MK7 "Random / "Stupid" Questions Thread"

[LurpyGeek]

I notice when I turn my GTI off, the front windshield wipers pop up about a half inch. I don't notice them go down when I start or while I'm driving.

This happens whether I have used the wipers during the drive or not.

Has anyone else experienced this? Anyone know the function / reasoning behind this?

 

[athos56]

S mode is lots of fun...until you see the crap gas mileage you get.

But racecar. Seriously though, you can almost see the needle move when you hit the gas.

 

[yo_marc]

My question: Why do I hear way more turbo spool-up in warm/hot weather?

Cool weather is here in New England. Car scoots, but turbo is very quiet.

Car is all stock. Been like this the ~two years I've owned it.

 

[MikeyR44]

I notice when I turn my GTI off, the front windshield wipers pop up about a half inch. I don't notice them go down when I start or while I'm driving.

This happens whether I have used the wipers during the drive or not.

Has anyone else experienced this? Anyone know the function / reasoning behind this?

Mine does it too. No idea why

 

[sbarrett4]

I notice when I turn my GTI off, the front windshield wipers pop up about a half inch. I don't notice them go down when I start or while I'm driving.

This happens whether I have used the wipers during the drive or not.

Has anyone else experienced this? Anyone know the function / reasoning behind this?

I've had numerous VW's do this, my understanding is that it helps prolong the life of the rubber blade.

 

[slide13]

I notice when I turn my GTI off, the front windshield wipers pop up about a half inch. I don't notice them go down when I start or while I'm driving.

This happens whether I have used the wipers during the drive or not.

Has anyone else experienced this? Anyone know the function / reasoning behind this?

As someone stated, helps prolong the wiper blade life by not keeping it in the same static position all the time.

I think if you look closely you'll notice they drop when start the car up...or maybe it's when you start moving.

 

[vincevtr]

My question: Why do I hear way more turbo spool-up in warm/hot weather?

Cool weather is here in New England. Car scoots, but turbo is very quiet.

Car is all stock. Been like this the ~two years I've owned it.

in my experience, it should be the exact opposite lol. colder = louder spool

 

[-Dutch-]

The turbo should be working less in cooler temps as the air is denser, no?

 

[vincevtr]

The turbo should be working less in cooler temps as the air is denser, no?

that makes sense. however ive always notice colder temps its a bit louder, not sure why hoping someone could broscience this

 

[Strange Mud]

sound travels better in cold temps because the air is less dense.


no idea if that is true but it sounds good (intended)

 

[vincevtr]

sound travels better in cold temps because the air is less dense.


no idea if that is true but it sounds good (intended)

good enough for me lol

 

[demi9od]

Cold air is more dense. Sound travels better in cold air because there is less moisture in the air. Same reason the sun is harsher in the winter, less moisture to refract the light.

 

[vincevtr]

Cold air is more dense. Sound travels better in cold air because there is less moisture in the air. Same reason the sun is harsher in the winter, less moisture to refract the light.

 

[Strange Mud]

I meant to type more dense........D'oh

 

[ATR]

I notice when I turn my GTI off, the front windshield wipers pop up about a half inch. I don't notice them go down when I start or while I'm driving.

This happens whether I have used the wipers during the drive or not.

Has anyone else experienced this? Anyone know the function / reasoning behind this?

This is normal behaviour. My mk6 did the same thing. I forget where I read it, but the short answer is that it does this to allow the wiper blades to last a bit longer