Golf R Observations and Questions

[AdamD]

I've got one, but haven't installed it yet. Miro (Transporter) had a look at my GTI this morning and suspects it is actually possible to get to the CAN gateway and install it via the dashboard (from the compartment to the right of the driver's knee). Trouble is it's a little tight in there, and you'd need to disconnect/reconnect the leads with one hand. Still, worth considering as an alternative to going in underneath the wipers.

I'll update when I get mine installed in a few weeks - if no-one else provides more info in the meantime.

[Ryan_R]

Mine is currently in London Heathrow after leaving Spain yesterday...

[nickows]

Picked up my R a couple of days ago and very impressed with the car so far.

Is it possible to turn off the Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) on the R? I cant find it in the MFD settings and this link I found doesn't work either:

HOW TO: Turn the Daylight Running Lights (DRL's) on and off


Is it possible through VAGCOM and has anyone successfully turned them off?

[SilvrFoxX]

I thought you could via the MFD.. but I like them so never looked

How to disable the DRL daytime running lights on 2010 2011 VW Golf, GTI, Jetta, and sportwagen wagon

If you want the VAGCOM way

[Machine]

You can't disable them through MFD or by any "normal" means. Turning the headlight switch to off keeps them on, so does Auto and On. Turning the switch to parking lights only dims them, while also turning on the rears.

[Machine]

Picked up my R a couple of days ago and very impressed with the car so far.

Congrats on the new car, by the way. Was it a factory order?

[San Gimignano R]

Golf R Observations and Questions

You can't disable them through MFD or by any "normal" means. Turning the headlight switch to off keeps them on, so does Auto and On. Turning the switch to parking lights only dims them, while also turning on the rears.

Yes you can. In the "Lights and Vision" option on the MFD settings.

[shinygti]

Golf R Observations and Questions

Silly question and prob not the best for this section but what the best offset for the R? Do we still go for the +45 like on the gti to get them flush?

[Machine]

Yes you can. In the "Lights and Vision" option on the MFD settings.

In my car, there is absolutely no menu item to change DRL under lights and vision nor any other settings heading.

[Machine]

Silly question and prob not the best for this section but what the best offset for the R? Do we still go for the +45 like on the gti to get them flush?

In my opinion, the 19x8 +50 wheels are flush, but the VWR aftermarket wheels are 18x8 +45, if that's any help. I've ordered a set of Enkei PF01 18x8 ET45 for the track...

[shinygti]

Golf R Observations and Questions

I have the 19" wheels on now but want to drop down to 18" but not sure if I should stick to the+50 or go to+45 I don't want the to rub but don't want to tuck under aswell

[Machine]

There's so much more to consider, like if you're going to lower it. But even with a modest drop, you won't have any rubbing issues on an 18x8 +45, even if you wrap it in 235/40. It's if you increase the overall diameter above 25.5 inches, that you'll run into problems.

[San Gimignano R]

Golf R Observations and Questions

In my car, there is absolutely no menu item to change DRL under lights and vision nor any other settings heading.

Interesting. I checked this morning.

SETTINGS > Lights and Vision >

Then uncheck the box that's says DRL or something like that.

My R is a MY12. What's yours? Maybe a little different.

[Machine]

Interesting. I checked this morning.

SETTINGS > Lights and Vision >

Then uncheck the box that's says DRL or something like that.

My R is a MY12. What's yours? Maybe a little different.

MY13. I don't have that. Interesting, indeed...

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B9K...HY0Zmp5OUx3MDQ

[brimway]

MY13. I don't have that. Interesting, indeed...

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B9K...HY0Zmp5OUx3MDQ

Could be in anticipation of DRLs becoming mandatory on new cars in some countries soon, Australia included