Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[SteveMc]

HAH .. yep, mistake keeping 1IC in that loop ! (Apologies to any ladies in our group ). But I haven't heard that VW changed the system from the 7 to the 7.5. And great to hear that about the standard system. Lovin' that ! It'll probably do as is. Thanx man.

[Paul_R]

Apparently it's an ECU tweak, rather than hardware changes, that makes the car sound more exciting. Both the new S3 and 7.5 Rs have been tuned - in response to the raucous Ford RS is the rumour.

[ShaunH]

Picked up a couple of accessories.

Genuine VW Golf MK7 Mirror caps - High Gloss Black - 5G0072530A

Genuine VW Golf MK 7 Luggage Net - 5N0065111

Took a while finding genuine parts for a reasonable price. Shipping was only ~$50 from the UK.

[Juddos]

Mk7 tyre size question...

Hi all,

I remember reading a while back, and a search couldn't find what I was looking for so here goes:

On the 19's stock tyres are 235/35...

Someone offered a suggestion that a cheaper option was a different size as it's a more common 19" tyre... can anyone shed some light as to what it was??

245/35?
235/45?

Judd

[domino_57]

Just wondering who's done their downpipe, What brand and are you happy with it?

[LibraR]

245/35 are often cheaper as are a more common fitment

[Mr T.]

Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

Anyone used a car buying service? Thinking of it as no dealer wants to negotiate on a Wolfsburg at this stage. The standard R, have one good discount but not many want to compete for my money, yet. May need to look at an alternative to the R or wait. The latter option I hate


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[Mattlock]

Anyone used a car buying service? Thinking of it as no dealer wants to negotiate on a Wolfsburg at this stage. The standard R, have one good discount but not many want to compete for my money, yet. May need to look at an alternative to the R or wait. The latter option I hate


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My father-in-law used the NRMA brokering service 6 or 7 years ago. It was effective for him as he hates negotiating with dealers. They were easy to work with and made it simple to buy a new car.




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[SteveMc]

245/35 are often cheaper as are a more common fitment

I'm interested in these also. Has anyone got some pics of them fitted, showing how much they protrude from the rim ?

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[Juddos]

I've bitten the bullet and ordered 245/35 conti sport 6 for the wolfy to be installed this week. Will post up a photo after.

[Mr T.]

My father-in-law used the NRMA brokering service 6 or 7 years ago. It was effective for him as he hates negotiating with dealers. They were easy to work with and made it simple to buy a new car.




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And was the saving substantial as opposed to negotiating directly?


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[Mattlock]

And was the saving substantial as opposed to negotiating directly?


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It wasn't substantial, in line with a good negotiation really.

For him though it was substantial as he probably wouldn't have achieved the same level directly.


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[Mr T.]

It wasn't substantial, in line with a good negotiation really.

For him though it was substantial as he probably wouldn't have achieved the same level directly.


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Sure. I may give it a go.


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[lenny555]

I purchased my 17 Golf R through Car Connect. Price was Ok and finance through Stratton, same company.

[bonsquibbins]

Has a anyone managed to get any clarity on the whole Dynaudio confusion hanging over the 7.5R?

As in the reports so far that you'll be able to option it on lower specs but it won't be available on the R?