Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[AdamD]

How does that impact petrol consumption?

Given the way a tune works (modifies AFRs to lean the engine out somewhat where it is safe to do so, as well as modifying timing/advance and boost), you may well see a significant improvement in economy after tuning.

[Paul_R]

[QUOTE=AdamD;1077067]Given the way a tune works (modifies AFRs to lean the engine out somewhat where it is safe to do so, as well as modifying timing/advance and boost), you may well see a significant improvement in economy after tuning.[/]

Unless of course if you drive with your foot welded to the floor.

[PBJ]

Interesting to note that of all the R's currently being built of on their way to Aus seem to rarely be specced with a sunroof... Seems strange to me

[andrew7]

^ True Pbj, mine is on a boat due early October and its specc'ed with leather and DA only (can't see much value in a sunroof downunder)

[hainsey]

[QUOTE=Paul_R;1077074]

Given the way a tune works (modifies AFRs to lean the engine out somewhat where it is safe to do so, as well as modifying timing/advance and boost), you may well see a significant improvement in economy after tuning.[/]

Unless of course if you drive with your foot welded to the floor.

Hahaha ah that's the reason we all buy such a car haha

[Mikey1]

^ True Pbj, mine is on a boat due early October and its specc'ed with leather and DA only (can't see much value in a sunroof downunder)

My R has been ordered with a sunroof. I love having a hole in the roof, to the point of not getting an R if it wasn't available. Admitedly, in warmer months with the aircon on, the sunroof is closed, but the blind will always be open to fill the cabin with as much natural light as I can get. I appreciate those folk from northern parts of Oz will not care much for a sunroof.

[DJB86]

^ True Pbj, mine is on a boat due early October and its specc'ed with leather and DA only (can't see much value in a sunroof downunder)

I'm the other way! I've spec'd DA and Sunroof only. I like the alcantara and couldn't justify $3500 for non-recaro optioned seats. I've been told mine is due to arrive end of October.

[jonoz]

Just signed my contract, feeling a bit stupid as another dealer called me as I had signed my paperwork offering me the same car for $1500 less.

Oh well, I guess I will have to say up some money for that Stage 1...

Also, are people generally getting any of the dealer extras? leather protection? paint protection? etc?

[team_v]

Just signed my contract, feeling a bit stupid as another dealer called me as I had signed my paperwork offering me the same car for $1500 less.

Oh well, I guess I will have to say up some money for that Stage 1...

Also, are people generally getting any of the dealer extras? leather protection? paint protection? etc?

DO NOT GET ANY DEALER PROVIDED PROTECTION PACKAGES!
They just outsource the work or do it on the cheap and charge you twice what the cost is.

You would be better to look into the detailing section of the forum and find out what others have done re: sealant/opticoat/nanolex/clear-wrap etc.

[jase1972]

^ yes I am the same, I love the sun roof, ordered mine in late may.
My option was to have one within 2 weeks without sunroof or wait until mid September. So my wait is soon over.

andrew7, I just saw you went beef hunting in your vehicle,I couldn't believe that your back on the waiting list. Also surprised you went with White after being such a fan of the Lapiz, other than being too loud (Which I don't think Lapiz is) were there any other concerns with the paint quality, swirls or the ongoing maintenance? with what I have seen on other boards, I am getting the feeling Lapiz is one of those colours if you like spending your weekends giving a once over. If your not that type of person then stay well clear of it. Are other people seeing that also?

[andrew7]

^ G'day Jase, yes it was a bit of a near death experience but the R's safety systems worked a treat!

As to my color selection I had a love/hate relationship with the Lapiz Blue, just found it a little 'purple' and showy (agree it is susceptible to swirls etc and needs pro paint correction). I decided 2nd time around to keep my R classic and low profile and white always fits the bill + looks good with a dark tint (and I may switch rims at some stage eg matte black Oz racing ultraleggas). I did love the Vienna leather and heated seats very nice on recent -6 mornings in our neck of the woods (!), and DAP a no brainer safety system option. Didn't 'need' a sunroof but all credit to those of you for whom it's a must have, after all its different strokes for different folks There's good demand for R's/they're selling well so I don't mind a 2month wait this time around, I know the waits worth it

[Sharkie]

I want a 2015 build (not compliance) so will order in November for a March/April delivery.

Blue, manual with leather. No other options ....... other than full APR Stg2

[hainsey]

Does anyone know what the go is with the pricing for the EA888 intake and boost tap compared to the US ones...

intake for U.S is $450.00, for oz 800$
boost tap is 70$ for U.S, and 130$ for oz.

??

could only imagine selling a kidney for a tune. :/

[DrK]

How does that impact petrol consumption?

At the moment. Not good. My right foot is all of a sudden ALOT heavier

Sunroofs - wouldn't own a car without one!

[PBJ]

^ True Pbj, mine is on a boat due early October and its specc'ed with leather and DA only (can't see much value in a sunroof downunder)

Haha really? Even when I lived in icy Melbourne, I yearned for a sunroof! Top of my list for the next car