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Offline Buster 1234

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Alarming "thump" in kick-down.
« on: 30 March 2026, 10:04 »
It seems that at any speed, when in sport mode and I use kick-down, there is an almighty thump before my Mk8.5 GTI takes off like a scalded cat. Google AI says it is a "feature" of the model, but I find it so alarming that I've had to stop kicking-down altogether. Anyone else experienced this?
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Offline candywhite12

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Re: Alarming "thump" in kick-down.
« Reply #1 on: 30 March 2026, 17:44 »
maybe stop kicking it down and just enjoy the ride mate  :laugh:
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Offline Buster 1234

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Re: Alarming "thump" in kick-down.
« Reply #2 on: Today at 18:11 »
Hi there, and thanks for your suggestion. Don't get me wrong, I'm not some kind of "boy racer", but I think it's advisable to know your car's capabilities. First time I did it I nearly shat myself, second time I did it I did sh!t myself :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Offline Hampshire rubber burner

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Re: Alarming "thump" in kick-down.
« Reply #3 on: Today at 19:48 »
I think your find that the noise is from engine and transmission twisting backwards an lower engine mount bushing moving
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