Golf R Observations and Questions

[Lazarus7]

Still working on them (I know, said this before), but been involved in technical discussions, even this morning - If it doesn't run right on all cars, they wont release it.

Cool thanks for the update....fingers crossed for it being out by December when I plan on doing my mods

[Corey_R]

fingers cross with it being out closer than that!
I'm getting itchy feet!

[SilvrFoxX]

1200 Klms and still going strong

The past week has been reasonably uneventful with just short commutes to work so limited experience of what it can and can't do and presentation of some of the issues that a new VW will throw up. However last Friday went 4 hours up the coast , unfortunately the majority of the trip was on the Pacific hwy but this was done in the afternoon and evening so got to experience more of the R offerings

The red ambient light that is thrown from the roof console is so cool, the anti glare rear vision mirror makes the world of difference on tired eyes. I figure GTI owners have had the pleasure of these little touches.

I did experience the complete shutdown of the RNS510 4 times somewhere between Gosford and Raymond terrace. I am sure someone else had this glitch so yell if you know.

I am still working out how the climate control operates, haven't sussed if the AC has to be on or not for it to maintain the temperature but what ever I did maintained the cabin very nicely.

The internal foot lights are set to on.. anyone considered changing these to Red or Blue.. I think that the yellow ambient light is a little distracting.

I am very pleased with the boot space , not as big as the Liberty but handled averything I threw in there with ease.

ACC, I am thinking as you get more used to the car the more this feature presents. I love comfort mode, yes for old men like me I like the way it absorbs the bumps especially on long hauls. I flicked it to sport mode and the whole car seems to tense so I put it back to comfort and it lounged along just nicely.

The seats, what more can be said.. Found the lumbar support and the comfort is just superb, again the longer you sit in the car the more you appreciate the detail put into getting the Golf right.

I will eave the flag waving about the performance and handling to the hardcore here, but for those that appreciate the finer things if you have chosen the R there is little to be disappointed about

[Corey_R]

I did experience the complete shutdown of the RNS510 4 times somewhere between Gosford and Raymond terrace. I am sure someone else had this glitch so yell if you know.

This was a problem with the V2 maps. It's supposed to have been resolved in the V3 maps. I haven't had it happen with mine in that area. Maybe check the DVD you have to ensure that they've given you the latest and not old stock.

I am still working out how the climate control operates, haven't sussed if the AC has to be on or not for it to maintain the temperature but what ever I did maintained the cabin very nicely.

It will attempt to, and in winter it does it quite well once the engine is warm, but in summer, it can't because the AC needs to be on to cool.

The internal foot lights are set to on.. anyone considered changing these to Red or Blue.. I think that the yellow ambient light is a little distracting.

You can adjust the % of the lights in 5% intervals. So there is more than just "on" and "off". Try that before going to the expense of changing lights. Changing to white leds is expensive and requires adaptors, but people have done it. I haven't seen any colour led kits, but it'd be easy to change the leds with those from jaycar. However, it'd be far cheaper to just tint the light cover.

[SilvrFoxX]

This was a problem with the V2 maps. It's supposed to have been resolved in the V3 maps. I haven't had it happen with mine in that area. Maybe check the DVD you have to ensure that they've given you the latest and not old stock.

They didn't give me DVDs for the Sat Nav, I rang them about it and they insisted I did not need them as they were pre loaded and I would be sent new ones with the next map revision. I haven't found how to see what version of the maps I have but been told they are the latest

[Ryan_R]

How to check which map version you have

[SilvrFoxX]

How to check which map version you have

Thanks.. doesn't work for Me

[Prodigy]

How to check which map version you have

Thanks.. doesn't work for Me

Sounds like you will first have to get the secret menu activated via VCDS.

[shakespeare]

I will eave the flag waving about the performance and handling to the hardcore here, but for those that appreciate the finer things if you have chosen the R there is little to be disappointed about

Thanks for the update! Your last comment sums up my R experiences to a tee! I've covered almost 11,000kms and loving every moment

Try sport mode on some nice twisties, then you'll appreciate it more! Though I do find I enter comfort mode more often than not on most daily commutes.

Great to hear you're loving it mate.

[Ideo]

Just did a run over the blue mountains to Orange

Took it down the Ophir Road, over the Causeway and back to Orange via lewis ponds rd. Handles the rough dirt with ease. Loved the flowing country roads out there. Have to work out a way of turning off the speed on the Tom Tom as I got in trouble from my gf a couple of times...

6,500kms and I'm not yet up to 3 months. I'm a happy man.

[SilvrFoxX]

Thanks for the update! Your last comment sums up my R experiences to a tee! I've covered almost 11,000kms and loving every moment

Try sport mode on some nice twisties, then you'll appreciate it more! Though I do find I enter comfort mode more often than not on most daily commutes.

Great to hear you're loving it mate.

Yeah it is really growing on me, the more you drive it the more you appreciate what it has to offer. It isn't perfect, I admit the divide between the brutal power delivery of Sports mode compared to that of the sometimes unpredictable Drive mode could be bridged.

I don't quite like the visability of the paintwork around the doors internally, this just has a feel of incompleteness about it, potentially used to the frameless windows on the Liberty. I find the doors a little heavy though it could be the mechanism by which they open.

The Dash could be a little more driver oriented, it sits vey flat, this could have its advantages for those wanting to watch stuff on the RNS screen but it really is there for the driver.

the front spoiler is low, this is great to look at but they should have had protective covering along the bottom, I think I have removed half the paint on the first day .

Anyway that is my bitch list and it is more around some of the design and useability than any fault to speak of.

[worx]

My Golf R Observation is that the badge on the grill is way to big. I disliked this, so I wrapped it in black.

[Corey_R]

A few guys have done that, including Prodigy. From memory, he bought a replacement badge and then spray painted it. The benefit of that is though, it's shiney, and matches the grill nicely:




Anyways.... my observation would be that your numberplate is way big and doesn't match the holder... you should do something about that

[dave_r]

My observation is that despite your stupid number plate antics, you both have great taste in colour

[SilvrFoxX]

My observation is that despite your stupid number plate antics, you both have great taste in colour

Plus 1.. best colour eva