5

[fredgroves]

Has the dreaded transport pucks thing been seen in the UK since about Autumn 2013?

I've not seen anyone actually say its happened since then.... and that was down to the dealers not being made aware of it specifically on a PDI checklist...

[Hertsman]

Has the dreaded transport pucks thing been seen in the UK since about Autumn 2013?

I've not seen anyone actually say its happened since then.... and that was down to the dealers not being made aware of it specifically on a PDI checklist...

Doubt it, but given how unusual the complaint is given the depth of understanding this might be one thats gone rogue as its that or an actual fault really

[hobbes22]

I was impressed by how well the car rode on 19's without DCC when i picked it up, so am surprised to read OPs comments. I have my tyres all at 36 psi, which seems to give a happy medium. It sounds like something is definitely wrong with the setup.

[DaveA]

Mine rides on 19" rims on standard suspension and does not behave like you describe... It used to, until I reset the tyre pressures to the sticker recommended level, with an accurate gauge (garage gauges can be quite a bit out)...

They were, originally, set at close to 50psi at delivery... Which, basically, rattled everything...

The only other difference is that mine is on the Pirelli tyres...

[Grahamt]

Thanks guys for all your input and ideas today, it's made some interesting reading.

From reading the replies I'm probably expecting too much from the standard GTI set up without DCC, comfort and not feeling the corrugations on the 5 mile section of dual carriageway and then great handling when pushing on hard.

The car does ride well when I hit the odd pot hole that I not spotted ahead.

@Gnasher.............I think you're right it all about perception, my too hard might be too soft for a Ferrari driver.....good job I haven't got one  .   I was running the tyre's all round at 38psi,  I've dropped them to 35psi so I'll see how that is tomorrow and I'm doing an identical 240 mile run up and down the M6 to Tebay that I did Monday, I got 46 mpg which I thought was amazing....mostly cruising at gps 74-76 with the odd sprint.

@fredgroves.............Thanks for the link to aftermarket DCC systems. My GTI was new in April so it'll probably be too expensive to change, but at least if I find I can't live with it there are professional options out there and compared to the depreciation I've incurred buying new it's not too expensive.

@wattts .........Next step I think is to drive a DCC equipped GTI over the same horrid road to do a comparison. Might see if any of the local dealers near Chester have one. 

@hertsman........"My R is on Pretoria 19" and in comfort, without passengers I would say its too comfortable, and bounces a little too much".............this sounds exactly like what I'm after  ........need to test drive a DCC after your comments.


@ar899.........sounds like I don't want an A3 s/line


@hog hedge..............cheers for the heads up on the transport pucks..........jacked the two front wheels up this afternoon and checked, all clear so looks like the PDI was completed properly for those.


@sootchucker.........not good at all is it.


So a run tomorrow down the horrid corrugations before I hit the M6 now I've adjusted the tyre pressures and maybe next week I might see about a test drive of a DCC equipt one, if for no other reason than the experience. I know Chester didn't have one when I ordered last December........shame I didn't trawl the other dealers before I ordered to try a DCC car as an extra £800 ish isn't much extra. Never mind, there are always the aftermarket ones.......might be a Xmas present from me to me.   as I did buy the car as a keeper.

[rajb]

I’d firstly as above check they haven’t left the transport blocks in, as a friend with his M2 had exactly that happen with his new car.

After that depending on how local you are to me I can take you out in mine which currently has the KW DDC coilovers fitted.

Between the 2 GTIs I currently have (both 2014 and PP cars), the one on standard suspension and 19’s is pretty similar with the DDC ones and 18’s which is impressive as I’ve had KW V3’s too and they were quite harsh by comparison.

[Splashalot]

@hog hedge..............cheers for the heads up on the transport pucks..........jacked the two front wheels up this afternoon and checked, all clear so looks like the PDI was completed properly for those.

Before you make any decisions definitely also check the rears for transport pucks.  In my experience rear suspension issues have more of an effect on ride comfort than front suspension.

I'm another vote for the something is not quite right here camp.  From your descriptions, you may well have defective suspension. 

Alternatively, bite the bullet and trade up to a DCC equipped car.  The ride in my 7.5GTI on 18's with DCC set to comfort is as good as the ride in the 7.5 Trendline on 16's I traded.  And both cars on the same tyres - PS4.  I'd be surprised if you don't love a DCC equipped ride.

[hog_hedge]

Before you make any decisions definitely also check the rears for transport pucks.  In my experience rear suspension issues have more of an effect on ride comfort than front suspension.

AFAIK VW only put the pucks in the front.

[Grahamt]

Post deleted as hadn't read pucks only on front

[Jim_mk7.5]

Don't think in the first post you said whether you were on 18s or optional 19s but guessing as you said you'd now ditched the Bridgestones then you'll have the 18's.

Mine is the same setup. The only time I think this is hard is around the city centre where some of our roads are absolutely disgusting. Other than that I find it rides well. PSI is normally 34ish. Living on the edge of the Peaks means I regularly get on some good roads and the GTI is really in its element on these. As quick as you need a car to be and handling is excellent. Soaks up the bumps perfectly and never feels like it needs to be any firmer.