Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[Adrian_R]

Making the inner LED lights operate as brake lights does work on Australian mk7s, I did it to my mate's 7R on the weekend. They're so bright at night now!

Happy to help others in Brisbane also.

[DrK]

From what I can gather all non-LED and LED tail lights in Golf Mk6 and Mk7 models utilise the outer lamps for brake lights only. It appears the LED technology in the Mk7 allows customisation to give the desired result many in this thread think should be standard. I too share this sentiment. This and other tweaks are a good excuse to justify purchasing a genuine VCDS cable.

Keep us posted on the brake lights. Must do!

[Mikey1]

Here's my R post paint correction at Dans Garage this arvo now ready for Opticoat goodness

Andrew7, do you have an update on your Opti-Coat application that you can share with us? Was it everything you expected or hoped for, and would recommend to all forum members? The photo certainly leaves me in awe of the paintwork's reflective qualities.

[andrew7]

Sure, Mikey, I'm now about 3 weeks post Opticoat and we've had a good amount of rain and bad weather to make a mess of my R and put the Opticoat to the test! The biggest plus I can note is that car duco looks fantastic after a good rain storm, its almost as if the rain "washes" the car and the car duco looks flawless afterward (provided you're not driving around in it in which case grime, dirt etc build up on the back due to the Golf hatch design). Similarly, if I dont have time to properly wash the R a quick hose down produces a similar result. Post wash (havent applied wax or afterwash gloss products yet) the paintwork gleams/pops (Dan's Garage did a fantastic paint correction prior to Opticoat fixing numerous swirls and scratches so that was key to the great end result, I think this is particularly important for cars with darker paint such as mine Lapiz Blue, black, Lg etc). In summary, money well spent, highly recomend.

On a side note about to hit 1,000km and a very happy camper with the MK7 R, just a great all rounder, smooth on the road when you're cruising, angry and snarly when you boot it

[donweather]

What sort of costs are we talking about for a detailer to apply an Opticoat protection?

Also why do they offer a lifetime warranty on the opticoat applied to new cars but only 5 years on non-new cars that have the opticoat applied? Surely the opticoat is the same on a non-new car as it is on a new car? It's the opticoat they are warranting not the paintwork on the car? Seems rather odd to me?

[Mikey1]

What sort of costs are we talking about for a detailer to apply an Opticoat protection?

Also why do they offer a lifetime warranty on the opticoat applied to new cars but only 5 years on non-new cars that have the opticoat applied? Surely the opticoat is the same on a non-new car as it is on a new car? It's the opticoat they are warranting not the paintwork on the car? Seems rather odd to me?

I'll let Opti-Coat customers talk about prices they paid, but on the issue of warranty, I've been advised by one of their authorised dealers not to bother with any warranty. They guarentee the quality of the product and its application as part of the original costs to their customers. The lifetime warranty probably wouldn't cover normal wear and tear over an extended period anyway.

[Dutch77]

I'll let Opti-Coat customers talk about prices they paid, but on the issue of warranty, I've been advised by one of their authorised dealers not to bother with any warranty. They guarentee the quality of the product and its application as part of the original costs to their customers. The lifetime warranty probably wouldn't cover normal wear and tear over an extended period anyway.

Prices range from around $400 to $1000 based on what I've read on here for minor paint correction and opticoat treatment.

Mikey1 is spot on with his summary on warranty - save the cash.

As my car is a daily I expect a few marks here and there so figured I'd look at a full detail, correction and re-application down the track if need be.

[Jimi]

Dave at Reflect Effect told me the lifetime warranty only applies if you have a yearly check up with an authorised OptiCoat dealer where they wash and inspect, and reapply in areas if necessary (Dave said he charges $45).

Over time it'd probably add up to the cost of a new application anyway and, if you happen to keep the car 10 years +, I'm not sure you'd care by then.

[Guy_H]

Had mine for over a week now - Awesome car. Rate it above my MK7 GTI.

[DrK]

Volkswagen Golf R v Subaru WRX STI

Spoiler alert..!









Golf R wins!

[DrK]

Insurance deals.
I'm on $122/m garaged w AAMI. $600 excess. $67k agreed.

Who are you with and how much?

Go!

[RedDub]

NRMA - $1270 PA - 29 Y.O. / Secure parking / 60% NCB / Syd Metro / $1K excess / VWA Finance / Market value (NRMA have new for old with market value for the first 24 months). Would prefer Allianz, however, they refuse to insure without tracking

[RoccoR]

Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

Had mine for over a week now - Awesome car. Rate it above my MK7 GTI.

Hey Guy, excited that you got your new golf R. Does this mean you can share with us a little of what to expect from APR stage1 for mk7 R? I know Dean in Melbourne is keen to start trying out the beta file
Don't keep us in the dark.....


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[donweather]

Can anyone recommend a good opticoat applicator dealer in the Brisvegas area please?

[Ryan_R]