Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[GTIWesome]

^ 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!

Yeah the spielbergs are growing on me a little, but jury is still out so to speak. If swapping out, don't think I would go for black rims now.. a little too 'fresh' for my liking

Each to their own on the grid badge, but i prefer clean look on the back and the badge is somewhat cheap looking to me. Plus mine was slightly off centre. Its quite easy to remove.

[7R]

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.

So mine is just over four years old, 40,000km and serviced religiously by a specialist VW shop in North Parra. Thought it was the tyres wearing down but unfortunately it is the Haldex pump. $900 thanks very much.

Has anyone had any luck getting VW to honour replacement out of warranty? It seems to be a common issue and given service isn't due till 60k I would have thought the part failing well prior is not fit for purpose. Should I ring VW or Fair Trading?

thanks/

[andrew7]

^ Should definitely be covered by VWA under goodwill given a known item to fail. Have you had the repair done yet? Obviously easier to get it done/authorized by VWA before the replacement is performed rather than retrospectively.

[7R]

^ Should definitely be covered by VWA under goodwill given a known item to fail. Have you had the repair done yet? Obviously easier to get it done/authorized by VWA before the replacement is performed rather than retrospectively.

I'll pop into the dealer tmrw.
Thanks
t.

[7R]

Popped in,

Dealer wants $185 to scan for the fault code and then will submit to VW for a decision. He is saying it is unlikely as the Haldex service is apparently due at 3yrs or 45,000 which I think is BS. Quoted me $3000 to fix if VW doesn't come to the party. Again I call BS... it is a $650 part which I told him and he got all funny after that.

Any reputable, trustworthy service departments not located in Five Dock or Leichhardt I should try in Sydney or am I better of just fixing it with my reputable, trustworthy VW specialist in Nth Parramatta?

[mp2811]

7R- I believe he's right about 45k haldex service. I had mine done at 3rd service at 30k km.

I paid $170 for scan to tell me it's haldex pump fault and needed replacing. Quoted $1400 by VW to repair so your $900 from VW specialist good price. Just hope you don't have issues with getting haldex. Software which is needed for new pump.

Good luck with it. Hopefully gets repaired smoothly for you.

[devoutdubber]

Justin Cavanagh at Sydney City VW (Botany) has always been great when my clutch pack needed doing or sorting DSG updates etc on my Mk6 118. The rest of the service dept can be pretty hit and miss but he's always been super helpful getting VGA to sort it out

[7R]

Thanks both,

I just checked the log book and unfortunately Haldex oil not changed at 3yr/45k service. I will just go ahead and get it fixed.

[andrew7]

Picked up my new Grid DSG late today and it’s a cracking drive, well sorted, super fast gear shifts and hugs the road (more nimble than my S3). The only thing missing at this stage are DSG farts on up shift (am trying not rev too high at this early stage), hoping they appear as it’s run in (?).

[SteveMc]

Picked up my new Grid DSG late today and it’s a cracking drive, well sorted, super fast gear shifts and hugs the road (more nimble than my S3). The only thing missing at this stage are DSG farts on up shift (am trying not rev too high at this early stage), hoping they appear as it’s run in (?).

General consensus is you need to change into Sport or Individual Mode with Sports shifting every time you start up to get shifting braps. Just leaving it in Sport all the time isn't good enough apparently. I reckon it might be an EPA thing regarding noise pollution . . . .

[LimestoneR7]

Does anyone know if there were any suspension changes between the Mk7 R and the Mk7. 5 R?

[slin]

Picked up my new Grid DSG late today and it’s a cracking drive, well sorted, super fast gear shifts and hugs the road (more nimble than my S3). The only thing missing at this stage are DSG farts on up shift (am trying not rev too high at this early stage), hoping they appear as it’s run in (?).

Takes a bit for the exhaust to settle, you will get your first burbles through Race mode and then as time goes by you get the first dsg fart. I would say mine occurred at around 1400km as it was opened up hard on a boost to show off to the wife. Never forget that moment though.
When yours is run in it will fart and burp to your delight, just add boost!!!
and yes the S3 is a different drive and that’s why I prefer the R.

[andrew7]

Takes a bit for the exhaust to settle, you will get your first burbles through Race mode and then as time goes by you get the first dsg fart. I would say mine occurred at around 1400km as it was opened up hard on a boost to show off to the wife. Never forget that moment though.
When yours is run in it will fart and burp to your delight, just add boost!!!
and yes the S3 is a different drive and that’s why I prefer the R.

Cheers for that Slin, that’s a relief as not even a hint of a fart so far, I think because the gear shifts are so fast/smooth! Looking forward to it as I loved the farts on my S3 (which funnily enough seemed a bit slower to shift; had a bit more lag and didn’t hug the road like the R)


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[devoutdubber]

Picked up my manual Golf R Grid this morning, haven't been able to get the sh*t eating grin off my face all day. What a beast!

[Benz]

Beautiful, congratulations and well done.