MK7 "Random / "Stupid" Questions Thread"

[Johaan]

Same here so apparently they're all the same. One stupid thing about mine is that it doesn't beep if you get too close to something but I've got cross traffic alert that beeps.

No beeps either, no frills camera.

Even my wife’s 9 year old Kia beeps.


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[sean.mason.75873]

I don't understand VW blindspot monitoring either. Most have an audible alert if you turn on a turn signal and there's a car in the blindspot.

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[jimlloyd40]

I don't VW blindspot monitoring either. Most have an audible alert if you turn on a turn signal and there's a car in the blindspot.

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I agree. Simple things that should have an audio alert.

 

[nype]

Same here so apparently they're all the same. One stupid thing about mine is that it doesn't beep if you get too close to something but I've got cross traffic alert that beeps.

How’s your volume set? It should be, front and back sensors...

 

[jimlloyd40]

^^^^
There's nothing in there for the blind spot monitoring. Just the light on the mirror. No audible warning.

 

[nype]

^^^^
There's nothing in there for the blind spot monitoring. Just the light on the mirror. No audible warning.

I thought your comment about no beeps when too close to something was in relation to parking.

Ya I agree that a beep / steering wheel buzz warning for BSM would be nice.

 

[jimlloyd40]

I thought your comment about no beeps when too close to something was in relation to parking.

Ya I agree that a beep / steering wheel buzz warning for BSM would be nice.

Yes that was another post. Mine does not beep when backing up and get too close to something. Only the cross traffic alert beeps.

 

[MonkeyMD]

Just changed out pads today. Been delaying it because have a BBK that needs to go on, but need some different I.e. Wider wheels to fit and just haven't had time to deal with buying and selling etc. Also don't want to go the spacer route unless it's final option.

Anyway. On to the question.
My passenger side pads were worn down to nothing, but driver's side were still decent. Why would that happen?

 

[oddspyke]

Just changed out pads today. Been delaying it because have a BBK that needs to go on, but need some different I.e. Wider wheels to fit and just haven't had time to deal with buying and selling etc. Also don't want to go the spacer route unless it's final option.

Anyway. On to the question.
My passenger side pads were worn down to nothing, but driver's side were still decent. Why would that happen?

Fair warning, this is 100% speculation but I do have 2 guesses.

1. Air trapped in a brake line causing uneven pressure between the sides

2. Something to do with the XDS. You likely make more right turns than left, so your passenger wheel is on the inside of the turn and the XDS system is braking it to get power to the outside, gripping wheel.

 

[MonkeyMD]

Fair warning, this is 100% speculation but I do have 2 guesses.

1. Air trapped in a brake line causing uneven pressure between the sides

2. Something to do with the XDS. You likely make more right turns than left, so your passenger wheel is on the inside of the turn and the XDS system is braking it to get power to the outside, gripping wheel.

I was thinking the 2nd one might be the case although not sure if I tend to take more right turns than left. Could it also be because driver sits on left side, so more weight I.e. Better traction on that side, so passenger side is being braked more?

I might have to bleed the system again, although pedal doesn't feel spongy or anything

 

[chillax]

How’s your volume set? It should be, front and back sensors...

Where are those settings located? I haven't seen them on my 18 SE. Is it certain years/trims only?

 

[nype]

Where are those settings located? I haven't seen them on my 18 SE. Is it certain years/trims only?

Mines a 2016 Performance (top line full load Canadian model). Settings are under Car - Setup - Parking (if I recall correctly).

 

[chillax]

Mines a 2016 Performance (top line full load Canadian model). Settings are under Car - Setup - Parking (if I recall correctly).

Oh maybe that would only be in the US Autobahn trim then or if the driver assistance package was added on.

 

[nype]

Oh maybe that would only be in the US Autobahn trim then or if the driver assistance package was added on.

Could be. But if you have parking sensors, then I’d assume that you have the ability to set their volume in the infotainment menus.

 

[shovelhd]

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I had some fun blasting around the backroads of Western MA last night behind one of these. My car is bone stock except for wheels and tires, so he could have dumped me like a hot rock anytime he wanted to. In the twisty stuff though, when he gassed it a bit I was right with him.

So what kind of GTI build would it take to actually run with a car like this?