Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[Mr T.]

Hi all, I’m really enjoying my R but wanted to ask if other had little niggles.

In the first 5 months of ownership I’ve had the Driver seat shifting, the discover pro screen crack issues and yesterday the auto window up and down doesn’t work but all passengers windows are ok. I’ll give the connectivity with my iPhone a miss seems to be a given with every infotainment.

This is my third VW, each had its issues along the way but not so many in the first 6 months.


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[mp2811]

I've posted on few other forums but thought I'd add update about car here. I have just had to replace Haldex pump. I was having slippage and traction control kicking on and hard acceleration off mark in 1/2nd. I had hoped it was just the software issue which I had heard fixed similar thing.

I went to VW twice for software update and both times stated didn't exist and wouldn't do it with out hours of diagnostic fees. The second trip to VW Glen Waverley I paid for hour diagnostic and found pump was issue so they didn't do software.

I then had pump replaced by Simon at Peerless who then had more than a day of arguments with VW to get the software installed. Can't say how annoyed and disappointed I am with VW and their service.

I had my haldex serviced at about 30k km mark and started to feel issue about 35k mark as I didn't drive hard often I let it go. I had to do service, DSG service and tyres at 40k km and found then needed water pump replacement. So put off again investigating haldex.

Car now 50k km and pump was blocked and caused starvation which can happen but strange to happen after haldex service. I'm told that VW generally don't check/clean the filter and just do fluids so I'd suggest when you get haldex service done make sure that filter is checked/cleaned if needed.

I still absolutely LOVE my car and way it performs with the mods I've done but it's definitely left me disappointed to have both Water pump and haldex pump fail and VW pathetic customer service. Hopefully I now have few years trouble free and can just enjoy the car again.

TBH- I'd never get another VW not because of the part failures but treatment. I'd get Audi S3 next time as all my dealings with them have been 10/10 every time when car shopping for s3 and service, warranty work and repair after wife ran over rock. Guess I'm lucky that leasing company got amazing deal on Audi for us and get corporate servicing so no more VW in future.

I still think the Grid R amazing deals and love my car but the customer service ruined it for me. I hope none of you go through same thing.

[Mr T.]

I've posted on few other forums but thought I'd add update about car here. I have just had to replace Haldex pump. I was having slippage and traction control kicking on and hard acceleration off mark in 1/2nd. I had hoped it was just the software issue which I had heard fixed similar thing.

I went to VW twice for software update and both times stated didn't exist and wouldn't do it with out hours of diagnostic fees. The second trip to VW Glen Waverley I paid for hour diagnostic and found pump was issue so they didn't do software.

I then had pump replaced by Simon at Peerless who then had more than a day of arguments with VW to get the software installed. Can't say how annoyed and disappointed I am with VW and their service.

I had my haldex serviced at about 30k km mark and started to feel issue about 35k mark as I didn't drive hard often I let it go. I had to do service, DSG service and tyres at 40k km and found then needed water pump replacement. So put off again investigating haldex.

Car now 50k km and pump was blocked and caused starvation which can happen but strange to happen after haldex service. I'm told that VW generally don't check/clean the filter and just do fluids so I'd suggest when you get haldex service done make sure that filter is checked/cleaned if needed.

I still absolutely LOVE my car and way it performs with the mods I've done but it's definitely left me disappointed to have both Water pump and haldex pump fail and VW pathetic customer service. Hopefully I now have few years trouble free and can just enjoy the car again.

TBH- I'd never get another VW not because of the part failures but treatment. I'd get Audi S3 next time as all my dealings with them have been 10/10 every time when car shopping for s3 and service, warranty work and repair after wife ran over rock. Guess I'm lucky that leasing company got amazing deal on Audi for us and get corporate servicing so no more VW in future.

I still think the Grid R amazing deals and love my car but the customer service ruined it for me. I hope none of you go through same thing.

Sorry to hear. My wife said get an Audi but I stuck to my guns, she said get an Audi you’ve had problems with VW before. She gets told nothing of the issues so I avoid the ‘I told you so’.


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[Mr T.]

Found Some Polizei love




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[andrew7]

^lol



My Grids ready to go (unfortunately cant pick it up till next week but have a new loaner Alltrack in the meantime). Must say nice crisp lines in the 7.5 facelift R, really like all the black accents particularly against the pure white. Exciting times ahead!

[GTIWesome]

^^ Very nice Andrew! All you need is paint those wheels and get rid of that nasty 'grid' badge at the back and you're all set!

Also thanks to you, slin and LibraR for the advice. Windy and steep roads to be explored over the weekend!

[Errol1098]

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[andrew7]

^ Errol go the Image Loader tab at the top of the VW Watercooled page, upload then copy and paste the link.

GTIW, now that I've seen the Spielberg's in person they were actually not as bad as I expected....so I might just keep them OEM for a few weeks and see how I go. What's your plan? Didn't cop a look at the Grid badge, a Wolfsburg badge would be better!

[slin]

@andrew7 That is a mighty fine looking machine. Saw that combo a couple of weeks ago at a VW dealer.
The sunroof , wing mirror and Spielberg’s look fantastic on your white car.
Nothing wrong with the grid badge.... makes the Wolfsburg drivers do a double take.
I have seen a fake Wolfe with Cadis wheels and silver mirrors on white, someone trying hard by sticking on a badge on the boot.
Look forward to seeing more of this car, seats and interior too.

[LibraR]

^lol



My Grids ready to go (unfortunately cant pick it up till next week but have a new loaner Alltrack in the meantime). Must say nice crisp lines in the 7.5 facelift R, really like all the black accents particularly against the pure white. Exciting times ahead!

Looks great Andrew. I, too, love the crisp lines and the monochromatic effect of the white with black highlights. Really makes all the little details stand out. My favourite combination for sure (which is why I’ve had so many white cars I guess)... 😀

Enjoy your new car as I’m sure you will!

[andrew7]

Thanks guys, it is indeed a classic combo. Will report back (with some more snaps) after pick up next week.

[isaacinsoll]

Has anybody attempted to put the 9.2” screen and MIB unit from a 2018 into a 2016?
I just got the parts from the wreckers but have no idea about component protection or coding [emoji3]


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[WallySimmonds]

Why would you? The physical buttons are much better on the older model imo

[HiddenTaco]

Question for the Golf R owners from an Arteon owner.

Do you get leaves in your intercooler and gearbox cooler intake areas?

I'm getting leaves and can't find a clever/easy way to remove them.

[isaacinsoll]

Why would you? The physical buttons are much better on the older model imo

Big 9.2” screen for CarPlay instead of tiny 6.5” that has tiny on screen buttons. Better contrast/brightness and more modern looking interior. Plus the discover pro extra features like performance monitor.

I do agree the lack of volume button is a bad thing but I use the steering wheel controls 90% of the time [emoji3]


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