Golf R Observations and Questions

**triode12** · 13-01-2011, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by DDTW

They also bend upwards when traveling faster than XXX km/h to help you "see further"! I recalled reading this somewhere in the manual.

Going to go for a weekend road trip to Mornington after work on 21st Jan. Hopefully I can fully test out the R!
My mates (135i, SLK350, RX8 & A5 2.0T) keep giving me sh#* about the R being a girly car...hopefully I can change their perception

You don't even need an R to outdo the POS RX8 in the list. The mkV GTI will run rings around the RX8 (I know because I was considering the RX8 before I bought my GTI besides the RX8 drinks oil like we do water). And the SLK350 - now that is a girly/gay car. The 135i is heavy and clumsy in comparison to the R. The A5 is a family sedan - boring characterless looking car.

**elephino** · 13-01-2011, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by triode12

You don't even need an R to outdo the POS RX8 in the list. The mkV GTI will run rings around the RX8 (I know because I was considering the RX8 before I bought my GTI besides the RX8 drinks oil like we do water). And the SLK350 - now that is a girly/gay car. The 135i is heavy and clumsy in comparison to the R. The A5 is a family sedan - boring characterless looking car.

My mum had an RX-8 (proof it's girly?) and it hardly drank any oil. My MkV GTI used more oil. I was shocked by how little it used.

**DDTW** · 13-01-2011, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by triode12

You don't even need an R to outdo the POS RX8 in the list. The mkV GTI will run rings around the RX8 (I know because I was considering the RX8 before I bought my GTI besides the RX8 drinks oil like we do water). And the SLK350 - now that is a girly/gay car. The 135i is heavy and clumsy in comparison to the R. The A5 is a family sedan - boring characterless looking car.

Hehe the SLK owner IS a girl. A5 is a two door 4 seat coupe and i reckon it looks awesome with the DRLs.

**Fab_R** · 12-01-2011, 07:53 PM

I decided to shell out and buy one of these "Sprint Boosters". Ordered Sunday out of Hong Kong, received it yesterday, and installed the sucker today......!

For those of you who were skeptical, don't be.
They do make a substantial difference to that natural fly by wire accelerator pedal lag on the R....

It changes significantly the pedal travel and response if that makes sense!

It has 3 modes... Stock, Moderate and Aggressive. Simply put, it eliminates the delay at the depression of the pedal.

**Corey_R** · 12-01-2011, 07:58 PM

What was the cost and shipping cost?
How is it installed and how long did it take you?

In your opinion, based on the total cost (and installation difficulty/time if relevant) is the product good value?

**Fab_R** · 12-01-2011, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by Corey_R

What was the cost and shipping cost?
How is it installed and how long did it take you?

In your opinion, based on the total cost (and installation difficulty/time if relevant) is the product good value?

PM sent Corey

**dave_r** · 14-01-2011, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by Corey_R

What was the cost and shipping cost?
How is it installed and how long did it take you?

What he said. Though if it is an electronic interceptor, surely it could be fixed by VCDS or APR tune?

**Capercat** · 12-01-2011, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by Fab_R

I decided to shell out and buy one of these "Sprint Boosters". Ordered Sunday out of Hong Kong, received it yesterday, and installed the sucker today......!

For those of you who were skeptical, don't be.
They do make a substantial difference to that natural fly by wire accelerator pedal lag on the R....

It changes significantly the pedal travel and response if that makes sense!

It has 3 modes... Stock, Moderate and Aggressive. Simply put, it eliminates the delay at the depression of the pedal.

You have the newer version with modes, I have the older single mode SP on my Porsche, great little device, but pricey for what they are. Well done!

**BezzyR** · 14-01-2011, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by Fab_R

I decided to shell out and buy one of these "Sprint Boosters". Ordered Sunday out of Hong Kong, received it yesterday, and installed the sucker today......!

For those of you who were skeptical, don't be.
They do make a substantial difference to that natural fly by wire accelerator pedal lag on the R....

It changes significantly the pedal travel and response if that makes sense!

It has 3 modes... Stock, Moderate and Aggressive. Simply put, it eliminates the delay at the depression of the pedal.

Took Fabs lil beasty for a squirt today.. I'm ordering one of these, proof was in driving it for me as I was a bit of a skeptic... Awesome.. Even in D(drive), kicked down quicker, much less throttle travel and response.

Not to mention all the other mods... This car hammers.. Now I really know what it's capable of..

**weewilly** · 14-01-2011, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by BezzyR

Took Fabs lil beasty for a squirt today.. I'm ordering one of these, proof was in driving it for me as I was a bit of a skeptic... Awesome.. Even in D(drive), kicked down quicker, much less throttle travel and response.

Not to mention all the other mods... This car hammers.. Now I really know what it's capable of..

You've had stage 1 done right... knowing then what you know now, would you have skipped stage 1 and gone directly to stage 2+?