Golf R Observations and Questions

[HPSOV]

Ok so I just worked out how to use launch control.....
I was always trying to hold 3000rpm myself, then release brake and floor accelerator and it would always bog down and suck.
But you don't have to hold the rpm yourself, you just put your foot flat to the floor and it holds the rpm for you, then when you release the brake you already have full throttle and it slips the clutch perfectly so it doesn't bog down at all.
The launches are incredible now! Very impressed! I can see how the dsg's are getting much better times than the manuals. The launch plus quick gear changes would be very hard in a manual.

[stephen8512]

So just a quick question

Would Bilstein PSS10's / KW V3 Coilovers for the MK6 Golf GTI work on the MK6 Golf R? I know they'd probably fit, but what about spring rates etc?

[Ryan_R]

I wonder how often you'd be tempted to use Launch Control at a set of traffic lights when another hoon is next to you?

[stephen8512]

I wonder how often you'd be tempted to use Launch Control at a set of traffic lights when another hoon is next to you?

not very tempting to be honest. Why bother? Whats there to prove? Chances are he's in a crap car anyway

[Fab_R]

Thanks Fab. I will let that comment through to the keeper though!

I was being sincere btw
It was a good review.
Cheers.
Fab

[Fab_R]

Ok so I just worked out how to use launch control.....
I was always trying to hold 3000rpm myself, then release brake and floor accelerator and it would always bog down and suck.
But you don't have to hold the rpm yourself, you just put your foot flat to the floor and it holds the rpm for you, then when you release the brake you already have full throttle and it slips the clutch perfectly so it doesn't bog down at all.
The launches are incredible now! Very impressed! I can see how the dsg's are getting much better times than the manuals. The launch plus quick gear changes would be very hard in a manual.

I find on mine the first time you use the LC each time it lets you rev it to over 3000 rpm, 2nd time though it wont go past 3000rpm.

[Capercat]

I wonder how often you'd be tempted to use Launch Control at a set of traffic lights when another hoon is next to you?

That's about the only useful place one would use LC. Illegal street dragging or the occasional Eastern Creek drag event lol.
LC serves no real purpose IMO, no real use for it even at the track.

[Fab_R]

Has any one used RACV insurance for cover?

Back in June when i got my R, RACV had to do the policy as an R32.

This morning i decided to call them to see if the have the R listed yet and alter my policy.
The Golf R Mk6 doesnt even exist as far as they are concerned...WTF.

[BezzyR]

Has any one used RACV insurance for cover?

Back in June when i got my R, RACV had to do the policy as an R32.

This morning i decided to call them to see if the have the R listed yet and alter my policy.
The Golf R Mk6 doesnt even exist as far as they are concerned...WTF.

Hey Fab, I jumped online to Aami and did an online quote and the MY10 & 11 were both listed. I'm surprised they haven't got anything there?

[Fab_R]

Hey Fab, I jumped online to Aami and did an online quote and the MY10 & 11 were both listed. I'm surprised they haven't got anything there?

Hey BN, yeah interseting.
The chick i spoke to was adament they had nothing on their system, seemed very unusual.