Anyone With a Mk7 Gti PP had it tuned?

[wasabiz]

And the R looks better.

That's subjective, I prefer the looks of the GTI over the R but I too should've gotten the R. People working in VW told me to get the GTI over the R for its reliability issues. But hey don't play if you don't wanna pay right?


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[Dutch77]

+1 on the looks. VW failed on the R front on Mk7, particularly given they specifically gave it more mongrel.

[Mayhem]

Hi all,

Got my PP done a couple of months ago, effectively a Stage II (exhaust, CAI, tune). It certainly is quick, but I find it more laggy now. In low speed / high gear situations, you really have to boot it (or use the paddles to change down) to get instant acceleration out of it.

I get a lot of flutter from what im guessing is the wastegate doing its thing, too. You can definitely hear it under load, puffing away.

Also got the VWR springs done, the stance is lovely, but the ride is awful. Im going back to stock springs I think.

Sam

More info on the springs please? Too stiff? Harsh Ride? Ive haven't heard too many
unsatisfied people that have the VWR springs.

[Mikey1]

That's subjective, I prefer the looks of the GTI over the R but I too should've gotten the R. People working in VW told me to get the GTI over the R for its reliability issues. But hey don't play if you don't wanna pay right?


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What reliability issues issues were they referring to? The turbocharger? While there have been a number of reported failures of both stock and tuned R's I have read in various forums here and overseas, I didn't think there have been many reported failures in Australia. Haven't there been reported failures of GTI turbos as well, though perhaps a lesser number?

[nat225]

+1 on the looks. VW failed on the R front on Mk7, particularly given they specifically gave it more mongrel.

+1 on the R looks too. looks to similar to the R-line.

they should have kept the centred rear exhaust and use aggressive front lower bumper like the cayman gt4.

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[Mikey1]

+1 on the looks. VW failed on the R front on Mk7, particularly given they specifically gave it more mongrel.

I find the front-end view compliments the rear and sides to give an all-round balanced, if not slightly conservative appearance, notwithstanding the 4 exhaust tailpipes and black diffuser, which gives the rear-end a more aggressive appearance. Is this the mongrel element you are referring to?

[Mikey1]

+1 on the R looks too. looks to similar to the R-line.

they should have kept the centred rear exhaust and use aggressive front lower bumper like the cayman gt4.

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Which came to market first? The R or the R-line. Regardless, the VW marketing department are just trying to cash in on the R's appeal. Will the real R please step forward?

On the issue of the exhaust tailpipes, like many others, I was not a fan of 4 pipes for a 4-cylinder engine, but I've warmed to them now. I particularly like the oval design and the quality of the chrome finish. So I'm now a convert.

[Dutch77]

I find the front-end view compliments the rear and sides to give an all-round balanced, if not slightly conservative appearance, notwithstanding the 4 exhaust tailpipes and black diffuser, which gives the rear-end a more aggressive appearance. Is this the mongrel element you are referring to?

I was referring to the car generally.

The styling isn't offensive by any stretch, just a touch plain.

Which came to market first? The R or the R-line. Regardless, the VW marketing department are just trying to cash in on the R's appeal. Will the real R please step forward?

On the issue of the exhaust tailpipes, like many others, I was not a fan of 4 pipes for a 4-cylinder engine, but I've warmed to them now. I particularly like the oval design and the quality of the chrome finish. So I'm now a convert.

I agree the R-Line looks to similar to an R. In many respects it's no different to the other Germans - S-Line, M-Sport and AMG-enhanced options on the various models v the real deal models.. but I doubt many would mistake one of these for the true halo car, whereas I don't think there is enough visual difference on the R.

I have no issue with four pipes, but the cars with after market tips look markedly improved, and the R should have its Mk5/6 trademark centre pipes.

IMO, each to their own. As for Jap wheels..

[aj555]

Driving the GTI PP and the R at the VW driving experience, the R really stood out for me with the extra power and grip. As mentioned previously, the axle tramp is annoying with the GTI PP (I do own one).

If budget is not a problem, then I would push for the R. I did see a black S3 sedan the other day and that looked the business too - very envious of you Dutch

[wasabiz]

What reliability issues issues were they referring to? The turbocharger? While there have been a number of reported failures of both stock and tuned R's I have read in various forums here and overseas, I didn't think there have been many reported failures in Australia. Haven't there been reported failures of GTI turbos as well, though perhaps a lesser number?

I'm quoting the mechanics from a VW dealership I go to, plus he's my friend. He said in WA alone there has been at least 10 cases where the turbo blew, tuned or stock. In the drags 2 months back an R blew his turbo right in front of my eyes (he was tuned with APR stage 1) VW has fixed this issue by tweaking the turbo's propeller shaft which was causing the failure. the change started with cars made from November 2014.

Regarding the GTI turbos failing, yes I've heard that they too also fail, but not as many as the R