Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

**gully2020** · 06-08-2021, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Lucas_R

The water pump is about $630 in parts and then about 4 hours labour, so I would have thought your quote was about right. Might be worth ringing around a few other VW specialists to get some other quotes though just to be sure.

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Definitely look at your service history and check whether the Haldex has been serviced. VW only specifies that the oil is changed, but there is a little screen filter that clogs up with metal filings that should also be removed, cleaned and refitted. I have seen heaps of photos of Haldex cars with 30-40,000km on them and this filter is already full of debris.

As for R badges, just look on ebay. You will find both genuine and Chinese replicas and you choose whichever you want based on what you are willing to spend.

Thanks, was advised not to replace the water pump unless it was leaking.

Ended up getting the oil changed (previous owner got it changed at Kmart/Mycar in May, completely wrong oil used) + haldex service, there was some gunk in the screen filter, have definitely felt the rear engage more in some full throttle applications.

Now I'm just waiting on clutch to go so I can upgrade it and get a stage 1

**Lucas_R** · 06-08-2021, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by gully2020

Thanks, was advised not to replace the water pump unless it was leaking.

Of course, would be silly to spend $1k+ on something that hasnt broken yet. The waterpump on mine is leaking a tiny little bit, im just keeping an eye on it and will replace it when the time comes.

Originally Posted by gully2020

Ended up getting the oil changed (previous owner got it changed at Kmart/Mycar in May, completely wrong oil used) + haldex service, there was some gunk in the screen filter, have definitely felt the rear engage more in some full throttle applications.

Now I'm just waiting on clutch to go so I can upgrade it and get a stage 1

Good news.

**whichonetoget** · 06-08-2021, 06:19 PM

Besides the MIB2 radio, is there anything significant that an MY16 car has over an earlier MY14/15 one? I plan to do a MIB2.5 retrofit at some stage, so the easier to upgrade, the better.

I'm specifically on the lookout for a stock tornado red or candy white DSG R with low kms.

**sebas_thefish** · 06-08-2021, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by whichonetoget

Besides the MIB2 radio, is there anything significant that an MY16 car has over an earlier MY14/15 one? I plan to do a MIB2.5 retrofit at some stage, so the easier to upgrade, the better.

I'm specifically on the lookout for a stock tornado red or candy white DSG R with low kms.

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**MK7DU** · 05-12-2021, 02:21 AM

MK7 R with IS38 LM440 Turbo Upgrade: It also fits Tiguan, Passat B8, Cupra, all MQB (2013-2020)

The IS38 LM440 Upgrade Turbo in other 2.0 Gen.3 MQB cars with LOWBOOST and EXTREMEBOOST Stage 3 Remaps:

SPOOL-BOOST: 6. + 5. Gear

2400 rpm = 1.26 bar (18 PSI)
2500 rpm = 1.62 bar (23 PSI)
2700 rpm = 1.97 bar (28 PSI)

**MK7DU** · 20-02-2022, 07:55 AM

MK7 R Variant with LM500 upgrade turbo tuned last weekend:
521 hp | 650 nm torque | DRAGY accelerations:

**MK7DU** · 20-02-2022, 07:56 AM

Cupra (also MK7 R engine) mit 520 HP reviewed by AutoTopNL:

**MK7DU** · 14-03-2022, 09:06 AM

Reviewd by AutoTopNL - 2. detailed part: LITTLE IS38 Upgrade Turbo LM440 in Golf MK7 TWIN called VAG Seat Leon CUPRA:
(built engine with hardcore remap)