MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: Twiggy on September 04, 2014, 06:15:56 pm

Title: Golf R mk7
Post by: Twiggy on September 04, 2014, 06:15:56 pm
HAd a test drive in one earlier this week… unreal!   :driver:

_ScEg

Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: Twiggy on September 04, 2014, 06:21:01 pm
 :stupid: link shows a 0-100mph run i did… 9.9 seconds!
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: Deako on September 05, 2014, 07:48:17 am
Had my test drive last night!!!! :happy2:
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: Twiggy on September 05, 2014, 09:47:59 am
fantastic car! quicker than VW quote!
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: rdfcpete on September 05, 2014, 12:47:43 pm
What state of tune Twiggy, was yours stock?

Does look abnormally fast which is fantastic :evilgrin:
I can't see how with stage 1/a tuning box that I would ever need something quicker, genuinely.
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: Twiggy on September 05, 2014, 03:11:47 pm
The car in the video was one on test from VW, standard and was running on Vpower nitro fuel.
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Post by: gtipirelli on September 07, 2014, 09:28:35 am
Deako - what are your more detailed thoughts ?  :happy2:
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Post by: GrayMK5GTI on September 07, 2014, 10:48:10 am
Deako - what are your more detailed thoughts ?  :happy2:

He's bought one - see his sig!

Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: gtipirelli on September 07, 2014, 09:03:42 pm
Ha ha had not noticed

Great spec nice and simple and performance oriented
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Post by: GrayMK5GTI on September 07, 2014, 09:18:01 pm
MQB platform vehicle will definitely be my next car. Wish the Golf R was as good as the GTI on fuel
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Post by: Deako on September 07, 2014, 09:57:22 pm
Ha ha had not noticed

Great spec nice and simple and performance oriented

Should be here in December. So much more raucous than I thought it would be. A different car to the M135i I had, but very very good!!!
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: rdfcpete on September 07, 2014, 10:21:54 pm
Luke's previous car tax renewal forms  :evilgrin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indecisionforever.com%2Ffiles%2F2009%2F09%2Fpiles-of-paper-desk.jpg&hash=e129a276eb8cfecc8494d11be4f64a6a9a080d01)

I'm sure you'll end up loving it, I think they look like a truly capable, 'drivers' Golf. Some of the in gear and launch performance around the net shows crazy stats.
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: rich83 on September 07, 2014, 10:26:55 pm
Luke's previous car tax renewal forms  :evilgrin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indecisionforever.com%2Ffiles%2F2009%2F09%2Fpiles-of-paper-desk.jpg&hash=e129a276eb8cfecc8494d11be4f64a6a9a080d01)

I'm sure you'll end up loving it, I think they look like a truly capable, 'drivers' Golf. Some of the in gear and launch performance around the net shows crazy stats.

Ill give it 6 months......  :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: mattyw on September 07, 2014, 11:04:52 pm
MQB platform vehicle will definitely be my next car. Wish the Golf R was as good as the GTI on fuel

I've got a mk7 golf R an does 35mpg when driving normally. I thought that was pretty good
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Post by: Tortaruga on September 07, 2014, 11:57:51 pm
I've got a mk7 golf R
Flash git.  :grin:
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: Deako on September 08, 2014, 12:10:47 am
Luke's previous car tax renewal forms  :evilgrin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indecisionforever.com%2Ffiles%2F2009%2F09%2Fpiles-of-paper-desk.jpg&hash=e129a276eb8cfecc8494d11be4f64a6a9a080d01)

I'm sure you'll end up loving it, I think they look like a truly capable, 'drivers' Golf. Some of the in gear and launch performance around the net shows crazy stats.

Ill give it 6 months......  :popcornsoda:

That long???  :wink: :laugh:
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: mattyw on September 08, 2014, 12:12:43 pm
I've got a mk7 golf R
Flash git.  :grin:

Not that flash mate. It's only leased ha ha
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Post by: Gazza747 on September 08, 2014, 12:35:40 pm
I've got a mk7 golf R
Flash git.  :grin:

Not that flash mate. It's only leased ha ha

Which lease company did you go with?
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Post by: GrayMK5GTI on September 08, 2014, 12:55:10 pm
MQB platform vehicle will definitely be my next car. Wish the Golf R was as good as the GTI on fuel

I've got a mk7 golf R an does 35mpg when driving normally. I thought that was pretty good

Whats the motorway MPG? I can handle 34mpg average (long term) as thats what my eddie does . . .

I dont want my monthly 190 mile somerset trip to cost too much. The mk7 GTI seems do do 40-43mpg if driven gently on a run  :party:
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: mattyw on September 08, 2014, 01:49:03 pm
I've got a mk7 golf R
Flash git.  :grin:

Not that flash mate. It's only leased ha ha

Which lease company did you go with?

Gateway2lease couldn't fault them.
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: mattyw on September 08, 2014, 01:53:52 pm
MQB platform vehicle will definitely be my next car. Wish the Golf R was as good as the GTI on fuel

I've got a mk7 golf R an does 35mpg when driving normally. I thought that was pretty good

Whats the motorway MPG? I can handle 34mpg average (long term) as thats what my eddie does . . .

I dont want my monthly 190 mile somerset trip to cost too much. The mk7 GTI seems do do 40-43mpg if driven gently on a run  :party:
I don't do much motorway driving but I think the R could have done with having an extra gear as revs a bit high at motorway cruising speeds
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: Scottymon on September 08, 2014, 03:57:56 pm
I've got a mk7 golf R
Flash git.  :grin:

Not that flash mate. It's only leased ha ha

Which lease company did you go with?

Gateway2lease couldn't fault them.

How much did you get it for, if you don't mind me asking?

I'm very tempted by: http://www.nationalvehiclesolutions.co.uk/Volkswagen-Golf-GOLF-5DR-2.0-TSI-R-Business-Lease/37419
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: mattyw on September 08, 2014, 06:27:26 pm
I've got a mk7 golf R
Flash git.  :grin:

Not that flash mate. It's only leased ha ha

Which lease company did you go with?

Gateway2lease couldn't fault them.

How much did you get it for, if you don't mind me asking?

I'm very tempted by: http://www.nationalvehiclesolutions.co.uk/Volkswagen-Golf-GOLF-5DR-2.0-TSI-R-Business-Lease/37419

£330 a month but that's with dsg,leathers,lapiz paint,19's an fully maintained. You need to be careful with some of these deals there too good to be true. There was a load on pistonheads & R forum that got caught out
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: Shorty on September 08, 2014, 07:00:57 pm
They're even faster on a Revo Stage 1!

Can't wait to get mine, shame there's a waiting list for them :(
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: Oli on September 09, 2014, 07:28:28 am
Ours is built and on the boat on the way over  :smiley:
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: RobH on September 09, 2014, 10:39:15 am
I have an S3 and it will easily do 40mpg even doing 75+ and you don't really have to try tbh, miles better than my cupra ever was.
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on September 09, 2014, 12:08:24 pm
I have an S3 and it will easily do 40mpg even doing 75+ and you don't really have to try tbh, miles better than my cupra ever was.

2014 S3?

Thanks impresive!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: RobH on September 09, 2014, 12:38:58 pm
Yes mate. Trust me if you stick at 70mph on a run youll probs be doing mid 40's.

Mines done 12k now so well run in and it keeps getting better and better. Might improve further with a map.
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: Twiggy on September 11, 2014, 04:37:43 pm
I've got a mk7 golf R
Flash git.  :grin:


Not that flash mate. It's only leased ha ha

Which lease company did you go with?

Gateway2lease couldn't fault them.

How much did you get it for, if you don't mind me asking?

I'm very tempted by: http://www.nationalvehiclesolutions.co.uk/Volkswagen-Golf-GOLF-5DR-2.0-TSI-R-Business-Lease/37419

£330 a month but that's with dsg,leathers,lapiz paint,19's an fully maintained. You need to be careful with some of these deals there too good to be true. There was a load on pistonheads & R forum that got caught out

£330 a month, what milage you down as covering a year? did you put a large sum up front or just 3 months? £330 is awesome.  :drool:
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: garrardrj on September 11, 2014, 05:54:33 pm
Yes mate. Trust me if you stick at 70mph on a run youll probs be doing mid 40's.

Mines done 12k now so well run in and it keeps getting better and better. Might improve further with a map.

So what is your average MPG ? A 7R or S3 will be by next car after i've persuaded the Wife thats what she wants  :grin:
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: RobH on September 11, 2014, 07:54:54 pm
Not sure ill check tomoz but would have thought 30 something mpg. Got a TMC box to go on until theres a stage 2 map out from Revo or GAIC so should be fun.

Exhaust is spot on but these cars are ALOT louder than the previous model. I have a full resonated system and its still louder than my Cupra with a non res decat system. Got a titanium one going on soon and ive asked for bigger silences its mad tbh. Sounds awesome round town but a bit long in the tooth on a run.

Not sure wether its the engine noise been played into the cabin that makes them so loud, could do with a vagcom expert disabling the soundaktor thingy if theres any takers?
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Post by: mattyw on September 11, 2014, 09:26:38 pm
Not sure ill check tomoz but would have thought 30 something mpg. Got a TMC box to go on until theres a stage 2 map out from Revo or GAIC so should be fun.

Exhaust is spot on but these cars are ALOT louder than the previous model. I have a full resonated system and its still louder than my Cupra with a non res decat system. Got a titanium one going on soon and ive asked for bigger silences its mad tbh. Sounds awesome round town but a bit long in the tooth on a run.

Not sure wether its the engine noise been played into the cabin that makes them so loud, could do with a vagcom expert disabling the soundaktor thingy if theres any takers?

You can disable the sound actuator yourself. There's a plug under the plastic scuttle panel that you can disconnect
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: john87 on September 12, 2014, 09:59:12 am
I disconnected the soundaktor (temporarily) in my mk6 R and even with a non-res milltek, I thought the 4-pot sounded very plain jane.. I missed that emulated vr6 sound  :confused:  :grin:
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: RobH on September 12, 2014, 11:39:47 am
Anyone got a photo of what I'm disconnecting under the scuttle panel? Cheers.
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: mattyw on September 12, 2014, 12:06:37 pm
Not got a picture but this explains it. Got this off the Rforum

Just lift the bonnet, pop off the right hand bit of trim up by the wipers, unplug the grey plug right in the centre of the bottom of the windscreen which goes into the half visible round speaker type device and hey presto - done. I googled and found a guide, it's a really simple job.
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: RobH on September 12, 2014, 08:05:08 pm
Yeah sorted it mate dead easy actually :happy2:
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Post by: bacillus on September 12, 2014, 09:09:29 pm
Not got a picture but this explains it. Got this off the Rforum

Just lift the bonnet, pop off the right hand bit of trim up by the wipers, unplug the grey plug right in the centre of the bottom of the windscreen which goes into the half visible round speaker type device and hey presto - done. I googled and found a guide, it's a really simple job.


Is this likely to flag a soft vcds fault code?
Title: Re: Golf R mk7
Post by: Beddie on September 12, 2014, 11:13:07 pm
Not got a picture but this explains it. Got this off the Rforum

Just lift the bonnet, pop off the right hand bit of trim up by the wipers, unplug the grey plug right in the centre of the bottom of the windscreen which goes into the half visible round speaker type device and hey presto - done. I googled and found a guide, it's a really simple job.


Is this likely to flag a soft vcds fault code?

Nothing shown up on my mk6 since I disconnected my 'soundaktor' 6 months ago  :happy2: