Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[Mikey1]

Why have pano roofs replaced conventional sunroofs? Because they're larger and they open up more so are generally liked more than regular (smaller) sunroofs.

I wouldn't say their popularity has taken a nosedive though.

Out of interest, why would you have preferred the previous design? I definitely prefer the pano roofs these days.

I wish the GTI/R/S3 one was as big as the Merc A-Class one though :s

lenojd, thanks for your post. Many forum members in this thread have commented that the panoramic roof is a complete waste of time and money for them, especially for those who live up north. Whether they would have selected a standard roof, if available, I'm not sure. I have the previous design, which I'm very happy with. I like the fact that both the glass and blind retract within the space between the roof and headlining. The Golf, by design, has ample head room for most front and rear occupants, even when a moderate amount of headroom is lost due to this design. Of course, the panoramic sunroof is less invasive on headroom, which I'm sure plays a part in its design. I notice the wind deflector in panoramic sunroofs is of a completely different design to that previously. Its fabric material doesn't look as durable compared to the hard plastic ramp of the previous design. I'm hoping my concerns will come to nothing, as I've ordered this option.

[sergioscirocco]

Can somebody help me understand why panoramic sunroofs have replaced conventional sunroofs in many brands and models. Their popularity appears to have taken a bit of a nosedive, particularly from those in hotter climates who claim the mesh retractable blind is not nearly as effective in blocking heat as a solid blind. Personally, I would prefer the previous design.

I also believe that nowadays the new panoramic sunroofs play an important role in the car design, specifically in the light colours like the white ones where the sunroof changes and gives it a bit of sportiness to the car.
I used to have a kia optima white and looks grate with the black roof all the way, and a Cla in black in which case you could notice the roof but in the white ones totally add that bit more of sport looking, same case for my new R, I love the way it stands out and match the rest of the black gloss of the car.

[jozeff]

Hi Joe, where do I start? I hope you obtained a great price on your new Golf R manual, as your dealer has taken your deposit and failed to fulfill his contractual obligation to complete the box above your signature which reads "Estimated Delivery Date". If he left that box empty, then I would return immediately and complain to the sales manager. If the contents read "TBA", then I would be on their case for an actual estimated delivery date. Now as most forum members know, Golf R manual models are not due for production until the start of MY2015, which is calendar week 22 commencing Monday 26 May for models sourced from Germany. Assuming my order and others, whatever the model, will be made and completed by say mid July, then loaded and shipped to Australia, taking approx 6 to 8 weeks to get here, this should result in a mid to late September delivery. I wouldn't be happy to wait much longer than that, and neither should you!

Hi Mikey,

Sorry i have been given a delivery date but its the 30th of November! Also i've been notified that the production date is the 15th of July for the manual... so if its around 3 months to build a car then one month to ship, that would make it November correct?

[Longy]

Hi Mikey,

Sorry i have been given a delivery date but its the 30th of November! Also i've been notified that the production date is the 15th of July for the manual... so if its around 3 months to build a car then one month to ship, that would make it November correct?

I would say it should take less than a week to build, but 3 months to get it here down under.

[kennyc]

Can somebody help me understand why panoramic sunroofs have replaced conventional sunroofs in many brands and models. Their popularity appears to have taken a bit of a nosedive, particularly from those in hotter climates who claim the mesh retractable blind is not nearly as effective in blocking heat as a solid blind. Personally, I would prefer the previous design.

I love sunroofs in cars, can't really get a car without a sunroof now.
I would prefer the panoramic sunroofs over the conventional ones but only the proper pano roofs like the one in the Merc's and SUV's.
I dislike the pano roof in the mk7 as it isn't any bigger than the old one and i prefer the roof to open inside the roof rather than come out and sit on top of the roof in the mk7.
Pano roofs look really good when you have a lighter colour car and then you have the darker pano roof.

[DrK]

reckon it looks Goooood myself. And it IS bigger than what I had in my mk6 R.

[andrew7]

Livin' the dream Koe, nice pic (btw I didn't choose the sunroof this time, didn't see much "use" in it in my MK6 GTI). Hopefully my lease documents are signed/sealed/ by now and I can pick up my R tomorrow morning!

[OilBurna]

Looks awesome Dr K live the colour


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[kennyc]

It is bigger but not by much, and in the mk 6 you could open it the whole way by manual over ride. Can't do that in the mk7.
It still is good though and looks great in your Limestone Grey colour!

[DrK]

Livin' the dream Koe, nice pic (btw I didn't choose the sunroof this time, didn't see much "use" in it in my MK6 GTI). Hopefully my lease documents are signed/sealed/ by now and I can pick up my R tomorrow morning!

Good luck with the delivery tomoz

Looks awesome Dr K live the colour


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Best colour by far. Changes depending on the light. Love it!

It is bigger but not by much, and in the mk 6 you could open it the whole way by manual over ride. Can't do that in the mk7.
It still is good though and looks great in your Limestone Grey colour!

It's a couple inches longer and wider. It opens to full retraction straight up (still a bigger opening than mk6) because of the new wind deflector design. There was no way I could do 80koh with old mk6 roof fully open without the dreaded wind thump. No issues with roof wide open at 80kph in mk7 - no thump at all