vj123
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- The Detroit
- Car(s)
- 19 & 16 GTI - sold
Yeah, each audio manufacturer would have a wide range of products. One cannot expect a better product just because of the brand name in components like this.
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Mk8 GTI to be revealed in March
- Thread starter Jumpy
- Start date
Yeah, each audio manufacturer would have a wide range of products. One cannot expect a better product just because of the brand name in components like this.
KevinC
Autocross Champion
- Car(s)
- '19 Golf R, '21 M2c
Fender doesn't make ANYTHING in the current system - it's just a marketing agreement to put their name on it. That's it. Theoretically they collaborated in tuning it, but I'd be surprised if that even happened. The head units are made by a whole bunch of different manufacturers (Panasonic, Delphi, TechniSat, and others). The amp is made in China by ... I have no idea who. The "Fender" speakers have different part numbers than the base system speakers, so in theory they are an upgrade, but no idea who makes them, other than it ain't Fender.
H/K at least makes stuff, but that doesn't mean it will be any better. Our Kia Soul has the top audio option which is branded H/K. It sounds like hot garbage.
Based on the other cost cutting we've seen already on the Mk8, I'd be shocked if the H/K system is an improvement over the current Fender setup.
lordnikon228
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- CA
- Car(s)
- Golf GTI Rabbit
They could have kept the Dynaudio for NAR models like in the MK6. The Fender stereo is mediocre....not impressed at all.
david9962000
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Car(s)
- MK7 GTI
More cost cutting, maybe.
https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-v...cost-cuts-to-cope-with-downturn-idUKKBN23D0M8
We're definitely not getting proper forged 4 piston calipers then,
https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-v...cost-cuts-to-cope-with-downturn-idUKKBN23D0M8
We're definitely not getting proper forged 4 piston calipers then,
Carlosfandang0
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- UK
- Car(s)
- 2024 Mk8.5 GTI
Mk8 GTI Autobahn, sounds sweet.
LarryLaptimes
Ready to race!
- Location
- The Racing Capital of the World
- Car(s)
- 2023 GTI (Sold)
It does sound good. Pops and bangs would be cool from the factory if the US spec cars end up getting it. Still not sold on that interior though. Just looks odd to me.
KyACRASH
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI 6MT, 04 R32
dude meant business with those gloves.
the pops and bangs actually sounded good.
the pops and bangs actually sounded good.
Carlosfandang0
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- UK
- Car(s)
- 2024 Mk8.5 GTI
It’s definitely not the same exhaust.
It’s definitely not the same exhaust.
Why wouldnt it be? its MQB, EA888, what did they change? I havent seen any articles mention exhaust changes.
Carlosfandang0
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- UK
- Car(s)
- 2024 Mk8.5 GTI
Full in depth Mk8 GTi review
Reyes351
Ready to race!
- Location
- California
- Car(s)
- '17 VW GTI Sport
I think the German cars have one Catalytic converter instead of two. This could be the reason why it may sound a bit different. Anybody know for sure?
Carlosfandang0
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- UK
- Car(s)
- 2024 Mk8.5 GTI
It has a particulate filter for one thing, to get a half decent sound from it it’s had to be reworked.
Carlosfandang0
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- UK
- Car(s)
- 2024 Mk8.5 GTI
I’ve just ordered a brand new BMW M135i X Drive (not yet built), and even though I’m a huge golf GTI fan, having as yet only watched the first part of this review I feel I’ve was right not to wait for the it to be released, (which the dealer tells me will be early summer 2021 for UK delivery) the golf interior looks so cheap compared to the BMW.
KyACRASH
Autocross Newbie
- Location
- Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI 6MT, 04 R32
"capacitive buttons are just bollocks"
welp there you have it, in case there was still any doubt...