Golf R Observations and Questions

[iBoost]

They are some impressive times FLM, must be a rocket ship! I'm not sure how often I'd be wanting to do launch control, but it definately gets the job done. I haven't tried it in my car yet as I have a fair bit of mechanical sympathy and I'll wait until I have a few more kms on it yet.

As always you'll have the doubters on here, but don't be deterred. I wouldn't worry too much about what other people think on an Internet forum, each time you mash the throttle you'll forget about it!

[team_v]

team_v Totally standard, no sticky tyres, no rweight reduction - all stock set up other than the APR Stage 1 tune.
Also a cold Melbourne morning 5 deg....

That is quite an effort then.
The cold morning's are great for power delivery, I have definitely noticed good performance out of my car.

Hopefully we can see Guy putting down some serious times in the Stage 3 R.

[Fab_R]

They are some impressive times FLM, must be a rocket ship! I'm not sure how often I'd be wanting to do launch control, but it definately gets the job done. I haven't tried it in my car yet as I have a fair bit of mechanical sympathy and I'll wait until I have a few more kms on it yet.

As always you'll have the doubters on here, but don't be deterred. I wouldn't worry too much about what other people think on an Internet forum, each time you mash the throttle you'll forget about it!

Yeah cheers iBoost it felt bloody fast as it was really the first time i have really floored it.

As for the doubters (if any) yes you get that.... they are here to disprove BS i guess.
The fact is that its the truth, and no BS is involved. I still cant get the grin off my face!

[Corey_R]

I still cant get the grin off my face!

Mate I've still got a grin on my face...
...and I don't even get mine until November! lol

[REXman]

Hey FLM, they are awesome times, well done.

[Fab_R]

Hey FLM, they are awesome times, well done.

Thanks REXman.....Im stoked and makes me love this thing even more after this morning!!!!!!

[shakespeare]

Mate I've still got a grin on my face...
...and I don't even get mine until November! lol

+1

I may have said this before, but damn I'm excited Do we know anyone who has done a 1/4 mile run in Aust with an R yet??

[Prodigy]

Guys just a quick question regarding the RVC & standard RCD 510. Does the camera work in conjunction with the rear sensors or is it one or the other.

[Corey_R]

From what I've seen, it depends on the firmware level...

[halojump]

Having been talked out of the 2006 911 Carerra S I fell in love with I had to find something 'more practical' .....I am after all getting rid of a Diesel Prado that has been the faithful family hauler.

So I drove the new R yesterday and loved it. I am 98% certain that I'll go ahead and order one (for an October\November 2010 delivery), I have a couple of questions before I commit though...

1. I've also looked at the Audi S3, and apart from the price and some different names for the options (eg S-Tronic vs. DSG etc.) I cant see too many differences. Am I right in this? There is close to a $15K premium on the Audi.

2. Is the ACC option worth it? My only experience with adjustable suspension was with a 1985 Ford Telstar (hey it was the Ghia model) I had @ Uni in the 90's and I was somewhat underwhelmed.

3. One thing the Audi has as an option is folding mirrors - is this available for the Golf?

I am looking at the following specs

- Volkswagen Golf R 5 Door DSG
- Rising Blue
- Talladega 19” Alloy Wheels (Black)
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Navigation
- VW Enhanced Bluetooth
- Dynaudio
- Sunroof

Whilst I was quite impressed with the power and delivery, me being me, I know I'll be wanting to up the power etc. in the future. Has anyone had experience with the APR ECU upgrades with the new R?

Thanks in advance.