Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[jonoz]

great mate how about the sound can you really feel the difference?

Feel, no.

Hear, yes - love that induction sound you get from having a pod filter on a car. It was actually something I mentioned to James @ HP that I think it was the first mod I ever did to my first 1987 TN Magna when I got it was go down to Repco and buy a K&N pod filter

[jonoz]

Thought this was interesting, apparently the outer exhausts are closed during Eco mode and there are also other changes that occur between Eco > Normal > Race.

[Longy]

Thought this was interesting, apparently the outer exhausts are closed during Eco mode and there are also other changes that occur between Eco > Normal > Race.

Hence why the two inner pipes gets black quicker then the outer ones.

[hainsey]

Is the black just unburnt fuel??
Mine are starting to staim and I wash them weekly

[MattyMcFly]

I assume the sound change is achieved with butterflies activated electronically?

If so, does anyone know of any aftermarket exhausts taking advantage of the butterfly actuators enabling the exhaust to be quietened down if required?

[sekas]

Miltek. Not many around at the moment just yet. Real pricey for a full turbo back exhaust anywhere. Looking at between 3.5k to 5k. And take 1k off if you just want the cat back


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

[jonoz]

Miltek. Not many around at the moment just yet. Real pricey for a full turbo back exhaust anywhere. Looking at between 3.5k to 5k. And take 1k off if you just want the cat back

Looks like $4.9k is the cheapest I can find a full turbo back Milltek, I wonder if I can get approval for that...

[andrew7]

^ Patience grasshopper, prices will surely fall to more reasonable levels when supply starts to catch up

[sergioscirocco]

uk review
Volkswagen Golf R review – 2014 buying guide & deals | carwow

[jonoz]

^ Patience grasshopper, prices will surely fall to more reasonable levels when supply starts to catch up

The old car will be up for sale once it gets another clean this weekend and that will provide a bit of a cash injection .

Pretty sold on the black tips also and think they would look great on a pure white R.

Might need to use the food shopping, "write a shopping list and don't go shopping on an empty stomach" rule to modifying the car...

Now to wait for the APR Tune and maybe a set of drilled and/or slotted rotors and maybe a turbo-back exhaust. Is there really that much else that you would do to an R before things start getting crazy?

[OilBurna]

I'm sure you could get a decent custom system made up for a lot less than that do Akrapovic have a system yet?

[sergioscirocco]

first there is a scirocco vs a Porsche then a GOLF R MK7 vs a MK6 Golf R 1/4 mille race

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-eHs6rKAeM&feature=youtu.be

[sergioscirocco]

Any ideas how can we watch this video ?
'Top Gear America' Teases Tanner Foust Racing The VW Golf R V.S. A Lamborghini & Porsche Carrera 911 4S

[sergioscirocco]

A video posted before with a small review but still a cool video to watch again
Video: Volkswagon 2015 Golf R Euro-spec - Gear Patrol

[sergioscirocco]

OZ review
2014 Volkswagen Golf R road test review | Mackay Daily Mercury