Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[Dutch77]

hahaha yeah - I already did...new OLED TV for the winter Olympics

That's a heck of a lot more interesting than a 'dynamic' indicator.

Unless the curling's on..

[SteveMc]

Anyone been watching their oil temp as they drive ? I initially thought it'd be pretty boring and static, but it does move up and down slowly with the amount of right boot used. I got it moving between 103 and 107 degrees last night with a bit of stick, and a 25 deg ambient. It'll be interesting to see what the peak is on a 40 degree day.

[Mr T.]

Anyone been watching their oil temp as they drive ? I initially thought it'd be pretty boring and static, but it does move up and down slowly with the amount of right boot used. I got it moving between 103 and 107 degrees last night with a bit of stick, and a 25 deg ambient. It'll be interesting to see what the peak is on a 40 degree day.

I’m just starting to look at the metrics! Interesting stuff.


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[Kachingg]

Hi guys, just wondering for the Golf R what you'd suggest regarding:

- tinting
- paint protection
- vinyl protection
- leather protection
- carpet & fabric protection

I'm in SA, & my car will be in Lapiz Blue, so I'm wondering whether the paint protection might be a good idea? Anyone have a view re Opticoat or Gyeon Mohs or some other type of paint protection? I'm certainly keen to do the tinting. And does a lifetime warranty for these things from the dealer have value??

thanks for any suggestions.

Hey captain
I have had my alltrack paint protection coated
I used pomponazzi there is a extensive thread in the detailing section others have posted shots of their cars with opticoat/crystal coat check it out mate hope it helps

[Kachingg]

Hi guys,

I'm currently looking at the hatch or wagon (so far leaning towards the wagon for the extra space!)

I'm curious if anyone is able to confirm if the wagon comes with the sweeping rear indicator lights like the hatch? The local dealership I visited over the weekend strangely couldn't confirm for me.

Thank you!

Nope no sweeping indicators on the wagons i tried when i got mine but they just don't make em
The extra space of the wagon is great tho swallows heaps of junk
Used the money i saved from indicators to buy myself a revo intake for my tdi
Turbo spools up quickly and i have noticed a bit more torque between 2000-3000rpm plus the carbon fibre looks good
Tho rooboy probably got the best deal with the new tv

[toggle]

anyone figured out how to get the oil temp shown on the digital dash by default rather than water temp which is a bit useless? Haven't found a vcds/obdeleven tweek for it yet.

[Rooboy]

anyone figured out how to get the oil temp shown on the digital dash by default rather than water temp which is a bit useless? Haven't found a vcds/obdeleven tweek for it yet.

Found this on Autoinstruct

Displays the engine oil temperature in the cluster.

Select Control unit 17
Control unit long coding
Byte 10
Bit 01 Activate


I haven't tested it yet

[Kevlarman]

Found this on Autoinstruct

Displays the engine oil temperature in the cluster.

Select Control unit 17
Control unit long coding
Byte 10
Bit 01 Activate


I haven't tested it yet

That will allow you to select oil temperature in the driving data screen but it won't replace the water temperature gauge.

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[toggle]

it's already in driving data screen?

That will allow you to select oil temperature in the driving data screen but it won't replace the water temperature gauge.

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[Kevlarman]

it's already in driving data screen?

Apparently not for some people.

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