Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[readerr0r]

Volkswagen Golf : mystery high-performance hatch spotted at the Nurburgring | CarAdvice

Thats one interesting spoiler, also Autoexpress thinks it'll be a Golf R model not GTI

Hotter VW Golf R spied | Auto Express

[Dutch77]

Those wheels and ride height look the goods, although lose that hideous rear wing.

If it is indeed a hotter R guess we'd miss out anyway - it's a 3 door.

[readerr0r]

Those wheels and ride height look the goods, although lose that hideous rear wing.

If it is indeed a hotter R guess we'd miss out anyway - it's a 3 door.

VWA suggested they'd bring in the 3 door as a special edition, so this would fit the bill nicely for that.

[Ryan_R]

Sorry if I came across that way mate. Obviously wasn't thinking that Merc owners would be here reading this, if I did I wouldn't have chosen those words.

For the record I have not driven either Audi or Merc, but am considering one next year. And I agree with you about the standard Mk7 Golf satnav - not a fan.

[DoggieHowser]

While the Merc satnav screen may look like it has been added on, I personally find it more usable when driving. Having to look down to find the screen to fiddle with the audio controls or satnav like you do on the Golf IMHO means taking the eyes off the road, even if for a split second. On my Tiguan, I like that the steering wheels give me some control but selecting destinations/playlists IMHO still requires access to the screen.

[nat225]

i had a close look at a mk7 gti with PP, it is a bit disappointing that they use 225 35 19, load 88, on the 19" rims. i would have thought 235 35 19 size would be a proper one (wider = more contact patch = more grip) given that mk6 golf R comes with that rubber size for 19" upgrade.

[Diesel_vert]

i had a close look at a mk7 gti with PP, it is a bit disappointing that they use 225 35 19, load 88, on the 19" rims. i would have thought 235 35 19 size would be a proper one (wider = more contact patch = more grip) given that mk6 golf R comes with that rubber size for 19" upgrade.

225/35 R19 is a closer match to 225/40 R18 and 225/45 R17 with regards to the tyre's rolling circumference.

225/35 R19 88Y XL tyres are fitted on 7.5 J x 19 wheels for the Mk7 GTI. A minimum width of 8.0 J is needed to fit 235/35 R19 91Y XL tyres in order to meet roadworthy requirements.

The Mk7 Golf R is available with optional 235/35 R19 91Y XL tyres on 8.0 J x 19 wheels from the factory (standard fitment for Australian delivered models, IIRC), as the Mk7 R is over 100 kg heavier than the Mk7 GTI.

[Dutch77]

I remember when I looked at an R in December 12 that pretty much all the stock available and in transit was carrying 19s, so whether they again figured the bulk of more recent orders were 19s and wanted to simplify things? Although the black Tallies were popular and they're not covering that so.. forget that idea as well.

[Paul_R]

225/35 R19 is a closer match to 225/40 R18 and 225/45 R17 with regards to the tyre's rolling circumference.

225/35 R19 88Y XL tyres are fitted on 7.5 J x 19 wheels for the Mk7 GTI. A minimum width of 8.0 J is needed to fit 235/35 R19 91Y XL tyres in order to meet roadworthy requirements.

The Mk7 Golf R is available with optional 235/35 R19 91Y XL tyres on 8.0 J x 19 wheels from the factory (standard fitment for Australian delivered models, IIRC), as the Mk7 R is over 100 kg heavier than the Mk7 GTI.

This would explain why the S3 SB doesn't have 19s (correct me if I'm wrong). The SB has 7.5" wheels. The sedan however has 8" wheels (sedan is wider) hence the S3 sedan can have either 18s or 19s.

Still leaves the marketing department to blame for the R only having 19s though. Combine that with the lack of Dynaudio and I think VW have successfully pushed me into an Audi.

PS re the deletes above: I tried to post this earlier but my blood sugar was low so it came out all wrong...

[n0d3]

Doh finally cleaned my car today and I saw what I thought was bird poo so I was trying to get it off, realised it was touch up paint. Wasn't really well done (it looked raised, thus I thought it was white gunk). Told the dealer, hopefully they'll do a better job this time (not sure if they did the touch up or whether it was done somewhere else along the delivery process). Really hard to see, didn't pick it up during delivery. :\