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James75

Go Kart Champion
Location
Exeter
I've discovered a noise with my GTD - I've become quite fond of it.

Just above 2000 rpm just above 30 mph there is a whoosh, can't explain it, I take it this is the turbo???

It's almost mechanical in sound - i like it - anyone else noticed it?


James
 

Chris43

Go Kart Champion
Location
Bury, Lancs
James75 : I hear a low pitched oooooo sound but wouldnt really describe it as a whoosh. Turbos tend to whistle as they accelerate then the sound goes out of human hearing range.
 

s7wag

Ready to race!
Location
Bedfordshire, UK
yup it's your turbo and you may be hearing a bit of air intake under heavier throttle...

sound actuator you will only hear with 'sport' mode turned on. I've set mine to 0% on the internal one so dash speaker does nothing in mine..just hear the outside tunes...
 

pipsyp

Ready to race!
Location
Sussex
Yes like a deep baritone noise, like its gathering breath?

Have to say I dont thnk VAG could have made a better sounding 4 cyl diesel, its really nice for a derv....the soundaktor is pleasant too....i know thats a bit marmite to some but I really like it
 

santiagopilgrim

Ready to race!
Location
Kent, UK
Is it not the transmission components spooling up to speed? If you cruise at 80-90 when you let go of the throttle you hear (what I think is the same as you're describing) spooling down aswell. At first I thought it was the turbo but I think its just the transmission/driveshaft or something. It sounds cool though, I agree :)
 
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