Nice video! I just got to drive one for the first time yesterday, launch mode is unreal. Crazy quick, felt like my stomach was in my chest, in a good way.
I have the Thinkware 800 pro and it's definitely worth installing. Also have a Metatrak tracker as they're quite desirable cars! I also recommend changing the paddles for Racingline replacements.
Stumbled across your channel the other day. Very personable and great presenting style. Great car and not sure what someone’s 50’s nerd comment was about
You don’t need it in race mode to do launch control, and you can do it in manual mode. I think it’s more effective just using sport mode though. It really is a lot of fun! Most people who say the R is boring have probably never driven one.
One advice that I heard from my friend (he has Golf R),when you activate Launch ,dont hold your revs built up on (3-4 k rpm) for too long.Because thats burning your clutch.Anyway awesome video,really happy you enjoy car.WIsh you all of luck with Ownership :D !!
I had the F770 in my Mk6; ended up paying for itself thrice over, being crashed into three times in a year in it, all all times it was the back camera that was the most important in capturing the incidents! Just picked up a MK7 GTi PP and have fitted the F800 Pro, will always run with a dash cam after past experience!
Dad has the face lift Audi S3 which is basically the same car as the golf R! I absolutely love it im hoping to buy a 7.5 R early next year! Don’t suppose you could do a video around... running cost: insurance, mpg, how much a full tank gets you... blah blah blah
Nice Man! Right now I'm driving a 15 WRX with an MAPerformance Stage 1 93 octane ECU flash, and I'm looking at getting a Golf R instead. I love the power of the stage 1 Rex but the suspension sucks over the crappy roads on my daily work commute. I do need AWD for the crazy New England winters though, that's why I'm looking at the Golf R.
I’ve had my 7.5 for over a year and still haven’t launched it proper. I enjoy driving it so much that I just don’t think about trying to launch it hard. I’m going to do it finally in the next couple of days and I’ve got a perfect place to do it that’s very close by.
I've seen people who do it alot will get haldex problems! Also it's lot of pressure on your dsg and tires! I've heard from several people that you can do around 250 lc's, it's really amazing tho
Good video. I have the same car with the "Spielberg" 19' rims. Remember when you press the ESC/ASR button, is a 2 step button, if you press it once you just disconnect one of them, for the launch control you should press this button for more than two seconds until confirmation, to disconnect both of them. 3,67 second is a really good time, enjoy body!!
I must say I had the exact same reaction on my first launch. I had no idea it was that quick. It has a Remus cat back exhaust and Racingline R 600 intake. So far! Good on ya, mate.
Beautiful car and countryside! Nice production value on the B-roll shots. That reaction at ~8-min mark is precisely how I felt the first time I launched in a 2014 GTR Black Edition. You just never forget your first hole-shot experience in a fast car. Lots of giggling and swearing, disbelief. "Can we do that again?" Brilliant fun. 😆❤ P.S. - the R launches in here look smooth, by the way. Like the car's ESC system is sharp at managing wheel spin, even on a damp road. By comparison the GTR I was in just felt VIOLENT and angry in the first 2 gears. Spun all 4 tires on concrete. #hulksmash...
I'm a little confused on sport mode on the shifter in the dsg and race mode? So if I put the car in the race mode will it automatically put me into S mode on the shifter. And can I be in S mode on the shifter but in Normal mode in the drive modes?
The cupra is a winner for me, I pick mine up in March, before I ordered it I done plenty of checks on Cupra vs Golf R... obviously the Golf is 4wd and launches quicker, but the Cupra is so much quicker up top end due to it being so much lighter (fwd) either way, both cars are great, just prefer the bang for buck you get with the Cupra!
@@conor9530 Agreed! Mine is a manual, do wish I had an auto and wish the headlights were projector LEDs just for that bit more clarity, but I really cannot complain!
hello, i'm looking at getting the vw golf r but not sure about keyless entry one, are keyless entry ones easier to steel than just using the remote one.
@@JellyLancelot You need at least 2 years no claims to get isured on it thats me screwed then. Iv'e been driving 28 years but always had motability cars and you dont get no no claims bonuses when you have a motability car which sucks big time if i did get my own car to run myself id be classed as a new driver when i'm not. It's not fair but thats the way it is
@@steve37ist free insurance and heavily discounted cars for 28 years yet complaining you don't get a no claims discount? 🤔🤔🤔 wouldn't really say that's "unfair"
I'm extremely glad i got the 1.8 5 speed manual. I really don't get how these cats feel amazing with dsg. yes, I've modded various ends of the vehicle to get my car gaptizing gti's. obviously playing apples to oranges with a fully built this vs. that, isnt much of a question in reality. but the fact i still got a clutch to control just shows how much more fun i have in comparison to a car doing half the transitions for me lol I've tryed DSG f.y.i. it sucks the fun out of things.
Your reaction sold this car to me. Bought one a year ago and my reaction to launch control was similar to yours. Also had it mapped and tekked so running 365 and the torque is disgusting
Might be a different market thing, but I'm over in America with a 2019, and when in automatic mode, I'm not seeing current gear in the digital dash (Just D or S as opposed to S1, S2, S3 etc.) That come stock on yours mate, or did you plop it in with ODBEleven or the like?
I haven’t watched each and every video you’ve made (yet), but saw you admitted that launch is somewhat downhill. Have you found a level patch to test again? I JUST bought a 2019 R and only have about 35 miles on it, so I’m taking it easy for at least the first thousand before I try launch control and throttle pinned.
@@ALLROY240my 2018 mk 7.5 R estate had keys to start it, wish I still had it 🙄. £210 a month over 3 years, tried to extend it to 4th year and they wanted £497 a month 😭,
Hi I'm wondering if you know if we can get blacked out front vw badge for 7.5. I had black one on mk7 but this one is different and I can't find anything...
Funny to think i switched to DSG when i bought a Golf r almost exclusively to piss around with launch control and iv had one 4 weeks now...still not tried it haha
Hi there great vid. I have just ordered my 2019 plate R for next year. Apparently, my dealer told me you can only do 3 launch controls then the car is either knackered or warranty void! Confused? Any help or guidance anyone? Is this right James
Total balls....but then that's a dealer response so to be expected. If you want to get the most inaccurate information, ask a dealer - ask them anything. If you do too many launch controls in a row the car will refuse to launch until the gearbox cool's down. It is covered under warranty but like anything there is a get out clause if abused.
My BF is sales manager for VW, I'm sure he told me it can do it about 20 times, I will double check and let everyone know. Its not something that you will use often anyway, I got the fright of my life the first time I tried it in a GTI, I didn't expect it to be that quick.
There is no limit on how many times you can do it over the life of the car....but doing it too often will prematurely wear the clutch out and eventually you will start to get clutch slip in some gears.
Mechanical sympathy is always needed. so you think you can launch your car as much as you want then something breaks and you then expect the warranty to cover it lol keep dreaming. The main dealer will plug it in and say a big fat no no. My clutch started to slip in my manual 2016 with only 18 k and I was told it's how it's been driven and wanted nearly 2 grand to replace it with a standard one haha no thanks.
@@hampshirephoto I got the same wheels. I painted the center caps red and filled in the black background. I`ve got a Tornado Red one. Might not look as good in blue.
You have to turn a key? Wow.. I thought UK VW were higher end than North American ones.. All of our GTIs or Rs have been push button / KESSY since 2015.
Don't think the launch control exhaust sounds very good, maybe its just the recording. Considering getting the estate myself, but the DCC ones are quite rare. I was at Regal this week having a service and asked about mods on a R, sounds like the car to get.
Dcc is without a doubt the best option on an r, I have a full spec 18 plate r, dcc and heated front screen are the 2 things I couldn't live without!!!!
Agreed thinkware make the best dashcams. I’d recommend the f800 pro and also the thinkware battery. Mine runs for weeks on battery in parking mode now they’ve updated the firmware
Ok, you convinced me. Had my Mk7.5 for a year and a half now and not done this yet. Will do the next time I'm out and about!
Nice video! I just got to drive one for the first time yesterday, launch mode is unreal. Crazy quick, felt like my stomach was in my chest, in a good way.
Thanks Eric!
I have the Thinkware 800 pro and it's definitely worth installing. Also have a Metatrak tracker as they're quite desirable cars!
I also recommend changing the paddles for Racingline replacements.
Guys thank you so much for the help and advise.
The wait is on. March 1st for delivery! Thank you again
James
Glad you enjoyed! :)
Stumbled across your channel the other day. Very personable and great presenting style. Great car and not sure what someone’s 50’s nerd comment was about
Thanks so much, Tom! Hahahah yes I get some weird comments every now and again... lol :)
Awesome car mate. Didn't try launch control when we reviewed one ! Definitely will next time. Great video. Keep it up.
Thanks man!
Also I've u hold the traction button it turns traction all the way off making it fasterrr
It's a launch that can leave your stomach on the road behind you. I know from experience 😂 Great video as always mate 👌🏻
Totally understand what you mean haha! Thanks matey :)
You don’t need it in race mode to do launch control, and you can do it in manual mode. I think it’s more effective just using sport mode though.
It really is a lot of fun! Most people who say the R is boring have probably never driven one.
Ah i see, thanks for letting me know :)
Hi mate is your dad Louis Theroux ?
hahahaha
Elephant Gunners that made me creaaaase
Louis would ask "how did it make you feel" and "do you think you'd ever do it again" an obvious answer would be Squashed and YES please
I always knew Louis was a bit of a dark horse.
Elephant Gunners 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Looks good fun, not had an opportunity to do this in my car yet but need to have a go. Just finding the bit of road to do it on....
It's great fun!
One advice that I heard from my friend (he has Golf R),when you activate Launch ,dont hold your revs built up on (3-4 k rpm) for too long.Because thats burning your clutch.Anyway awesome video,really happy you enjoy car.WIsh you all of luck with Ownership :D !!
Thanks a lot for the advice, I didn't realise!
I had the F770 in my Mk6; ended up paying for itself thrice over, being crashed into three times in a year in it, all all times it was the back camera that was the most important in capturing the incidents!
Just picked up a MK7 GTi PP and have fitted the F800 Pro, will always run with a dash cam after past experience!
Wow that's crazy!!
Good effort. Any chance of a rerun on level ground. Most cars accelerate faster when going down hill.🤣
Gravity has actually been shown to have little impact in downhill accelerations
Seen Through Glass vibe from the video 👏
"4 all the Adventures yet 2 come..." Hum were did we hesrd that b4... 😄 👍
Love the colour and the black accents and wheels. Awesome.
Thanks!
Dad has the face lift Audi S3 which is basically the same car as the golf R! I absolutely love it im hoping to buy a 7.5 R early next year! Don’t suppose you could do a video around... running cost: insurance, mpg, how much a full tank gets you... blah blah blah
Nice Man! Right now I'm driving a 15 WRX with an MAPerformance Stage 1 93 octane ECU flash, and I'm looking at getting a Golf R instead. I love the power of the stage 1 Rex but the suspension sucks over the crappy roads on my daily work commute. I do need AWD for the crazy New England winters though, that's why I'm looking at the Golf R.
I’ve had my 7.5 for over a year and still haven’t launched it proper. I enjoy driving it so much that I just don’t think about trying to launch it hard. I’m going to do it finally in the next couple of days and I’ve got a perfect place to do it that’s very close by.
I've seen people who do it alot will get haldex problems! Also it's lot of pressure on your dsg and tires! I've heard from several people that you can do around 250 lc's, it's really amazing tho
Good video. I have the same car with the "Spielberg" 19' rims.
Remember when you press the ESC/ASR button, is a 2 step button, if you press it once you just disconnect one of them, for the launch control you should press this button for more than two seconds until confirmation, to disconnect both of them.
3,67 second is a really good time, enjoy body!!
Thanks for the advice!
I must say I had the exact same reaction on my first launch. I had no idea it was that quick. It has a Remus cat back exhaust and Racingline R 600 intake. So far! Good on ya, mate.
Hey Bill! 🤘
Great video! Love this!
Thanks!
I’ve had mine a year now and still haven’t tried it, looks fun to do! Not really sure where to go that’s safe tbh..
Pls a Video in the tunnel and some sound from the outside
I have the same dash cam in my car. Hard wired in so you can’t see any cables. Great car mate👍
Thanks!
Can you do an insurance video on the car
Beautiful car and countryside! Nice production value on the B-roll shots.
That reaction at ~8-min mark is precisely how I felt the first time I launched in a 2014 GTR Black Edition. You just never forget your first hole-shot experience in a fast car. Lots of giggling and swearing, disbelief. "Can we do that again?" Brilliant fun. 😆❤
P.S. - the R launches in here look smooth, by the way. Like the car's ESC system is sharp at managing wheel spin, even on a damp road. By comparison the GTR I was in just felt VIOLENT and angry in the first 2 gears. Spun all 4 tires on concrete. #hulksmash...
I’ve been in the mk7 not 7.5 yeah they are pretty quick. My friend took to 140mph and it was still very stable
Yeah I took mine to 245kmh then asked the passenger how fast he thought we where going he said 120-50
Congratulations. Your dealer sold you a stage one tuned car. I wish mine did for warranty purposes lol
Is there video showing manuel version? for lunch controle aprently my friend said the manuel versio so hard to use lunch controle
You should make a video stickerbombing someone you knows room with your stickers😂😂😂 great video as always!
Haha! Thanks mate :)
I'm a little confused on sport mode on the shifter in the dsg and race mode? So if I put the car in the race mode will it automatically put me into S mode on the shifter. And can I be in S mode on the shifter but in Normal mode in the drive modes?
I mean you launched it down hill but hey ;) I'm envious! Love my Cupra 290 but the R is mega :D
The cupra is a winner for me, I pick mine up in March, before I ordered it I done plenty of checks on Cupra vs Golf R... obviously the Golf is 4wd and launches quicker, but the Cupra is so much quicker up top end due to it being so much lighter (fwd) either way, both cars are great, just prefer the bang for buck you get with the Cupra!
@@conor9530 Agreed! Mine is a manual, do wish I had an auto and wish the headlights were projector LEDs just for that bit more clarity, but I really cannot complain!
ah its downhill i wondered why he does 3,6 sec with stock engine
hello, i'm looking at getting the vw golf r but not sure about keyless entry one, are keyless entry ones easier to steel than just using the remote one.
Pikey outline. That really made me chuckle 😂
Hahaha! It was really annoying, glad I have my private plate on now!
Love ur videos. I am interested buying one. But none I know has one. Is there anything u don’t like about it?
Thanks! My most recent video will explain my issues with it
Do you have to repeat this process or does in stay in launch mode until you you cancel it????
As fast as an Enzo to 60!!! Also love the STG vibe with the editing. 😁
It's rapid!! Glad you're enjoying my content :)
3.67 to 60 is very quick for stock, awesome
How can you put the speed in the middle?
nice video as always
Thanks man!
@@hampshirephoto
thanks for the reply
Can you do an insurance, running cost video.
Sure!
@@JellyLancelot You need at least 2 years no claims to get isured on it thats me screwed then. Iv'e been driving 28 years but always had motability cars and you dont get no no claims bonuses when you have a motability car which sucks big time if i did get my own car to run myself id be classed as a new driver when i'm not. It's not fair but thats the way it is
@@JellyLancelot cheers bro
@@steve37ist free insurance and heavily discounted cars for 28 years yet complaining you don't get a no claims discount? 🤔🤔🤔 wouldn't really say that's "unfair"
Jonny V i wasn’t. omplaining just saying
Where can I get one of those amazing stickers?
Have you tried holding ESC for 5 seconds? I've heard it might be faster. It gives you a second prompt and fully disables esc
I'll try that next time, thanks!
In my astra j that 5 sec hold disables all electronics
Fit Revo stage 3 turbo. With a good remap 500hp possible. You then have a 10 sec 1/4 mile beast !
Definitely tempting!
Good morning I have just bought a mk 7.5 golf R in grey .
I'm extremely glad i got the 1.8 5 speed manual. I really don't get how these cats feel amazing with dsg. yes, I've modded various ends of the vehicle to get my car gaptizing gti's. obviously playing apples to oranges with a fully built this vs. that, isnt much of a question in reality. but the fact i still got a clutch to control just shows how much more fun i have in comparison to a car doing half the transitions for me lol I've tryed DSG f.y.i. it sucks the fun out of things.
Don't worry about number of launches - I'm up to about 200 now on my 67 plate R - 15k miles, original clutch packs and nothings died (yet)
Your reaction sold this car to me. Bought one a year ago and my reaction to launch control was similar to yours. Also had it mapped and tekked so running 365 and the torque is disgusting
Might be a different market thing, but I'm over in America with a 2019, and when in automatic mode, I'm not seeing current gear in the digital dash (Just D or S as opposed to S1, S2, S3 etc.) That come stock on yours mate, or did you plop it in with ODBEleven or the like?
Me either.
Does it pin u back intonur seat?
Love the Pretoria wheels.
So do I! Thanks for watching :)
I haven’t watched each and every video you’ve made (yet), but saw you admitted that launch is somewhat downhill. Have you found a level patch to test again? I JUST bought a 2019 R and only have about 35 miles on it, so I’m taking it easy for at least the first thousand before I try launch control and throttle pinned.
Did my first launch at 750 miles. Loved it.
I wish the golf 5 r32 was this fast, with the sound of the v6 engine would make it the best car on earth
Cool video man, do dash cams lower your insurance premiums?
Thanks Josh! On average, they do yes
Very nice car, I wonder if vw log how many times the launch has been accessed for warranty reasons?? If anyone knows out there??
apparently its stored in the cars system and you can check it.. my mrs just got one so will have a look
Have you sold the BMW M140I shadow edition
Does the golf r doesn’t have a start button?
Bro, How much price mk7R?? Usd?
That’s bloody fast.
Isn't it! You'll have to come have a go!!
Refreshing to see a late model German car with a key you can put in the ignition. I thought that was pretty much finished with.
My 2016 r is push to start there's a key for the glove box but pretty sure they're all keyless ignition
@@Future____ Fair enough.
@@ALLROY240my 2018 mk 7.5 R estate had keys to start it, wish I still had it 🙄. £210 a month over 3 years, tried to extend it to 4th year and they wanted £497 a month 😭,
Hi I'm wondering if you know if we can get blacked out front vw badge for 7.5. I had black one on mk7 but this one is different and I can't find anything...
I'm sure they're the same part
@@hampshirephoto No. Cos mk7.5 got sensor under it.... I think I'll just get lense tint spray for it. Thanks anyway.
Curious to know why anybody would want to pay £6 to advertise 'your' website?
I literally can't wait for mine! I have an estimated date of 30Apr '19....
Gareth Dyos when did you order it?
@@Beevam00se only ordered this Monday (12Nov)
Gareth Dyos what spec did you go for?
@@JovanKorica1 to be honest the standard spec is very good, but I'm getting it in Iridium grey, and I upgraded the wheels to the 19' Pretoria Black.
Ooh yeah, went with the 7 speed DSG as well.
What a cracking video. Nice car too ;)
Thanks so much!
Hi there, did your car have the Dynoaudio excite sound pack?
Yeah, it has Dynaudio. You can see it as the speakers on the A pillars have the silver surrounds.
Yeah it has the DynoAudio speakers
You need to do a photo shoot with the S3 together with the R. Lol
Sounds fun!
hampshirephoto let me know when you’re in London
1:22 what car did you have before this one?
ESC should be off not in sport? It didn’t beep so I don’t think this was launch control 🤨
Funny to think i switched to DSG when i bought a Golf r almost exclusively to piss around with launch control and iv had one 4 weeks now...still not tried it haha
How much was it ? Are you planning on mods ?
I paid just under £30k for the car, and yes, I'm planning a few mods :)
Is it all stock?
Hi there great vid. I have just ordered my 2019 plate R for next year. Apparently, my dealer told me you can only do 3 launch controls then the car is either knackered or warranty void! Confused? Any help or guidance anyone? Is this right
James
Total balls....but then that's a dealer response so to be expected. If you want to get the most inaccurate information, ask a dealer - ask them anything.
If you do too many launch controls in a row the car will refuse to launch until the gearbox cool's down. It is covered under warranty but like anything there is a get out clause if abused.
My BF is sales manager for VW, I'm sure he told me it can do it about 20 times, I will double check and let everyone know. Its not something that you will use often anyway, I got the fright of my life the first time I tried it in a GTI, I didn't expect it to be that quick.
There is no limit on how many times you can do it over the life of the car....but doing it too often will prematurely wear the clutch out and eventually you will start to get clutch slip in some gears.
Absolute rubbish. Get yourself on the Golf R owners club forum, it's been covered a million times.
Mechanical sympathy is always needed. so you think you can launch your car as much as you want then something breaks and you then expect the warranty to cover it lol keep dreaming. The main dealer will plug it in and say a big fat no no. My clutch started to slip in my manual 2016 with only 18 k and I was told it's how it's been driven and wanted nearly 2 grand to replace it with a standard one haha no thanks.
Are those rims standard because we are getting the golf r in january
They are the upgrade wheels. 19" Pretorias
@@hampshirephoto I hope he got the Pretoria then because they just work
@@hampshirephoto I got the same wheels. I painted the center caps red and filled in the black background. I`ve got a Tornado Red one. Might not look as good in blue.
4:15 what did he mean by pikey outline
Lol ur face behind a stock R. Imagine how you'd feel driving a louder and fast stage 2 or 3 MK7R. 😂😂
Will launch control damage anything in the mk7 dsg golf r
Shouldnt do
Why isn’t it push to start? I never seen a golf r with a turn key
Insurance video pls
ur face haha was a picture lol
future top gear presenter?
That’s very kind of you to say!
the sleekest footage of greggs i ever seen
Legend.
Why are your stickers so expensive..?
You have to turn a key? Wow.. I thought UK VW were higher end than North American ones.. All of our GTIs or Rs have been push button / KESSY since 2015.
It's a great car stock as well...
Agreed!
Stock?
Yes, 100% stock
Golf r is impressive. My dad has one and he’s letting me launch it. I’m 16
Don't think the launch control exhaust sounds very good, maybe its just the recording. Considering getting the estate myself, but the DCC ones are quite rare. I was at Regal this week having a service and asked about mods on a R, sounds like the car to get.
Dcc is without a doubt the best option on an r, I have a full spec 18 plate r, dcc and heated front screen are the 2 things I couldn't live without!!!!
Also what was the name of your dash cam & do you recommend it?
Thinkware F770, 100% worth it!
Agreed thinkware make the best dashcams. I’d recommend the f800 pro and also the thinkware battery. Mine runs for weeks on battery in parking mode now they’ve updated the firmware
9:42, Audi told me that it will void the warranty in my S3 if I do more than 5 launches 🤔🧐
S W Photography load of bollocks . Told me the same
Christian Cousins who told you the same? And I’m a bit confused as to who is talking bollocks, me or him? 🤷🏼♂️😂
You had me at Carriageways
Really want a Gold R been looking at one for a long time now 😫
Do it man, they're amazing!!
136.9 for standard unleaded? jheeez
Are you son of Tony from Gravelwood car sales? 😉
Haha, no :)
Hi, does launch control void the warranty?
Nope :)
IVE NEVER BEEN A VW GUY ,BUT DAMN THAT LITTLE BEAST HAS SOME BALLS VW.NOW FIX ALL THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THOSE THINGS AND I MAY PURCHASE ONE
Not had any troubles on mine or heard of any. Can you elaborate?
Why are you putting a key into the ignition? These have push button.
Mine doesn't!
Gathering from the forums, it seems like Europe hasn't made keyless as widely available as it has here in North America
Did you take into account your going downhill?
So jellous 😍