Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[Blabba]

2. Mode button on steering wheel - this doesn't bring up the driving MODE screen on the Disco Media. I have the Driver Assist package installed and it selects either LIM or ACC when the on/off button is pressed on the steering wheel above the mode button. I saw others post (when referencing how hard it is to see the MODE switch next to the DSG selector) that the MODE button on the wheel does the same. Is this a config issue or only for non-DA equipped cars?

Did you manage to get any answers on this? The button on the end of the indicator stalk is very useless only enabling the ability to turn on and off ACC or something. Have forgotten exactly what it does.
If it brought up the Driving Mode menu on the dash, that would be awesome.

[1NSANE]

If you want to know the differences between the different driving modes you can hit information under the driver modes on their screen. It will tell you the different settings each has. On the individual setting the information button is replaced with a setup button for you to pick your own settings. The worse thing about the R so far is trying to figure out what you don't have in the manual. How is it that the top of the line has less features? Just as well it drives brilliantly.

[Mikey1]

The worse thing about the R so far is trying to figure out what you don't have in the manual. How is it that the top of the line has less features? Just as well it drives brilliantly.

If you want a similar model with all the bells and whistles, you buy an Audi S3 Sportback, but if you want the model with the better driving and handling package, you buy the Golf R. VAG really have all bases covered, even if you disagree with their business model in Australia. Demand for both models far exceed supply, so all complaints on this subject simply fall on deaf ears.

[readerr0r]

Wasn't park assist 2 deleted from AU-spec Golf 7's because one crashed into a ute's tray? Still seems to be on the Octavia though.

[lawsy82]

So in regards to the lights and drive mode, what does everyone do? Do you just leave the lights on auto? And drive around in normal?

[Cossor]

Golf gone wild

From BBC news.
VW actually built one

BBC - Autos - Volkswagen GTI Roadster is a Golf gone wild

[Ryan_R]

Part of me wants to suggest that perhaps Lamborghini and Veyron designers were involved - there are a few subtle similarities in form/proportions that I'm picking up. Looks good - if anything too good for a VW

[andrew7]

Lights in auto, works well, don't have to think about it.

Drive do you mean "mode": normal is default works well. I occasionally use individual and choose comfort suspension or on long freeway drives put it in "eco" mode. I did try race mode the other day, incredible difference, suspension rock hard and hunkered down on the road, steering heavy and then I launched it, what a rush! (car was at normal operating temp and have done 1k km so happy to give it a burl

[sergioscirocco]

"Brake lights adjusted to be full with when pushing the pedal

Changed all globes in the car to LED. Glovebox, boot, two vanity lights for front."

Blabba any pictures of this 2?, It would be appreciated, thanks.

[sergioscirocco]

wouldn't be great to have one of this of the Golf r 7 model
VW Golf GTI 1:18 "NOREV" Exclusive... - YouTube