Golf R Observations and Questions

[Corey_R]

I'll finish with the biggest negitive I've found with the car. Suppose all Golfs have this issue.... THE REVERSE LIGHT IS ABOUT 2AMPS and on the opposite side as the driver...

It's the side that it's required by law to be on (just like the fog light is required by law to be on the drivers side). This isn't just a Golf or a VW thing. Plenty of other cars/makes, including Subaru, have them on a single side too. It's probably just the first car that you've had where there is only a single light.

As for the DSG being in 5th at 45kph. I can confirm this is not an issue and is by design. It won't hurt your engine etc. Even performance cars need to try and be green. Anyway - no point discussing that in multiple different threads... if you're really concerned yours isn't normal, then contact your dealer.

[shakespeare]

The only little thing that bothers me with my R is when i close the sunroof I can never tell if the dial is at the centre/closing position. Couldn't they make a pronounced click or something? every time i use it i have to bring my head to the centre to see if it aligns. Otherwise... very happy

+1, I must look like a complete tool every time I close it and swing my head down in some weird movement to look up and see if it's aligned properly in the right position

Don't worry Pepe I do this too, though I've got better at judging the fully closed position and don't need to look anymore You can also listen for the gust of air trying to squeeze into the cabin when you're driving along with the roof partially open!

[REXman]

Last night, saw my first rising blue R With black rims, on the harbour bridge, looked ****en awesome. Couldn't slow up to give a wave, had an STI stalking for a race.. double points so he didn't get one!

[REXman]

Also, why does it say TSI on my Rs engine cover?

[Ryan_R]

How else would the 2.0l Golf R be more powerful/faster than the 3.2l V6 Golf R32?

[Tim]

Also, why does it say TSI on my Rs engine cover?

Because VW have adopted the TSI name for most of their current range. They cant have their hero car looking to be outdated even though the engine in it is a generation older.

[Corey_R]

Also, why does it say TSI on my Rs engine cover?

Because Volkswagen dropoped the F a while ago, so instead of TFSI it's now just TSI.

[Capercat]

VWVortex.com - BASIC TSI INFO/ACRONYMS/FAQ

TSI (Turbo-Stratified Injection)
FSI (Fuel-Stratified-Injection)

Some major differences from the FSI to TSI include:

- chain driven belt
- fuel/engine management
- components in the intake system
- oil filter and oil dipstick relocated
- improved PCV system (proved to be problematic in the FSI)
- compression ratio lowered to 9.6:1
- more balanced cam shafts in the center of the block on both sides
- down pipe
- fuel efficiency (debatable)
- better emissions
- more 02 sensors on exhaust system

[Corey_R]

Heh - the fuel efficiency isn't really debateable - the TSI in the MK6 GTI is definitely better fuel efficiency than the TFSI in the MKV GTI, and the "PCV system" which was apparently problematic in the TFSI ends up handling things better around the track (in the R) than the TSI (in the GTI) !

But yeah... that's basically the summary.

[weewilly]

Will,

It is fine.. your issues are certainly making me rethink my order and will go cancel and buy a Commodore

Now where are the photos of Vader with the window tinting done and it completely dechromed

will take more than a grumpy yank to change your mind out of what you know is a fantastic car....
when the sun comes out so will the Nikon...

Blue M&M's, don't need those. I just walk out to the garage and have a look at Vader... Good to go

[SilvrFoxX]

Blue M&M's, don't need those. I just walk out to the garage and have a look at Vader... Good to go

lol... QFT

[masev]

Can anyone in the Sydney area advise on a good rim repairer? My front, right 19" Talladega has a slight buckle from a pothole. I called up the local dealership about a possible replacement and they're looking for around $1,500 for a single rim!!!!!!!!! To make things worse the side-wall of the rubber has a little split! I'm quite concerned about driving it now......

[REXman]

Can anyone in the Sydney area advise on a good rim repairer? My front, right 19" Talladega has a slight buckle from a pothole. I called up the local dealership about a possible replacement and they're looking for around $1,500 for a single rim!!!!!!!!! To make things worse the side-wall of the rubber has a little split! I'm quite concerned about driving it now......

There is a guy in ATARMON, google wheel repairs in ATARMON. I think its called Alloy Wheel Pro ?
Very good (but) = Very Expensive.

Dont know of anyone else, but I am sure they are out there.

[Prodigy]

Air Filter, where is it?

A bit of a noob question but where is the air filter box on the R. Opened up the bonnet today and found quite a bit of sand in the engine bay after driving through a bad sandstorm the other day.
I thought i'd check out the air filter/box to see how that coped but have no idea where it is, i'm guessing its under the big plastic engine cover somewhere..

[Fab_R]

A bit of a noob question but where is the air filter box on the R. Opened up the bonnet today and found quite a bit of sand in the engine bay after driving through a bad sandstorm the other day.
I thought i'd check out the air filter/box to see how that coped but have no idea where it is, i'm guessing its under the big plastic engine cover somewhere..

Hey daz, yeah its part of the engine cover.....