Golf R Observations and Questions

[Lucas_R]

Hey all, Didn't want to start my own thread so I thought i'd post my observation on an aspect of the manual golf R here and see if anyone has the same thoughts.

My manual golf R, when the windows are opened or closed, driving on a standard public road with little no cars and driving under normal load , each time I depress the clutch and shift gears (mainly between 1-4) I hear all the mechanical sounds, literally clutch engaging and disengaging and gear switches, it's not a bad sound, I hear my friends car mechanical sounds while gear changing when I am outside the car though, I'm just curious does this happen to anyone else? Or is it just me and I gotta go get it checked out (Car just been serviced and all too). Gear shifting is precise still, no problems there just a few mechanical sounds nothing more.

My mates say its normal to hear the gears changing, but it's a bit loud

Yep - i hear similar noises at times (not always) with my manual Golf R. Im going to get a torque arm insert, as i think the engine/gearbox movement and associated noise is coming from that particular bushing.

[SilvrFoxX]

Given the VAG brake pads dust so bad I have been trying different cleaning and products to get the best lasting result. I have got the clean down pat however I have been using Waxes, synthetics and QDs to see if I can reduce the build up of dust and make the cleaning process easier on the R Rims.

To date it has been a mixed bag of results, however when I was down at Supercheap last week I found Eagleone have a product aptly call "Keep Wheel Clean". A name with a big claim methinks, anyway I was going to pick up some more QD for the rims but this was cheaper and was claiming to do what I was looking for.

Anyway it is not a cleaner it is a synthetic protective coating which smells a bit carcinogenic, you apply it post cleaning and drying and leave it to dry. It gets a haze on it but after about 15 minutes dissapears.

Well after a week of driving the rims are much cleaner than they would be usually, especially the front. The dust appears to collect loosely in the recesses of the rims rather than spread an even coat. The product claims that it lasts up to 2 weeks and will be easier to clean after washes.

I am yet to see what happens after driving in wet conditions as it has been dry all week. But for $12 it seems to be living up to the claim. For those that are wrestling with the dust and don't want to change pads it may well be a cheap solution.

[Candyman]

Same product that Armor All sell in Coles and Woolies.

I prefer a synthetic sealant I source from a detailer in Melbourne, mainly because it lasts longer and it isn't made by Eagleone, F1 and Armor All !

[Lucas_R]

^ just get Remsa brake pads guys......less than $250 for the complete set. You have probably spent more than that on wheel cleaners already....

Brake dust is reduced significantly - about 70-80% less.

[Candyman]

I'll be staying away from them thanks

Very very average.

[SilvrFoxX]

Same product that Armor All sell in Coles and Woolies.

I prefer a synthetic sealant I source from a detailer in Melbourne, mainly because it lasts longer and it isn't made by Eagleone, F1 and Armor All !

Badge snob

[Candyman]

Badge snob

I bought a VW so unlikely

[SilvrFoxX]

I bought a VW so unlikely

But you traded in a Subaru.. so depends on your point of view.. as for the product , it is to keep dust off wheels,.. the cheaper the better I say

[Candyman]

But you traded in a Subaru.. so depends on your point of view.. as for the product , it is to keep dust off wheels,.. the cheaper the better I say

VW Golf, the peasants car ..

As for cheap, I'll take efficacy any day.

[brimway]

I'll be staying away from them thanks

Very very average.

I was going to order these, but you are scaring me. What's wrong about them?

[Candyman]

I was going to order these, but you are scaring me. What's wrong about them?

Up to you mate.

I dislike them with a vengeance

Squeelers, fade, chattering, uneven surfacing on my first two sets.

Yes, they dust less but that is about it.

YMMV

[SilvrFoxX]

VW Golf, the peasants car ..

As for cheap, I'll take efficacy any day.

umm.. my post just outlined this.. sometimes I swear you like to argue for the sake of it.. grumpy old man

I was going to order these, but you are scaring me. What's wrong about them?

Ignore him.. order them, CM is one eyed about everything. Go do some research , get some feedback and have confidence in what you have learned..

[brimway]

Ignore him.. order them, CM is one eyed about everything. Go do some research , get some feedback and have confidence in what you have learned..

Well, you may be right. After all, he did buy a white car!

[Candyman]

No grumpiness here

Week on holiday, Golf R treated to some new additions, won some money, easy day at work next week, rain all week so I can have some fun in the R.

As for being one-eyed, you teach me well Mr RB

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Well, you may be right. After all, he did buy a white car!

In the last 6 years have bought 6 new cars, only one has been white and that is a special white with varying shades of white.

Now, if I had a RB R, I would definately buy squeeler brakes - only way you would notice it

[brimway]

No grumpiness here

Week on holiday, Golf R treated to some new additions, won some money, easy day at work next week, rain all week so I can have some fun in the R.

As for being one-eyed, you teach me well Mr RB

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In the last 6 years have bought 6 new cars, only one has been white and that is a special white with varying shades of white.

Now, if I had a RB R, I would definately buy squeeler brakes - only way you would notice it

Shame, it took you 4 minutes to bite Not good enough. Iwa sh*t at maths, 5 minutes