DSG 7 vs 6 speed and GPF?

[Hashbrown]

Hi guys,

So I’ve pulled the trigger on a 67 plate GTI MK7.5 PP.

Would this have the dreaded GPF?

Also would this have the 7 speed DSG box?

I’ve also read that the new GTI’s don’t DSG fart anymore, is that due to the 7 speed gearbox or the GPF or neither?

[clarky92]

Hi guys,

So I’ve pulled the trigger on a 67 plate GTI MK7.5 PP.

Would this have the dreaded GPF?

Also would this have the 7 speed DSG box?

I’ve also read that the new GTI’s don’t DSG fart anymore, is that due to the 7 speed gearbox or the GPF or neither?

Yes, any GTI PP 7.5 DSG will be 7 speed and have the PPF/ GPF. As standard it will barely ‘DSG fart’ but an aftermarket exhaust mod can bring back some DSG farting 

[Watts]

What's so dreaded about the GPF? Genuine question.

[clarky92]

What's so dreaded about the GPF? Genuine question.

Great for the environment, but the flip side is it completely restricts exhaust noise. Well documented across all makes/ models. It’s way more noticeable on the higher end stuff like v12 Ferrari’s and Audi R8’s for example.

[Watts]

What's so dreaded about the GPF? Genuine question.

Great for the environment, but the flip side is it completely restricts exhaust noise. Well documented across all makes/ models. It’s way more noticeable on the higher end stuff like v12 Ferrari’s and Audi R8’s for example.

That's fine then, I was getting a bit worried! Perfectly happy with the exhaust note of mine Cheers!

[Will2018]

What's so dreaded about the GPF? Genuine question.

Great for the environment, but the flip side is it completely restricts exhaust noise. Well documented across all makes/ models. It’s way more noticeable on the higher end stuff like v12 Ferrari’s and Audi R8’s for example.

To be honest VW have pulled off some kind off some kind of witchcraft with the exhaust note. My car is a manual GTI performance and it sounds fantastic on cold start and has a nice burble around town. IMO it has better note than the pre GPF manual GTi. 

[dubber36]

What's so dreaded about the GPF? Genuine question.

I'd guess it's the same as DPFs in diesels. It collects all the nasties that some folk don't want releasing into the atmosphere, then every so often when it's stored up enough, it goes through a process that releases all those collected nasties into the atmosphere.

[monkeyhanger]

What's so dreaded about the GPF? Genuine question.

I'd guess it's the same as DPFs in diesels. It collects all the nasties that some folk don't want releasing into the atmosphere, then every so often when it's stored up enough, it goes through a process that releases all those collected nasties into the atmosphere.

It converts those nasties (carbon particulates that can get lodged in your lungs and cause all kinds of health issues) to carbon dioxide. I'd rather have the low level carbon dioxide than the particulates in my lungs.

[P6GTD]

As far as I am aware the GPF was only fitted from around WLTP time late 2018 onwards.
I also believe the GPF fitted cars have a louder exhaust burble and crackle. V nice!
I may be wrong on the above.
However, if you want to see how effective GPF is, go compare exhaust tips on GPF cars vs previous non GPF cars.
The pipes on my car are almost as clean as the day I picked it up new and I never clean them.

[Yusee]

What's so dreaded about the GPF? Genuine question.

I'd guess it's the same as DPFs in diesels. It collects all the nasties that some folk don't want releasing into the atmosphere, then every so often when it's stored up enough, it goes through a process that releases all those collected nasties into the atmosphere.

It converts those nasties (carbon particulates that can get lodged in your lungs and cause all kinds of health issues) to carbon dioxide. I'd rather have the low level carbon dioxide than the particulates in my lungs.

So do you need to go on a long run every so often to get the filter hot enough to do this?
I did relatively few long motorway journeys in my bmw 335d and had problems with the dpf blocking. Any such problems with petrol filters?