The Mega Mk7 Golf GTI/GTD/R thread

tossy

vintagevrs wrote: »

Any footage of your one launching Tossy?

No, don't have a way of recording it

Neilw

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

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

Muppet Man

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

what the hell!

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.

And the new Leon not happening until August according to the dealer when I called in yesterday. They had just found out. Can't face waiting that long.

TheAnalyst_

hooch-85 wrote: »

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.

These new button free cockpits are a step backward imo. Same engine as well so really not worth getting if you’ve got a me 7.

eljono

TheAnalyst_ wrote: »

These new button free cockpits are a step backward imo. Same engine as well so really not worth getting if you’ve got a me 7.

I agree, not a fan of touchscreens taking over. Not as intuitive as a button, switch or rotary knob and typically requires driver to take their eyes off the road. I reckon we'll see a pairing back in the next gen of cars with a better mix of physical controls and touchscreen.

AutoMan79

I think this looks pretty nice ..:)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEQLo3v5loc
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-volkswagen-golf-design-shown-official-sketches

Northern Monkey

Does anyone know the part number for the start button on a 161 R? Mine is a bit intermittent on when it will start. Rolling your finger around the button gets it eventually but it’s frustrating!

5G1959839A is all I can find but it comes up for sale on US rather than UK searches so I think there might be a right and left hand version.

Hebegeebee

5G1959839A 3Q7 is the number of the latest version I believe.
These switches seem to be problematic as I know of a few that have had them replaced. Seemingly the newer versions are better.

ManOfMystery

ILikeBoats wrote: »

Drove my first R today

I've had one now about 7 months and getting used to it, but on recent cold mornings the cooler air is really helping, car feels like it suddenly has 20bhp extra. And I do that expression above lol. Of course that's probably a placebo effect.

Reckless Abandonment

I still start the car with the door open on these colder mornings. Sounds so sweet. Mk7.5 R

sk8board

Some sneaky pics here of what looks like a lower/mid spec. First time I’ve seen a real car.

https://www.carscoops.com/2019/10/2020-vw-golf-leaks-ahead-of-schedule-what-do-you-think/

DaveyDave

That interior doesn't look as bad as previous pictures. Screen doesn't look flush on the passenger side which is a shame.

Not a big fan of a flush digital dash and infotainment screen like in Mercedes.

drunkmonkey

GTi mk10 interior spied...

Reckless Abandonment

No great changes on the outside. I like the interior. Looks to wrap around the driver( as it should) .

Royale with Cheese

I might need to sell my 142 GTI PP soon. Does anyone have experience of selling one of these privately? Can you get a garage to sell it for you for a small fee?

JoeA3

sk8board wrote: »

Some sneaky pics here of what looks like a lower/mid spec. First time I’ve seen a real car.

https://www.carscoops.com/2019/10/2020-vw-golf-leaks-ahead-of-schedule-what-do-you-think/

Dash reminds me of the current BMW range with the big screen perched and angled towards the driver.

Exterior, meh, but the base models are always a bit meh...

seen a TCR on the belgard road yesterday.
Anyone here?
Front wheel were curbed
How many are in Ireland ?Thats the second one I've seen now.
Only seen one clubsport .

DaveyDave

BrownFinger wrote: »

seen a TCR on the belgard road yesterday.
Anyone here?
Front wheel were curbed
How many are in Ireland ?Thats the second one I've seen now.
Only seen one clubsport .

I think there's 20 for Ireland?

sk8board

JoeA3 wrote: »

Dash reminds me of the current BMW range with the big screen perched and angled towards the driver.

Exterior, meh, but the base models are always a bit meh...

Same here, I like the interior, it’s a stretch to say it’s more like the Porsche taycan long widescreen, but it’s along those lines

ShadowHearth

sk8board wrote: »

Same here, I like the interior, it’s a stretch to say it’s more like the Porsche taycan long widescreen, but it’s along those lines

I personally really don't like the exterior at all. It's like they went backwards in design. Interior looks a lot better.

CGI_3

Changed the oil on the GTD yesterday. Forgot to reconnect the yoke beside the oil filter (that you really have to remove).

I tie wrapped up the harness to keep it out of the way, and then forgot to reconnect....

What is it for as a matter of interest?

And, I'm assuming I'll need a tool to reset the check engine light?

Or will it clear itself...?

hooch-85

Not being smart but this is why I'd rather pay a mechanic to service my car. Must be some sort of sensor. You can reset the oil change indicator with the buttons on the display but if it's a check engine light you will need diagnostics to read the codes and clear the fault.

hooch-85

hooch-85 wrote: »

Not being smart but this is why I'd rather pay a mechanic to service my car............

I've seen mechanics do worse then not reconnect something :pac:

tossy

Reconnect it and drive it, the fault 'may' clear ? looks like an Auxiliary air pump or something.

CGI_3

tossy wrote: »

Reconnect it and drive it, the fault 'may' clear ? looks like an Auxiliary air pump or something.

It cleared itself eventually.

I had a look to try to figure out what it does. Looks like some kind of auxiliary water pump. One of the lines went directly to the bottom of the expansion tank.

I was surprised to see that it needed a top up with some G13 also, it had gone below the min.

tossy

CGI_3 wrote: »

It cleared itself eventually.

I had a look to try to figure out what it does. Looks like some kind of auxiliary water pump. One of the lines went directly to the bottom of the expansion tank.

I was surprised to see that it needed a top up with some G13 also, it had gone below the min.

I’d say it’s the after run pump. Runs for a few minutes after shut off to cool the engine/turbo down.

CGI_3

tossy wrote: »

I’d say it’s the after run pump. Runs for a few minutes after shut off to cool the engine/turbo down.

Yes, you're probably right. That would make a lot of sense.

noelf

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Live stream of the mark 8 tomorrow night at 18:30 Central European time ..

drunkmonkey

I wonder will they pull and Audi on it and the new R is a Diesel.

Neilw

drunkmonkey wrote: »

I wonder will they pull and Audi on it and the new R is a Diesel.

Don't think so, I remember reading it will be a petrol with around 330 bhp.

carsfan2

First images available of mark 8.
the dsg gearshift appears to be a toggle like the new Porsche 911.
Whole car looks pretty good to me.




https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-volkswagen-golf-first-official-images-leak-ahead-tonights-reveal

DaveyDave

Doesn't look bad but it's lacking climate controls? As I said before not a fan of the screen from the passenger perspective but from a driver point of view it looks good.

I'll miss the gear shifter, putting it into D/S won't have the same feeling but at least they didn't go with separate P R N D buttons.

Nothing too new as you'd expect from a Golf. Nice looking car. Will be better once we see the launch and videos from the usual YouTube channels.

Just looked again I see the on screen controls for climate, also looks like there's buttons just below the screen?

ILikeBoats

Does the release of a new model have any bearing on the price of the previous models? should they go down?
Or will it just be Mk7.5s still in the show room that'll go down?

hooch-85

The new GTE could be an interesting prospect. Looking forward to see what the performance models look like.

noelf

ILikeBoats wrote: »

Does the release of a new model have any bearing on the price of the previous models? should they go down?
Or will it just be Mk7.5s still in the show room that'll go down?

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https://youtu.be/AhSqYiG05zM

drunkmonkey

I was expecting bannanaman and his boxes when she was introducing the special guest.

It kinda looks like a GTi/R only not as good from the front....not sold on the new black badge.

Logan Roy

Headlights look a bit like an Auris. Quite like it though and think it will grow on me.

ILikeBoats

https://youtu.be/rDC6qm8s1zc

bazz26

The marketing boys have gone truly mad with their Steve Jobs clone selling a new iphone type talk show launch.

Wailin

God I hate the fake tail pipes in the VAG group. Fair enough in an EV obviously.