Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[bgroper]

... I wonder what it is?

Its a special Volkswagen "feature".

[WallySimmonds]

Hey guys, what plates did you end up getting? Dealer is asking me if I want black and white or blue and white, but the B&W will cost an extra 120 bucks.

I'm not sure I care enough, but be interested to see what other people got (in VIC)

[SteveMc]

Hey guys, what plates did you end up getting? Dealer is asking me if I want black and white or blue and white, but the B&W will cost an extra 120 bucks.

I'm not sure I care enough, but be interested to see what other people got (in VIC)

Mate, as long as they're not Canary Yellow you're good. Not sure how the blue and white would go against a red or black car, though ...

[Kachingg]

I got the black and white looks better against a red car

[WallySimmonds]

Indeed. I've got the Lapiz so probably not too bad with white/blue..

Next question is whether or not to use paint protection/correction. Will be swapping out in 3 years (probably) but my understanding is it looks a lot better and with the amount of dust going in my suburb I think it's probably not a bad idea. You got the pomponazzi didn't you Kachingg?

How much did it set you back?

I did paint protection with my Toyota 86 back in the day through the dealers and it was complete rubbish. So won't be doing that again. Hoping to find a tinter in Melbourne too.

[andrew7]

Get slim line plates as a minimum- worth the extra $120- they come white on black or blue on white (the std Vic plates look crap on Euro cars): I have white euro plates which look really good on the White R.

IMO, paint correction a must; I had a Lapiz R which I couldn't get corrected/coated for a few months and it showed watermarks/dust/blemishes really clearly, post Opticoat the duco looked schmick and it was easy to care for.

[WallySimmonds]

Picked up from being Opticoated. Stoked with how its turned out!

[Kachingg]

Picked up from being Opticoated. Stoked with how its turned out!

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Looks fantastic mate

You happy you bit the bullet and got the pro paint correction done?

[WallySimmonds]

Yep - car looks fantastic.

I know the Lapiz is common as, but I really love the look of it.

I'm really stoked with this car, and I'm really happy I went with the Grid in the end.

[westenderbender]

Picked up from being Opticoated. Stoked with how its turned out!

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Looks sensational! Got mine booked in for ceramicoat in Monday.

How you liking the Grid? Mastered the drive mode yet?

[WallySimmonds]

I've chucked it in sport a few times but tbh I haven't really opened it up yet as most of my driving has been in the city.

I also haven't quite mastered ACC yet, although what I have seen of it so far tells me it'll definitely help with the daily grind.

I was really torn between the Grid and the fully R prior the purchase, but I know I've made the right choice - not really missing the leather as the standard seats are quite good. The traditional instrument cluster also looks the part so I'm glad I saved myself about 7 grand..

[westenderbender]

I've chucked it in sport a few times but tbh I haven't really opened it up yet as most of my driving has been in the city...

You mean ‘race mode’ haha! Go on, give it a whirl [emoji16][emoji1360]

My consumption has averaged 12.5L/100km over 400km. Might be having a bit too much fun [emoji56]

[Kachingg]

You mean ‘race mode’ haha! Go on, give it a whirl [emoji16][emoji1360]

My consumption has averaged 12.5L/100km over 400km. Might be having a bit too much fun [emoji56]

At a 30c a liter premium over normal petrol ouch

Thanks for that it's why i went diesel i have fun but get 8ltr/100 instead of 12-14 which is what i would get on a r would probably lose my license in a R as well methinks

[westenderbender]

Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

Well I took it for a long 400km drive in the country today and averaged 8.5L/100km.

Hopefully it comes down a bit once it’s bedded down.

What a delightful car, except for the bloody dash rattle. Anyone else got a problem with rattles in the dash? [emoji36]


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[Mr T.]

At a 30c a liter premium over normal petrol ouch

Thanks for that it's why i went diesel i have fun but get 8ltr/100 instead of 12-14 which is what i would get on a r would probably lose my license in a R as well methinks

I went for drive into the Dandenong ranges from Chadstone, averaged just under 8. And changed from normal to race mode through the drive. I’m very happy with it. As compared to my old 335 which was around 10-12.


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