Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[Lucas_R]

I might be wrong, but I believe the digital dash update is on the MY19+ models (so cars built from around mid-2018 onwards). The one you linked to is a MY18 model, and the 2x I linked to above are both MY19 models. Even the R-Line and GTI got the digital dash so I don't think its got anything to do with some R's being special edition models.

The Wolfsburg might be an exception as you mentioned earlier, as this was a bit of a poverty pack edition from memory.

[bigfoot]

Thanks Sharkie and Lucas

[Sharkie]

Thanks Sharkie and Lucas

BTW, given that your other car is an RX2, you'd probably want a manual .... there are some lovely looking 7.5 Rs in manuals on carsales. Even a blue MY18 that has the dash. I love mine, will probably never sell it given you can't buy manuals anymore.

[TJG]

I have a Golf 7.5 R (not Wolfsburg) - New from dealer in Oct 2017. It has digital dash and this was standard on 7.5 R at the time.

Hope this helps.

[bigfoot]

I have a Golf 7.5 R (not Wolfsburg) - New from dealer in Oct 2017. It has digital dash and this was standard on 7.5 R at the time.

Hope this helps.

Thanks

It appears the "Grid edition" cars did not have a digital dash (also had a different infotainment screen and black mirrors);
Regular Rs and Wolfies got the digital dash;
Regular Rs are easily identified by their silver mirrors;
Likely some other spec differences too.

[rosslm]

Anyone needing a new battery, I can highly recommend going Lithium, you'll pay more than a standard battery. The battery cost $899 the mounting kit $179 you may also need a charger specific to Lithium batteries also. The big plus apart from lifespan 5-10 years is weight, it weighed in at 4.7kg complete versus the AGM at 20.4kg. It's amazing what taking 16kg off the front of the R does it's worth the money just in the way the front end is more responsive. And if an MK8.5 comes out I can just move it across.

[bigfoot]

Are APR still the go-to for stage 1 tunes for the 7.5 R? Anyone with long term experience?

Seems good value at $999 - yes I could/should go custom but I told myself I wouldn't get carried away

[RKTBOX]

APR honestly still have a killer Stage 1 ECU/TCU package, very few out there can rival it.

If you're considering other options, take a look at Ecotune. A great Stage 1 ECU/TCU package with upgrade paths into Stage 2, 3 and 4 down the line with full Flex Fuelling support.

"Don't get carried away", says the guy with a 4202R powered 13B hahahahaha.

[bigfoot]

"Don't get carried away", says the guy with a 4202R powered 13B hahahahaha.

See I speak from experience when I say things escalate quickly

Have messaged A1 performance about ecotune and Tarmac about spectune

[RKTBOX]

A1 are a killer team, Adam (the owner) is both a great bloke, but incredibly technically proficient.

Let us know how you go with either option.