Golf R Observations and Questions

[Ryan_R]

I've had that beep a few times - but only on my spirited drives through the mountains. It always puzzled me. First I thought it was the bluetooth telling me I had received an SMS or email, and then another time I thought it was informing me when the oil temp reach 100 degrees (both times this was obviously coincidental).

Pepe's explanation however makes perfect sense - since the GPS will occasionally go adrift when going down a mountain with massive trees everywhere.

[Bod]

Thanks guys.

Was paraniod there was something wrong with the car, but could'nt work out what it was.

Least I know its nothing serious Tho might need to check the dealer did the retro-fit of the nav in the car right with placing the ariel.

Bod

[AdamD]

If you have SatNav, then it'll be related to that. It happens when you lose a bit of reception, but I think it's when it drops to 6 satellites or something. There's some way to check how many it's got a lock on, but I can't remember what it is. You'll probably find it happens when you go into deep underground carparks too.

From the Map screen, choose Extras, then the Split Screen option, and one of the split screen views gives you GPS coordinates and satellite lock.

[dave_r]

It's a shame for new car buyers and those looking in the used car market in years to come. Happy days for those who have one though!

I know its done and dusted but I love when people use the resale thing for choosing options. To put it bluntly.... Fark the buyers in 2+ years time. If they want xyz option they can a) find another car, b) fit it themselves, c) not be such a tightarse and pay the depreciation on a new car!

Have noticed a few more R's getting around lately, white and silver seem to be most common...boring people lol

[orkers]

Yes I saw 2 other R's in Melbourne in the last two days - another white one in Kangaroo Ground and I pulled up at the lights next to a UG one this morning on Doncaster Rd.

No one with an R can be classified as boring......

[Ryan_R]

I drove past a 'black on white' R on the Monash FWY this morning approaching the tunnel. Number plate ended in something like 587, in case it's one of you lot. I was in the right lane behind a noisy old black Skyline (modded exhaust).

[Corey_R]

yeah... there is two R's which I've been driving past for days before a friend pointed out that they've been there for a while.... both 5 door with silver talladegas, one white, one silver. The silver looks boring no matter what's done to it. The white looks good as a 3 door with black wheels... but 5 door and silver wheels... ZZZzzzzzzzzz

[orkers]

Subtle maybe, not boring. You can fool a few other cars at the lights with the suble look.

[Corey_R]

Oh don't get me wrong... they're definitely not boring to drive...

[dave_r]

Oh don't get me wrong... they're definitely not boring to drive...

I see a Silver 5 dr R around doncaster shopping centre all the time and it requires a 2nd or 3rd look to confirm its an R and not a 118TSI lol

[Ideo]

Therefore Rising Blue > *

[Fab_R]

Have noticed a few more R's getting around lately, white and silver seem to be most common...boring people lol

RB ones with BBS CH Rep's look the most boring SOB...

[Fab_R]

another white one in Kangaroo Ground

May have been me...I drove thru there the other morning....

[orkers]

May have been me...I drove thru there the other morning....

Yeah, I thought it looked FAST!

[Big_Dave]

yep, 19s... and got him to put it in my parking spot and see how well he could get his territory around the U-turn I mentioned a few pages back. He couldn't quite get around in one go, but it was comparable to my best efforts.

According to this : CarBuddy.com.au - Car Specifications - 2010 FORD TERRITORY the turning circle on a Territory is 11.4m!

Hmmmm, Interesting.
So it appears that having 19's will increase your turning circle by around 2 (two) metres. Wow!
No wonder you guys with 19's are crying about your turning ability.