Golf R Observations and Questions

[dj_xmx]

I've driven a current generation Legend. The R is an altogether different beast in terms of power delivery - it feels much stronger on boost, but also more lethargic at low rpm. It has a much more aggressive feel than the Legend, which is very smooth (perhaps too smooth) and deceptively quick, but not so exciting.

In terms of handling, I've not thrown the Legend around much, but it did feel very grippy despite the bodyroll (which was pretty well controlled actually - better than I was expecting, and every bit as good as the Accord Euro CL9 I owned at the time).

The Legend is larger, much quieter and more cosseting - a better long-distance cruiser. But the R still does a fine job, and I'm sure you'll have no trouble getting used to it.

Yes the legend is extremely smooth but not much down low either, I dont really think the legend is quick in general, on the handling its very good abit of body roll as you said but it grips very well with the SH-AWD even I get suprised every so often at its abilities, but am young and want something abit faster I will look at another legend if theres a new model in the future but for now I have my sights on a R and a stage 1 with it My R will be ordered with ACC so no idea if that will make the cruising on soft more cossetting like the legend. So long as the R has that " push you into the seat acceleration" and on rail handling ill be happy and giggling like a kid again.

[AdamD]

So long as the R has that " push you into the seat acceleration" and on rail handling ill be happy and giggling like a kid again.

There's no question, the R will give you that - especially with a stage 1. It is in another league entirely once the turbo spools up, and would leave the Legend for dead.

The ACC will certainly make the Golf more comfortable than without active dampers, but it still won't be as soft and comfy as the Honda. Give the R a bit of throttle and you won't care a bit.

[Ideo]

You mean you didn't tick that option box when ordering?

What, the Rachel McAdams facial option?

Wait. have I missed something?

[Fab_R]

The appreciation of my APR TB exhaust just raised few levels this evening when i was told it was belching flames out of the exhaust going thru the Burnley Tunnel when i was short shifting up thru the gears!!!

[Beena]

The appreciation of my APR TB exhaust just raised few levels this evening when i was told it was belching flames out of the exhaust going thru the Burnley Tunnel when i was short shifting up thru the gears!!!

I want one!

[masev]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiice! Man that makes me itchy!!

[runningmanz]

Well finally saw another R in my hometown of Geelong. First one yet! lol. Anyone driving a rising blue R along Ballarat Rd, Bell Park around 11am today? I was the UG R beside ya with the Mrs and kids LOL

[zbeasty]

Will be interesting to see who will be the first to get a bodykit for the R.....my bets on Fab_R

The add-on kit below is quite nice but terribly expensive!!

RevoZport Racing Technology Ltd.

You mean like this one......

The wait is over... Revo'ed my R - VW GTI MKVI Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVI Forum / VW GTI Forum - Golfmk6.com

[Pepe]

You mean like this one......

The wait is over... Revo'ed my R - VW GTI MKVI Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVI Forum / VW GTI Forum - Golfmk6.com

That's pretty uninspiring imho... maybe it's just because it's black and that makes it hard to tell the diff from stock though. Not a fan of the wheels he's got either, but that's just my taste I guess.

[SilvrFoxX]

That's pretty uninspiring imho... maybe it's just because it's black and that makes it hard to tell the diff from stock though. Not a fan of the wheels he's got either, but that's just my taste I guess.

I thought it was just me.. looks like a lot of Ka Ching for little Bling