Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[sekas]

VW in Darwin. This is the 1st bad service I have had but something this obvious shouldn't be missed let alone touched during a normal service. They don't worry about mods (the dealership approves and wants me to take them for drives) but they have always said to me that if there is engine problems that they will investigate thoroughly to find the fault


Mk7 Golf R Lapiz Blue | RDTechnik Tuning box and DSG Tune | APR Intake | VWR Springs | P3 Gauge

[sergioscirocco]

^thanks for that I've been thinking in the carbon fiber intake APR system, but of course there's always concern about warranty.
APR - High Performance Development for Audi, VW and Porsche Vehicles.

[sekas]

Yer that's what I have fitted


Mk7 Golf R Lapiz Blue | RDTechnik Tuning box and DSG Tune | APR Intake | VWR Springs | P3 Gauge

[andrew7]

Hey Sekas, how are you finding the tuning box? Have you got a photo of it (presume it is a plug in rather than a standalone ecu tune?) What kind of performance gains have you made with your mods? Cheers

[Mikey1]

I thought I would do a "sergioscirocco" and post a link to this self-confessed UK car geek's 3 month review of his manual Mk7 Golf R. It makes an interesting read, and with his performance observations, begs the question if anyone really needs an ECU tune, with all the risks associated with it, if you only drive on public roads.

2014 VW Golf R (Mk7) – Jon Spriggs

[sekas]

Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

Hey Sekas, how are you finding the tuning box? Have you got a photo of it (presume it is a plug in rather than a standalone ecu tune?) What kind of performance gains have you made with your mods? Cheers

The tuning box makes a massive difference whilst still being completely fine for everyday driving. It has 9 stages on it and is set to 6 as standard but I'm running mine on 7 as I have the intake, you can go to 8 if you have an exhaust as well. Yes it is a plug in unit. I'll add photos later today after the AFL GF.
Performance figures wise I haven't done a dyno but with my p3 gauge I'm am consistently getting 3.7/3.8 0-100km/h times with launch control and 4.4/4.5 without so that's a lot better then stock. 1/4 mile times unavailable as hidden valley is getting resurfaced so no events until next year but off others in Europe I should be able to get 12 sec flat. All these times are done in Darwin heat aswell so at the moment the lowest temp I have done some runs has been 23 degrees so cold air may result in better times. Also the tuning box itself is quoted to give me an extra 55-60hp and 90-100nm of torque.
Any other questions feel free to ask. I have also been running these mods since 6000km mark and just about to pass 15000km.


Mk7 Golf R Lapiz Blue | RDTechnik Tuning box and DSG Tune | APR Intake | VWR Springs | P3 Gauge

[sekas]

Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

Photos. It goes to 4 sensors. Hard to see as its in the garage.



Mk7 Golf R Lapiz Blue | RDTechnik Tuning box and DSG Tune | APR Intake | VWR Springs | P3 Gauge

[hainsey]

Looks good sekas, how much did it set you back, depending on price will determine if I go with apr or not

And does anyone know if the golf R has the ability to run e85 from factory?

[sekas]

Looks good sekas, how much did it set you back, depending on price will determine if I go with apr or not

Thanks. Price is $799 here is the link
APR - High Performance Development for Audi, VW and Porsche Vehicles.


Mk7 Golf R Lapiz Blue | RDTechnik Tuning box and DSG Tune | APR Intake | VWR Springs | P3 Gauge

[hainsey]

Nah not for the intake but the tuning box from rd??

[sekas]

Go onto there Facebook page or website and send them a message. I got mine for roughly $1400 of the top of my head. So equal to a tune.


Mk7 Golf R Lapiz Blue | RDTechnik Tuning box and DSG Tune | APR Intake | VWR Springs | P3 Gauge

[jonoz]

Just might sneak this in here, what engine oil are most people using in their R's?

Was looking at getting some Castrol Edge since that seems to be what VW use?

Seems the Castrol Edge FST 5W-30 is the only one that meets the VW504/507 rating so I am assuming that is the best thing to use for top ups?

[hainsey]

I was told by Northstar vw that if you take your golf r back to the service team they will top up the engine oil on the spot, because if you top it up you have no way of proving you filled it correctly and warranty will be void.

[hainsey]

Go onto there Facebook page or website and send them a message. I got mine for roughly $1400 of the top of my head. So equal to a tune.


Mk7 Golf R Lapiz Blue | RDTechnik Tuning box and DSG Tune | APR Intake | VWR Springs | P3 Gauge

Cheers mate, will probably wait for the apr tune, hopefully it isn't too far away now, have been waiting for almost 3 months now, and kept getting told It is "right around the corner"

[jonoz]

I was told by Northstar vw that if you take your golf r back to the service team they will top up the engine oil on the spot, because if you top it up you have no way of proving you filled it correctly and warranty will be void.

Hmm, might touch base with them and ask.

While I do recall the "pitstop" service being offered and them talking about fluids and tire pressure I would be pleasantly surprised if engine oil was free as with the Kia servicing to be done via the dealership to get an extended 3 years of warranty engine oil was normally charged at $50/L plus an environmental fee for disposal of the old oil (during a change obviously).