David

I've heard similar type noise when timing chain tensioners play up. I don't know if the R has a hydraulic tensioner but maybe thats all it is.

Thanks for that. Any ideas what it is though? Curiosity and all that!

Sorry if this topic is old news but I have not been able to find it covered before. I have a 7R 2014 DSG. On cold start it has a whirring grinding noise for approximately 1second which I assumed was normal until a work mate of mine heard it and said " crikey whats that". It sounds like an oil pump priming or possibly the starter disengaging type noise. Even if engine stopped immediately after cold start then restarted the noise isnt there which leads me to believe it's a pump priming thing. VW serviced it yesterday and looked for the noise but obviously it wasnt there as it was warm. Any thoughts appreciated.

I don't do big mileage so im ok with that. How are they for noise? Bridgestones seem noisey at even moderate speed.

I've recently bought a 14 plate golf r. The current tyres are Bridgestone Potenzas but will need replacing in the not too distant future. I've been putting Continental sport 5's on my last car (w204 c class) and have been happy with them. Has anyone put contis on an R and if so any comments or recommendations?