The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

It should come with locking bolts on them already, the better thing to do is try and keep the locking key out of the boot (and car, if possible). Another option would be some Mcgard ultra's, but finding the right size is tougher in them.

Other than that it's your standard affair with regard to security, anything obvious and off-putting for the normal opportunistic thief will do. if the pros want your car, there's not really much you can do, but having reinforced front doors and decent double glazing along with a house alarm you set every night is the best you can do, along with some external lighting and cctv.

You could also look at getting something aftermarket put onto the car, alarm wise. that can't hurt either. Finally, if your new car has keyless entry, buy a box to keep the keys in so that it can't be lifted through the signal relay method.

AlanDeGenerous

First time thread poster, and first time GTI owner as of next week.

Have a year old GTI coming over from the UK - only issue now is I have the wind up me after reading the plight of Joe and others.

Any recommendations for what sort of security gear I should be looking into? Looking at a steering wheel lock and possibly a pole at the entrance to the driveway.

What sort of locking bolts should I be looking at for 19' Brescias?

Cheers in advance.

MidMan25

The OH's father purchased a fully loaded 182 Golf R. DSG, tech pack, 19 inch Spielbergs, pano roof. Will post a few pictures once I get some

I'm in agreement to get it looked at straight away, but VW will be able to confirm if the ECU has been flashed at all previously and how many times, that's quite useful information, especially if he bought it from them originally and has any kind of warranty from them on it. Could be the difference in them having to cover things or washing their hands of it.

If you want an in depth analysis of what's on there and if it's any good, then Joe Power is the next stop.

Wildly Boaring

Get it to Joe Power

dar83 wrote: »

He asked how to tell if the car was mapped, that's the easiest way to see for someone who doesn't seem to know where to start....

I would disagree, I would bet VW wouldn't be able to say for sure, from experience they will say it "could" be mapped.

Bring it to an expert and know for sure.

Also, I didn't see the post above mentioning that mods were removed before he bought it.
Again, the car could be running a map to suit these mods which it doesn't have and could cause fuel problems, I'd get it looked at asap.

He asked how to tell if the car was mapped, that's the easiest way to see for someone who doesn't seem to know where to start....

dar83 wrote: »

The quickest way would be to bring it to a VW garage for diagnostics and see if the TD1 flag is highlighted. They will also be able to tell you how many times the ECU may have been flashed.

Will cost you whatever they charge most likely for an hour though and they won't be able to tell you what map it may be.

It would be a waste of time and money going to VW, all they will be able to tell is that the ECU was flashed.

Bring your car to someone like Joe Power, he does live mapping, he may be able to tell from the ecu settings what map, if any is on the car.

Are there any hardware additions, intake, exhaust, intercooler?

The quickest way would be to bring it to a VW garage for diagnostics and see if the TD1 flag is highlighted. They will also be able to tell you how many times the ECU may have been flashed.

Will cost you whatever they charge most likely for an hour though and they won't be able to tell you what map it may be.

hooch-85

deceit wrote: »

Is their any way to tell what map the car has?

Get it dynoed

deceit wrote: »

Is their any way to tell what map the car has?

Not that I know of, do you have the previous owners details?

Neilw wrote: »

It's not Revo tuned so, the actual map isn't switchable through the mode button.
When the engine is cold boost is reduced, that's the only time it will feel slower.

Revo maps are switched through the obd port with an sps unit.

Is their any way to tell what map the car has?

deceit wrote: »

Yes, it changes, feels much slower in the other modes. The car when not warm enough feels about the same as eco mode.

It's not Revo tuned so, the actual map isn't switchable through the mode button.
When the engine is cold boost is reduced, that's the only time it will feel slower.

Revo maps are switched through the obd port with an sps unit.

Benzino

An error has flashed up twice recently for me, "Error: workshop! Only leave vehicle in position P.".

Happened while driving and only appears for a few seconds but no noticeable adverse effects, searching online and it seems might need to replace the shifter assembly. Anybody experienced this and had a good outcome?

vintagevrs wrote: »

Does the tune change depending on driving mode though?

Yes, it changes, feels much slower in the other modes. The car when not warm enough feels about the same as eco mode.

Does the tune change depending on driving mode though?

Neilw wrote: »

Revo tunes are boost limited at lower temperatures, its possible the car had a remap.

Would make sense as the car had a lot of mods removed and put back to standard before I took it.
It could be handy if could tell which one as I was going to schedule my car in to get a Revo tune soon

deceit wrote: »

Would anyone know on here if its normal for a Golf R only to provide full boost after 98Degrees engine oil temp or is this caused by a tune I'm not aware of?
It effectively doesn't allow race mode until this temp as the baffles in the exhaust stay closed until then (Can notice the noise difference outside and in) and it feels like less than half boost before that point.
I guessed only aftermarket tunes did this.

Revo tunes are boost limited at lower temperatures, its possible the car had a remap.

JoeA3

vintagevrs wrote: »

I thought the exhaust valves should be permanently open in race mode also.

Only when giving it beans. I did think it was permanent too, but no. I did code mine to be open permanently but I found that the drone/noise was terrible at low speeds so I coded them back to normal again very soon after. Mind you, its all relative... I'm sure that drone was nothing compared to the diesel rattle I'm accustomed to now

Race mode shouldn't change boost levels. It'll change throttle sensitivity but wide open throttle in race and normal mode is the same thing. The fake sound inside will be louder too.

I thought the exhaust valves should be permanently open in race mode also.

https://www.evo.co.uk/volkswagen/golf-gti-clubsport/21213/new-volkswagen-golf-gti-tcr-to-top-realigned-gti-range

Would anyone know on here if its normal for a Golf R only to provide full boost after 98Degrees engine oil temp or is this caused by a tune I'm not aware of?
It effectively doesn't allow race mode until this temp as the baffles in the exhaust stay closed until then (Can notice the noise difference outside and in) and it feels like less than half boost before that point.
I guessed only aftermarket tunes did this.

DaveyDave

I didn't realize the Golf had an auxiliary heater option in Germany to preheat the car. That'd be a handy feature alright.

A little over €39k for a DSG PP, matched to our spec. Their finance seems very good. €280 a month with a 30% deposit, 3 years/20,000km.

kooga

hooch-85 wrote: »

https://www.evo.co.uk/volkswagen/golf-gti-clubsport/21213/new-volkswagen-golf-gti-tcr-to-top-realigned-gti-range

Will vw irl import the revised gti and tcr models?

JoeA3

I've owned both an R and a GTI. If in the unlikely event I was buying one again I'd probably go for a nicely spec'd GTI PP or better still, a Clubsport.

The R is an absolute weapon and can make a very average driver seem like a very very good driver! Especially if its DSG equipped. Throwing it down a twisty backroad, it can outrun just about anything else out there comfortably. On the flip side, it has a hefty enough appetite for fuel, the looks are a bit of a mixed bag (its too sedate from most angles and then you look at the rear end and the quad exhausts just seem at odds with the rest) and.... it just tends to attract the wrong sort of attention.

The GTI looks a bit more special inside and out and is quick/fun enough most of the time and it'll be a bit easier on the pocket for running costs.

hooch-85

I'm all about the daysul these days:cool:

blingrhino

And you still miss it michael !