Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[gregozedobe]

I have PS4 tyres on my Octavia, they gripped well when new, but after a couple of years they don't seem to grip so well (still plenty of tread depth). I don't do that many miles in either car, so I usually replace tyres on time, not tread depth.

If you do buy Conti 6 tyres please let us know what you think of them once you've had them a while.

[BenT]

My fronts are nearly gone after 19k kms. I think I must be much more of a lead foot than the rest of you.

Just ordered a set of four Bridgestone Potenza RE003s for $858. I’ve been happy with those tyres on my GTIs and can’t really justify paying nearly double to get Contis or Michelins. Plus can’t afford it seeing as we done about 25k kms a year.


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

[kelvinator124]

Hey Guys,

Need some suggestions on what would be the best bang for buck list on spending 2K on the Golf Mk7 R?
I have so far changed my brake rotors to DBA T3 4000 with Forza FP2 pads and a SuperPro Rear Sway Bar with Links to go with.

I'm thinking of:
- VWR Braided Lines
- CTS Res Delete
- Stage 1 tune? (Revo or Racingline or APR)
- Eibach Springs

What are your thoughts?

[BenT]

I’d go tune, res delete


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

[rosslm]

As an alternative to Stage 1 a JB4 is a good alternative being a piggy back it has the advantage of being able to remove it completely and mapping control using phone app if you get the Bluetooth module with Bluetooth about A$1000. I've been using it find it's very good.

VWVortex.com - Burger Motorsport JB4 Information thread for R and S3

[shauno]

Good tyres! Definitely the best improvement (if the old tyres are worn or sub-par)

Then JB4

[kelvinator124]

Hi Ben, thanks for that, which company did you tune with and how to they differ in your thoughts?

[BenT]

I haven’t done it myself but heard lots of good things about Underground Performance in VIC.


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

[mattyf83]

Hi guys, I was wanting people thoughts on this deal. It seems sharp price and the finance at 2.9% seems competitive.

Is there anything I need to look out for? Would they likely discount further, are corporate discounts available? Would they throw in sunroof and Dynaudio at same price for a car in stock?

Cheers

VW Offers & Deals | Volkswagen Australia[BV54NZ/20,BV5CZR/20,BV5CZRP/20]

[Guest001]

Hi guys, I was wanting people thoughts on this deal. It seems sharp price and the finance at 2.9% seems competitive.

Is there anything I need to look out for? Would they likely discount further, are corporate discounts available? Would they throw in sunroof and Dynaudio at same price for a car in stock?

Cheers

VW Offers & Deals | Volkswagen Australia[BV54NZ/20,BV5CZR/20,BV5CZRP/20]

Who would know apart from the salesman. We could say yeah they will give you all you want and $5000 off as well but the truth will only come from the dealer

A sunroof and Dynaudio would be $5000 as extras so what do you reckon