Golf R Observations and Questions

[Corey_R]

I would have cut across Turrumarra via Burns rd St Ives, was this a Satnav direction?

Nope, my direction. It was the fact that if you go that via Turramarra, you have to turn off at Fox Valley Rd, which means you miss out on all the great hills and corners after that on Comenarra and Yanko. You've then got lots more traffic lights... and it's no quicker (not in the middle of the day anyway).

[SilvrFoxX]

who cares?

Well the chip upgrades have multiple values, performance is a big one, however many have indicated that fuel efficiency is generally much better as well. Now even though everyone is seeing their new toys through rose coloured glasses at the moment it is still of interest if these very frugal yet powerful cars are still the best of both worlds or is it just a firfy.. so I care

[Prodigy]

4500? why!! Get to temp and its game on. As for not even 100kms yet, for shame!!!!!!

i was told by the Dealer that we should be giving the R's a squirt or two from day one. Helps in the long run not to baby them...

So many mixed opinions on the 'run in period' so been doing what i did with the WRX when i bought that new and never had any issue with it. I've still been giving in the odd squirt though, have just been using the paddles to shift around the 4500 mark.

Now i'm at the 1000 kms mark i wont be holding back..

[weewilly]

Well the chip upgrades have multiple values, performance is a big one, however many have indicated that fuel efficiency is generally much better as well. Now even though everyone is seeing their new toys through rose coloured glasses at the moment it is still of interest if these very frugal yet powerful cars are still the best of both worlds or is it just a firfy.. so I care

sorry pal, was just being a wise ass. I'm very interested as well.... and its not just about memememe.

[weewilly]

So many mixed opinions on the 'run in period' so been doing what i did with the WRX when i bought that new and never had any issue with it. I've still been giving in the odd squirt though, have just been using the paddles to shift around the 4500 mark.

Now i'm at the 1000 kms mark i wont be holding back..

you're a better man then me gunga din...

[SilvrFoxX]

So Will where are my goddamn pictures

[weewilly]

lol promise, on the weekend my friend. was saving up for a portrait lens, but spent it on the tune!!!!

[SilvrFoxX]

lol promise, on the weekend my friend. was saving up for a portrait lens, but spent it on the tune!!!!

..... I can see an intervention in your future


Now please dont cry whilst watching YouTube - Terrible crash: Ferrari 360 Modena and Golf R

[dave_r]

Well the chip upgrades have multiple values, performance is a big one, however many have indicated that fuel efficiency is generally much better as well.

That might be partially because you don't need to use S as often due to the extra power, D is actually not as lazy. Dunno if that makes any sense hehe

So many mixed opinions on the 'run in period' so been doing what i did with the WRX when i bought that new and never had any issue with it.

Each to their own hey! What I do find interesting is when you get 5 stock cars with similar km's and run them up on the dyno at the same time. The differences are amazing. What part is down to run in and what part is luck of the draw is another story.

[weewilly]

..... I can see an intervention in your future

funny because its true... haven't told 'her indoors' yet either. i am so screwed.