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The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

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  • #4892
    1jcdub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 965 ✭✭✭1jcdub


    OSI wrote: »
    Performance Pack is essential in my view.

    If I had to pick between performance pack and DSG I'd go with the performance pack


  • #4893
    Gael23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,147 ✭✭✭✭Gael23


    Will the current Mk7 be getting the new 1.5 TSI in Ireland?


  • #4894
    kooga
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,914 ✭✭✭kooga


    Gael23 wrote: »
    Will the current Mk7 be getting the new 1.5 TSI in Ireland?

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057760441

    related thread here


  • #4895
    Gael23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,147 ✭✭✭✭Gael23


    kooga wrote: »
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057760441

    related thread here

    Disappointing. Would be a real game changer.


  • #4896
    gearoidol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 519 ✭✭✭gearoidol


    Recently picked up a 152 golf r with 35k km on the clock , it doesn’t have dcc ...over all in great condition but have two issues and I am not sure if they are normal ...

    1. It’s a little soft which I’m surprised at ... had a gti before it which had a good few mods when I bought it so probably was on aftermarket springs but it handled a lot better than the R . Anyone else notice it a little soft when driving it on , when on back roads (rides great on main roads , no noises , bangs or crashes otherwise from the suspension ) ... I have ordered a set of eibach prokit springs which will hopefully help.

    Have taken it back to the main dealer who have checked everything and given me a printed test on the suspension and say everything is normal re the softness


    2. I’m getting a whine on the front left at approx 110-120 kmph on very good roads . Have changed all 4 tyres and noise still there afterwards (Michelin pilot sport s) so not balancing , it only appears on main roads and seem to be quieter in eco/normal mode than race mode which I normally have the car in ... I’m wondering is it just the normal soundaktor and it’s a bit whiney ?


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  • #4897
    deceit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,325 ✭✭✭deceit


    I picked up a 151 Golf R with 39km on the clock so pretty similar a few weeks ago.

    Mine would be pretty quiet at motorway speeds tbh.

    Edit: Just took it for a drive to check, seems soft enough but stiffer than my old octavia vrs by a fair bit. Handling gets quicker in race mode. I was surprised how well the R handles.
    gearoidol wrote: »
    Recently picked up a 152 golf r with 35k km on the clock , it doesn’t have dcc ...over all in great condition but have two issues and I am not sure if they are normal ...

    1. It’s a little soft which I’m surprised at ... had a gti before it which had a good few mods when I bought it so probably was on aftermarket springs but it handled a lot better than the R . Anyone else notice it a little soft when driving it on , when on back roads (rides great on main roads , no noises , bangs or crashes otherwise from the suspension ) ... I have ordered a set of eibach prokit springs which will hopefully help.

    Have taken it back to the main dealer who have checked everything and given me a printed test on the suspension and say everything is normal re the softness


    2. I’m getting a whine on the front left at approx 110-120 kmph on very good roads . Have changed all 4 tyres and noise still there afterwards (Michelin pilot sport s) so not balancing , it only appears on main roads and seem to be quieter in eco/normal mode than race mode which I normally have the car in ... I’m wondering is it just the normal soundaktor and it’s a bit whiney ?


  • #4898
    SaintsYB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 385 ✭✭SaintsYB


    Does anyone know what's up with not being able to configure anything but the Trendline and Comfortline Golfs?


  • #4899
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,832 ✭✭✭Neilw


    SaintsYB wrote: »
    Does anyone know what's up with not being able to configure anything but the Trendline and Comfortline Golfs?

    I was told yesterday that there are no more orders being taken by the factory.
    Only in stock cars available.

    Maybe that has something to do with it.


  • #4900
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,538 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Don't the VW factories shut every year around this time for static holidays or maybe it has something to do with the new real world emission tests introduced?


  • #4901
    R.O.R
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,734 ✭✭✭✭R.O.R


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Don't the VW factories shut every year around this time for static holidays or maybe it has something to do with the new real world emission tests introduced?

    Order banks are currently closed for Audi/VW/SEAT/Skoda and some other manufacturer's, while they sort out the WLTP stuff.

    Stock on some stuff is becoming a big issue - there are currently 2 Passat Trendline's unsold in the whole of Ireland!!!!!!!


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  • #4902
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,547 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    Yeah, it's the WLTP thing - which in itself is surely temporary? Surely they'll open up all the models/variants to factory orders again sooner rather than later?

    Also, I think they're discontinuing the manual gearbox option in the GTD and in the R for similar reasons (permanently).


  • #4903
    Wynner05
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 54 ✭✭Wynner05


    JoeA3 wrote: »
    Yeah, it's the WLTP thing - which in itself is surely temporary? Surely they'll open up all the models/variants to factory orders again sooner rather than later?

    Also, I think they're discontinuing the manual gearbox option in the GTD and in the R for similar reasons (permanently).

    I was in with VW on Friday and was told September before they start taking new orders and due to the backlog it will be early next year before delivery.

    Only 1 GTI available for purchase in the country and it has extras pushing the price to €45K.

    Seat have some orders currently being processed but only on a batch ordered by Seat Ireland 5 cupras in different guises.

    Skoda in a similar way but I was told almost no chance of a VRS245.


  • #4904
    SaintsYB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 385 ✭✭SaintsYB


    JoeA3 wrote: »
    Yeah, it's the WLTP thing - which in itself is surely temporary? Surely they'll open up all the models/variants to factory orders again sooner rather than later?

    Now that you mention it when I spoke to someone from VW Kilkenny, they mentioned about not knowing the exact price a Polo GTI would be due to WLTP but that either way, it'd be around a 26-ish week wait for one.


  • #4905
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,547 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    It does seem a bit crazy and will surely hit new car sales (182 / 191) severely.

    I know the TSI petrols in the Polo's and Ibiza's are in very short supply too.


  • #4906
    MidMan25
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,027 ✭✭✭MidMan25


    I waited 23 weeks for my VRS 245


  • #4907
    carsfan2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,789 ✭✭✭carsfan2


    R.O.R wrote: »
    Order banks are currently closed for Audi/VW/SEAT/Skoda and some other manufacturer's, while they sort out the WLTP stuff.

    Stock on some stuff is becoming a big issue - there are currently 2 Passat Trendline's unsold in the whole of Ireland!!!!!!!
    So potentially the new price of a lot of cars will rise if the emissions are restated and they get pushed into a higher vrt bracket?
    I wonder will the manufacturers revise their pre tax prices or will the government do anything about vrt brackets themselves to encourage us into electric?


  • #4908
    dar83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,106 ✭✭✭dar83


    I knew about the freeze due to the re-testing required, but what didn't hit me fully until last week (when I priced up the cost to change out of curiosity) was how many high spec R's are currently sitting in dealerships across the island. Funny how things change from the usual base spec with maybe the additional Pretoria's option ticked due to them being a cost effective "upgrade" that dealerships usually have as stock. For example, not one pool DSG R left in the country comes without leather, or includes other options which pushes the price to a minimum of 53k, or in some cases up to 57k.

    Call me cynical, but nothing like a shortage to push through higher margin cars that usually no dealership would sit on in this country. :pac:


  • #4909
    Muppet Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,685 ✭✭✭Muppet Man


    Has anyone ever seen / bought / recommend Dust Covers or boot liners or something similar for the Golf boot space? My dogs have turned my boot into a scene from blarney woolen mills. Something like this, but not for 140 pounds.... (7R)


  • #4910
    MarkN
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,496 ✭✭✭MarkN


    carsfan2 wrote: »
    So potentially the new price of a lot of cars will rise if the emissions are restated and they get pushed into a higher vrt bracket?
    I wonder will the manufacturers revise their pre tax prices or will the government do anything about vrt brackets themselves to encourage us into electric?

    According to the official WLTP website, the idea is not to increase the financial burden on consumers but it’s going to be very hard to police that I would’ve thought.

    Here’s an example from their site, I fail to see how the government won’t end up charging you more to tax this car, perhaps not a car you bought during the useage of the old method but a brand new car with higher CO2 is going to surely attract more VRT and road tax?

    “For example, as of September 2017 one car model might still have a value of 100g CO2/km using the old NEDC test, but a recently approved car might come in at around 120g CO2/km under the new WLTP test.”


  • #4911
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,547 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    Muppet Man wrote: »
    Has anyone ever seen / bought / recommend Dust Covers or boot liners or something similar for the Golf boot space? My dogs have turned my boot into a scene from blarney woolen mills. Something like this, but not for 140 pounds.... (7R)

    VW do a genuine boot mat / protector for the Golf. I had one in the R. It’s a much simpler job than the one in your link though, it’s just a light piece of foam that covers the boot floor area - it’s not gonna extend out over the open boot lip like that one. It does a decent job of keeping the boot floor spotless though. About €50 if I recall.


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  • #4912
    Rusky rusky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 952 ✭✭✭Rusky rusky


    JoeA3 wrote: »
    VW do a genuine boot mat / protector for the Golf. I had one in the R. It’s a much simpler job than the one in your link though, it’s just a light piece of foam that covers the boot floor area - it’s not gonna extend out over the open boot lip like that one. It does a decent job of keeping the boot floor spotless though. About €50 if I recall.

    I got one on sale a in March. Does the job. Don’t have dogs though


  • #4913
    Muppet Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,685 ✭✭✭Muppet Man


    Rusky rusky wrote: »
    I got one on sale a in March. Does the job. Don’t have dogs though

    Thanks joe/rusky....

    Rusky, was that the one from VW? that’s a good start. I Might be able to fabricate some covering for the back of back seats.


  • #4914
    Benzino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,816 ✭✭✭Benzino


    I find with the VW foam cover that it doesn't fit correctly if you drop the floor down to the lowest level. Just an FYI.


  • #4915
    Rusky rusky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 952 ✭✭✭Rusky rusky


    Muppet Man wrote: »
    Thanks joe/rusky....

    Rusky, was that the one from VW? that’s a good start. I Might be able to fabricate some covering for the back of back seats.

    Yes, I bought it in blackwater motors when it was on sale for ab €28. The full price is ab €55. The hatchback one could be a bit cheaper, mine is the estate version.
    Btw, as JoeA3 has mentioned, it is a foam liner, not a rubber one.


  • #4916
    JoeA3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,547 ✭✭✭JoeA3


    Benzino wrote: »
    I find with the VW foam cover that it doesn't fit correctly if you drop the floor down to the lowest level. Just an FYI.

    Not an issue in the R - there is no lower level :pac:


  • #4917
    Benzino
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,816 ✭✭✭Benzino


    JoeA3 wrote: »
    Not an issue in the R - there is no lower level :pac:

    Ha, why is that I wonder.


  • #4918
    Ron Burgundy II
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 920 ✭✭✭Ron Burgundy II


    Lower level in the boot makes all the difference.

    I heard on Newstalk this morning that VW is reporting issues with production volumes over the new testing requirements. They're claiming they don't have enough of the equipment to carry out new testing and this will result in factory shutdowns for some of September.

    So imagine the start of 2019 will be tough for VW. No doubt other manufacturers will have similar issues.


  • #4919
    Rusky rusky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 952 ✭✭✭Rusky rusky


    Benzino wrote: »
    Ha, why is that I wonder.
    4 motion AWD


  • #4920
    Rusky rusky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 952 ✭✭✭Rusky rusky


    Ron Burgundy II wrote: »
    Lower level in the boot makes all the difference.

    I heard on Newstalk this morning that VW is reporting issues with production volumes over the new testing requirements. They're claiming they don't have enough of the equipment to carry out new testing and this will result in factory shutdowns for some of September.

    So imagine the start of 2019 will be tough for VW. No doubt other manufacturers will have similar issues.

    I couldn’t lower the floor in my hatchback due to a full-size spare wheel. Make no difference in the estate as the boot is huge.


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  • #4921
    MoJoCaine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭MoJoCaine


    Quick Q for the guru's on the board here. '18 7.5PP/DSG - regarding the ACC/DCC, how can it be set up that the damn thing stays in the same mode on start up each time. Previous car was 7.0PP and if one left it in Eco on shut down..... it remained in Eco upon restart. This car just reverts to Drive each time no matter what I do. Stupid gripe I know but........

    Only other gripe I have is that the under seat storage trays have disappeared !

    Thus far I actually find the 7.5 a little earier on the jungle juice. Possibly due to the 7sp over the 6sp in the 7.0. The box itself is nicer with better spaced ratios. Also, definitely more mid range power over the 7.0 even though the bhp increase is minimal.


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