Golf R Observations and Questions

[stephen8512]

The R is now my third car with the APR software and/or hardware. I've had no issues at my dealer previously with the software mods, nor with hardware mods. Since I intend to go to Stage II+, there is no point for me in getting the "back to stock" option, since I'm not going to spend a day removing hardware each time I need to go back to the dealer.

Whether it is worth it would completely depend on your own point of view, and also how your dealer reacts to the subject...

If you dont mind Corey, which VW dealership do you go to get your car serviced/maintenance for warranty work etc?

[Fab_R]

Independent test on Gtech SS Pro:

Is the G-TECH/Pro SS the World's Ultimate Gauge? | sub5zero.com

[shakespeare]

Thanks guys...This thing is unbelievable quick!

Re doing a 1/4 mile time...im itching to do it, just got to get down to the street drags at some stage, but the ultra stick surface of a launch pad scares me to what it could do to my driveline.

Nice times Fab, forget all the negative crap above

I took my R to drags a couple of weeks ago and it had 2500kms, I was a little apprehensive at first but after the first run and how nicely it behaved kinda reassured me that as long as you don't do this every day a launch here and there won't harm things. Also with the Perth motorplex the surface wasn't too smooth and the AWD hooks up nicely with no loss of traction, just drive around the burnout wet patch area and you'll be fine Look forward to your timeslips, be nice to compare them to my stock ones!

Link here http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f51/...-20920-12.html

[PeDiES]

my experience with my g-tech is that if its wrong then its a higher number, ive never seen it say a car is quicker than it really is

[adzy]

Nice times Fab, forget all the negative crap above

I took my R to drags a couple of weeks ago and it had 2500kms, I was a little apprehensive at first but after the first run and how nicely it behaved kinda reassured me that as long as you don't do this every day a launch here and there won't harm things. Also with the Perth motorplex the surface wasn't too smooth and the AWD hooks up nicely with no loss of traction, just drive around the burnout wet patch area and you'll be fine Look forward to your timeslips, be nice to compare them to my stock ones!

Link here http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f51/...-20920-12.html

How many runs did you do for that time mate?

[Fab_R]

How many runs did you do for that time mate?

Adzy that was the very first run, with subsequent runs 4.52, 4.75, then i stopped.

All my best times have been the very first.

[shakespeare]

How many runs did you do for that time mate?

4 runs in total, twice up against an E46 M3 he was the other driver in Run 3, which was my quickest. The thing I found with the DSG and launch mode is that it is so consistent, the only negative was the night was warm 28 degrees and the car was new. I'll take it for another run when it's cooler and more run in

btw nice times in your sig!

[Corey_R]

If you dont mind Corey, which VW dealership do you go to get your car serviced/maintenance for warranty work etc?

I get it done at Denlo Parramatta.



Btw guys, I've cleaned up the little disagreement between a newbie and the other members. I've also pm'd the newbie to say hello

[adzy]

4 runs in total, twice up against an E46 M3 he was the other driver in Run 3, which was my quickest. The thing I found with the DSG and launch mode is that it is so consistent, the only negative was the night was warm 28 degrees and the car was new. I'll take it for another run when it's cooler and more run in

btw nice times in your sig!

Cheers bud! Yeah once you have more k's on her the times will drop for sure, good to see an R hitting the quarter mile

[adzy]

Adzy that was the very first run, with subsequent runs 4.52, 4.75, then i stopped.

All my best times have been the very first.

I wonder if that is due to heat soak or the software protecting everything as the clutches start to heat up etc. bloody impressive numbers though, when u do quarter mile it make sure the film is rolling for us!