Golf R Observations and Questions

[davka]

Observation: Nothing gives me more pleasure these days than sex, coffee & taking my R for a spin

[weewilly]

Sure am, the car feels a lot more alive, mind you I've come out of a 320rwkw car (and Fabs would nail it over 1/4 mile)

Was a bit dissapointed the R came out detuned.. So bang for buck what's not to like about 240kw and 435nm :p

haven't read much discussion about the de-tune for Oz in the forum, maybe reviewed, discussed before my time. I figured it was something to do with local road laws, possibly tax or duty restrictions. Talked to a VW mechanic last week and he shed light on why VW elected to reduce Kws for Oz. Most I guess would know but for those curious as I, hear it is. Factory concerned with engine and heat. They have had some reports of piston burn in higher ambient temp regions, hence made decision to reduce power.
so question is, without making other adjustments to engine is Stage 1 over time going to do damage which will not be covered by warranty?

[Capercat]

haven't read much discussion about the de-tune for Oz in the forum, maybe reviewed, discussed before my time. I figured it was something to do with local road laws, possibly tax or duty restrictions. Talked to a VW mechanic last week and he shed light on why VW elected to reduce Kws for Oz. Most I guess would know but for those curious as I, hear it is. Factory concerned with engine and heat. They have had some reports of piston burn in higher ambient temp regions, hence made decision to reduce power.
so question is, without making other adjustments to engine is Stage 1 over time going to do damage which will not be covered by warranty?

Well technically yes, but we VW enthusiasts like to live life on the edge haha

[weewilly]

Well technically yes, but we VW enthusiasts like to live life on the edge haha

or sell before problem manifests?
so would intercooler assist here or is devise only concerned with lowering air temp to Turbo???

[hooba]

Observation: Nothing gives me more pleasure these days than sex, coffee & taking my R for a spin

Love it.

[Capercat]

or sell before problem manifests?
so would intercooler assist here or is devise only concerned with lowering air temp to Turbo???

An intercooler will certainly help cool things down in the summer, however it's mainly to prevent heatsoak (lack of performance) rather than an engine blowing due to a Stage 1 tune.

[AusBob]

I really hope you have fabric protection Davka

[shakespeare]

I really hope you have fabric protection Davka

He's got leather, easy to wipe down :p

[weewilly]

Observation: Nothing gives me more pleasure these days than sex, coffee & taking my R for a spin

dude, you're a legend. I've only eaten a big mac while i was taking my R for a spin... even then I got secret sauce on the leather.

[Fab_R]

Hey Guys,

Finally did some drive by videos of the Golf R....There is 6 all together

Please dont mind the wife laughing

YouTube - Golf R APR Full Exhaust Fab_R

YouTube - Golf R APR Full Exhaust Fab_R

YouTube - Golf R APR Full Exhaust Fab_R

YouTube - Golf R Full Exhaust Fab_R

YouTube - Golf R APR Full Exhaust Fab_R

YouTube - Golf R APR Full Exhaust Fab_R

[DDTW]

Hey Guys,

Finally did some drive by videos of the Golf R....There is 6 all together

Please dont mind the wife laughing

YouTube - Golf R APR Full Exhaust Fab_R

YouTube - Golf R APR Full Exhaust Fab_R

YouTube - Golf R APR Full Exhaust Fab_R

YouTube - Golf R Full Exhaust Fab_R

YouTube - Golf R APR Full Exhaust Fab_R

YouTube - Golf R APR Full Exhaust Fab_R

Good stuff! Sounds pretty sick! Nice housing estate too! I bet all the neighbors know when you are leaving/coming home

[AJAY]

haven't read much discussion about the de-tune for Oz in the forum, maybe reviewed, discussed before my time. I figured it was something to do with local road laws, possibly tax or duty restrictions. Talked to a VW mechanic last week and he shed light on why VW elected to reduce Kws for Oz. Most I guess would know but for those curious as I, hear it is. Factory concerned with engine and heat. They have had some reports of piston burn in higher ambient temp regions, hence made decision to reduce power.
so question is, without making other adjustments to engine is Stage 1 over time going to do damage which will not be covered by warranty?

I think this is a good point to be aware of, what is the real risk in performing the Stage 1 or 2 mods to the longevity of the car.
On my old MK V GTI i had stage 2 and loved it, no problems to speak of at all, but got rid of it in 5 years.
With the R when I get it (in the next week ), was thinking about keeping this car for longer,
so would love to know what the real risk is for this potential piston burn at higher temps due to stage 1/2 modifications?

[Corey_R]

I guess there's about the same risk that Audi are taking on the TT-S which hasn't been "detuned due to heat" in Australia.
So what have Audi changed in the TT-S to get over this "heat" issue?
Apparently nothing according to the responses every time this question has been asked....

[AJAY]

I guess there's about the same risk that Audi are taking on the TT-S which hasn't been "detuned due to heat" in Australia.
So what have Audi changed in the TT-S to get over this "heat" issue?
Apparently nothing according to the responses every time this question has been asked....

Maybe its a case of product/brand hierarchy placement more than anything else?

[adzy]

Maybe its a case of product/brand hierarchy placement more than anything else?

That makes a lot more sense. This nonsense about the 'higher temprature' being the reason is a load of BS. You will not "burn" the top of a piston because the sun was out, this will be caused from a lean spot in the air/fuel ratio in higher rpm which you will find that the Stage 1 tunes elliminate dangerous lean spots..... if they do exist from the factory tune that is.