The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

vintagevrs · 24-08-2018 08:43PM

Does the tune change depending on driving mode though?

deceit · 24-08-2018 08:54PM

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.

Benzino · 24-08-2018 10:23PM

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?

Neilw · 25-08-2018 11:29AM

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.

deceit · 25-08-2018 08:50PM

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?

Neilw · 26-08-2018 01:15PM

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?

hooch-85 · 26-08-2018 04:30PM

deceit wrote: »

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

Get it dynoed

dar83 · 26-08-2018 04:30PM

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.

Neilw · 26-08-2018 08:05PM

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?

dar83 · 26-08-2018 09:32PM

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....

Neilw · 26-08-2018 09:54PM

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.

Wildly Boaring · 26-08-2018 10:28PM

Get it to Joe Power

dar83 · 27-08-2018 10:18AM

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.

MidMan25 · 27-08-2018 10:21AM

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

AlanDeGenerous · 27-08-2018 12:49PM

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.

dar83 · 27-08-2018 01:59PM

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 · 27-08-2018 04:57PM

dar83 wrote: »

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.

Cheers for this!

It's coming specced with an "alarm" and locking bolts so will have to properly check out both before deciding where to go from here.

IrishHomer · 27-08-2018 05:17PM

MidMan25 wrote: »

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

Hurry up!!!

kooga · 27-08-2018 05:46PM

AlanDeGenerous wrote: »

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.

Uk car will have an alarm as standard

Muppet Man · 27-08-2018 05:52PM

AlanDeGenerous wrote: »

Cheers for this!

It's coming specced with an "alarm" and locking bolts so will have to properly check out both before deciding where to go from here.

On top of the great advice from dar, consider also a tracker. Great peace of mind for about 60 euro / year and can be moved into any new car you buy.
You will know where your car is at all times (even when switched off) and you can also see how much of a gob****e the person is whom you gave a loan of the car to - with real time speed, g force and geo location data. “I wasn’t driving that fast” me hole.

Muppet man.

AlanDeGenerous · 27-08-2018 06:44PM

Thanks Muppet Man. Any in particular you’d recommend?

Muppet Man · 27-08-2018 06:51PM

AlanDeGenerous wrote: »

Thanks Muppet Man. Any in particular you’d recommend?

Not sure if allowed to recommend, but VW garage where I bought my car worked directly with a company called metatrak.ie

But honestly all will do more or less the same thing. Cost will be the only difference :-)

deceit · 27-08-2018 08:36PM

Neilw wrote: »

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?

Their was a racing line intake and an intercooler on it from receipts I had (was put back too stock before the garage that I bought it from got it). It had an uprated clutch which was slipping so I'm guessing would need decent power to do that. When I had it in getting the clutch done mechanics noted it may have had a bigger turbo as the heat shields where missing.

TheBazman · 27-08-2018 09:19PM

AlanDeGenerous wrote: »

Thanks Muppet Man. Any in particular you’d recommend?

Give Ice Security in Ranelagh a shout. Theye use Metatrak.

Neilw · 28-08-2018 12:51AM

deceit wrote: »

Their was a racing line intake and an intercooler on it from receipts I had (was put back too stock before the garage that I bought it from got it). It had an uprated clutch which was slipping so I'm guessing would need decent power to do that. When I had it in getting the clutch done mechanics noted it may have had a bigger turbo as the heat shields where missing.

Is there any company name on the receipts? Lots of places mapping cars in the UK.

deceit · 28-08-2018 03:34PM

Neilw wrote: »

deceit wrote: »

Their was a racing line intake and an intercooler on it from receipts I had (was put back too stock before the garage that I bought it from got it). It had an uprated clutch which was slipping so I'm guessing would need decent power to do that. When I had it in getting the clutch done mechanics noted it may have had a bigger turbo as the heat shields where missing.

Is there any company name on the receipts? Lots of places mapping cars in the UK.

I will check when home. Could be handy as still have the uk reg so could check with them if it does

kooga · 28-08-2018 08:39PM

Just saw a ni reg gtd in Waterford- have to say it looks really well and if I ever get rid of my mark v gti I would consider getting a second hand one - although just spent the last two days touring the south east covered just under 500km return from cork and the mark v never missed a beat

Wailin · 28-08-2018 09:11PM

Can't see the appeal in an estate golf at all....just doesn't look right. Now the Octavia estate VRS is a different story.

28-08-2018 09:46PM

MidMan25 wrote: »

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 didnt think you could spec the 19 " with the pano roof.
used to be the case anyways.

some car:D:D

Supergurrier · 28-08-2018 10:00PM

Spotted 3 golf R's in tuam today of all places, nearly tripping over them you would be.

Black 3 door manual 142(Sneaky colour)
Blue 151/162
Indium grey 18 (Savage colour)

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