Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[apue]

Since I bought an R last month I notice there is little rattle sound from the front ceiling (plastic stuff) next to the reaview mirror. Have you noticed?
I will have the health check with a VW dealer soon, I wonder if they can fix it.

[Polo GTEye N9]

Since I bought an R last month I notice there is little rattle sound from the front ceiling (plastic stuff) next to the reaview mirror. Have you noticed?
I will have the health check with a VW dealer soon, I wonder if they can fix it.

Hello Apue,
I am sad to see your post of your rattle.

My wife hates rattles in the car and I can't hear them. Profund hearing loss will do that to you. But she can hear a bee fart!

Anyone else with the Golf Mk 7.5 series suffer from rattles?

I did read that some UK Mk 7.5 R Wagons rear struts had rattles like logs rolling in the rear.

Surely there is some other rattles out there?

Cheers Al

[rosslm]

Hello Apue,
I am sad to see your post of your rattle.

My wife hates rattles in the car and I can't hear them. Profund hearing loss will do that to you. But she can hear a bee fart!

Anyone else with the Golf Mk 7.5 series suffer from rattles?

I did read that some UK Mk 7.5 R Wagons rear struts had rattles like logs rolling in the rear.

Surely there is some other rattles out there?

Cheers Al

Zero rattles car is solid as a rock I've covered almost 18K now very impressive build, from new it did have an under floor buzz which I tracked down to the firewall/under floor fuel lines creating an intermittent annoying buzz around 2000 rpm rectified by the dealer after input from me and much forum browsing. Luckily seems to be a rare problem but if present would spoil an otherwise brilliant car. Otherwise super impressed with the car.

[WallySimmonds]

I had a few from the side doors which seem to get worse when accelerating. Took it back to VW a few times but they didn't seem to completely get rid of it.
Compared to my Mk7, My 7.5 is not quite as solid imo =/
Still love it though!

My service is due right now and does anyone have any recommendations for servicing in the inner west/north in Melbourne? My default has been Essendon.

[Polo GTEye N9]

I had a few from the side doors which seem to get worse when accelerating. Took it back to VW a few times but they didn't seem to completely get rid of it.
Compared to my Mk7, My 7.5 is not quite as solid imo =/
Still love it though!

My service is due right now and does anyone have any recommendations for servicing in the inner west/north in Melbourne? My default has been Essendon.

Hi WallySimmonds,
Strange as the MK7 would have evovled into the MK7.5.

Do you know Gav HW100 on here in Polo forum?

Gav works at UGP and said VW at Camberwell dealer is good. Why not have UGP do your service?

Underground Performance

Cheers Al

[BenT]

Is it possible to have race mode for the engine but non-sport mode for the DSG? I want better engine response and gear shift points but I want it to automatically shift up to top gear when I get to the end of the freeway on-ramp without having to switch the driving mode back to “normal”.


Ben
Current: ‘18 Golf GTI Original
Past: ‘05 RS 225 Cup

[Tuan]

Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

Is it possible to have race mode for the engine but non-sport mode for the DSG? I want better engine response and gear shift points but I want it to automatically shift up to top gear when I get to the end of the freeway on-ramp without having to switch the driving mode back to “normal”.


Ben
Current: ‘18 Golf GTI Original
Past: ‘05 RS 225 Cup

On the 7 speed dsg you can just flick the lever down and you’ll change back into D from S while in any mode and vice versa.

Though from what you’re asking .. It’s D or it’s S so you’re gonna need to flick it back when you get on the on ramp.


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[rosslm]

Is it possible to have race mode for the engine but non-sport mode for the DSG? I want better engine response and gear shift points but I want it to automatically shift up to top gear when I get to the end of the freeway on-ramp without having to switch the driving mode back to “normal”.


Ben
Current: ‘18 Golf GTI Original
Past: ‘05 RS 225 Cup

Yes just toggle the gearshift bouncing the lever back just switches SDSDSD... so easy to use, head into a roundabout or twisty roads, ramps or just want some extra go bounce, bounce your done.

If you want more customization you can go a TCU tune.

[gregozedobe]

Another alternative is to use the left steering wheel paddle to temporarily change down to the gear you want for the "lively" on-ramp response, then it will automatically revert back to D mode soon(ish) after you back off when you've attained your freeway speed.

[BenT]

Thanks all! 12 sleeps to go.


Ben
Current: ‘18 Golf GTI Original
Past: ‘05 RS 225 Cup

[SteveMc]

"hot" climate rethink for OZ by VAG

Dubbers, check this out ...

Hotter Volkswagen performance models incoming | GoAuto

It seems VW Oz have won a small battle for us. We're no longer considered a suitable market for which to provide knackered engines. Obviously not a huge help for those of us already in possession of aforementioned desexed specimens, but anyone know what might be a good place to start to unofficially reclaim that we've been deprived? That is, 15Kw.

I know I just can't go to my local dealer for an EU reflash, so who might be able to replicate in our cars what ze motherland enjoys in theirs ?

[shauno]

I know I just can't go to my local dealer for an EU reflash, so who might be able to replicate in our cars what ze motherland enjoys in theirs ?

Any tuner can do it (plus will deliver a lot more) - or get a JB4

[rosslm]

Dubbers, check this out ...

Hotter Volkswagen performance models incoming | GoAuto

It seems VW Oz have won a small battle for us. We're no longer considered a suitable market for which to provide knackered engines. Obviously not a huge help for those of us already in possession of aforementioned desexed specimens, but anyone know what might be a good place to start to unofficially reclaim that we've been deprived? That is, 15Kw.

I know I just can't go to my local dealer for an EU reflash, so who might be able to replicate in our cars what ze motherland enjoys in theirs ?

JB4 is the way to go it can be removed if you're concerned about warranty gives you up to 265kW 475Nm with a stock engine best to get the bluetooth management option so you can change maps log and monitor your engine from your mobile. I love the fact that I can run around stock Map 0 when I don't need the extra performance it's not like the R is lacking in stock form but choose a performance Map it will put an even bigger smile on your face.

check out the vwvortex Forum

VWVortex.com - Burger Motorsport JB4 Information thread for R and S3

[notaGolfR]

I have never had an oil temperature gauge before so I turned it on out of interest. [On the infotainment screen press Menu/Vehicle/ Selection (in the lower LH corner) / Sport]. I bet you would never guess those steps! If necessary press an arrow to show the instruments instead of the Lap Time display or, If necessary, swipe an instrument up (or down) to show the Oil Temp .

When I went for a drive it took ages to register a temperature, but eventually it got up to show 100 degrees C. At that temp. It dawned on me that is the boiling point of water (at normal atmospheric pressure). Therefore I thought that if I keep the oil above that (since the oil pressure will be raising the boiling point ….. correct me if I’m wrong) the water in the oil, which forms normally from condensation, will boil off. That’s a good thing as the water rots the engine metal. Also, measuring your dipstick oil level will show actual oil and not oil+water. If you are anal you could measure your oil before and after driving oil at 100 degrees plus and get an idea about how cruel you are being to oil with short cold trips.

I am red hot on water in the oil because 50 years ago when I was more ignorant I wore out a brand new car engine in 2 years because (despite oil changes by the book) I drove 300 metres from cold every morning and the car sat there all day. Then 300 metres (not MILES or KM) back home where it sat overnight. I was always puzzled by stuff like mayonnaise inside the oil-filler cap doh!

[Call me Al]

notaGolfR were you forced to drive the car 300 meters through disability?

Walking 300 meters would not warm me up let alone your car?

Nice car your Golf R Mk 7.5, MY19 (Built Aug 201 DSG white

Cheers Al