The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

The wife's golf needs new tyres lads, it currently has the original bridgestone turanzas on them. It's the 1.2 tsi. I was thinking of the uniroyal rain expert 3, very well priced on oponeo and I believe they have good grip in the damp? Any other recommendations for a decent tyre?

225/45 R17 bazz.

Tyreleader have the Uniroyal Rainsport 5 here too:
https://www.tyreleader.ie/car-tyres/uniroyal/rainsport-5/225-45-r17-94y-992071

Wailin wrote: »

Cheers bazz, some good options there.

I have Goodyear Eagle F1 Asy 5 and find them very good. However if there is a big price difference and the car only gets normal driving something midrange like a Hankook or Uniroyal would be perfectly good.

I seriously hope that Version GTI was cheap back in 2014 when new. I know the extras are a small thing but the lack of xenon/LED headlights and the alloys just absolutely ruin the car. Makes it looks like someone stuck GTI badges on a 1.6TDI golf.

https://www.connollys.ie/seat/used-cars/11011852-volkswagen-golf-gti-2.0-tsi-d6-f-220-hp-5-dr-122-per-week/

Wailin wrote: »

I certainly wouldn't be putting performance tyres on a 1.2 tsi anyway! It only gets short runs, shops, school etc. 5 years old and 34,000 km on the clock says it all. I think a decent mid range tyre would be perfect on it. Thanks lads.

110hp still spins Pilot Sport 4 easy enough

Are they the Turanza T001? The T005 is the replacement model and is apparently better in every way. I found the T001 pretty good tyres but didn't last very long so T005 may have similar longevity.

Heard very good things about the Rainsport alright.

The Pirello P Zero may be worth a look I believe they're similar prices to the Eagle F1 although I think they're just outside midrange.

Tyreleader are generally cheaper than Oponeo and others so check there too. One thing that you should look out for is rim protection on tyres. Look for MFS or FR on tyre specs. If it doesn’t list it they don’t have it. It gives the alloys some extra protection that might be a necessity but you will know if it’s required.

Some details and pics of new R. Very subtle looking. I'm thinking the Mark 8 shape lacks even the hint of performance and aggression a performance golf needs.


https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/103321/new-328bhp-2020-volkswagen-golf-r

John_Rambo wrote: »

VW have since the early 90's seem to balance a fine line of performance & aggression with refinement & sophistication with their hot hatches in comparison to Ford and Renault. They never went with garish colours, overly obvious splitters or foils. A sleeper to the uneducated, but a beast to those in the know.
The GTI mk 4 was just to little & to week, a slightly better regular golf in a lot or peoples opinions.

The wheel keeps turning and I can see EXACTLY where you're coming from!! It's looking a bit sheepish in those shots. Maybe they're designing the car for the marketable age bracket. (older, nostalgic men like me) but ones that don't want to be seen in what some would consider a "boy racer" car but can afford the premium price.

The Mark 8 GTi looks tacky and worse than base models. The R is better but a long way short of expectations. I’ve been hanging on to my 151 R hoping to order an 8 as soon as available but I don’t think I’ll go there. The R should look different but not like a Civic. I think Ford have got it right with the RS and the next RS will be even better as the base models are stylish. I’ve owned GTi/R for almost 28 years with an ST and RS for 5.
Might have to look at the M2 and forget about being sensible

bbeeforsalmon wrote: »

The Mark 8 GTi looks tacky and worse than base models. The R is better but a long way short of expectations. I’ve been hanging on to my 151 R hoping to order an 8 as soon as available but I don’t think I’ll go there. The R should look different but not like a Civic. I think Ford have got it right with the RS and the next RS will be even better as the base models are stylish. I’ve owned GTi/R for almost 28 years with an ST and RS for 5.
Might have to look at the M2 and forget about being sensible

Yes to the M2!

I think it looks alright!

Looks well, and it usually goes this way. Initial impressions are terrible the it grows and warms to you.

Looks like seats might be a bit more special too but hard to tell, and that may be just for the testing too. Was something they missed with the Mk7 I think.

From the brochure the seats that are standard in the “R line” model actually look really really good, can’t wait to see them. They’re a homage to wingbacks I’d say.

For anyone thinking of a MK8 just becareful, it used to be Comfortline- Highline - R Line

Now it’s Comfort - R Line
Comfort - Style (Highline)

So when you buy an R line now you don’t get a top of the range car with R line bumpers, you get a mid spec with the R line kit.

Pity really

L-M wrote: »

From the brochure the seats that are standard in the “R line” model actually look really really good, can’t wait to see them. They’re a homage to wingbacks I’d say.

For anyone thinking of a MK8 just becareful, it used to be Comfortline- Highline - R Line

Now it’s Comfort - R Line
Comfort - Style (Highline)

So when you buy an R line now you don’t get a top of the range car with R line bumpers, you get a mid spec with the R line kit.

Pity really

The Comfort is the equivalent of Highline as far as I know. Style is really kitted out, more spec on it than the Highline. Lane assist, wireless charging, alarm, keyless, reversing camera etc. It's cheaper than what a Mk7.5 would have been like for like. Then you have quilted stitching, better ambient lighting, tri zone climate etc.

L-M wrote: »

Not really. The current Highline has leather (A run out feature to be fair) Heated seats, electric folding mirrors, tinted rear windows, sport suspension,

Keyless and reverse camera has been on the Highline since 2016 bar the initial run of Mk7.5s

The Style to be fair is a Higher spec than the Highline (bar the bits above) but to get the stuff on a R line is very expensive. There’s no Keyless etc etc on the R line. All options

R line does actually have keyless start, all mk8 golf models have push button start as standard. The style gets a upgraded version so you can unlock it with you're phone.

Really the r-line spec seems a better option with looks inside and out, the seats are now really racey looking with the locked headrests. Full black interior roof and etc. The annoying thing is the r-line is only getting standard halogen headlights "with led drls" so it's a extra €1077 to get the led plus headlights, and to add matrix IQ lights its another €1000 on top of that. 17" boring looking alloys as standard but to upgrade to 18" bergamo is €536. R-line only is getting the option for the Lapiz blue Metallic (mk7 golf r colour)

Lowered sports suspension is on it standard the same as what the GTI will get. I've noticed too from looking up tons of videos on YouTube that the R-line GTI GTD GTE and R get a different steering wheel with shiny touch sensitive buttons and heated steering wheel is standard on the these models

On the style the plus led headlights are standard and to get IQ its something like €714 with is great value really for what you get.