Golf R Observations and Questions

[parso_rex]

I'm certainly happy with the performance, even if the number itself can't really be taken to the bank. I wanted a sub-4.0s 0-100kph for the R when I bought it, so it looks like that box is checked.

The Gallardo is a claimed 3.9 0-100kph, but as it's RWD that is dependant on a dry, grippy surface and otherwise ideal conditions. In the real world the R will no doubt jump ahead of the Gallardo up to 100kph, but from there the lower drag and extra 100kW of the Lambo will put it back in front.

I'm running both cars at the Cooma 1000 later this year - proof will be in the results there.

You might be surprised how well the R goes, Sebs R last year beat every other Euro just because of the launch and it was only running the stock K04. He had lower mph of course but the relatively short distance still hurt the taller geared exotics

[jamesatfish]

You might be surprised how well the R goes, Sebs R last year beat every other Euro just because of the launch and it was only running the stock K04. He had lower mph of course but the relatively short distance still hurt the taller geared exotics

Yes I remember Seb's R - my old Gallardo was one of the Euros he beat.

Dead right on the launch being key - best I managed on the start surface last year was 5.6s 0-100. Hard to get a good launch when the start is gravelly, first gear goes up to 105kph and your clutches were built by Italians on a Friday afternoon...

Looking forward to running both new cars this year though - the clutches and gearing in the new Gallardo are much better for fast getaways and I'm already already seeing the huge potential of the R.

[Ryan_R]

Here's the Mk7 R:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...tml#post983210

[AdamD]

Here's the Mk7 R:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...tml#post983210

As per the Mk7 thread, that's the R-line pack for the Golf TSI and TDI.

[Ryan_R]

This might've been an interesting comparison between the Golf and Roc (not that I can understand what they're saying, besides 'Quattro' for AWD), but instead it shows more how bad they are behind the wheel

[brimway]

This might've been an interesting comparison between the Golf and Roc (not that I can understand what they're saying, besides 'Quattro' for AWD), but instead it shows more how bad they are behind the wheel

... but they are good at missing apexes

[amberzombie]

Hi all

new guy here with a RB R

I just read all 608 pages.

I'll rest my eyes for a week before I'm back

[SilvrFoxX]

Congrats , so you should be convinced an RB R was Great investment

[amberzombie]

Congrats , so you should be convinced an RB R was Great investment

Hi mate

it was the most logical investment for me because i wanted:
1. Something fast
2. Quality build inside and out
3. Fit two growing kids
4. Good for daily AND spirited driving
5. Came in a Rising Blue colour (as I'm sure you'll agree with me)

Nothing else came close to the R, apart from a GTI???

[amberzombie]

Maybe I should contribute with my R observation:

When you're at a set of lights and a Camry pulls up next to you and looks like he's about to take off the moment the light turns green so that he can cut you off a merging lane?

It's ok to let him have a 50m advantage before you cane it and zip past him. A quick thumbs up to him out the window as well just to make sure he gets the point.