Golf R Observations and Questions

[bcm]

Guys, very obviously, 1/4 mile times cannot be done on public roads, so please stop asking for them.

I also don't see any videos anywhere of people racing up and down streets. Just because you have WOT doesn't mean you're racing. You can still use WOT in short bursts whilst obeying the laws.

People asking for 1/4 mile times are obviously asking for them to be done at drag strips.

And I can gurantee that if you try your "I'm still under the limit" whilst WOT with a cop he'll just laugh and do you for reckless driving.

[SilvrFoxX]

Volkswagen Golf R takes Top Gear

I thought this award happened last year.. but it is popping up all over the place as a recent news item.. go figure

Guess this is why we have such long delays

Volkswagen Wolfsburg plant to close for one day | Car Advice | Reviews

[DDTW]

It was 40Deg C in Melbourne today. The power delivery and turbo 'kick' was very disappointing. Any other Melburnian R owners experiencing this?

Either:
1) I'm used to the power delivery now and need the APR Stage 1 to giggle like a schoolgirl again or
2) Heat soak!

Will the Carbonio CAI help on hot days like these?

[runningmanz]

It was 40Deg C in Melbourne today. The power delivery and turbo 'kick' was very disappointing. Any other Melburnian R owners experiencing this?

Either:
1) I'm used to the power delivery now and need the APR Stage 1 to giggle like a schoolgirl again or
2) Heat soak!

Will the Carbonio CAI help on hot days like these?

Yep the hot weather will do that lol. I didn't even bother giving the R much stick today, pretty much babied it most of the day. Get paranoid about things stuffing up on stinking hot days so usually take it easy, esp when the aircon is going as well. I always wonder when i see cars broken down on the side of the road on hot days, if they haven't had the AC full bore, blaring the sound system,driving too enthusiastically and generally just overworked the car in the heat

[REXman]

It was 40Deg C in Melbourne today. The power delivery and turbo 'kick' was very disappointing. Any other Melburnian R owners experiencing this?

Either:
1) I'm used to the power delivery now and need the APR Stage 1 to giggle like a schoolgirl again or
2) Heat soak!

Will the Carbonio CAI help on hot days like these?

When it's 40 deg, not only will a CAI not do anything, but you'll be lucky if a FMIC does much at all. 40 is just too much I think for any real performance.

Follow runningmanz lead, don't smah the car when it's hot if you want it to love you long time man.



Anyway, quick R question, my MDI when playing iPhone 4 songs, only plays through the front left speaker..? Radio, CD and Bluetooth all play properly through 4 speakers. Any ideas?

[AJAY]

Hey AJAY....yeah gotta say they look pretty good mate.
Im a fan the the grey look, hence ordering the gunmetal VMR rims...

Cant wait to see some better pics..

Enjoy your weekend drives mate

Hey Fab, Nice choice on the gunmetal VMRs! They were actually what inspired me and what and I based my colour choice on. When do you get them?

Anyway heres a better picture of the car in daylight for all of you



I've been driving the car as much as I could this weekend, its such an upgrade from my old GTI, for some reason it feels bigger and a lot more luxurious. One thing I have noticed though, and I think someone else mentioned here, is that the turning circle is quite a bit larger than the MkV GTI. ACC was definitely an excellent option to get as the ride definitely feels a lot smoother and refined than the one I test drove without it (even in normal mode). Dynaudio sound system is excellent, though I do find myself keeping the volume to a minimum so I can enjoy the growl of the car. Overall great car, so happy with it!!!

Haven't had a chance to take it for a good blast due to Sydney traffic and urban roads, and trying to go easy on it for the first few hundered KMs, anyone able to recommend some good roads for driving in the Sydney region?

[runningmanz]

When it's 40 deg, not only will a CAI not do anything, but you'll be lucky if a FMIC does much at all. 40 is just too much I think for any real performance.

Follow runningmanz lead, don't smah the car when it's hot if you want it to love you long time man.



Anyway, quick R question, my MDI when playing iPhone 4 songs, only plays through the front left speaker..? Radio, CD and Bluetooth all play properly through 4 speakers. Any ideas?

Yeah 40c is just too hot to thrash them. At least you can get something lol, my Gen 3 Ipod won't even detect :/ Anyone else got an old Ipod to work in thier R? Otherwise might have to check it out with my local VW service guys.

[runningmanz]

Hey Fab, Nice choice on the gunmetal VMRs! They were actually what inspired me and what and I based my colour choice on. When do you get them?

Anyway heres a better picture of the car in daylight for all of you



I've been driving the car as much as I could this weekend, its such an upgrade from my old GTI, for some reason it feels bigger and a lot more luxurious. One thing I have noticed though, and I think someone else mentioned here, is that the turning circle is quite a bit larger than the MkV GTI. ACC was definitely an excellent option to get as the ride definitely feels a lot smoother and refined than the one I test drove without it (even in normal mode). Dynaudio sound system is excellent, though I do find myself keeping the volume to a minimum so I can enjoy the growl of the car. Overall great car, so happy with it!!!

Haven't had a chance to take it for a good blast due to Sydney traffic and urban roads, and trying to go easy on it for the first few hundered KMs, anyone able to recommend some good roads for driving in the Sydney region?

Gratz mate, looks sweet! yeah the R almost feels like a midsize car, yet is so compact compared to the old MR Bishi sedan lol. I love how the R just feels so planted to the ground and is so refined, yet at will can press you into the back of the seat and have you grinning from ear to ear! it almost does it all! Never had this much fun driving EVER. If only their was more spare time!

[Corey_R]

Anyway, quick R question, my MDI when playing iPhone 4 songs, only plays through the front left speaker..? Radio, CD and Bluetooth all play properly through 4 speakers. Any ideas?

You're best to look through the MDI Niggles thread, or at least reask the question there. Try reseating the cable. Or try the USB cable with a USB key, just for troubleshooting.

[AdamD]

Hey Fab, Nice choice on the gunmetal VMRs! They were actually what inspired me and what and I based my colour choice on. [snip] Anyway heres a better picture of the car in daylight for all of you

That gunmetal looks the business - very very nice. In my opinion that shade looks far better than the factory black (with the possible exception of a black car). Full credit to you for getting it done!