Golf R Observations and Questions

**Corey_R** · 07-04-2011, 10:13 PM

Cool video! Looks like awesome fun!

**DDTW** · 07-04-2011, 11:55 PM

Nice! Only one exhaust tip for the R?

**Fab_R** · 08-04-2011, 05:54 AM

Originally Posted by DDTW

Nice! Only one exhaust tip for the R?

yeah they ran out of time to make it twin outlet.

its almost a full straight thru system with one muffler.

**Ryan_R** · 08-04-2011, 08:31 AM

Looks cool - I don't know who has the harder job, though (driving or navigating all those turns)

If I could I'd have the sat nav in there

**shakespeare** · 08-04-2011, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by Ryan_R

Looks cool - I don't know who has the harder job, though (driving or navigating all those turns)

If I could I'd have the sat nav in there

I can imaging the sat nav soft slowly spoken female voice, "in 300metres make a left turn....." but since you were going at 160kph plus you miss your turn, "if possible make a U-turn and avoid crashing into the next competitor..." :p

**Ryan_R** · 08-04-2011, 10:54 AM

Hehe - nah I wouldn't have the voice enabled - just to see the turns coming up similar to how most racing games have some sort of map on screen.

**Big_Dave** · 08-04-2011, 02:04 PM

How are you guys finding the car in the wet?

First real wet day in Brisbane today since getting the car.

Wow, geez it handles well, in the old car i had to watch it going round corners, not in the R.
just driven down the bruce highway in pelting rain, and it was totaly stress free.
Very safe feeling car.

Sorry for the rant, but really surprised me.

**shakespeare** · 08-04-2011, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by Big_Dave

How are you guys finding the car in the wet?

First real wet day in Brisbane today since getting the car.

Wow, geez it handles well, in the old car i had to watch it going round corners, not in the R.
just driven down the bruce highway in pelting rain, and it was totaly stress free.
Very safe feeling car.

Sorry for the rant, but really surprised me.

Not a rant at all mate! I love AWD in the wet, especially when there is a turbo attached

FYI My MPS6 had immense grip and I'm pleased to note the R is just as good if not better, enjoy mate!

**Mr_Bob** · 08-04-2011, 02:56 PM

it's definately a well planted car, always feels sure footed.
Subarus give you the same confidence in the wet

Unfortunately it can lull you into a false sense of security, and when something lets go, it really lets go.
ultimately, if conditions are poor it's wise to be cautious