Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[Lucas_R]

My work mate recently fitted a CTS downpipe to his Mk7 Golf R after i recommended it to him. Nothing wrong with the downpipe (nicely made and fits well) but the dyno results from stage 1 to stage 2 are pretty disappointing to say the least.....less power and laggier under 4,000rpm and only an extra 4kw right up the top.

I wouldnt bother with a downpipe until the tuners (APR in this case) can sort out their stage 2 tunes.

[mp2811]

Lucas, thanks for that! I'll definitely hold off going stage 2 until tune sorted!

It's only this week that beta tester in UK had his car tuned all day fixing up issues with stage 2! Initially he lost power as minor issue. Now that fixed stated 400hp and 400lbs with torque from just over 2000rpm!

He has the BCS downpipe and reviews from him from start of adding DP stated decent gains especially in low end response!

I'm only looking at stage 2 for better exhaust note and better low end response/torque so at present sounds opposite to that!

Thanks again for update! I see US spec gained more torque and response 400rpm sooner, maybe lots of fine tuning still needed to get ROW stage 2 ready and as such not released. Better not to rush release and get it spot on from start anyway!

[Lucas_R]

^ yes i saw that thread from the UK that you are referring to. According to APR Australia, the USA spec cars are getting a better result between stage 1 and stage 2 because their stage 1 isnt as powerful as Aust spec cars....our Aust spec stage 1 cars are just as fast/slightly faster that USA spec stage 2 cars.

[mp2811]

^ yes i saw that thread from the UK that you are referring to. According to APR Australia, the USA spec cars are getting a better result between stage 1 and stage 2 because their stage 1 isnt as powerful as Aust spec cars....our Aust spec stage 1 cars are just as fast/slightly faster that USA spec stage 2 cars.

Yeah, I heard that too. I'm mainly just hoping for the increase in turbo spool low end response. So basically min turbo lag, just foot down and goes from 2000 to red line. I'm pretty sure the UK guy had 388hp stage 1 and intake and stage 2 only got him another 12hp so minimal gains in top end but as stated in number of other forums more to stage 2 than just top numbers. If just looking at it for top numbers not worth it.

Initially he made thread about stage 2 beta actually robbed him of 20hp and 20nm and only last few days did APR spend entire day fine tuning car and now got those 400hp/400lbs numbers with fantastic low end torque.

I'd like the increase in turbo spool roughly 400rpm sooner than stage 1 looking at US spec, also the increased exhaust note making car sound more sporty. Again I will only do this once good tune released that matches this with dyno evidence and drivers reviews. Not in any rush stage 1+ fantastic anyway but were always looking ahead.

[Primordial]

I'm about to fit CTS Downpipe to my Wolfsburg. Putting a JB1 in at the same time. JB1 is pretty handy in that you can set your own boost map in 500RPM increments, to (hopefully) tune out the loss from the downpipe in the low-end.

[Primordial]

By the way - is anyone interested in some Flow Designs V2 Side Splitters for their R?

FLOW DESIGNS AUSTRALIA

I bought them for my car but changed my mind. They're still in the box. Price will be cheaper than the website.

[jonoz]

Anyone looked into replacement side skirts?

"Someone" had a nasty run-in with the kerb that's pretty badly scratched the side skirts. You can't even tell when looking at the car but its more that I know its there.

[Primordial]

Anyone looked into replacement side skirts?

"Someone" had a nasty run-in with the kerb that's pretty badly scratched the side skirts. You can't even tell when looking at the car but its more that I know its there.

It'd likely be cheaper to repair them (sandblast them back and fill the scratches, repaint). If you want to replace them, aftermarket will be substantially cheaper than OEM. Remember to include the cost of prep and paint though, as they will likely come gel-coated or raw.

Rieger Side Skirts for VW Golf, Golf R, GTI MKVII (with Cutout)

[bobcrusader]

Anyone running 245/35 tyres on their 19in Cadiz wheels? Feedback/photos please.

I'll answer my own question. Got Continental ContiSportContact 5P 245/35/R19 fitted today and they fit like a glove. Just enough overhang to protect the rim. Extra 10mm of width at each corner never hurt, but track day on Monday will be the real proof. Pretty quiet so far. And the extra 3.5mm of sidewall also gives a little more comfort and protection. I was a little concerned that 245 is the max recommended for 8in rims, but the ContiSport 5P in 245 on the Cadiz rim look like they were made for each other. No weird bulging, just a nice flat sidewall.

[Mikey1]

I'll answer my own question. Got Continental ContiSportContact 5P 245/35/R19 fitted today and they fit like a glove. Just enough overhang to protect the rim. Extra 10mm of width at each corner never hurt, but track day on Monday will be the real proof. Pretty quiet so far. And the extra 3.5mm of sidewall also gives a little more comfort and protection. I was a little concerned that 245 is the max recommended for 8in rims, but the ContiSport 5P in 245 on the Cadiz rim look like they were made for each other. No weird bulging, just a nice flat sidewall.

Other than a slight improvement in ride quality, were you also looking for an increase in grip? You probably would have got that anyway when upgrading to CSC 5P. It will be interesting to know what difference in speedo error is now. It would surely now read lower than actual. Wheels May 2014 lists actual speed at an indicated 100kph using Bridgestone RE050A tyres as 98kph. Good luck on Monday's track day.