Golf R Observations and Questions

[Candyman]

Good to see the side seat mouldings actually fit the seats unlike out GTI where there were gaps all over the place. Fit and finish overall is better although I did get all door fittings and cables foam wrapped to eliminate rattles

[Large Fruit]

Moving on though, D mode is working so much better than on our GTI.Shifts are quicker and at higher RPMs, not so happy with downshifting on hills though (that should be reserved for S mode).

Gear changes are only quicker when you have the foot down. I haven't noticed any difference between this and the S-tronic in the wife's A3 2T. Did your GTI have the first Gen DSG (i may have missed if you said it)? If you are driving sedately the shifts are like a slush box.

I'm used to engine braking on motorbikes so for me for downshifting on hills feels normal. This way i don't need to ride the brakes

[Candyman]

Our GTI was an 08

D mode definately shifts at higher RPM on our R and much faster shifts driving sedately on my daily commute or quicker on weekend driving,

Very different

The R is an MY12

Downshifting is new on the R. I prefer to use cheaper brakes than extra wear on gears. D mode doesn't need it IMO.

[KRA21E]

I really need to bed these brakes in and get them hot. Usually improves them. Repeated hard braking

Just be careful not to hold the brakes on when you stop once you get them hot as they warp easily. Use your handbrake lightly instead to allow the front brakes to cool evenly.

The Hill Hold function is a major contributor to that also coz they keep the brakes on once you have stopped for a certain period after you have taken your foot off the brake.

I have 13,500km's and the disks are slightly warped as a result of hard braking and then the hill hold function holding them on.

Just some helpful advice.

[PTW]

Hi SF

Yes, am thinking you are right on both counts

I really need to bed these brakes in and get them hot. Usually improves them. Repeated hard braking

Hope the D mode stays like it is but longer term it may well revert to true D umb mode. Enjoying it while it behaves.

lol, I'm surprised you don't think 345's are excessive as well.......

[mfl]

Interesting that some people are saying the R has too much power and torque for the street.

What are you trying do guys, give VW an excuse to detune the R even more ?

Sorry I just don't think you can have a performance model from the manufacturer with too much power !

[KRA21E]

Interest that some people are saying the R has too much power and torque for the street.

What are trying do guys, give VW an excuse to detune the R even more ?

Sorry I just don't think you can have a performance model from the manufacturer with too much power !

Umm, that is what the 118TSi is for...lol

[Large Fruit]

What are trying do guys, give VW an excuse to detune the R even more ?
Sorry I just don't think you can have a performance model from the manufacturer with too much power !

VW/Audi should have made the GTI 195kw and the S3/R should have had the 2.5 250kw engine.

The S4/S5 have 250kw and RS versions 300kw+. They should have kept to that formula and given the S3/R 250kw or at least kept it on par with the 135i with 225kw.

At least you can tune the buggers. Nothing a few grand can't fix but still.....

[R_BEAST]

Hey, I just saw this vid above on youtube, and I want to know how this person gets the speed to hold so steady at 4000rpm,, in my R, it bounces up to 4000 rpm and then kind of bounces down and around 3000 rpm until you release the brake (which is normal),, this launch seems way more solid,, is it like this in the manual R's or might it be the ECU tune??

Also, I think the answer is NO,, but is there any way to avoid that 1/2 second delay until launch control kicks in?, It's enough to let whoever you're dragging get about half a car length in front before you've even started,, pretty frustrating..

Thanks fellas,, oh yeah, check out this vid I made last week,,

[Candyman]

Interest that some people are saying the R has too much power and torque for the street.

What are trying do guys, give VW an excuse to detune the R even more ?

Sorry I just don't think you can have a performance model from the manufacturer with too much power !

My comment was it has enough as is for a road vehicle and a sports hatch

A track car is a totally different story