Golf R Observations and Questions

**Fab_R** · 14-01-2011, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by REXman

Man that's ****en awesome. The excitement for me has definitely built about owning this car.

See when I finally received my car and accepted coming over to the dark side, (after a vraxy wait) I was happy cause the car was solid (quality), and went well in the few hits I gave it around town, it had more options than I have ever had before as well. I was content.

But i thought i had sacrificed the performance side of motoring. Now that I have actually taken this thing to near limits, I really like it and am stoked with the choice. The AWD works a treat and when you learn HOW it kicks in, you can approach a given corner better so it catches you, the way the Haldex wants to.

This little bit more poke might just make me lose it.

FAB out of all the mods, which would you put as your top two to get? (if you can differentiate)

Top 2 would be:

Stage I (of course)
APR HPFP
Sprintbooster (i know its a third but it deserves a guernsey)

**BezzyR** · 14-01-2011, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by weewilly

But you are happy with stage 1 APR tune? right...

Sure am, the car feels a lot more alive, mind you I've come out of a 320rwkw car (and Fabs would nail it over 1/4 mile)

Was a bit dissapointed the R came out detuned.. So bang for buck what's not to like about 240kw and 435nm :p

**BezzyR** · 14-01-2011, 10:22 PM

Fab ur going to break the world signature record soon

I'm not sure I can get mine there.. Is there an auto signature hide feature if my missus logs onto the Internet???! :p

**Fab_R** · 15-01-2011, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by BezzyR

Fab ur going to break the world signature record soon

I'm not sure I can get mine there.. Is there an auto signature hide feature if my missus logs onto the Internet???! :p

Hey BezzyR.....lol....its getting long isnt it.

Maybe i need hide too....same reason hahaha

**runningmanz** · 15-01-2011, 10:38 AM

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**davka** · 15-01-2011, 11:20 AM

Observation: Nothing gives me more pleasure these days than sex, coffee & taking my R for a spin

**weewilly** · 15-01-2011, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by BezzyR

Sure am, the car feels a lot more alive, mind you I've come out of a 320rwkw car (and Fabs would nail it over 1/4 mile)

Was a bit dissapointed the R came out detuned.. So bang for buck what's not to like about 240kw and 435nm :p

haven't read much discussion about the de-tune for Oz in the forum, maybe reviewed, discussed before my time. I figured it was something to do with local road laws, possibly tax or duty restrictions. Talked to a VW mechanic last week and he shed light on why VW elected to reduce Kws for Oz. Most I guess would know but for those curious as I, hear it is. Factory concerned with engine and heat. They have had some reports of piston burn in higher ambient temp regions, hence made decision to reduce power.
so question is, without making other adjustments to engine is Stage 1 over time going to do damage which will not be covered by warranty?

**Capercat** · 15-01-2011, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by weewilly

haven't read much discussion about the de-tune for Oz in the forum, maybe reviewed, discussed before my time. I figured it was something to do with local road laws, possibly tax or duty restrictions. Talked to a VW mechanic last week and he shed light on why VW elected to reduce Kws for Oz. Most I guess would know but for those curious as I, hear it is. Factory concerned with engine and heat. They have had some reports of piston burn in higher ambient temp regions, hence made decision to reduce power.
so question is, without making other adjustments to engine is Stage 1 over time going to do damage which will not be covered by warranty?

Well technically yes, but we VW enthusiasts like to live life on the edge haha