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  • Originally posted by Corey_R View Post
    Yeah. They're not really a new feature. Been around for at least a decade on various higher end cars.
    Go check out a first gen Mazda6, puddle lights have been around for at least a decade on just about anything.
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    • Originally posted by hooba View Post
      Go check out a first gen Mazda6, puddle lights have been around for at least a decade on just about anything.
      Yeah, my 03 RX-8 had them, but I'm sure Mazda call them Ground Illumniation Lights or something.

      No way I'm tearing my car apart to retro-fit them though

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      • We are buying the Golf R for brawn, not tizzy ****... Moving on...

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        • Originally posted by hooba View Post
          Go check out a first gen Mazda6, puddle lights have been around for at least a decade on just about anything.
          Sheesh! is that what they were for, I thought they lit up the interior like the wheel well lights or to let traffic coming up behind know your door was open! and here I had the car for 4 years (and the wife's 6 for 3 before that) and never once used it to look for a puddle before I stepped out
          WLF127

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          • Originally posted by hooba View Post
            Go check out a first gen Mazda6, puddle lights have been around for at least a decade on just about anything.
            I'm sure lots of cars do, I've never noticed them before nor do I see the point of some of these features.

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            • updated R site Golf R | Volkswagen Australia

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              • Originally posted by oshuyi View Post
                LOL so there is finally a brochure?

                Just a side note, what ECU does the R have? I'm curious if any of the flashing software packages can be used? Many makes have software available to reflash the ECU such as Evo's, Holden etc. I found this one as an example for the ME7 ECU for older Audis but the web is full of tools that allow ECU tunes via OBD port.

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                • Originally posted by oshuyi View Post
                  Kind of glad I didn't win that competition.. They really are plugging those ugly winners everywhere... I wonder if that was on the terms and conditions...

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                  • Originally posted by ratedr View Post
                    Kind of glad I didn't win that competition.. They really are plugging those ugly winners everywhere... I wonder if that was on the terms and conditions...
                    As I mentioned in another thread about it, they really couldn't have found a bigger bunch of douche bags to win! Sounds like a dodgy comp, cos I don't recall seeing or hearing anything about it!

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                    • Heh, I don't know if this has been posted before but was uploaded 9/11 on youtube.
                      Enjoy!
                      YouTube - Volkswagen UK New Cars Golf GTI GTD R Explore Gallery Golf R driving
                      Golf R MY 11.5 United Gray, 3 door, DSG, ACC, Free MDI, Bluetooth
                      Mods - APR Downpipe, VW Racing AI, HPFP, APR Tune Stage 2+- lovin it!
                      Touareg V8 TDI R-Line, White .Arrived 11 July.

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                      • is that all the update is on the site.
                        Its so hard not to think about the car every day.

                        Did anyone get the upgraded sound system? I didn't even get a chance to test the standard audio as I was loving the sound from the engine. Hoping its has sufficient bass for a standard system.
                        Golf R 3dr DSG, White, ACC, MDI, RVC, Bluetooth, Leather, Sunroof, 19" black rims

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                        • Ultimate driving test

                          The New Golf R

                          Golf R | Volkswagen Australia

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                          • Originally posted by NiNo_LoCo View Post
                            is that all the update is on the site.
                            Its so hard not to think about the car every day.

                            Did anyone get the upgraded sound system? I didn't even get a chance to test the standard audio as I was loving the sound from the engine. Hoping its has sufficient bass for a standard system.
                            Yeah, that is one of the things I checked when i test drove it.
                            had my own mp3 cd which I had with me.
                            Played the usual testing songs
                            ACDC, Bon Jovi, ZZ Top, and some Slava Grigoryan for some classical comparison.
                            It played a little better than my system in my MPS which I rate pretty high for a standard system.

                            Had it as loud as I could stand it with little distortion, bass tones were clearly audible and the back windscreem was thumping in time nicely.
                            As a result I then decided I didn't require the Dynaudio upgrade as it is so frackin expensive.
                            if need be I might throw an aftermarket amp and subwoofer in , but that would be about it.

                            Now, I know alot of you guys have more ecclectic musical tastes and require a more sophisticated Hi Fidelity experience, but for me i can live pretty easily with the sounds that were coming out of the test car.
                            Golf R MY 11.5 United Gray, 3 door, DSG, ACC, Free MDI, Bluetooth
                            Mods - APR Downpipe, VW Racing AI, HPFP, APR Tune Stage 2+- lovin it!
                            Touareg V8 TDI R-Line, White .Arrived 11 July.

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                            • lol... Dynaudio is an awesome value upgrade. It's one of those factory options, like the 19" wheels, which it isn't possible to perform cheaper AFTER you've received the car!

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                              • Originally posted by NiNo_LoCo View Post
                                is that all the update is on the site.
                                Its so hard not to think about the car every day.

                                Did anyone get the upgraded sound system? I didn't even get a chance to test the standard audio as I was loving the sound from the engine. Hoping its has sufficient bass for a standard system.
                                i've ordered the Dynaudio upgradefor mine. Will let you know how it sounds..... sometime in April next year

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