Golf R -v- Golf GTI

[WhiteJames]

What does 7-post hydraulic rig do?

Claims made by KW that they are the only guys in Germany with the 7-post rig are lofty ... but it's their claim on the KW website.

Speaking of NASCAR .... this is an article on what a 7-post hyrdraulic jig involves:

Seven-Post Shaker Rig - Suspension Dynamics Machine - Circle Track

You can hire a 7-post hydraulic jig for about USD $5000 per day if you're looking for that custom set-up taking into account lightweight wheels, upgraded brake calipers/rotors, and other changes in unsprung mass.

Cheers
WJ

[WhiteJames]

Volkswagen's Hydraulic Test Rig

Here's a video of Volkswagen's Hydraulic Test Rig with Golf on board:

YouTube - 2010 VW Golf Chassis Testing

Volkswagen's version takes account of lateral loads in addition to verticle loads - cream of the crop version.

Cheers
WJ

[WhiteJames]

On a Tangent - The Renault RS250

Apart from only being a 3-door and manual (for now) and limited dealer presence in Aus - I can why the Renault RS250 is scooping up all the sports hatch acollades:

2010 Renault Megane RS250 Cup Trophee | GoAuto - Our Opinion

In the real world if inner-urban traffic, uneven roads and speed humps, the RS is equally impressive, with a firm but supple ride quality that somehow belies its relatively simple (but significantly altered for its RS application) torsion beam rear-end design. We found the French car more comfy than the standard Golf GTI set-up. Here, the steering continues to feel uncorrupted, linear and extremely faithful to input, to ensure that the driver stays connected to the road.

You can even order heated and leather seats and save yourself a few thousand dollars – but a Golf GTI with the optional adaptive dampers and DSG dual-clutch manual automated gearbox will feel more like a luxury GT than the RS.

Do I buy a Renault Megane RS250 today or wait 6 months for a GTI/R - see this thread for supplier delays on Volkswagen parts:

http://www.caradvice.com.au/101189/volkswagen-wolfsburg-plant-to-close-for-one-day/

Cheers
WJ

[WhiteJames]

Fuel consumption: MK6 –v- MK5

Is the MK6 Golf GTI more frugal than the MK5 Golf GTI?

After about 19,500km and 8 months of ownership:

It appears to me that under constant throttle and light engine loads (freeway cruising) the fuel consumption between the MK6 and MK5 is the basically the same. The MK6 Golf excels in fuel economy when the engine is working harder under additional load.

For example:
Drive from Sydney to Queanbeyan/Canberra on the Hume Hwy has the MK6 about 7.1litres/100km, whereas the MK5 would be around the 7.6l mark. Similar thing when driving from Sydney – Wollongong – Macquarie Pass Hillclimb – Queanbeyan/Canberra with the MK6 delivering about 7.4l/100km and the MKV about 8.0l/100km. These 2 drives involve climb from sea level to a higher altitude, with the later two comprising a 25 minute mountain climb mainly using 2nd and 3rd gears.

The trip from Queanbeyan/Canberra to Sydney on Hume is from higher altitude to sea level most of the way which involves coasting lighter engine loads with the MK6 and MK5 GTI both doing 6.8l per 100km. Finally ... trip from Sydney to Queensland and return on Pacific Hwy along east coast of NSW has both MK6 and MK5 about the same (6.9l per 100km) with the majority of the drive fairly flat land cruising.

In a nutshell ... the EA888 motor in the MK6 has improved fuel consumption under varied throttle input and under more extreme engine loads imo.

Cheers
WJ

[Pepe]

So to summarise, VWA's claims that the Mk6 is more efficient than the Mk5 is true....

In other news, the sun rose in the east today and is setting in the west.

[Corey_R]

So to summarise, VWA's claims that the Mk6 is more efficient than the Mk5 is true....

In other news, the sun rose in the east today and is setting in the west.

Lol yeah... when did anyone doubt that the EA888 was more fuel efficient than the EA113.
If we were talking oil consumption under more extreme engine loads, now THAT would be another subject

[bwen]

So to summarise, VWA's claims that the Mk6 is more efficient than the Mk5 is true....

In other news, the sun rose in the east today and is setting in the west.

Nice sarcasm, if you look at the content of WhiteJames' post compared to the majority of the people on this forum you would see that he's actually trying to pass on some decent knowledge and experiences like he did when he owned his MK5. I personally like reading his posts then other topics such as "best number plate style" etc.

$0.02

[hooba]

Nice sarcasm, if you look at the content of WhiteJames' post compared to the majority of the people on this forum you would see that he's actually trying to pass on some decent knowledge and experiences like he did when he owned his MK5. I personally like reading his posts then other topics such as "best number plate style" etc.

$0.02

+1.

His post was simply an observation and summary of his experience. I'd much prefer more informed, non-partisan commentary like that on this forum and less of the sarcastic comments that followed. Both posters should really know better.

[Titanium]

+2 White James, I for one appreciate your informed and detailed posts. Keep it up.

[nat225]

+1.

His post was simply an observation and summary of his experience. I'd much prefer more informed, non-partisan commentary like that on this forum and less of the sarcastic comments that followed. Both posters should really know better.

+2

in the midst of thousands of posts for Golf 6 here there and everywhere, WhiteJames' ones are my top 5 most useful and informative. very structured, mature and diplomatic response when challenged, top quality posts!

I decided to follow his tips in running in my GTI and it has not chewed any oil when I checked yesterday (although still too early to celebrate at 2500kms, but finger crossed it'd stay like this).

[Fab_R]

In other news, the sun rose in the east today and is setting in the west.

Pissa!

[elephino]

Fuel consumption: MK6 –v- MK5

Is the MK6 Golf GTI more frugal than the MK5 Golf GTI?

After about 19,500km and 8 months of ownership:

It appears to me that under constant throttle and light engine loads (freeway cruising) the fuel consumption between the MK6 and MK5 is the basically the same. The MK6 Golf excels in fuel economy when the engine is working harder under additional load.

For example:
Drive from Sydney to Queanbeyan/Canberra on the Hume Hwy has the MK6 about 7.1litres/100km, whereas the MK5 would be around the 7.6l mark. Similar thing when driving from Sydney – Wollongong – Macquarie Pass Hillclimb – Queanbeyan/Canberra with the MK6 delivering about 7.4l/100km and the MKV about 8.0l/100km. These 2 drives involve climb from sea level to a higher altitude, with the later two comprising a 25 minute mountain climb mainly using 2nd and 3rd gears.

The trip from Queanbeyan/Canberra to Sydney on Hume is from higher altitude to sea level most of the way which involves coasting lighter engine loads with the MK6 and MK5 GTI both doing 6.8l per 100km. Finally ... trip from Sydney to Queensland and return on Pacific Hwy along east coast of NSW has both MK6 and MK5 about the same (6.9l per 100km) with the majority of the drive fairly flat land cruising.

In a nutshell ... the EA888 motor in the MK6 has improved fuel consumption under varied throttle input and under more extreme engine loads imo.

Cheers
WJ

I've found an improvement under all circumstances between my Mk5 and Mk6. Around 0.4-0.5L/100 under most circumstances, including Brisbane/Sydney and Sydney/Gosford.

[WhiteJames]

R -v- RS250: drive.com.au

I did two Sydney (South Coast) to Gold Coast trips last year (Aug & Sep) and the difference in fuel economy btwn MK6 and MK5 was nothing to write home about. The improved fuel economy under load and on varied throttle most probably related to the fueling of the MK6 with 6 hole injectors more acurately metering out fuel supply.

Neighbour Ray not looking at any upgrades until his Golf R arrives mid year. He may look at a set of small sized adjustable solid H&R anti-roll bars f and r later on if required. He wouldn't mind bringing up the performance to the 200kW that the Euro spec R has. Told him to be prepared for a few rubs on the front fender with the 19" wheels.

Here's a short drive.com.au of the Golf R -v Renault Megane RS250:

Volkswagen Golf R v Renault Megane RS250 Cup Trophee | hot hatches

Golf R for Grand Touring - Renault for the Driving Pleasure.

Cheers.
WJ

[dave_r]

Funny you mention the tyre rubbing. I have the factory 19's with ACC and the front right rubs like crazy when you're having fun. Hard turns, under acceleration and it rubs quite often if that wheel sees the slightest of bumps. Having ACC in sport reduces the amount of rubbing but its still there. I don't think a factory car should do it at all TBH.

Have to get around to putting white chalk marks on the wheel arch lining so I can see where exactly the rubbing is occurring as after a while, it will eventually wear it out.

[wooduck]

Dave_r,

I had rubbing issues with OZ Ultraleggers 19" with ET 45. The fronts rubbed on the lip just before the small guard extension and at the rear it was the extension that actually rubbed. Wheels have been machined and now now rubbing.