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sbu.mah wrote:
DarkRanger wrote:Fitting an exhaust system voids the warranty.

sbu.mah, if I may ask, what made you go with a plug and play option in the end?
At the time most tuners didn't have software for mk7 highline, only thing could find was PnP
http://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic ... 6#p2340436
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Leonardo53 wrote:its the 2011 model with 118kw
Bench Flash - 30-40kW and 100Nm
sbu.mah wrote:Yes it is 103kw 250nm
OBDII - 15kW and 40-50Nm
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DarkRanger wrote:
sbu.mah wrote:
DarkRanger wrote:Fitting an exhaust system voids the warranty.

sbu.mah, if I may ask, what made you go with a plug and play option in the end?
At the time most tuners didn't have software for mk7 highline, only thing could find was PnP
http://www.vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic ... 6#p2340436
DarkRanger wrote:
Leonardo53 wrote:its the 2011 model with 118kw
Bench Flash - 30-40kW and 100Nm
sbu.mah wrote:Yes it is 103kw 250nm
OBDII - 15kW and 40-50Nm
Hi DarkRanger

As you can see that enquiry was done couple of months ago

First I want to do a dyno, to compare the race-chip claimed gains against anything out there

Value for bucks it's always the 1st thing to look at in
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Not trying to argue but you asked for software on 03 Jul, response was given on the 07 Jul.

Then, you responded to that on 31 Jul and I answered same day. What I'm trying to say is we had software available and if memory serves it was R3500

How much did you pay for your Chip?
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DarkRanger wrote:Not trying to argue but you asked for software on 03 Jul, response was given on the 07 Jul.

Then, you responded to that on 31 Jul and I answered same day. What I'm trying to say is we had software available and if memory serves it was R3500

How much did you pay for your Chip?
We on the same page, been using the chip since 2013 - hence I am saying at that point in time (2013), couldn't find any tuning software.

Fast forward to an enquiry made - Racechip claims the gains of up to 132kw and 315nm (wonder if that has been proven or just a hogwash)

My concern with PnP is that most of them are not tailor made for a specific model but more of one size fits all approach. Hence will prefer going the software route but something that will offer reasonable gains.

So coming back to the gains you listed on your response vs racechip claimed gains. Racechip ultimate offer more but way too pricey, got it for 4 grand, had to bargain (retail price R6500) vs R3500 grand
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Hey sbu.mah, was wondering how much you paid for your exhaust system?
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nick_zyzzthe2nd wrote:Hey sbu.mah, was wondering how much you paid for your exhaust system?
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I paid R5500 after hard negotiations, initial quote was R7500
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Guys any one having their MK7 throwing electronic brake fault, when driving. Been having this issue for the past 2 days
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I have a 2015 mk7 comfortline DSG

Theres a weird noise coming from the engine bay when going up an incline. Really loud and annoying, anyone ever experienced this?
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You'd have to be more specific than that ;-)

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I have a sound clip of the noise. I have no idea what it is, sort of a rattle noise. Sent the car to VW, they installed a clip on the wastegate thinking that would solve the issue but it didn't.

The noise occurs when I drive up an incline such as my driveway as I press the accelerator. Normally at low speed (around 10km/hr).

Apparently it is coming from the engine bay/transmission tunnel up front on the passenger side according to VW Alberton.
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Doesn't sound like something I've got, sorry man!

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Is it a whining noise shakes? Something like your car is halfway in a gear (think of a manual)

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Yep aomar it is a whinning noise. Funny enough when VW unplugged the ABS unit to test it stopped, but they say it isn't the ABS thats faulty.
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Had the same whining noise on uphill, needed gearbox replacement under warranty

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Yikes!

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Hey guys,

I have a brand new G7 GTI DSG. (picked it up on tuesday).

So last night i took the car out on the highway for the first time.

I noticed a slight intermittent vibration that only happens in 6th gear when the car is under load, ie. when at around 120km/h and accelerating on an uphill.
It doesn't happen every time, but sometimes a slight vibration can be felt when doing this. (the RPM at this point is around 2200-2300rpm.)

What i want to know is if this is normal due to the gear ratio's on the GTI, could the vibration be caused because i should be in a lower gear, or is this something else?

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Yep aomar Similar noise. Apprarently according to VW it is the alternator, they mentioned something about a clutch type mechanism on the alternator that wears out and could be that. The service advisor indicated that he had a polo tsi with the same issue. So I'm waiting for the part to arrive and then see. If it does not work I will nag till they replace the gearbox
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Please keep us updated shakes

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will do. They ordered the alternator, waiting for that then will test and see if the noise disappears
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Just an update

So VWSA said it was the water pump not the alternator. Still making that noise. I must say they are a bunch of id*ots. 4 months of this and no one can figure out whats wrong. The dealership and service manager aren't much help either
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Mine sounds like it's starting again on new box. They sent sound files to Germany so let's see

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aomar get vw to check the alternator, they replaced that last week and touch wood the noise is gone.. for now anyway. Will test and see
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Thanks for the feedback shakes....they just put new clutch packs in again for me... This is the second set which they say is a new part developed to fix noise

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Daytime run lights

I have a Golf 1.4 TSI DSg with the Rline kit - i have the Rline kit with the headlights below. When i activate daytime run lights, only the outer light goes on, the inner remains off. Any idea how to activate the inner light?Image
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xiixvi wrote:Daytime run lights

I have a Golf 1.4 TSI DSg with the Rline kit - i have the Rline kit with the headlights below. When i activate daytime run lights, only the outer light goes on, the inner remains off. Any idea how to activate the inner light?Image
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