Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[gregozedobe]

The l.e.d lights are fantastic super bright
They have a corner light in my model (,alltrack)
The only issue i have is that the normal beam is set to low so will get it adjusted next service
The highbeam is brilliant i get reflection from road signs in the middle of the day when i flash people for speed cameras
At night it lights up the road for miles

My R wagon has the LED headlights with dynamic masking and cornering lights. Adjustment seems fine as delivered.

I love the dynamic matrix masking of Hi beam as it can light up the sides of the road (where 'roos and wombats sometimes lurk) without dazzling other drivers. NB this function doesn't work when you are in Eco mode (as I discovered when I went to show off to my Missus - I couldn't figure out why it wasn't working until later on at home when I googled the problem). The headlight switch needs to be on the "Auto" setting, and push the lights wand forward once when travelling above 60kmh to get it started.

I'm not so impressed with the throw of high beam, it doesn't seem to penetrate as far as I hoped it would. Or maybe I've just been spoilt by the aftermarket HID Hi beam on my Van (dedicated reflector). If it is a serious concern I suggest you arrange a drive at night where you can see for yourself what the performance is like.

There is a (very small) underseat tray on the (manual) passenger's front seat, but not on the (electric) driver's seat.

[rosslm]

I note that there are no under-seat drawers available on the R. Is this due to the fitment of electronic seats, or is it possible to get some retrofitted and is just VW slimming down the range?

There is a draw under the manual passenger seat but not the electric drivers seat.

On the review side this fellow does really good reviews plenty of detail covers R GTI Type R etc.

YouTube

[Rooboy]

There is a draw under the manual passenger seat but not the electric drivers seat.

On the review side this fellow does really good reviews plenty of detail covers R GTI Type R etc.

YouTube

under seat drawer was deleted as part of MY18.5 upgrade

[rosslm]

under seat drawer was deleted as part of MY18.5 upgrade

OK stand corrected there the draw is handy though mine was the first Wolfsburg 7.5

[Dutch77]

A Golf R thread discussing the status of an under-seat drawer.

[Rooboy]

I guess that what happens when you get to post #4685

[Dutch77]

I guess that what happens when you get to post #4685

Sigh, good point.

I don't smoke but why don't I get a $50 option like the Fatherland for my Raucherausführung - Aschenbecher und Zigarettenanzünder vorn*!?



*Smoker version - ashtray and cigarette lighter front

[westenderbender]

A Golf R thread discussing the status of an under-seat drawer.

I think you’re looking for the mk6 thread with bros posting pics of their lowered cars and comparing track times and **** sizes

[Kachingg]

No draw on the passengers side either if you spec the dynaudio space is used for the subwoofer

[gregozedobe]

I have dynaudio and passenger seat drawer (subwoofer is inside space saver spare on my June 27 build Golf R wagon).

[Dutch77]

I have dynaudio and passenger seat drawer (subwoofer is inside space saver spare on my June 27 build Golf R wagon).

My R would have been built around this time as well - I'm disappointed I didn't use the drawer before I retired her.

[WallySimmonds]

Hey guys,

What are you using for dashcams (if you are at all?) I've got a A119s sitting in a box ready to go, but just wondering if I should get something like a Thinkware 850 - motion detection seems a bit better?

Wally

[onefinger]

I've got a dual channel A129 connected to a cell link neo with a 3 wire hardwire kit that goes into parking mode when ignitions off and full recording when on. The cellink gives me 24hrs continuous parking surveillance.

Good image quality/price. Motion detection is a bit **** unless you get a blackvue or thinkware with buffered recording. I find it's easier to just leave the camera running full time.

In the Mrs car I installed a multi safer which utilises the car battery and set a cut off at 12.2v. It gives her about 8hrs of parking surveillance. She has two single Channel A119s which IMHO are the best bang for buck cameras on the market.

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[Reedy]

Sorry to hijack this thread but I was wondering if anyone has any issues with there mk7 R leaking coolant from their oil cooler. Also does anyone know the location of this oil cooler. I had my thermostat and water pump replaced after that was leaking but now I’m leaking again and my mechanic thinks it might be from the oil cooler.

Cheers


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[Talbs]

Sorry to hijack this thread but I was wondering if anyone has any issues with there mk7 R leaking coolant from their oil cooler. Also does anyone know the location of this oil cooler. I had my thermostat and water pump replaced after that was leaking but now I’m leaking again and my mechanic thinks it might be from the oil cooler.

Cheers


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Oil cooler for the DSG trans is located in your lower front intake vent. Under passenger headlight.

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