Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[Mattlock]

Saw this on Facebook. Two door version. Matte wrap. If you zoom in onto the hood you will see a R logo stencil which appears to be slightly raised. Also I like the look of the car without the big VW badge in the middle.


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Looks really good. I like the front bumper, so clean.

Car also looks good without the DAP sensor stuck in the middle of it.




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[G TODD]

G.T, they will have a stage 1 for sure I'm not sure on exact numbers, like the stage 2 it will be very similar to APR. Was always going to be as Guy Harding had lots to do with both tunes. I was happy with APR tunes and only swapped as wanted to stick with Dean and Guy and have locally designed tune with local support. I have noticed that as well as no flutter sound, my oil temps slightly lower and defintitely pulls harder to red line.

Fast stuff contact 95803278 or Dean's mobile 0418 347 387. Give him a call and ask about it, he is awesome to deal with and will answer any questions you have and more. Other than that can always call Guy Harding at Harding performace and ask him too. More than happy to answer questions and give advice. I've had all my mods installed by him, servicing. I doubt you would find anyone that doesn't have good reviews of him. He just loves VAG cars and european, has them himself and runs products he supports.

Thanks mp2811 I will follow it up, I have heard of Guy Harding seems to have a lot of customer support also! If its as good as the APR stage 1 Tune I will give them a call, thanks for your input and info. Regards G.T.

[AdamD]

the turbo's have gone through many revisons since some failures happened - one of the reasons I bought the newest R I could (april 16 build), so your audi might be at more risk than my car even with a JB1
flash tunes can be done poorly too dont forget & if/when I get another Juicebox I might put the car on a dyno to check AFR's and plug it into a knockbox. Like I said, I ran my 335i on a JB & had nothing but a great experience - Its fine by me if you wouldnt touch one.

My turbo is also the latest revision (that I'm aware of). I too did my homework before buying. (Incidentally, failures have been reported on every revision of the turbo, including the latest one, although the rate of failures has dropped right off, thankfully.)

Regardless of one's opinions and anecdotal experiences of tuning boxes, the simple fact is that they have less control over engine tuning parameters (and often less sensor data to work with) than a tune might. This doesn't inherently make them less effective or worse for your engine, but then driving without wearing a seatbelt won't necessarily kill you either - it all comes down to circumstances. Myself, I like seatbelts.

SevenR, do you know how long ago since those early Turbos were upgraded! G.T.

There have been 4-or-so revisions of the turbo IIRC. The last revision that I know of started being fitted to cars built around the beginning of MY15 production, in early-mid 2014.

[SevenR]

lol, very simplistic analogy there adamD have you found forum 7R owners that have failures that could be atrributable to the Jb1?please let me know if you like as I havent found 1 yet - but I mostly read VWROC & I did a heap of reasearch before I put a JB4 on my 335i

[Fish Jetski]

Proud to be a Mk7 Golf Owner

I live in an apartment complex close to the city with over 150 apartments. The most popular car in the complex is a Mk7 Golf, with Range Rover Evoques and Mini's not too far behind. We have an Audi R8, many S Audi's, and other premium cars. There are M3's, M4's, 63 Merc's and of course many SUVs. There's also a lot of older cars including a 1960's Merc, Ford F100 with a big block conversion and a restored MG B.

I have talked to most of the owners of cars here, sharing my love and passion for cars. I have drooled at some cars, had people drool at mine, but my best conversation was with the owner of a Grey Mk7 Golf R in the complex after I followed him into the garage and noticed just how much lower/harder/louder this car was than my stockie.

He told me all about his R. He had spent over $30k(!) on mods - wheels, brakes, coil overs, stiffening chassis, full exhaust, air intake, tune, carbon everything and massive Ross Tech mods with different settings. I love what he had done to his car. Yet he had only done 10,000km in two years and was driving in city traffic day to day to work and back!

It also made me very happy about my R, as I would never want the suspension any harder than 'comfort' mode...although now I am counting down the days (487) until my warranty is done so I can tune my classic Lapiz Blue Q Car...

How do you feel about your Golf Mk7?


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[Bigboboz]

There have been 4-or-so revisions of the turbo IIRC. The last revision that I know of started being fitted to cars built around the beginning of MY15 production, in early-mid 2014.

What's a good place to get info on the turbo's? Combination of Golf R turbo specs just comes up with generic car specs rather than details on the turbo. Or perhaps my googling is rubbish!

Thanks,
Rob

[AdamD]

lol, very simplistic analogy there adamD have you found forum 7R owners that have failures that could be atrributable to the Jb1?please let me know if you like as I havent found 1 yet - but I mostly read VWROC & I did a heap of reasearch before I put a JB4 on my 335i

Nothing specific to the JB1 that I've read. But then there aren't many users of them that I'm aware of (in the scheme of things), and my objection to tuning boxes (particularly in comparison to tunes) is philosophical - I don't like how they work and would rather go with a more integrated solution for peace of mind. YMMV.

What's a good place to get info on the turbo's? Combination of Golf R turbo specs just comes up with generic car specs rather than details on the turbo. Or perhaps my googling is rubbish!

There are a few threads on ozAudi with specifics; I can't recall if this is the one that lists the model numbers, but it'll be a start:
S3 8V Golf R 7 Blown Turbos'

[SevenR]

Nothing specific to the JB1 that I've read. But then there aren't many users of them that I'm aware of (in the scheme of things), and my objection to tuning boxes (particularly in comparison to tunes) is philosophical - I don't like how they work and would rather go with a more integrated solution for peace of mind. YMMV.

lol, thought so.

[MegaGeek]

Just signed on the line for mine I get it on Wednesday. Can't wait.


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[golfsohard]

Howdy fellow Golfers!

So my 2015 Golf R is due for it's first year service (only done a bit over 9k so far).

Where do you guys go for service, is it always in VW service shop? or do you go to a other authorised service shop for the log book service, if so where do you go to?

I'm in VIC by the way.

Thanks fellas!

-gsh

[heat_777]

I vistied Dean at Fast Stuff today and swapped my stage 2 APR across to new OEM+ tune. I wasn't expecting much difference as I know both basically been done by same people. I had really one wish and that was no more turbo flutter/surge sound and happy to say it's gone. Car power deleivery is as smooth as ever and I'd say top end pull slightly better.

I'm more than happy and no doubt many of you that are customers of Dean, Guy etc will be swapping across.

Hi mp2811, How's the new tune going? Turbo flutter/surge still gone? I have JB1 installed and sometimes there is slight flutter during part throttle in the lower rpms in either 2nd to 3rd shifts or 3rd to 4th shifts. Also, are you running a dsg tune as well? Regards heat_777

[mp2811]

Hi mp2811, How's the new tune going? Turbo flutter/surge still gone? I have JB1 installed and sometimes there is slight flutter during part throttle in the lower rpms in either 2nd to 3rd shifts or 3rd to 4th shifts. Also, are you running a dsg tune as well? Regards heat_777

Heat, yes the flutter/surge sound is gone. I am running the HP dsg tune, fantastic upgrade over stock!

[Uwish]

Hi guys, new to this forum. I signed for a MY17 Golf R in Silver. Delivery is some time in October.
Parts are all ready being purchased. Full intake, that includes new airbox, turbo inlet pipe and High flow turbo inlet, as well as
a Turbo delete muffler. Also a stance kit. then once there are a 1000 or so Ks on it. Dump pipe and 100 cell cat with a stage 2 Recode tune Also DSG tune.
Once bored I will upgrade the turbo to a TTE470 or 525 and new IC

[jonoz]

Has anyone shifted to 245/35R19 tires as opposed to 235/35R19? They just seem more readily available and thus cheaper.

Keen to know opinions or any places in Brisbane that would look after R owners.

[Gheath]

When purchased my new R had 3M clear film fitted

Yeah, sounds about right. Mazda stopped supplying it a few years ago too (when I had my CX-7) and sent me to Autobarn. Haven't been back to a dealer since to buy touch-up.


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3M film is clear you can wash and polish it just like the paintwork only stone chip I have in 2 years is from a rock the size of a 50 cent piece best 700 dollars you will spend