Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[frostywinter]

[QUOTE=BenT;1303794][QUOTE=frostywinter;1303776]

What did you end up paying for the Contis?


$275 each fitted incl wheel alignment

[Tuan]

[QUOTE=frostywinter;1303804][QUOTE=BenT;1303794]

What did you end up paying for the Contis?


$275 each fitted incl wheel alignment

Man, is that 235/35/19. That's a bargain - good pickup !

[zardoz]

[QUOTE=frostywinter;1303804][QUOTE=BenT;1303794]

What did you end up paying for the Contis?


$275 each fitted incl wheel alignment

Wow! Where is this? I just got quoted $355 to replace one corner due to pot hole damage.

[frostywinter]

I got them at Continental tyres in Mitcham - 235/35/19

He quoted me $355 first up and when I said to expensive I can get them cheaper elsewhere he offered up the $275 ea for 4

Frosty

[donweather]

Anyone know if you can install an aftermarket towbar on the golf 7.5 R wagon?

[zacdaman]

Yes, however the R is not approved to tow trailers from my research. Unless you're just using a bike carrier, I suggest not getting one fitted.

[notaGolfR]

Golf R 2018. Can anyone advise how to cause an audible warning for when the blind-spot monitor is activated. The passenger-side would suffice.

I'm thinking a buzzer in the glovebox, connected to a wire at the fuse (whichever it is) that does the bsm light. I've looked in my Owner manual and am not sure which fuse or whether engine or dash fusebox.

[BenT]

Golf R 2018. Can anyone advise how to cause an audible warning for when the blind-spot monitor is activated. The passenger-side would suffice.

I'm thinking a buzzer in the glovebox, connected to a wire at the fuse (whichever it is) that does the bsm light. I've looked in my Owner manual and am not sure which fuse or whether engine or dash fusebox.

Got a driver who can’t do head checks?


Ben
Now: ‘19 VW Golf R, ‘15 Polo GTI
Before: ‘06 RenaultSport Megane 225 Cup, ‘14 VW Polo GTI, ‘12 VW Golf GTI, ‘06 VW Golf GTI, ‘05 VW Golf Sportline, ‘01 Holden Astra SRi, ‘00 Nissan Pulsar SSS, ‘99 Holden Astra CD, ‘98 Nissan Pulsar SLX, ‘91 Nissan Pulsar GL with Q engine swap, ‘80 Subaru Leone

[notaGolfR]

Got a driver who can’t do head checks?


Ben
Now: ‘19 VW Golf R, ‘15 Polo GTI
Before: ‘06 RenaultSport Megane 225 Cup, ‘14 VW Polo GTI, ‘12 VW Golf GTI, ‘06 VW Golf GTI, ‘05 VW Golf Sportline, ‘01 Holden Astra SRi, ‘00 Nissan Pulsar SSS, ‘99 Holden Astra CD, ‘98 Nissan Pulsar SLX, ‘91 Nissan Pulsar GL with Q engine swap, ‘80 Subaru Leone

Smiley noted Ben. I would regard it as a simple extra safety measure. I don't know how but I had a near miss the other day even though I thought I did "all the right things". The buzzers are only $3.89 from Jaycar and I thought other people may be interested too.

[BenT]

Smiley noted Ben. I would regard it as a simple extra safety measure. I don't know how but I had a near miss the other day even though I thought I did "all the right things". The buzzers are only $3.89 from Jaycar and I thought other people may be interested too.

It’s amazing they’re not standard actually, seeing as you get buzzers and hazard avoidance when in Parking Mode or whatever it’s called. Would be a good addition.


Ben
Now: ‘19 VW Golf R, ‘15 Polo GTI
Before: ‘06 RenaultSport Megane 225 Cup, ‘14 VW Polo GTI, ‘12 VW Golf GTI, ‘06 VW Golf GTI, ‘05 VW Golf Sportline, ‘01 Holden Astra SRi, ‘00 Nissan Pulsar SSS, ‘99 Holden Astra CD, ‘98 Nissan Pulsar SLX, ‘91 Nissan Pulsar GL with Q engine swap, ‘80 Subaru Leone