Golf R Observations and Questions

**Ideo** · 14-09-2011, 10:11 AM

It idles higher when you first start it up, then drops to 800. But this is with MT.

My fuel consumption is ok, but I'm coming from another awd turbo car so I knew what I was going to get. Managed to average 7.8l/100 on the way back from Katoomba on Sunday night. Great Western, Motorway, short run along Parramatta Road then Military Road. Not complaining about that.

Not having a GTI I never knew about the net.

I love the calibration!

**Corey_R** · 14-09-2011, 10:26 AM

Almost all cars idle higher when you first turn them on...
But yeah, the issue Candyman is the operation of the DSG in the R....

Originally Posted by Corey_R

2. It only idles at 1200rpm if you have it in S or M. Switch to D and it idles at 800rpm. I believe that it idles higher in S or M so that you have less delay before clutch take up on standing starts.

**Candyman** · 14-09-2011, 01:01 PM

Thanks guys. Never noticed it with our GTI DSG. Will see how it goes after a few more km's.

Car has sealant on it (after a thorough decontamination, even though it was in very good condition)

Adding the few extras I had been accumulating.

Love it

**Candyman** · 15-09-2011, 05:54 PM

Three things that I have put on my list

1. They put the rear plate on a few mm off level. Not much but it bugs me. Wife said to ignore it and the only way I can fix it is two more holes.

2. Infrequent rattle in passenger front door panel. Minor.

3. Pulls ever so slightly to the left

Both 2 and 3 being sorted tomorrow. Service Manager made room (only called 5 minutes before closing)

Fuel use dropping but only done a few hundred km's

Very happy overall

D mode is way better than in my GTI. very responsive and doesn't change to a higher gear too soon. Drops down a gear down hills which surprised me. Sounds great in the cabin, much sportier than our GTI. BT picks up my phone instantly every time as does the MDI. Seems heavier out of corners. Could be the CSC's. Pressure is 40 all round.

Love the stock rear rego LEDs.

**SilvrFoxX** · 15-09-2011, 07:18 PM

I will be hunting you over the weekend..

**Candyman** · 15-09-2011, 07:27 PM

Good luck

Figured out the passenger wing mirror on reverse thing. Dealer couldn't do it

I even read the manual. I love VWs running in process. Ties in with everones thoughts

**brad** · 16-09-2011, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by Candyman

1. They put the rear plate on a few mm off level. Not much but it bugs me. Wife said to ignore it and the only way I can fix it is two more holes.

Slot the number plate holes slightly & rotate the number plate?

**Candyman** · 16-09-2011, 02:08 PM

Yep, that is the plan

Fixed it this morning but found a small scratch on the silver trim on the drivers door panel

That marks way too easily

I can only put something over it to hide it cos I see it everytime I get in the car now.

**Firstgolfr** · 21-09-2011, 05:13 PM

Hey quick question. Does anyone know whether you can aftermarket fit keyless entry (or proximity unlock) and keyless go? I'd love both but would settle for keyless entry. I believe the US model has it available and blooming Hyundi's have it too.