Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[jake]

This isn't a factory interior is it?
2014 Volkswagen Golf R 7 Auto 4MOTION MY15

[jacs]

Vienna black leather was the only available option when I bought

[charro]

This isn't a factory interior is it?
2014 Volkswagen Golf R 7 Auto 4MOTION MY15

Would have been done by the dealer locally. When I bought mine, the dealer said they get all the golf R's in the std cloth/alcantara and if you order leather the car is reupholstered locally.

[jonoz]

Just be mindful that the dealer reupholstered does not come with heating, one of the main reasons we waited for a factory one.

[Mikey1]

Just be mindful that the dealer reupholstered does not come with heating, one of the main reasons we waited for a factory one.

Probably not such a big issue in many parts of Queensland. To be charged $3,150 + stamp duty for factory leather and heated front seats is no bargain. Of course, this is all academic now that factory leather is included as standard in MY16 models.

[jonoz]

Probably not such a big issue in many parts of Queensland. To be charged $3,150 + stamp duty for factory leather and heated front seats is no bargain. Of course, this is all academic now that's factory leather is included as standard in MY16 models.

Yeah it was more if someone looks at a second hand one.

[sergioscirocco]

Golf R stock vs Scirocco R modified

[sergioscirocco]

carbon fiber Golf R after the sec 48 of the video

[sergioscirocco]

Fifth gear
Golf r vs Subaru WRX Sti

[sergioscirocco]

FROM SOUTH AFRICA (CARS.CO.ZA)
VW Golf R dsg vs Subaru Impreza WRX STI

[Mikey1]

Fifth gear
Golf r vs Subaru WRX Sti

Is this result consistent with owner and forum member expectation? It wasn't the outcome I expected.

[andrew7]

^ Car advice I think did a track test and the R creamed the STI. Having said that who buys an R with the primary aim to track it? its the go to all round performance hatch, manic as required, or just as readily take the kids to soccer practice safe and sound...

[Jimi]

Fifth Gear also hated the GTI. Can't always be unanimous

[Dutch77]

When a car and platform are as good as the Mk7 I think you can be unanimous.

Let's face it. Fifth Gear isn't exactly scintillating television most of the time - its production values are on a par with an STI interior.

There's no doubt on track the STI is still a weapon, but the R kills it everywhere else exactly as Andrew put it.

[Mikey1]

GFB DV+ T9359 Diverter Valve for Mk7 Golf R

Does anyone have any first hand experience to the benefit of replacing their stock diverter valve on a Mk7 R with no ECU or other turbo mods? Here's the link to the product: DV+ Performance Diverter Range : DV+ T9359 (Suits VW Mk7 Golf R and Audi 8V S3)