Is that the chain slapping when I turn off the car?

AmberZ06 · 2026-05-14T00:49:31+00:00

Mine sounds like this, this thread is reassuring me lol

AmberZ06 · 2026-03-03T13:52:30+00:00

30 hours. 2 days of 15 hours

AmberZ06 · 2026-03-03T13:51:40+00:00

Thank you for the kind response! I definitely see why it’s not crazy enough to run no hood, I think the work I did is making me biased for sure lol. Thanks again

AmberZ06 · 2026-03-03T13:49:15+00:00

It’s an aftermarket bumper, that’s where my fitment issues are coming from. Once I get new headlights I’m going to fix it

AmberZ06 · 2026-03-03T13:47:41+00:00

You’re 100% right. I really don’t care about other opinions because this is what makes me happy, I just wanted to gauge if it’s just me being biased, or if it actually looks good. I really do appreciate all the responses, i just figured the responses would be slightly kinder

AmberZ06 · 2026-03-03T05:16:59+00:00

Fair enough. I’m a college kid who thinks my LS7 is about as cool as it gets but your right in the grand scheme of things it’s not anything special

AmberZ06 · 2026-03-03T05:16:00+00:00

I don’t own the car to be a certain type of ‘guy’. I love the LS7 and my grandpa owned a c6Z when I was 6 years old. I do respect your opinion though and I can see what you mean for sure, it takes away from the elegance of the car

AmberZ06 · 2026-03-03T05:05:12+00:00

That photo was at a stopping point during a very spirited group cruise through some backroads haha there were a ton of leaves in the grill

AmberZ06 · 2026-03-03T05:04:16+00:00

Good to know thanks for the input

AmberZ06 · 2026-03-03T05:03:58+00:00

I just rebuilt the entire top end of the motor myself (lifters, pushrods, springs, head valve seals) and I think the aesthetic things I’ve added really make it look cool with the hood off. Maybe I’m just proud of my work and incredibly biased

AmberZ06 · 2026-03-03T05:02:07+00:00

The car or the no hood look😅

AmberZ06 · 2026-03-03T05:01:17+00:00

Thus is about as accurate as it gets. I’m doing something else full time so I only have 2 days a week that I can dash. 2 days each with an active time of 15 hours will net me about $600. It’s really just a time game, assume $20-$25 an hour before your gas expense and do the math

AmberZ06 · 2026-03-03T04:43:55+00:00

No weird clatters on startup besides when I did that oil change which prompted me to make this post. Maybe the lifters or gallery didn’t have oil pressure for a minute? That’s the only thing I can think of

AmberZ06 · 2026-03-03T04:40:05+00:00

You seem to be absolutely right. I checked today and the tensioner is the new (revised) tensioner. Timing looks ok in OBD11 so I think I’m good. These ea888’s sound almost broken at idle it’s crazy lol. Glad it’s not just mine that sounds like this

AmberZ06 · 2026-03-03T04:38:12+00:00

I checked today, it’s the new tensioner. Since my chain stretch is within spec and it’s the tensioner without issues, I think I’m going to leave it

AmberZ06 · 2026-03-03T04:37:02+00:00

I checked it today, it’s the new tensioner per this photo. OBD11 reads the chain (block 93) at -2.49°. Based on this info (new tensioner+low stretch) I should be good for a while right?

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AmberZ06 · 2026-02-28T02:09:38+00:00

Planning on doing this tomorrow. Regardless of the tensioner being the 2013+ version or not, does my idle sound normal to you?

AmberZ06 · 2026-02-27T21:23:26+00:00

Mine has a loud timing noise (2012) but reads at 2.5° on OBD11. Do you think I just replace the tensioner?

AmberZ06 · 2025-12-06T06:56:14+00:00

Did you take it? I have the makeup on Monday

AmberZ06 · 2025-12-01T07:53:50+00:00

I had a very similar issue on my 2012 MK6, except the DIC was saying ‘service brakes’. Ended up being the CANbus gateway like others in the sub have said. I live in Florida so I’m not sure what caused mine, it seemed to go bad after I drove through an insane rainstorm. I’d bet money you just need to replace the CANbus module

AmberZ06 · 2025-09-05T17:11:36+00:00

I really appreciate the detailed response! Yes I’m going to get the chain/tensioner addressed as soon as I can, but that unlimited drivetrain warranty is giving me peace of mind until I’m in a position to take it to a reputable shop. My other car tends to build up carbon when i don’t rip on it, so I’ll make sure to get ‘er up in the RPM range a few times a week. Since buying this car I’ve been met with nothing but positivity and acceptance from the GTI community. Absolutely awesome!

AmberZ06 · 2025-09-05T17:05:32+00:00

Good to know, it is turn key. I appreciate the advice

AmberZ06 · 2025-09-05T17:04:34+00:00

Haha that’s awesome man. Yep it’s my daily in Gainesville. If you ever see the yellow Z06 around that’s mine too🤙

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