Golf R Observations and Questions

[Corey_R]

The bloody polo kept lighting it up but pressures were fine, hasn't done it for a week or 2 now. Do you know if you can use VCDS to show any more specific info ?

Maybe, but it's only using the ABS sensors to detect a change in rolling circumference. Did you hold the TPMS reset button in the Polo? You need to do that whenever you change the tyre pressures.

[weewilly]

I'm still waiting for my dealer to get my rubber boot liner in, I will let you know how it fits when it arrives.

I received a boot liner, its not the best fit, but until you mentioned here wasn't really fussed. Only two corners are a bit crinkled, overall works well. That said I took it out for now, a bit tacky in plastic.

[Ryan_R]

I had an Audi A3 (or was it an S3) who was trying to be a hero on Heatherton Rd. I decided to teach him a quick lesson at the next set of lights, which seemed to annoy him, as he decided he wasn't going to do 60kph anymore, so I let him go.

[dave_r]

Maybe, but it's only using the ABS sensors to detect a change in rolling circumference. Did you hold the TPMS reset button in the Polo? You need to do that whenever you change the tyre pressures.

Ah wasn't sure how it worked but yeh I did reset each time. Started after a puncture so might have a slow leak since repair. Have been keeping an eye on it weekly.

[DDTW]

LOL true that. But I see a ****load of GTI's around here. Never knew I worked with so many VW fans though. Have had people come track me down in the office to talk about the R. One of the older guys who has had a Kombi since, new loved it!

Scaredy cat

It's amazing how I know more Golf owners than Corollas! My previous company car was a very zippy Golf V 1.9TDI which made me fall in love with Golfs! The R is a whole other demon compared to the 1.9TDI!

Focus RS is a really cool looking car; if you enjoy video games. Golf R is matured, refined and sexy. Sorta like the M _ _ F of hot hatches.

[DreamensioN]

Hey guys - I searched this thread but it doesn't look like this question has been asked yet.

Does anybody know what boost the Golf R runs from the factory? Is it 1.2bar?

[Maz]

According to this article, your right, 1.2 bar.

Volkswagen Golf R hatch range - First drive: New VW Golf R lands from under $50,000 | GoAuto

[SilvrFoxX]

Not sure if this has been posted or if it had if it has now been lost but makes you feel good about your purchase

White heat: Focus RS v WRX STI v Golf R

[changas]

bummer my post disappeared! i was wondering if anyone else had the "farting / blip / bass" sound each time they came off throttle? i'm assuming it's normal as there appears to be nothing wrong with the car. can anyone else shed some light?

[Corey_R]

Yes. It's long been a feature of VW "sport" cars in combination with the DSG

[changas]

cheers Corey! it gets a little annoying sometimes!

[AdamD]

bummer my post disappeared! i was wondering if anyone else had the "farting / blip / bass" sound each time they came off throttle? i'm assuming it's normal as there appears to be nothing wrong with the car. can anyone else shed some light?

Coming off the throttle, you say? Farts on the overrun?

My GTI will make the regular pops/farts on power upshifts, and a little on a rev-matched downshift, but I don't recall having heard anything similar when I'm getting off the throttle. Does this only happen when you're backing right off suddenly at high revs?

[elisiX]

With the APR tune + intake done, I get the 'blow off' sound now which I never noticed before.

Even then I only hear it if I let go of the throttle on boost.

WOOSHHHHHHHHHH sik uleh

[Mr_Bob]

Coming off the throttle, you say? Farts on the overrun?

My GTI will make the regular pops/farts on power upshifts, and a little on a rev-matched downshift, but I don't recall having heard anything similar when I'm getting off the throttle. Does this only happen when you're backing right off suddenly at high revs?

I have noticed the same "bass" sound, on overrun in a manual
It's definately not a DSG fart, it's very subtle.

I thought it might be an exhaust harmonic, but it's almost always 1sec after lifting off the throttle, regardless of RPM.
Only other things i can think that might cause this are DV or exhaust flap?

[aVex]

Golf R Top Gear Review

There was a video link posted here just before the server went down.

Anyone able to repost the link? I'm keen on watching it.