Golf R Observations and Questions

[team_v]

Golf R compared against the Focus RS

Ford Focus RS Mk. II vs VW Golf R - FastestLaps.com

Guess which one wins...

Were they driven by the same driver?
If not, any direct performance comparisons are not worth the paper they are written on.

[Corey_R]

Golf R compared against the Focus RS

Ford Focus RS Mk. II vs VW Golf R - FastestLaps.com

Guess which one wins...

Without even opening it knew it would be the R. The RS has never been faster.... it's just that it's lairy as all hell and so it feels faster! hehe

[triode12]

Golf R compared against the Focus RS

Ford Focus RS Mk. II vs VW Golf R - FastestLaps.com

Guess which one wins...

Golf R - 0-100 in 5.25secs - woohoo! I thought it did it only in 5.4, 5.5 secs (DSG).

[Mr_Bob]

even better, the R is 19sec faster than a 2000 Exige, and 9 seconds faster than an 04 Exige round Nordschleife!

http://www.fastestlaps.com/track2.html

position 142

[Big_Dave]

Guys,
Have a couple of questions.
It says in specs that R has a cooled glove box, what is this?
also, is Rising Blue the same color as the R32 Blue?

[Converted]

It says in specs that R has a cooled glove box, what is this?

That would be the same turn knob/valve in GTI that allows some of your air-conditioning to flow into your glove compartment.

[Corey_R]

Guys,
Have a couple of questions.
is Rising Blue the same color as the R32 Blue?

No. The R32 was a colour called Deep Blue Pearl Effect.

[sandandsalt]

R on the way told Dec 10th. or wait eight month. DSG two doors etc 19".
Q how long or how many Km before tune APR Stage two.
Change intercooler,exhaust and down pipe?,carbino air cleaner.
Does it affect DSG?
Drivable?
Brakes ok as standard?
Exhaust will it drone inside the cabin?
Sydney based who is a dealer with the most experience?

[triode12]

R on the way told Dec 10th. or wait eight month. DSG two doors etc 19".
Q how long or how many Km before tune APR Stage two.
Change intercooler,exhaust and down pipe?,carbino air cleaner.
Does it affect DSG?
Drivable?
Brakes ok as standard?
Exhaust will it drone inside the cabin?
Sydney based who is a dealer with the most experience?

IMO - All the R needs is a Stg 1 tune and exhaust flapper mod (if you want it loud). That's it.
Anymore and it will probably be a waste of money.

[sandandsalt]

Thank You,
No I do want it loader just more response. But what is exhaust flapper??

[Corey_R]

You can make ECU and hardware changes as early as you want. Even the Stage 3 Golf R used in the Motor Hot Tuner challenge was built within the first few hundred km of its life. It's purely up to you and how long you're comfortable waiting to ensure there is nothing wrong with your car.

Stage II requires at minimum the downpipe (with includes the cat) to be changed. Optionally you can change the full exhaust, intercooler and air intake.

The DSG is fine for Stage I, II or III. However, if you intend to compete at the traffic lights GP all the time, or track the car regularly, clutch packs are worthwhile (though, same is true for the manual gearbox too).

The APR kits are always meant to be drivable. My Stage II MKV GTI was very drivable, even in the wet.

Brakes are ok, though if you go to the track it is always recommended to upgrade them.

Exhaust... you'd have to test that for yourself!

In Sydney, Derek at European Autotech is the man you want to talk to.


And the exhaust flapper is a flap that is present on the stock R exhaust. It opens when you floor the car to give a louder response. You can modify it so that it stays open all the time. The APR TBE exhaust, and other "full" or catback exhausts thus far have deleted this feature. I believe that Milltek will be implementing it into their catback exhaust for the R.

[sandandsalt]

Thank You.
Great forum!
Stage two will do.Yes would like to do some track days. 6 a year,
Tune i $1695, Air $575, Fuel pump not needed as yet, inter cooler $2000, Exhaust varies in prices full $4000 and yes must first listen for drone, half Not priced, down pipe $2500 plus labour for install.
This is an inexpensive tune.

r36 / r soon.

[sandandsalt]

I will also invest in some track rubber and second set of rims. tyre choice pilots 50/50.

[sandandsalt]

Miltek will be to go on reading about the exhaust. thanks.

[REXman]

Golf R compared against the Focus RS

Ford Focus RS Mk. II vs VW Golf R - FastestLaps.com

Guess which one wins...

That's an awesome read! Thanks!

Go R!