Harding Performance project MK7 Golf TDI 110 Highline

[Guy_H]

We recently added a new MK7 to our fleet, this is a TDI 110 Highline with the second generation DQ250 DSG.

It is an excellent improvement over the MK6 in every single aspect (except maybe the looks of the tail lights ). Anyway, we can always improve on it.

It's an excellent development platform for us to get a head start on the chassis & DSG before the GTI arrives in December.

Wheel, Brakes, Springs & Development swaybars are all undergoing testing as we speak.

Our facebook has most updates on it:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...0266890&type=3

Here are some suspension / wheel / brake updates on our new TDI

[cathaldinneen]

We recently added a new MK7 to our fleet, this is a TDI 100 Highline with the second generation DQ250 DSG.

It is an excellent improvement over the MK6 in every single aspect (except maybe the looks of the tail lights ). Anyway, we can always improve on it.

It's an excellent development platform for us to get a head start on the chassis & DSG before the GTI arrives in December.

Wheel, Brakes, Springs & Development swaybars are all undergoing testing as we speak.

Our facebook has most updates on it:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...0266890&type=3

Here are some suspension / wheel / brake updates on our new TDI

Some nice mods there. I'll be receiving my TDI high-ine at the end of the month with those same wheels (18" Rotary ?) BTW, what rubber did you guys put on them ?

[Ryan_R]

Nice one - do you mean the 110TDI as opposed to 100? I didn't realise the TDI has swapped to the DQ250 dry clutch.


Hope you'll keep posting here since I'm not on Facebook

[Guy_H]

Hankook RS3's on the VWR rims

[AdamD]

I didn't realise the TDI has swapped to the DQ250 dry clutch.

The 2.0 diesels have always run the DQ250 6-speed wet clutch, Ryan. Too much torque for the 200.

Somewhat OT Guy, but do you know what separates a second-generation DQ250 from a first? Is the second gen new for Mk7?

[Guy_H]

Still a wet clutch "DQ250", but a newer generation. The mechatronics is different, but I'm not sure on the mechanicals inside.

[Ryan_R]

The 2.0 diesels have always run the DQ250 6-speed wet clutch, Ryan. Too much torque for the 200.

Somewhat OT Guy, but do you know what separates a second-generation DQ250 from a first? Is the second gen new for Mk7?

Ignore me, was just a 3:30-itis moment confusing the two numbers

[Ryan_R]

Hi Guy

I don't suppose you know what the timeframe is on the rare DSG tuner-device heading down South as I'm being forced to appreciate the virtues of the stock program again following the recall


From the moment I release the brakes and start creeping the car has already initiated an upshift into 2nd gear. What was the point of 1st gear again (besides towing)?

At least I'm getting my monies worth with the retrofitted paddle shifters again

[Guy_H]

Hi Guy

I don't suppose you know what the timeframe is on the rare DSG tuner-device heading down South as I'm being forced to appreciate the virtues of the stock program again following the recall


From the moment I release the brakes and start creeping the car has already initiated an upshift into 2nd gear. What was the point of 1st gear again (besides towing)?

At least I'm getting my monies worth with the retrofitted paddle shifters again

Hi Ruyan,

You just need to book it in with your dealer (book it in Via Dean @ Fast Stuff) - the tool has just been to Melbourne, but its due back there shortly again!