Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[jonoz]

As for the sat nav screen i read from VAG motorsport that are about to start distributing the direct swap

Hey sekas, mate anymore information? specs/details/pricing etc on the direct swap? I cannot stand the stock unit!

[sekas]

Hey sekas, mate anymore information? specs/details/pricing etc on the direct swap? I cannot stand the stock unit!

This is the latest without me emailing. I am considering it but waiting until next year.


Mk7 Golf R Lapiz Blue | RDTechnik Tuning box and DSG Tune | APR Intake | VWR Springs | P3 Gauge

[jonoz]

This is the latest without me emailing. I am considering it but waiting until next year.

Thanks mate that is awesome!

[kryten2001]

Hi Kryten2001.
Not a 100% sure on how they do it with the DCC when replacing springs/coilovers but i know that the setting still remain once the stock setup has been replace, im assuming it is a sensor type item that runs to the shocks. I have the VWR springs and it still works and there is a couple of people around that have The KW coilover setup that works with the DCC. I think Avdo_would be able to explain a lot better as he replaced his whole setup himself.

As for the sat nav screen i read from VAG motorsport that are about to start distributing the direct swap that each unit is individually coded to each car so if you dont buy from them or or a proper VW source/replica person that knows their stuff then you might run into problems.
Who knows that might all be crap. Just trying to help


Mk7 Golf R Lapiz Blue | RDTechnik Tuning box and DSG Tune | APR Intake | VWR Springs | P3 Gauge

Thanks.. From what I understand - if you replace the springs but keep the shocks, DCC remains (albeit completely 'recalibrated' as the new springs change everything). If you change the shocks, then you will obviously lose DCC because the new ones can't be controlled by the car (as they don't have that function, or are incompatible with VAG even in the case of third party active suspensions)....

At least that's what I've been able to ascertain...

Thanks for replying.

[vwgolf77]

New R is here! Fully optioned but still missing the Discover Pro like everyone else

That is the biggest disappointment, overall an awesome package!

[kryten2001]

Congrats vwgolf77, mine comes tomorrow - hopefully...

[sekas]

Just thought its worth a watch for those who are interested in changing the exhaust. Shows the difference between a resonated and the non resonated milltek exhaust

Milltek Sport Mk7R Exhaust resonated vs NON Resonated - YouTube


Mk7 Golf R Lapiz Blue | RDTechnik Tuning box and DSG Tune | APR Intake | VWR Springs | P3 Gauge

[jonoz]

Just thought its worth a watch for those who are interested in changing the exhaust. Shows the difference between a resonated and the non resonated milltek exhaust

Great video from HP, I think its the first one out there for the 7R comparing the 2.

Absolutely love the cracks from the non-resonated, sounds like what Soundaktor was trying to do.

[sekas]

Agree. The non resonated version is my 2nd choice after Fi exhaust,who are developing theres as we speak, as they said they would give me a good discount for being the first owner in Aus. Fingers crossed it sounds as good as there previous systems and you would hope so as they are an exotic car exhaust manufacturer.


Mk7 Golf R Lapiz Blue | RDTechnik Tuning box and DSG Tune | APR Intake | VWR Springs | P3 Gauge

[Spydar]

Hi 7R owners,
As a recently new member to the Golf R owners club, was wondering if anyone else has experienced the following and whether its just the character of the car.

1. Sounds of thuds and cracks when reversing? Sometimes when i reverse I hear in the back some weird mechanical sounds. It doesnt sound classy for a flagship model.

2. Violent jolts when changing gears from 1st to second 2nd in manual mode (dsg) My Mk6 gti never did this.

Thanks everyone... here is a pic too of her. I haven't seen any Tornado Red ones yet.