Golf R Observations and Questions

[shakespeare]

I didn't get off to a good start on this forum or for that matter any VW Forum. My Golf R was a dismal failure in the performance, or at least what I was expecting in the way of performance. I apologise to any person I upset, but the truth was that it just didn't go like it should.

I can now say that things have changed dramatically - The Golf R is finally performing to expectations, if not better.

The car is now a beast - Bluefin remap and a few tanks of fuel and what a change.

Other changes are a new set of Work Wheels (special order in black) with R logo in wheel centre - inside is a RNS510 with video in motion.

I am now completely satisfied with the car.

Great to hear mate, am glad you're happy with your R now! I look forward to some pics when you get the wheels done

[Prodigy]

I didn't get off to a good start on this forum or for that matter any VW Forum. My Golf R was a dismal failure in the performance, or at least what I was expecting in the way of performance. I apologise to any person I upset, but the truth was that it just didn't go like it should.

I can now say that things have changed dramatically - The Golf R is finally performing to expectations, if not better.

The car is now a beast - Bluefin remap and a few tanks of fuel and what a change.

Other changes are a new set of Work Wheels (special order in black) with R logo in wheel centre - inside is a RNS510 with video in motion.

I am now completely satisfied with the car.

Also happy to hear everything is now as it should be. Did you ever find out what the problem was?

[triode12]

I didn't get off to a good start on this forum or for that matter any VW Forum. My Golf R was a dismal failure in the performance, or at least what I was expecting in the way of performance. I apologise to any person I upset, but the truth was that it just didn't go like it should.

I can now say that things have changed dramatically - The Golf R is finally performing to expectations, if not better.

The car is now a beast - Bluefin remap and a few tanks of fuel and what a change.

Other changes are a new set of Work Wheels (special order in black) with R logo in wheel centre - inside is a RNS510 with video in motion.

I am now completely satisfied with the car.

Which shouldn't have happened as you had a geniune gripe with it. It is just some owners are not able to take any sort of criticism of the car they own and will come down hard on anyone who criticises their pride and joy. Not your fault really and really sad as one can't really be honest about what one sees as failings about any car on the forum because some people are just too thin skinned.

Glad you've sorted it out.

[DreamensioN]

I didn't get off to a good start on this forum or for that matter any VW Forum. My Golf R was a dismal failure in the performance, or at least what I was expecting in the way of performance. I apologise to any person I upset, but the truth was that it just didn't go like it should.

I can now say that things have changed dramatically - The Golf R is finally performing to expectations, if not better.

The car is now a beast - Bluefin remap and a few tanks of fuel and what a change.

Other changes are a new set of Work Wheels (special order in black) with R logo in wheel centre - inside is a RNS510 with video in motion.

I am now completely satisfied with the car.

I'm coming from a high powered RWD 200SX, into a "factory" spec Golf R. I know it won't be as powerful (or perhaps as fun?), as the 200SX, so I'm hoping I won't get the same disppointment. I can understand some people going from a (normal) car (Corolla, Falcon, Magna etc) would think the Golf R is like "whoa!". But coming from the opposite direction it (could) be disappointing. This is an exaggerated example, but it might be like someone coming from a Lamborghini to a HSV GTS. They might find it an extreme disappointment. Whereas someone coming from a Hyundai Getz to the HSV would be like "OMFG! I need new pants".

^^those comments are just in general and aren't directed at anybody. It's just food for thought.

But the reason I quoted you rd415 is (firstly to get your attention ), but also - I'm looking at doing a Bluefin remap straighta way. Just to give me a basic idea, out of 10, how would you rate the Golf R before, and after the remap? 1 being "OMG, this hunk of crap, I wanna sell it" to 10 being "I want this car to have my babies."

[team_v]

I'm coming from a high powered RWD 200SX, into a "factory" spec Golf R. I know it won't be as powerful (or perhaps as fun?), as the 200SX, so I'm hoping I won't get the same disppointment. I can understand some people going from a (normal) car (Corolla, Falcon, Magna etc) would think the Golf R is like "whoa!". But coming from the opposite direction it (could) be disappointing. This is an exaggerated example, but it might be like someone coming from a Lamborghini to a HSV GTS. They might find it an extreme disappointment. Whereas someone coming from a Hyundai Getz to the HSV would be like "OMFG! I need new pants".

^^those comments are just in general and aren't directed at anybody. It's just food for thought.

But the reason I quoted you rd415 is (firstly to get your attention ), but also - I'm looking at doing a Bluefin remap straighta way. Just to give me a basic idea, out of 10, how would you rate the Golf R before, and after the remap? 1 being "OMG, this hunk of crap, I wanna sell it" to 10 being "I want this car to have my babies."

I would recomend a trip to Bayside Performance at Cleveland.
They will build a custom tune for your R and i have only heard good things about them.

Bluefin isn't bad though and Jmac on the forums here works with them from memory.

[Lucas_R]

I was in exactly the same situation as you DreamensioN, After having owned 2x 200sx's (an S14a and a S15) over the past 8 years i decided it was time to get something a bit more practical / less boy racer / grown up / sophisticated etc etc. Both my 200sx's were mildly modified up to around the 170rwkw mark and were pretty quick without being over the top.

I must admit that i was a little upset when i drove the demo R at the dealership - it didnt feel as brisk as a 2nd hand Audi S3 i had driven only a few weeks prior. The car is much more sure footed and confidence inspiring than the 200sx - but it just felt like a larger capacity 4 cylinder (say 2.4 litres) rather than a turbo. You have to remember that the Golf R is about 250-300kg heavier than a 200sx so its not quite as nimble.

I am very happy with the Golf, its MUCH better built than the Nissan, nice and quiet, smooth, very refined etc. And to be honest, a basic stage 1 remap will lift the power from the Aussie detuned level of 188kw/330nm to 230+kw / 420+nm, making it much more fun to drive.

I'm coming from a high powered RWD 200SX, into a "factory" spec Golf R. I know it won't be as powerful (or perhaps as fun?), as the 200SX, so I'm hoping I won't get the same disppointment. I can understand some people going from a (normal) car (Corolla, Falcon, Magna etc) would think the Golf R is like "whoa!". But coming from the opposite direction it (could) be disappointing. This is an exaggerated example, but it might be like someone coming from a Lamborghini to a HSV GTS. They might find it an extreme disappointment. Whereas someone coming from a Hyundai Getz to the HSV would be like "OMFG! I need new pants".

^^those comments are just in general and aren't directed at anybody. It's just food for thought.

But the reason I quoted you rd415 is (firstly to get your attention ), but also - I'm looking at doing a Bluefin remap straighta way. Just to give me a basic idea, out of 10, how would you rate the Golf R before, and after the remap? 1 being "OMG, this hunk of crap, I wanna sell it" to 10 being "I want this car to have my babies."

[rd415]

Answer- Before Bluefin to be honest about a 3, it wasn't a heap of crap but it just wasn't as good as it supposed to be. Now with the Bluefin probably a 7, it's not earth shattering, but a huge improvement. It's now great fun to drive yet retaining a very pleasant smoothness.

Dare I say it is now slightly better than my old MPS6 and according to a few others on a recent MPS Cruise, better than their modified MPS3's.

Thanks for all the positive comments, muchly appreciated.

All the golf R needs is a boot (not a hatchback) but that's pure personal taste LOL, nothing to do with performance.

But the reason I quoted you rd415 is (firstly to get your attention ), but also - I'm looking at doing a Bluefin remap straighta way. Just to give me a basic idea, out of 10, how would you rate the Golf R before, and after the remap? 1 being "OMG, this hunk of crap, I wanna sell it" to 10 being "I want this car to have my babies."

[dave_r]

All the golf R needs is a boot (not a hatchback) but that's pure personal taste LOL, nothing to do with performance.

Haha definetly personal pref but it really is amazing how much space the thing has. As mentioned well back in the thread, I've done costco runs with 3 people and a crap load of stuff. Full set of 19" wheels with rubber fitted, 2 push bikes, TV's. Having the open hatch and removable tray makes it more usable than a boot IMO.

[triode12]

Haha definetly personal pref but it really is amazing how much space the thing has. As mentioned well back in the thread, I've done costco runs with 3 people and a crap load of stuff. Full set of 19" wheels with rubber fitted, 2 push bikes, TV's. Having the open hatch and removable tray makes it more usable than a boot IMO.

I think he meant boot as in a shove in the backside - more grunt rather than boot space.

[dave_r]

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