Originally Posted by
_Jimmy_
I'd think the RS uses the symposer that brings sound down a tube through the bulkhead, like the STs have, not sure about the other models. Either way they're daft.
The facelift ST doesn't use the tube, the sound comes through the stereo instead I believe.
Originally Posted by
Eigdoog
Just been back on the other forum and everyone is saying the RS3 does NOT do this but S3/Golf R/A45 AMG/CLA AMG and M2 all do this and by the sounds of it (no punt intended) the Focus does it too!
Not putting any of them down just why do this in the first place!
No idea but it's quite commonplace now. The M5/M6 also do it and I think the latest RS Clio might as well.
I've got to say, the sound inside is probably the worst thing about the Golf. With the windows down it sounds ok as you can hear the turbo spool up and you get some nice pops on up-shifts but the sound symposer thing does sound a bit weird.
It's just the way of things these days. It will only get more and more common I'm sure.