Plan to pick up an R today? What is the prevailing thought - have the Soundaktor on or off? Should I ask the dealer to disable it in software before pickup?
Also do any of you install anything on the rear bumper to protect front load/unload scratches?
Finalky, any other tips or things I should be aware of for pickup? I read a thread that some dealers have left the strut picks in (hope not since I briefly test drive this car). Is that a prevalent thing?
Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks.
I wouldn't have the dealer do anything. Just drive the car as is and see how you like it. In normal mode the Soundaktor isn't as loud as race. And in individual mode I believe you can set everything on sport and leave the engine sound normal. It's been a while since I changed my modes...I'm always on race, but have my Soundaktor turned off.
I would then invest in OBDeleven (android only?) or get VCDS. I have had VCDS for a while since I had an older VW. OBDeleven & VCDS can have you add/adjust several different things. Here is what I've done so far:
Enable Compass: I don't have Nav/DCC and my compass was disabled..wtf right?
Comfort Windows: Roll down/up windows with remote
Soundaktor: You can adjust this to 0 volume or any other % as it's defaulted to 100%
Exhaust Flaps: Your exhaust is valved and there are times when the two outer will open and close. You can change this behavior to full open for more exhaust note all the time, but some say it drones.
Instrument Cluster Lighting: This basically leaves the instrument cluster on full bright all the time. At times it will dim due to how dark it is outside.
Comfort Blinking: Change the temp blinkers from 3 to 5...sorry I'm not sure the correct term but when you lightly press the blinker to go left or right it's defaulted to 3. For me I wanted 5.
Mirror Dip in Reverse: When you reverse you can set your passenger mirror to dip so you don't curve your wheel. You might not get the mirror to return though due to a memory module in your side mirrors...YMMV.
Lot's more info here in the link below. Sorry if I didn't post a link for this forum, I'm not sure of one similar. If I've made any mistakes then anyone can feel free to correct me.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?7134970-VCDS-Tweaks-for-the-7R
Congrats on the R, it's an amazing car!