Golf R Observations and Questions

[SilvrFoxX]

Not a silly statement at all, although getting a softroader is not going to pull the babes like an R will at least you can tow the chick magnet

[Corey_R]

Quick observation about my R - the A/C dials are chrome rather than Matt black and my parking sensors don't have the mute option on the screen. Does this mean my model isn't an MY11?

What you describe is not part of the MY11 changes. Those are part of the MY11.5 changes. So you won't see these until vehicles manfacturered after CW45/10 (about Nov 14 onwards)

Mine build is 17 Sep with 11 Oct comp.

You need to check those dates. Unless you live in Germany, that's not possible.

[dave_r]

It has probably been mentioned before but what wheel offset etc do you need for the R? Gonna see if I can find a cheaper set of wheels/tyres to use for track/skidpan abuse.

I can't just assume that something that fits a base golf or GTI will work because of the brakes correct?

[DDTW]

What you describe is not part of the MY11 changes. Those are part of the MY11.5 changes. So you won't see these until vehicles manfacturered after CW45/10 (about Nov 14 onwards)




You need to check those dates. Unless you live in Germany, that's not possible.

What about the mute button for the OPS? That's MY11 no?

Mine was built week 42. Just missed out lol.

[dave_r]

What about the mute button for the OPS? That's MY11 no?.

Im sure I saw a volume control in the setup menu on the RCD somewhere. Or you could just press the button behind the shifter and turn it off. It isn't that annoying and if you're just sitting there with it going, you obviously don't need to have it still beeping at you so turn it off.

[davka]

You need to check those dates. Unless you live in Germany, that's not possible.

Its definitely Sep build. I went off the order form for the compliance so maybe it’s Nov since i picked up the car on Nov 19th.

I spoke to my dealer, Barloworld Mascot, and they assured me that it is MY11, so you must be right that these changes are effective to MY11.5... but really who cares, you can hardly call it changes.

Edit: I take some of it back... the Mute Button can be handy

[Golf_R]

Taken from the Golf R Specifications and Prices - 2nd Edition thread.

MY11 Changes Relevant to Golf R (Week 22, 2010)
Hill Start Assist (HSA) is now standard for all manual models
New ordering code (RKZ) for the RCD510 radio (with Dynaudio 9VE) option
Additional MFD feature - SAFE locking
2nd ESP lamp in instrument cluster
Symbol change for MFD buttons on steering wheel
Mute function in OPS and RVC screen for acoustic parking sensor warning

MY11.5 Changes Relevant to Golf R (Week 45, 2010)
Change of air conditioning rotary dials from chrome to matt black.
New mute function for acoustic parking sensor warning in OPS and/or RVC display

Are these still vaild ?

[DDTW]

Anyone know if the little lamp under the main Xenon beam can be turned on?

When the parking light is switched on, the front LEDs light up instead. I know in the GTi that little lamp comes on instead.

[Capercat]

Anyone know if the little lamp under the main Xenon beam can be turned on?

When the parking light is switched on, the front LEDs light up instead. I know in the GTi that little lamp comes on instead.

Try leaving your indicator stork on & lock the car, this will determine whether its the curb night light.

[MasterSTi]

Does anyone know if the headlights on the Golf R move when you go around bends?

When I start the car up at night the lights adjust up & down then left & right. So they can move left & right.

I changed a few setting in the MFD display but the headlights still dont move.

Any ideas?