Golf R Observations and Questions

[DDTW]

Yeah the seats are heated.

The recaros don't tilt+slide forward which makes it harder to get into the back if you have a 3 door Golf.

For me this is a non-issue but I do agree that the recaros don't suit everyone. The best bet is to find a demo with recaros and come to your own conclusion. For me this wasn't an option otherwise I would still be waiting upon delivery.

Yeah I bought a 3 door Golf with Recaros. On it's way to Melbourne now. Too late to change/don't want to change anyway.

The seats still slide when you pull the lever beneath it right?

[Fab_R]

Check for links in the ruined, and therefore closed, Accessories thread

I was wondering what happened to that thread. Its a shame.
Talk about degenerating to the lowest of lows.....

[dave_r]

Let me tell you a story about a blonde chick and three bears...

ROFL, +1 into the Recaros don't suit me group

For me this wasn't an option otherwise I would still be waiting upon delivery.

I tracked down an S3 and gave that a shot, not exact but close enough.

I was wondering what happened to that thread. Its a shame.

Corey, any chance of a cleanup and reopening given the AUD is still strong enough to go stupid

[Darren]

I understand from a post by Corey_R circa 21/11/10
"MY11 Changes Relevant to Golf R (Week 22, 2010) - Hill Start Assist (HSA) is now standard for all manual models"

So how do I get HSA to work on my manual R?

[Big Yellow]

if its anything like the mk5, it engages when you release the brake pedal on an incline. you'll know its activated when you press the brake again and it feels solid.

[Darren]

if its anything like the mk5, it engages when you release the brake pedal on an incline. you'll know its activated when you press the brake again and it feels solid.

I don't want to stall, its not a good look. I'll give it a crack! Cheers

[Big Yellow]

I don't want to stall, its not a good look. I'll give it a crack! Cheers

hahaha just find a hill near your house late at night and try it! good luck!

[Mr_Bob]

To use the HSA, you need to be in first gear with your foot on the clutch, and brake simultaneously.
When you release the brake, it will hold the same braking intensity for 1.5sec
Just enough time to get the revs right and find the friction point.

[Darren]

That's a bonus, I didn't know it was on a manual, understood only DSG. I'll give it a try...

[veedubber]

Hey Guys, another daily question from me.

I was speaking to a friend of mine regarding a sunroof. I am still contemplating getting one, however he believes that a sunroof negatively affects the performance of the car. He believes that due to the physics of the car not being as rigid as it would if it was a one piece roof as apposed to a variety of pieces/panels etc with a sunroof it takes away power from the car. We are not talking specifically about an R but all cars in general. I can understand his point to an extent but I am not totally convinced.

Views/opinions and thoughts...

Thanks