Golf R -v- Golf GTI

[WhiteJames]

Golf R -v- Mini Cooper S

Golf R ManTrans -v- Mini Cooper S high altitude test:

VW Golf R vs MINI Cooper S Coupe 0-60 MPH mile high Mashup Review - YouTube

Cheers.
WJ

[tonymy01]

I find it hard to believe that a mile up would drop over 2 secs 0-100. He drove the filmed 0-100 off the line like my granny drives...

[xristo]

MK5 GTI to MK6 R

Hi - have many members here made this switch?

I've always salivated over the 8P S3 sportsback, partly because it seems like a reasonable change from the MK5 GTI but they rarely come up on carsales within Melbourne and I've since given up - the R is now looking more appealing seeming they can be found with lower KMs and $10k cheaper.

I'm well versed in the differences between the two, but still fear that despite these differences it will still subconsciously 'feel' like my MK5 GTI.

Keen to hear some experiences from those who made this transition.
Thanks

Edit - forgot to mention my GTI also has a stage 1 GIAC tune.

[Candyman]

I made exactly that switch

The R is a far better car in every way

Ignoring the extra power and torque it sounds better, handles better, has better tech (I'm a tech head) and looks better

The one area the GTI is ahead is it felt a little more nimble.

I liked my GTI but love my R. Feels much more planted and has made my daily commute a lot more fun

[SilvrFoxX]

As long as you don't get white

[Jules]

I've made the switch- well almost! LoL! Just waiting for delivery next week on a slightly used one. I dismissed getting an R as it though it'd be too similar to MkV. After driving one extensively, they're very different cars. The extra tech as Candyman mentioned is really something- I had an MY08 GTI with the larger MFD and MP3 RCD radio and I thought that was high-tech! lol My GTI was GIAC'd and it felt more nimble off the line but I think the new-gen 4 Motion really is something else (on my test-drive @ least!).

I love the S3s too but they're still a bit too much coin for their age and newer, more modern Rs can be had for less money.

[SilvrFoxX]

Ahem ... and they frighten the bejeezuz out of v8s

[SilvrFoxX]

Oh dear..

Spied: New 2014 Volkswagen Golf R Sheds All of its Camouflage - Carscoop

LIVE from Paris Show: Debut of 2013 GTI and Golf [Photos] - GOLFMK7 - VW GTI MKVII Forum / VW Golf R Forum / VW Golf MKVII Forum

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Waq7A_re7U&feature=player_embedded

[Candyman]

Oh dear indeed.

They have taken the edge off the it.

[WhiteJames]

I see Volkswagen has followed the RenaultSport way and offered two variants of the Golf GTI ... Cup and Non-Cup version. The improvements in weight loss, larger brakes & electro-mechanical LSD makes for a compelling case to upgrade from the MK6 to MK7. Looks like the Power-Pack may necessitate larger 18" wheels to house the larger brake discs. Pedestrian safety re: highline bonnet is doing most contemporary no favours ... better to have a low bonnet-line and charges to lift the bonnet once pedestrian crash sensors are activated imo. Rear of the MK7 look great. It should ride, handle better with greater driver engagement ... although not as comfie or raw as the twins. Imo the Audi A3 appears to be the better looker. Here's a video of the MK7 on the turn-style:

2013 VW Golf GTi - evo at the Paris motor show - YouTube

Kudos to JJ-R32 for doing such a sterling job in Paris. Well done.

BTW: I think Ray is going buy the RenaultSport Megane RS265 high-spec model. Can't wait that long for the MK7 Golf.

Cheers.
WJ

[nickows]

Oh dear..

Spied: New 2014 Volkswagen Golf R Sheds All of its Camouflage - Carscoop

I'm wondering if that lower honeycomb grille isn't some sort of camouflage. In the high rest pics it looks like it's been tacked on.

[SilvrFoxX]

Yes I thought the same, also not convinced that the quad rear pipes are end state either

[tonymy01]

Yes I thought the same, also not convinced that the quad rear pipes are end state either

Yeah, it looks like one of each are tacked in. The only thing R about those photos are the wheels.

[DoggieHowser]

I would have thought they would also keep the black R trim on the headlights and mirrors

[tonymy01]

I would have thought they would also keep the black R trim on the headlights and mirrors

It is only the 19" wheel current R with black headlight housing (a shame actually, i took a RB with sexy black headlights for a test drive without knowing much about the R apart from 4wd, turbo, and more kilowasps than my WRX, but wanted manual, didn't want the huge tyre & ride cost for 19", when my car was delivered, it had silver housing, who would have known the wheel size dictated the headlight housing lol!).