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anyone test driven a mk7 golf R
FatWelshBoy:
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--- Quote from: FatWelshBoy on April 15, 2022, 06:39:09 pm ---I had a 67 plate 7.5R DSG before my Ed30. I never really took to it and I'd buy the GTI over a R every time.
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stock or modded?
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Stock, been in a couple of stage 1 R and they just don't do anything for me. They are quick but not what you'd expect from 380 bhp, the AWD saps a fair bit of power. I wouldn't remap on a stock turbo anyway, would always be nervous of it failing. If 0-60 is your thing you'll love an R but if 40 onwards is your thing then you might be disappointed.
breeze:
Has anybody driven a manual 7R?
The only issue is that they seem to need a clutch as soon as you tune, which is less of an issue on a K03 MK5.
My sister has a 1.5 (I think?) DSG 7.5 and I think it is great for a non performance car.
ald1717:
--- Quote from: FatWelshBoy on April 15, 2022, 09:02:29 pm ---
--- Quote from: ald1717 on April 15, 2022, 07:55:38 pm ---
--- Quote from: FatWelshBoy on April 15, 2022, 06:39:09 pm ---I had a 67 plate 7.5R DSG before my Ed30. I never really took to it and I'd buy the GTI over a R every time.
--- End quote ---
stock or modded?
--- End quote ---
Stock, been in a couple of stage 1 R and they just don't do anything for me. They are quick but not what you'd expect from 380 bhp, the AWD saps a fair bit of power. I wouldn't remap on a stock turbo anyway, would always be nervous of it failing. If 0-60 is your thing you'll love an R but if 40 onwards is your thing then you might be disappointed.
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dont they use haldex which only drives rear when front slip meaning when you have traction its still front wheel only?
LC5F:
Its more full time 4wd now, 90% FWD and 10% sent to the rear, according to this link:
https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/en/technology/transmissions-and-drivetrains/4motion.html
Not sure what Pudding was saying about only available in 4 door - unless referring to GTE or newer Mk8 - personally I covet a 3 door in this spec - but agree 4WD would be excessive:
FatWelshBoy:
--- Quote from: ald1717 on April 16, 2022, 09:20:00 am ---
--- Quote from: FatWelshBoy on April 15, 2022, 09:02:29 pm ---
--- Quote from: ald1717 on April 15, 2022, 07:55:38 pm ---
--- Quote from: FatWelshBoy on April 15, 2022, 06:39:09 pm ---I had a 67 plate 7.5R DSG before my Ed30. I never really took to it and I'd buy the GTI over a R every time.
--- End quote ---
stock or modded?
--- End quote ---
Stock, been in a couple of stage 1 R and they just don't do anything for me. They are quick but not what you'd expect from 380 bhp, the AWD saps a fair bit of power. I wouldn't remap on a stock turbo anyway, would always be nervous of it failing. If 0-60 is your thing you'll love an R but if 40 onwards is your thing then you might be disappointed.
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dont they use haldex which only drives rear when front slip meaning when you have traction its still front wheel only?
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The prop shaft is always spinning, the Haldex at the rear engages it when needed. To give you some idea my 300 bhp Ed30 pulls a decent gap on a 300 bhp R.
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