Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[jonoz]

I will be able to put up pics on the weekend when i fly home from Perth if you would like.
Also i got obviously the right hand version with the blue/white colour upgrade

Would be great thanks!

VW Mk7 GTI Golf Vent Integrated Digital Interface
Steer​ing W​heel ​Posit​ion: Right​ Hand
Pre-i​nstal​led i​n OEM​ Vent​: Yes
Color​ Upgr​ade: White​ / Bl​ue (G​olf R​)



Hmmmmm soooo tempting... Will just wait for pics

[sekas]

I installed it myself. I think if you get it preinstalled its adds quite a bit of money. Its easy to do and i just followed a youtube video. Took me approx 15min to install.


Mk7 Golf R Lapiz Blue | RDTechnik Tuning box and DSG Tune | APR Intake | VWR Springs | P3 Gauge

[Ryan_R]

jonoz, an alternative (although not sure if Mk7 ready yet) is the AutoPolar FIS, which essentially adds an extra screen in your MFD (dash computer screen) and is customisable with what you want to display, plus has a few other neat tricks. I'll let you do your own research on youtube, etc.

There's a thread about it in the Audio... subforums here.

[jonoz]

jonoz, an alternative (although not sure if Mk7 ready yet) is the AutoPolar FIS

Cheers! No harm in exploring all you're options before making a decision. When I was discussing the price of the exhaust with my partner she took it pretty well but got the last word in being muttering to herself knowing well and good I could hear her, "if he spend's $5,000 on an exhaust for an exhaust I wonder how much he will spend on my engagement ring...?".

To be honest, thinking about it more I don't know how much I would actually sit there looking at a gauge and it would more be a for fun thing to have.

Also, looks like about 90% of the functions can be done using a bluetooth OBD and the Torque app? Please correct me if I am wrong.

[Ryan_R]

Correct, there is an overlap of functionality with the FIS+, Torque Pro, and VCDS. I've got all 3 and enjoy the integration with the car, and the more accurate speedo that I can get on the dash.

[2muchcoffeeman]

Quick question for you R owners...

Are the tyre pressure monitors the in valve variety or is it monitored via the ABS like on some of the earlier golfs?

Thanks in anticipation.

Chris

[Tubby]

Sorry, I can't find the report they gave me. I know it was 2 separate rattles they located in door.

On another note just lately bit underwhelmed with performance. I've had car 5 months and prob just got used to it, it's fast but bit reserved. Anyone else feeling this way?

I think a tune should fix that. Just waiting for APR tune. Then get that, other plans are dsg tune and intake. Will do one at a time to enjoy each mod.

Any chance you can check with them? The noise is killing me!!! Thanks mate

[jonoz]

Milltek exhaust is in the boot!!!

Whats the feelings about running the TBE without the tune being ready yet?

[mp2811]

Tubby will call tomorrow and ask them what they did.

Sekas or others with Dsg tune, how has drive ability changed? I'm starting to get annoyed at being in 6th at 60-65km/h and don't want to be driving around in manual mode all the time. I find it's a gear or 2 out most of time especially when looking to accelerate. Reading info and reviews I think it fixes this up a fair amount. Also want to get it to increase torque settings, clutch gripping to match tune as guessing APR tune will take torque to well over 500nm.

Also how is the sound of the APR intake? Can't find anything online yet showing it on Golf R?

[jonoz]

Also how is the sound of the APR intake? Can't find anything online yet showing it on Golf R?

APR intake sound is good, here is a pic of my install.

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