Golf R Observations and Questions

[Machine]

EDIT: Just read up on those gauges. Seem to awesome pieces of kit.

For $500, I believe everything it tells me!

[Ryan_R]

Check out the PolarFIS+ Advanced while you're at it - adds loads of ECU parameters (customisable) to your MFD for ~$300
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...tml#post883193

Or if you're tight get Torque Pro for Android ($4), an OBD2 Bluetooth adapter ($15), Android phone (?) and phone holder ($20)

[Machine]

I've got an iPhone 5 and Harry's Laptimer Pro. Emprum UltiMate GPS on the way + Gopoint BT1 Bluetooth OBD. I'll be set!

[seangti]

I've got an iPhone 5 and Harry's Laptimer Pro. Emprum UltiMate GPS on the way + Gopoint BT1 Bluetooth OBD. I'll be set!

That'll be the ducks nuts. Really looking forward to seeing all the data. So much data at your hands (said with a little envy of not having gone down that path myself). If my phone wasn't provided by work and I ran apple at home, it'd almost have been a sure thing.

[boltor]

Check out the PolarFIS+ Advanced

anyone installed one of these in an R? (assume same as the 118TSI, so in from the engine compartment?)

[AdamD]

I've got one, but haven't installed it yet. Miro (Transporter) had a look at my GTI this morning and suspects it is actually possible to get to the CAN gateway and install it via the dashboard (from the compartment to the right of the driver's knee). Trouble is it's a little tight in there, and you'd need to disconnect/reconnect the leads with one hand. Still, worth considering as an alternative to going in underneath the wipers.

I'll update when I get mine installed in a few weeks - if no-one else provides more info in the meantime.

[Ryan_R]

Mine is currently in London Heathrow after leaving Spain yesterday...

[nickows]

Picked up my R a couple of days ago and very impressed with the car so far.

Is it possible to turn off the Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) on the R? I cant find it in the MFD settings and this link I found doesn't work either:

HOW TO: Turn the Daylight Running Lights (DRL's) on and off


Is it possible through VAGCOM and has anyone successfully turned them off?

[SilvrFoxX]

I thought you could via the MFD.. but I like them so never looked

How to disable the DRL daytime running lights on 2010 2011 VW Golf, GTI, Jetta, and sportwagen wagon

If you want the VAGCOM way

[Machine]

You can't disable them through MFD or by any "normal" means. Turning the headlight switch to off keeps them on, so does Auto and On. Turning the switch to parking lights only dims them, while also turning on the rears.