Golf R Observations and Questions

[Fab_R]

Hey Fab,

Is this a know issue with the R ? ive read a few post around this and mine has just started to dribble.

Yeah sure is...they replace the faulty "Check Valve" which is allowing water to get past it wen not squirting.

It is done off site and not at the dealers - (panel shop job as the rear spoiler has to be cut off - they are glued on)

[Corey_R]

Hey Guys.
I'm looking at buying a GTech-Pro RR Fanatic from the USA. It's the new version of what Fab_R has along with some added features. It's US$299.95
There's also the version without the track logging capabilities called the GTech-Pro Model SSfor US$199.95 - I'm pretty sure this is the exact replacement to Fab_R's.

Anyway, their only decent shipping option is UPS Worldwide Expedited and is US$98.67 for one, or US$111.31 for two, or US$135.94 for three. Are one or two of you guys interested in splitting an order with me?

Edit: If I go ahead, it'll be in the next few days

[Rsome]

Hi Corey,
I'm interested (in the Pro Model SS)
How would I go about paying you?
Also, I'm not exactly in your neighbourhood (north Qld) so I would have to add on freight from your place to here?
Cheers,
Graeme.

[weewilly]

Had it done but IMO the change isn't as dramatic as the fanboys will have you believe. Its not really noticeable at lower RPM.

Thats right, but why would you want improvement in lower RPM's? The 20%+ is in the mid range where the lag (was) in D. I wanted to see an improvement there, I was told there would be an improvement there, there is an improvement there. S mode was just a freakin' bonus. I went up to my dealer last week and sat in an R that is equipped with the standard sound system. It sounds great, is the Dynu 10 speaker better in my R? yup, was it worth the added expense, IMO yup.... but at low volume the two sound systems perform the same.

[Corey_R]

Just so the same conversation isn't happening in two places at once, the bulk of the conversation is occurring in the Stage II+ thread (that link is directly to dave_r's post.

[dave_r]

Thats right, but why would you want improvement in lower RPM's? The 20%+ is in the mid range where the lag (was) in D.

Why wouldn't you want more punch at any RPM? We didn't buy a honda with a 1rpm (yes 1 not 1000) power band hehe

Maybe having driving a stage 2 car has ****ed up my views, but as per the other thread, I'll be attempting to do some proper performance testing to put the issue to rest.

[weewilly]

Why wouldn't you want more punch at any RPM? We didn't buy a honda with a 1rpm (yes 1 not 1000) power band hehe

Maybe having driving a stage 2 car has ****ed up my views, but as per the other thread, I'll be attempting to do some proper performance testing to put the issue to rest.

ya, will be very interested in results. I'm different in my needs than Corey, Fab or you Dave and most here maybe. The Black will never be taken to a track, I'm interested only in how it feels to me to drive. (but I confess to slight Fab envy, Stage 2+ ) Confirming my beliefs with documentation is not a priority. That said, I also believe in truth in advertising and if the figures offered by APR for stage 1 are not accurate, those people who have invested should like myself demand an explanation. So I will continue to read this and other threads with great interest.

[SilvrFoxX]

I had to laugh at this but thought of you Will and Vader

AUSmotive.com » Darth Vader is scared of the Volkswagen Passat

[masev]

Has anyone on the forums got a stage 1 tune from any of the "other" tuners? I'm currently trying to get prices and gains from GIAC and REVO but still no response from the Aussie dealers?? I can see why people just go for the APR option.....

[Corey_R]

Hey masev, have you looked at the actual ECU Upgrades & Chips forum?

Jmac (a member and well known VW enthusiast mechanic from QLD) runs Superchips. He's the distributor for Bluefin. They have a Golf R tune as well.

There is also h100vw who distributes Custom Code, and DNA Tuning (both forum member name, and company name). Neither specifically lists the R on their site yet, but that doesn't mean they can't help. As for GIAC and Revo, without knowing which dealers you've already checked, I'm not sure who else to suggest.

In any case, asking the question in the right forum will get a lot more helpful answers than here


Edit: Oh, there's also Oettinger! They are actually the first VW aftermarket performance company I had any experience with! They also have a Golf R tune. However, as they're German and not USA / UK, their products are more expensive than everyone else in Australia, so most people go for something else unless they are looking for a diesel tune for which there isn't much competition. Oettinger also produce more than just ECU's, so depending on the car and model, they also have body kits, wheels, exhausts, intercoolers, intakes etc.

There are very likely other companies I've forgotten about at this hour of the evening...