The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

vintagevrs · 08-10-2019 11:23AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QAC7CdyGHc

tossy · 08-10-2019 11:44AM

Same paddles as mine

A few more bolt ons and it would be completely one sided.

drunkmonkey · 08-10-2019 12:03PM

Anyone know the price of that 2016 RS3 on done deal.

SaintsYB · 08-10-2019 12:41PM

It was around €51k, possibly under that, when it was on Carzone a few weeks ago.

DaveyDave · 08-10-2019 01:27PM

Does the RS3 offer much over an R apart from 400hp?

Neilw · 08-10-2019 01:36PM

tossy wrote: »

Same paddles as mine

A few more bolt ons and it would be completely one sided.

That's a slow qtr mile, your car did 12.3 seconds at a lower spec than it is now.
I would say your car would be into the 11's now.

Neilw · 08-10-2019 01:37PM

DaveyDave wrote: »

Does the RS3 offer much over an R apart from 400hp?

5 cylinder sound, better brakes and potential for a lot more power fairly easily.

SaintsYB · 08-10-2019 02:11PM

DaveyDave wrote: »

Does the RS3 offer much over an R apart from 400hp?

That's a pre-facelift RS3 so it has 360hp. Still though, it's certainly not lacking.

It's actually €48k on Carzone at the moment and there is a 161 RS3 for €35k which would be amazing value for money.

un5byh7sqpd2x0 · 08-10-2019 03:15PM

SaintsYB wrote: »

That's a pre-facelift RS3 so it has 360hp. Still though, it's certainly not lacking.

It's actually €48k on Carzone at the moment and there is a 161 RS3 for €35k which would be amazing value for money.

The 161 is ex VRT by the looks of things. The seller is in the North, with a UK mobile - despite the Dublin on the ad

SaintsYB · 08-10-2019 07:41PM

Frederick Yellow Headhunter wrote: »

The 161 is ex VRT by the looks of things. The seller is in the North, with a UK mobile - despite the Dublin on the ad

Of course yeah, not sure how I didn't spot that. €35k would be far too good to be true for an Irish reg one. It would be roughly the same price as the 162 one in that case.

Benzino · 10-10-2019 01:53PM

I've to remove the boot trim to access the drain tube, once the screws are out, is it just a case of yanking it or is there a knack to getting it off? Thanks.

Muppet Man · 10-10-2019 03:22PM

Golf 7.5R at 319 kmph on the autobahn
0-100kmph in 3.2

Even allowing for the speedo to be a little bit off, this is some outrageous tuning.

Skip to 5:37 for high speed run.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHDpowgp8KI

Love the way he pulls into the "slow lane" doing 200 Mph, cos you'd never know who needs to overtake you.

vintagevrs · 10-10-2019 03:28PM

I just showed my 6 year old son, and explained what the autobahn was.

"Daddy, can we go to Germany if you ever get a fast car?"

10-10-2019 03:33PM

I knocked a nav indicated 240kph (maybe a little more) out of a standard GTi on the autobahn recently. Iirc the speedo was off by at least 10kph. Think it was showing north of 250kph.

Parts of the autobahn network aren't really suitable for driving on at all IMO.

ILikeBoats · 10-10-2019 04:30PM

Drove my first R today

This was me

dar83 · 10-10-2019 04:42PM

Benzino wrote: »

I've to remove the boot trim to access the drain tube, once the screws are out, is it just a case of yanking it or is there a knack to getting it off? Thanks.

It's quite easy, just start with the upper sections on the sides of the rear window, as they lock into the lower panel(s). Short sharp tugs are your best friend and it should come off easily enough. Start at the corners on the main rear hatch piece and work your way around

tossy · 10-10-2019 05:29PM

Muppet Man wrote: »

Golf 7.5R at 319 kmph on the autobahn
0-100kmph in 3.2

Someone has the tuning itch

vintagevrs · 10-10-2019 06:00PM

Any footage of your one launching Tossy?

drunkmonkey · 10-10-2019 06:08PM

Augeo wrote: »

I knocked a nav indicated 240kph (maybe a little more) out of a standard GTi on the autobahn recently. Iirc the speedo was off by at least 10kph. Think it was showing north of 250kph.

Parts of the autobahn network aren't really suitable for driving on at all IMO.

I've noticed that, the speedo is reading a bit high. 130 when it should be around 120, must be a vw thing.

tossy · 10-10-2019 06:09PM

vintagevrs wrote: »

Any footage of your one launching Tossy?

No, don't have a way of recording it

Neilw · 10-10-2019 11:49PM

vintagevrs wrote: »

Any footage of your one launching Tossy?

When I owned it, 7.56 in this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrzuxtQYcIY

vintagevrs · 11-10-2019 01:46PM

vintagevrs wrote: »

I just showed my 6 year old son, and explained what the autobahn was.

"Daddy, can we go to Germany if you ever get a fast car?"

The same fella when he was 2 decidedly unimpressed with the Golf....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y9Idm-s2Sg

11-10-2019 01:54PM

Muppet Man wrote: »

Skip to 5:37 for high speed run.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHDpowgp8KI

you can see the petrol gauge moving

tossy · 11-10-2019 02:10PM

Neilw wrote: »

When I owned it, 7.56 in this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrzuxtQYcIY

Pity he didn't capture the runs against some of the bigger fish.

vintagevrs wrote: »

The same fella when he was 2 decidedly unimpressed with the Golf....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y9Idm-s2Sg

That's hilarious, less a toss could be given

DaveyDave · 11-10-2019 02:39PM

From what I've read online a remap/DSG map gets the R into 3 second launch territory with basic mods bringing it down a bit lower. That's a lot of performance for 350-360hp, if I'm reading that correctly?

vintagevrs · 11-10-2019 03:16PM

I think the commentator on the launch of Tossy's car used a very fitting word for the R, being effective. It is exceptionally good and getting the power down. 4k RPM clutch drop to a 4wd system which is expecting it so the clutch at the rear wheels is already engaged, followed by a twin clutch gearbox that behaves differently/faster during a launch (no farts) all adds up. The initial bite is where it is most impressive and more power between 0-50kph prob makes feck all difference as traction becomes the biggest obstacle.

theintern · 11-10-2019 04:13PM

MK8 reveal officially happening on the 24th of October.

https://www.motor1.com/news/374308/vw-golf-reveal-october-24/

Interestingly, you'll only be able to get a GTI or an R in the US. Sounds to me like they intend to show them off on the same day if that's the case.

New Skoda coming on November 11th.

hooch-85 · 11-10-2019 04:19PM

theintern wrote: »

MK8 reveal officially happening on the 24th of October.

https://www.motor1.com/news/374308/vw-golf-reveal-october-24/

Interestingly, you'll only be able to get a GTI or an R in the US. Sounds to me like they intend to show them off on the same day if that's the case.

New Skoda coming on November 11th.

Is the Golf 8 based on the MQB chassis? I didn't realise this. If that's the case its more akin to the MK5 to MK6 upgrade, rather than a whole new standalone model. Not necessarily a bad thing of course, if it ain't broke don't fix it as they say.

dar83 · 11-10-2019 05:55PM

Neilw wrote: »

When I owned it, 7.56 in this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrzuxtQYcIY

That must be kinda like watching your current GF looking cosy and content with her previous fella for Tossy. :P

Neilw · 11-10-2019 07:54PM

tossy wrote: »

Pity he didn't capture the runs against some of the bigger fish.

Ah yes, the bigger fish...it was quicker than the following cars on the day.
996 turbo
Supra TT
BMW i8
E60 M5
VXR8 Gts
C6 RS6
F10 M5
Jag xkr
R33 gtr
M4
F80 M3
M2
R8 V8
Plus a load more :eek:

DaveyDave wrote: »

From what I've read online a remap/DSG map gets the R into 3 second launch territory with basic mods bringing it down a bit lower. That's a lot of performance for 350-360hp, if I'm reading that correctly?

Stage 2 and dsg maps will have it doing about 3.6 to 60.

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