Golf R Observations and Questions

[dave_r]

Select your sway bar configuration (different sizes) after you have decided on what springs / dampers you are going to run. With a good set of dampers & coils, you only need minimal sway bar upgrade (better way of changing your spring rate & vehicle balance).

Don't want to change them, as I purposly optioned in the ACC. I'm happy with the ride, just wanted to dial out a bit of the understeer? If there isn't much gain to be had in swaybars or the alignment stuff like anti lift kits then I'll just leave the car as is.

[Mr_Bob]

.... they have an integrated top mount that allows over 3 degrees on negative camber on the front. We also use our own version of a rear castor adjustment bush on the control arms.....

Hi Guy!
Any reason you went for camber and not caster in the front?

[Guy_H]

Hi Guy!
Any reason you went for camber and not caster in the front?

Actually did both on both cars. on the AWD, added castor was not as important as in the FWD. The turn in & camber assisted our corner bite greatly (not to mention tire wear management!)

[lincs]

havent seen much about R rattles.. moreso GTI rattles..

but has anyone been bugged by a rattle in their R yet?

ive done 450km and noticed one that started on the weekend from the passenger side dash. sounds like static radio from behind the glovebox/air vent/pillar.. more pronouned when cold at about 1500 thru all gears, but has also been there when fully warmed up. hoping it's just a loose wire or something simple!

[weewilly]

What a waste buying the upgraded sound system was, I turned the RNS510 on for the first time this morning on the way to work, magnificent sound out of the 10 speakers, easy to use - works well, BUT I turned it back off!!!!, rather hear the beautiful sound of the 2ltr in S mode doing its thing...

[masev]

I completely agree with you! I love the sound of the turbo spool and DSG pop! I'm fitting an APR intake on the weekend, so hopefully it will sound even sweeter!!!

[weewilly]

I completely agree with you! I love the sound of the turbo spool and DSG pop! I'm fitting an APR intake on the weekend, so hopefully it will sound even sweeter!!!

have you done stage 1?
want one!! love the idea of MORE NOISE! so have to ask, how much approx.

[Capercat]

What a waste buying the upgraded sound system was, I turned the RNS510 on for the first time this morning on the way to work, magnificent sound out of the 10 speakers, easy to use - works well, BUT I turned it back off!!!!, rather hear the beautiful sound of the 2ltr in S mode doing its thing...

Yeah I know the feeling, having opted for the Bose package on one of my cars when the engine sits 3 inches behind my ears, granted I never turn it on.

[masev]

have you done stage 1?
want one!! love the idea of MORE NOISE! so have to ask, how much approx.

No stage 1.......yet!

Apparently, the APR intake doesn't increase the sound dramatically but will make a difference - It cost me around $300 from the US.

[weewilly]

stain steel pipes would make a difference as well you would expect, but thats going to be more than 300 bucks....

[xrayshaggy]

Having finally received my R I wish to replace my rear diffuser. Any ideas on the best way to do this? The replacement diffuser is apparently an exact copy of the OEM diffuser, but by the looks of it, it just clips on with no screws. Is it a simple process of pulling the diffuser off at certain angles etc?

[SilvrFoxX]

why do you want to swap the diffuser if it is the same

[xrayshaggy]

why do you want to swap the diffuser if it is the same

Carbon fibre. I just wanted something subtle that was different to most R's, but 99% of people wouldn't notice. Thus I have a carbon grill, diffuser and mirrors. Not sure how they will look until I get them on.

[Corey_R]

Aah, Carbon Fibre. I was thinking maybe it was for a quad exhaust tip or something
I any case, I'm not sure how it attaches. Sorry!

[dave_r]

why do you want to swap the diffuser if it is the same

Haha I was wondering the same until his reply!

I removed those little winglets things on the guards last night that are fitted to cars with 19's. The front ones were a b1tch as they have some serious hold double sided tape which I'll have to cleanup and a single screw (using a security type bit).

Full lock left hander into work with a fair bit of bumps (and ACC in sport) and it rubbed same as before. Guess the wheels are just a bit too big for the car? At least it looks better!