First Golf R 420 hp (315kw) build in the world - Australian exclusive!

[Guy_H]

Would have loved a red one - I believe you can get one special order, but you have to know people in the right places & be prepared to wait!

DSG & Stage 3 are great partners for the street, I still regret not being able to get my hands on one, as I would love to nail some 0-100 times!

[GoLfMan]

when its running, make sure you get some video footage in and outside the car!

[Peteaussi]

Would have loved a red one - I believe you can get one special order, but you have to know people in the right places & be prepared to wait!

DSG & Stage 3 are great partners for the street, I still regret not being able to get my hands on one, as I would love to nail some 0-100 times!

Guy... if you are unhappy with the manual I am more than happy to take it off your hands...

[Corey_R]

Hi Guy_H, considering that this Golf R has a newer version of the Haldex than what your Audi S3 had (I'm not sure if the Audi S3 has been updated in a more receny MY), will you immediately be fitting the aftermarket haldex controller, or see how the R goes with the standard equipment first?

Other sources have claimed that the Golf R's updated Haldex does a better job than the aftermarket devices for the R32 etc.

[Guy_H]

Hi FLM,

On the S3 with DSG - its ~ 1 second quicker- but I cant remember if that's with or without the fuel pump upgrade - I reckon it should be close to, if not below 5 seconds. maybe you can test for us? (My data box is currently in Melbourne being used on the prototype RS4 supercharged cars).

Corying,

Updated Haldex already fitted. It is the same Gen 4 unit as fitted to the MY10 S3 & TTS - we are also fitting the optional 3 way switch. Updated pic's coming soon!

[Guy_H]

Its alive!

[Fab_R]

Its alive!

hmmm very nice.....

[poloplayer]

Wow! Awesome work Guy!

[Highlander]

Its alive!

If Derek builds one in Sydney, you might like this plate which is available

APR315.jpg picture by petergee541 - Photobucket

APR 420 is also available

[Guy_H]

Well spotted, just have to convince his bank manager & his financial controller (wife!)

[sandandsalt]

Hi all question,
Does a stage 2+ for the R with DSG ok for a daily and 6 times a year to track. Or is one better with stage 2 only with all hardware??????
Intercooler,carbo air box, exhaust full (is it too noisey with drone!!!!!! compared to ome),fuel pump.

Look forward to outcome of the stage3.

[Corey_R]

Hi all question,
Does a stage 2+ for the R with DSG ok for a daily and 6 times a year to track. Or is one better with stage 2 only with all hardware??????
Intercooler,carbo air box, exhaust full (is it too noisey with drone!!!!!! compared to ome),fuel pump.

Look forward to outcome of the stage3.

DSG is fine for daily driver even with Stage 3, as long as you dont mash the accelerator from every traffic light. If you intend to do that, or track it, then upgraded clutches would probably be necessary. Stage 2 for occasional track use may be ok (depends how long the sessions are I guess).

Stage 2 only requires the divorced downpipe - but air intake, intercooler and full exhaust is recommended.
Stage 2+ is the same but with the upgraded fuel pump.

At this stage there is no APR full exhaust. I asked Guy_H about an RSC exhaust for the Golf R in another thread and he seemed to indicate that'd have to wait for the APR boys over in the USA. Unfortunately the Golf R isn't available in the USA yet, so I don't know where that leaves us prospective Full RSC exhaust Golf R customers.

I had the APR 3" Full Quad Exhaust on my MKV GTI. It was a piece of art which felt wrong to put UNDER the car. It's sound was also great both inside and outside of the car. But, I wouldn't do it again, because it was constantly louder inside the car. On my R I'd only consider an APR RSC exhaust as when you take your foot off that accelerator, the RSC's quieten up

[WhiteJames]

Guy_H,

I see you've dumped the active dampers for the JIC-Cross coilovers with H&R solid adjustable sway bars.

Question?

Did the removal of the electronically controlled dampers throw a warning light in the dash?
Did remove of the OE active dampers require any warning light eliminations?
Did you remove the damper wiring or tape it up around the chassis?


Cheers.

WJ

[sandandsalt]

Thanks for the info. The downpipe will do the job. looking forward to R. and stage two will also be fine.
Excellent information. DSG ,this sounds like it can also be upgraded clutch assembly. Track days will be limited to say 6 a year with short sessions only it is still a road car. So fitting the D down pipe is the go as there is no RSC exhaust at this stage plus the other hardware. Any how I imagine it will sound great with divorced downpipe and not to loud in the cabin and can enjoy the drive. with the tis 2.0 engine it can be tuned with ease compared to r36.
I m'not masher of the accelerator but understand the meaning.
So the plan is to install, inter cooler.D downpipe,tune stage 2,air intake may be fuel pump as a later option.

Cheers

[Corey_R]

Yeah, you can upgrade the DSG, but to be honest, I haven't really seen any DSG upgrade information here in Australia. I remember seeing crazy German tuning companies that would have 400KW/600NM+ R32 conversion kits and they'd then charge 2800 Euro for the upgraded DSG clutches (~$4150 without shipping or taxes etc).

I also believe that HPA do clutch upgrades and DSG software upgrades, but don't know if they're in Australia either.