Golf R Observations and Questions

[SilvrFoxX]

I am surprised Rob_R, I get little to no creaks.. I would suggest your issue lies elsewhere

[Candyman]

Our current MKV GTI creaks on unlevel ground and It definitely is movement in the chassis but interestingly the R we test drove on similar ground did not

[adzy]

I won't be tracking alot but maybe come to a track day here and there for some fun and meet up with you guys. And yeh I'm surprised how much twist the chassis has.

For sure mate, hope to see you at some upcoming track days... keep an eye on the motorsport threads

I am surprised Rob_R, I get little to no creaks.. I would suggest your issue lies elsewhere

I am sure the issue doesnt lie elswhere, dont want to get him worried. I may be making the chassis sound worse than what they realy are but as far as I am concerned if you can hear the slightest creek noise from a car when entering a drive way then that is enough to be considered sloppy.
So I dont think the issue lies elswhere it is just the nature of our platform. The brace should sort it out enough.

[DoggieHowser]

Our current MKV GTI creaks on unlevel ground and It definitely is movement in the chassis but interestingly the R we test drove on similar ground did not

That's cos the MkV is a REAL driver's car and not the soft poser that the VI is

(cue triode)

[SilvrFoxX]

As I said I don't experience it.. I would just be suggesting that he may have alignment issues or he could use some of these silicon sprays.. I would be investigating those before spending big on something that although is strengthening is just masking the issue

[zbeasty]

As in not touching the ground? Is that servo built on a cliff?

Yep, left rear hangs in the air as I go in the driveway. The servo is actually on a fairly busy road in Willoughby and is opposite a Porsche dealership. I can't imagine how they'd go getting a GT2/3 in the driveway.

[triode12]

That's cos the MkV is a REAL driver's car and not the soft poser that the VI is

(cue triode)

LOL - currently watching an old episode of TGUK - the one where JC drives the R35 (the one they call the new Datsun 120Y) and surprise, surprise, JC says that it is boring as bat **** to drive. He gets that it is a technological tour de force but he says that is has "no soul" and ugly. Spend $150-180K on an ugly car that is "meh" to drive - not smart.

No wonder you think the MKVI GTI is an improvement over the MKV.

[DoggieHowser]

Actually I recall he had to drive faster and harder. So fast until he threw his back out.

But that's technology for you.

[triode12]

Actually I recall he had to drive faster and harder. So fast until he threw his back out.

Not the episode just shown. Besides, if you have to drive faster and harder means that you either have to drive over the speed limit or take it to the track. Any car driven at those speeds would be fun to drive on the track, even the MkVI GTI. But noone can drive the car like that on a daily basis - well not without escaping the coppers for long or killing themselves or someone else.

But that's technology for you.

Yes, the MkVI GTI is technically better (more refined - smoother) but it has lost it's soul. I rather drive a car that has soul.

[Candyman]

I rather drive a car that has soul.

You can probably pick up Christine cheap now. Most have forgotten the movie.

[triode12]

You can probably pick up Christine cheap now. Most have forgotten the movie.

LOL - good one.
I see you are getting the R. Why didn't you get the MKVI GTI?

[SilvrFoxX]

You can probably pick up Christine cheap now. Most have forgotten the movie.

you are embarrassing me.. we must be the same age

But you should have said they could pick up an R if they tried

[Candyman]

LOL - good one.
I see you are getting the R. Why didn't you get the MKVI GTI?

AWD, looks, standard fittings, power/torque ....

[SilvrFoxX]

Just for another Observation

I put 2 litres of window cleaning fluid in a few weeks ago after the light came on telling me it was low.. this was fine for about only 2 weeks and the light comes on again and I had barely used it. Seems it takes 6 litres of washing fluid because of the light washers..

[Rob_R]

For sure mate, hope to see you at some upcoming track days... keep an eye on the motorsport threads

Look forward to making it out to one of the upcoming track days.

As I said I don't experience it.. I would just be suggesting that he may have alignment issues or he could use some of these silicon sprays.. I would be investigating those before spending big on something that although is strengthening is just masking the issue

I think the brace would be a possible cure and the silicone spray would only mask the issue. I guess each problem can be overcome in multiple ways. I'm ok with spending the $$$ on a brace.