Golf R Observations and Questions

**REXman** · 25-03-2011, 01:16 AM

Originally Posted by Pepe

Dunno about under the drivers, but I have one under my passenger seat with both of those options fitted (where they are designed to be) and no issues whatsoever.

Perfect! thanks heaps.

**Guy_H** · 25-03-2011, 10:08 AM

Hey Lucas,

I personally think a Haldex controller is a must, its not until you drive a stock car again that you realise how front based even the gen 4 chassis is. Camber is certainly up there on the want list, thats for sure., but everyone needs are different, ours works great on the track, is not too stiff for the road, we get a bit of tyre wear, but happy to have that trade off!

I have had a couple of pro drivers drive the car & (predictably) both preferred different setups! I'm a bit of a hack on the track, so I like a predictable, safe chassis - they prefer it a bit more "on the edge"

**Mr_Bob** · 25-03-2011, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Guy_H

We found with more castor (On the R), its straight line stability became "vague" at around 200kmph, not what you need when trying to line up braking points!

I'm sure it has a lot to do with the toe in on the rear as well (or lack of it) - The GTI liked a bit of Castor (liked camber too!) - One thing that improved both cars out of sight was a heavier front sway bar to keep the driving wheels planted through corners.

Thanks Guy,
Mind if i ask how much Castor you added?
Was it via strut tops, or an ALK?

**Guy_H** · 25-03-2011, 02:52 PM

We ran our own version of the anti lift kit - there are some pics in this gallery as fitted to our GTI:

APR - High Performance Development for Audi, VW and Porsche Vehicles.

But on the R, we took it back to stock specs

**weewilly** · 27-03-2011, 01:58 PM

Picked up an Ipad2 (16gig,3G) yesterday, and yes the $890.00 should have gone into my Stage 2+ bucket...
Went into the Apps store and downloaded Real Racing 2HD. Of course there are GTI's for sale 24K, but for another 10k, low and behold you can buy and race 2010 R's!!!! You can't afford the R's right off the bat so I had to be satisfied with the GTI, Black.

**SilvrFoxX** · 27-03-2011, 03:31 PM

Hey Will, you been far too quiet lately.. either having fun with your toy.. or so disappointed you cant bring yourself to discuss

**weewilly** · 27-03-2011, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by SilvrFoxX

Hey Will, you been far too quiet lately.. either having fun with your toy.. or so disappointed you cant bring yourself to discuss

Disappointed??? The Black gives me nothing but absolute joy!!! having a ball. am having VW emblems front and rear painted next week as well as brake callipers. Stage 2+ planned for June. Business bad on the coast, heads been down.