Golf R Observations and Questions

**oshuyi** · 11-11-2010, 11:31 AM

updated R site Golf R | Volkswagen Australia

**dave_r** · 11-11-2010, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by oshuyi

updated R site Golf R | Volkswagen Australia

LOL so there is finally a brochure?

Just a side note, what ECU does the R have? I'm curious if any of the flashing software packages can be used? Many makes have software available to reflash the ECU such as Evo's, Holden etc. I found this one as an example for the ME7 ECU for older Audis but the web is full of tools that allow ECU tunes via OBD port.

**ratedr** · 11-11-2010, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by oshuyi

updated R site Golf R | Volkswagen Australia

Kind of glad I didn't win that competition.. They really are plugging those ugly winners everywhere... I wonder if that was on the terms and conditions...

**dave_r** · 11-11-2010, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by ratedr

Kind of glad I didn't win that competition.. They really are plugging those ugly winners everywhere... I wonder if that was on the terms and conditions...

As I mentioned in another thread about it, they really couldn't have found a bigger bunch of douche bags to win! Sounds like a dodgy comp, cos I don't recall seeing or hearing anything about it!

**Big_Dave** · 11-11-2010, 01:39 PM

Heh, I don't know if this has been posted before but was uploaded 9/11 on youtube.
Enjoy!
YouTube - Volkswagen UK New Cars Golf GTI GTD R Explore Gallery Golf R driving

**NiNo_LoCo** · 11-11-2010, 01:49 PM

is that all the update is on the site.
Its so hard not to think about the car every day.

Did anyone get the upgraded sound system? I didn't even get a chance to test the standard audio as I was loving the sound from the engine. Hoping its has sufficient bass for a standard system.

**ian** · 11-11-2010, 01:57 PM

The New Golf R

Golf R | Volkswagen Australia

**Big_Dave** · 11-11-2010, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by NiNo_LoCo

is that all the update is on the site.
Its so hard not to think about the car every day.

Did anyone get the upgraded sound system? I didn't even get a chance to test the standard audio as I was loving the sound from the engine. Hoping its has sufficient bass for a standard system.

Yeah, that is one of the things I checked when i test drove it.
had my own mp3 cd which I had with me.
Played the usual testing songs
ACDC, Bon Jovi, ZZ Top, and some Slava Grigoryan for some classical comparison.
It played a little better than my system in my MPS which I rate pretty high for a standard system.

Had it as loud as I could stand it with little distortion, bass tones were clearly audible and the back windscreem was thumping in time nicely.
As a result I then decided I didn't require the Dynaudio upgrade as it is so frackin expensive.
if need be I might throw an aftermarket amp and subwoofer in , but that would be about it.

Now, I know alot of you guys have more ecclectic musical tastes and require a more sophisticated Hi Fidelity experience, but for me i can live pretty easily with the sounds that were coming out of the test car.

**Corey_R** · 11-11-2010, 02:07 PM

lol... Dynaudio is an awesome value upgrade. It's one of those factory options, like the 19" wheels, which it isn't possible to perform cheaper AFTER you've received the car!

**Glennb** · 11-11-2010, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by NiNo_LoCo

is that all the update is on the site.
Its so hard not to think about the car every day.

Did anyone get the upgraded sound system? I didn't even get a chance to test the standard audio as I was loving the sound from the engine. Hoping its has sufficient bass for a standard system.

i've ordered the Dynaudio upgradefor mine. Will let you know how it sounds..... sometime in April next year