7 hours ago, SkodaAsh said:

New here with a new purchase MY17 Octavia RS with a question on customisation of the sound generator.

Picking it up tomorrow, so I don't have it yet.

Is the sound adjustable through the Columbus infotainment unit or does it have to be manually adjusted as previously described?

Just wondering whether I have to get the dealer to make the adjustment before I pick it up.

 

 

yes to an extent i think you can only turn it down as low as 20%, you can set up individual mode to run sport and turn the sound down, as above the only way to fully remove it is VCDS or physically unplug it.

2 hours ago, JohnnyType2 said:

 

 

yes to an extent i think you can only turn it down as low as 20%, you can set up individual mode to run sport and turn the sound down, as above the only way to fully remove it is VCDS or physically unplug it.

Thanks, and to someone new to VCDS is this doable with the car I will have?

Turning it down to 20% is still acceptable. How now to achieve this without internal surgery?

12 hours ago, SkodaAsh said:

New here with a new purchase MY17 Octavia RS with a question on customisation of the sound generator.

Picking it up tomorrow, so I don't have it yet.

Is the sound adjustable through the Columbus infotainment unit or does it have to be manually adjusted as previously described?

Just wondering whether I have to get the dealer to make the adjustment before I pick it up.

 

Basically through infotainment you can reduce the noise gen volume by setting it to comfort in a custom driving mode, but to get rid of it altogether you need to either ask the dealer, use VCDS (or similar) or physically unplug it.

1 hour ago, SkodaAsh said:

Thanks, and to someone new to VCDS is this doable with the car I will have?

Turning it down to 20% is still acceptable. How now to achieve this without internal surgery?

 

Basically through the VRS button you have different driving modes, Sport, Normal, Comfort, Eco.  In Sport the noise generator is loudest, in Comfort/Eco at lowest level. There is also an editable Individual mode which (for example) allows you to have everything set to Sport except the noise generator which you can set to Comfort and reduce its volume.

 

To be honest I would get the dealer to turn it off in software, but its a personal choice thing, some people say they like it.  The exhaust on my 245 is more than noisy enough for me.

to be honest the Octavia isn't a quiet car, there is a a lot of road and tyre noise and combined with the sound generator on my diesel the drone on motorways was uncomfortable to my ears. If you have the newest model AFAIK you need someone with the new vag-can cable? (dont quote me on that as only certain settings might be restricted)? im not sure, i got VCDS and a genuine ross-tech cable for £70.

Thanks juan and Johnny. I was aware of the VCDS (but never used it) and was looking at a simple 'non-surgical' fix but it seems to be customised not to be tampered with.

I picked up the Octavia yesterday and it drives quietly in Eco/Normal mode when not in full throttle, so it is not a big deal for me. Just keen on performance without much cabin noise being generated.

I'll test run the Individual mode with all sports except noise generator, but I won't be pushing it as I appreciate new cars need a wearing in period (about 5,000kms is about right?)

if you look through the optional extras list some of them cost more than the VCDS and cable. They are literally a few clicks to enable.

17 hours ago, JohnnyType2 said:

if you look through the optional extras list some of them cost more than the VCDS and cable. They are literally a few clicks to enable.

Alas, no PCs at home. Just macs, and I haven't ever had the need for a PC emulation software, so I was hoping for a solution without VCDS. As I mentioned, it's no biggie - certainly not worth me looking for a loan PC and buy a cable for me to fiddle around with (and potentially muck things up, voiding my warranty), so I'll just let this one go and use Individual mode if I'm looking for the performance without the grunting noise. Thanks for your advice anyway.

After 4 1/2 years and 45K miles the VRS leaves me today, so last night I plugged the sound generator back in. I hadn't sealed it or anything just unplugged it and taped it out of the way, anyway I plugged it back in and all worked again with no ill effects.

 

I am aware the software route may be a slicker option but unplugging it and plugging it back in again took all of 2 mins top.

2.5 years of ownership and I finally decided to rid that stoopid fake noise.  I just can't do motorway driving any longer with that drone from the V6 noise maker.

 

VCDS > A9 > Adaptations > 0%

 

Bish bash bosh.  V6 2.0TDI gone

its only stoopid when its on the inside and cant be switched off by bluetooth!! 

 

 

Edited 14 September, 20187 yr by JohnnyType2

On 22/12/2017 at 13:31, JohnnyType2 said:

to be honest the Octavia isn't a quiet car, there is a a lot of road and tyre noise and combined with the sound generator on my diesel the drone on motorways was uncomfortable to my ears. If you have the newest model AFAIK you need someone with the new vag-can cable? (dont quote me on that as only certain settings might be restricted)? im not sure, i got VCDS and a genuine ross-tech cable for £70.

 

I used the same cable I bought about 4 years ago for my Mk2 to turn my sound generator off and automate the BST/GMT change.

Edited 17 September, 20187 yr by juan27

On 30/10/2014 at 14:39, NotSoSimple said:

 

As the VRS TSI doesnt come with any insulation - is this a good idea? perhaps cooling will not be as efficient? Any one know?

 

Which insulation are you referring to here please?  I'd assumed it was under bonnet however viewing the Autogefuel video on YouTube it looks as if that's present in the VRS TSI?

2 hours ago, Dappernut said:

 

Which insulation are you referring to here please?  I'd assumed it was under bonnet however viewing the Autogefuel video on YouTube it looks as if that's present in the VRS TSI?

 

Sorry please ignore me; wrong forum!