Welcome to the r family. Got a mk8 r last sept and instantly fell in love. Best daily you can get and also with a few bolt ons and tune and can drive it straight to the track. Enjoy bro, ill be watching the build. Just subscribed. And yessss get an intercooler asap, these things heat soak quick.
Congrats! Bought my 7.5R DSG Lapiz new in 2018. I thought it was expensive then but the Golf R is alot of car. Still have it, feels smoother at 60k miles than it did at 10k. Maintenance is pricey but stay on it.
Couple things to look out for. i myself have a 2018 R and have had about 6 other VWs, right off the bat that thing was beat on. These cars can take it but please have it fully looked at and a tune up done and DSG serviced and all fluids changed. Just judging by the paddle extensions and exhaust pops and the the downpipe it probably had full bolt one and took off the parts he had and replaced the oem back on that he still had. Seems like it has a tune so double check that and make sure it has a DSG tune as well if it is tuned. With bolt ima if it is stage 2 you’ll be fine with a Cold air intake and exhaust get those 2 before intercooler you’ll be ok with just those 2 but intercooler will help a lot I just hit 150k miles on mine and it drives like a dream. Repairs on these Rs is way more expensive so really take care of it
I luckily work at a dealership so staying on maintenance is super accessible for me. The DSG was serviced at 50k miles and I plan on bringing it back for another service on it at 100k. I have a strange feeling after driving it that the DSG is not tuned, but I am yet to get it scanned to see what tunes are on it or not. I def appreciate the other insight though man! The car came out of florida so if he did beat on it it shouldnt have been too bad since there are no fun driving going on there LOL
I've owned a Golf R running stage 2 APR for over a year now and has been nothing but reliable.Congrats on the purchase ! car is fast and a sleepy i love it
sold my golf 7 R stage 2 few months ago.. car was too perfect.. i did miss the chance of playing. so now i own a golf 7 GTI clubsport with 525hp. wayyy more fun!
Just had your vid pop up in my feed bro. 2017 R DSG here as well in Southern Oregon. Stg 2 with EQT. Thing rips bro. Just did MBRP active catback which sounds great and retains the factory valves and a Raceseng shift knob. Like others have said euros are a must. Keep it clean brother and take care!
Bought one for 28k (Canadian) in 2019. Just traded it in for 22k towards a Durango R/T. We outgrow the golf but it did everything well. Including get me pinched on 3 speeding cameras. Easy speed. Their quiet and smooth. My advice would be do the cosmetic suspension and brake mods before power. Then the power is so much more usable once you tune. Enjoy it dude. Great fucking car.
Congratulations. Had mine over 4 years and mine is Uk spec. Id get rid of the flaps and those wheels. You can get much better on the market for cheaper. Theyre are brilliant all round machines, enjoy!
Im loving the energy fam... I know that feeling!!! I'm torn as I have a MK4 R32 and wouid love to have a MK7 Golf R BUT I just can't give up the R32. I'll find a way as that is my ultimate dream to own BOTH after that at 44 y.o. I will be done with 'raping my pockets" No DSG for me, I like to ROW MY OWN BOAT😉 Definitely subscribed✌🏿
That’s for subscribing!! Mk4 r32s are sweet def want one in my garage. I was going manual at first but commuting 1hr everyday in Atl and wanting this thing to be as fast as possible i had to get the dsg!
i am finally starting to really watch gti/r content again after my shit was deemed total in an accident in the beginning of this year, finally getting anew job soon so hopefully within a year or so i can get another gti maybe even an r
It’s been soooo fun. I drove a Gti before i got this one and it was a super close comparison to my Mk7 TDI Sportwagen but the R took it up a notch with was very nice!
When I stage 2'd my 19 Golf R I noticed immediately it needed the full exhaust system I went with Milltek it allowed the car to be much cooler under the hood by allowing those hot gases to be expelled out the exhaust, the factory exhaust is way to restricted.
Love the video! I my self have a 2015 R im 17 btw, and before had a mk7 Gti fbo e85 and my stock r pulls. For sure would recommend a stage 2 tune from EQT. And a apr intake!
My 18 golf r is stage 2 DSG and she rips. Stage 2 DSG is good for 12s any day. They’re great cars. Trading my MK7.5r DSG for a MK8r manual in a couple weeks. Love these cars
I got the autobahn with DCC on neuspeed race springs and they ride well imo. Sport mode is very stiff and comfort takes bumps pretty well. Im also manual and have a few other mods done as well
@@Mk7_kev nice might have to go test drive one soon my brother had a base model years ago but it was comfy, didn’t realize you was in MD either might’ve seen you around if u ever see a white velo with a chrome CTM stickers dats me🤙🏾
@@Bryfye I can tell you man, my mk7 R had the apr downpipe/exhaust. I did the apr intake, and cts intercooler and it was stg2 apr tuned. Was a pretty quick car.
also unless ur beaaaaating on it in the summer or doing repetitive drag strip runs u dont NEEEED to jump on that intercooler im running the stock alltrack intercooler on the is38 and my IAT is roughly 15ish degrees over outside temps .... more than sat . and u can call APR and other major tuners and get them to search for ur VIN in their database to see if its tuned
Paddle shifter is still there lol just no got the silly extension that people add on, unless your planning on doing track days the extension to shift is useless tbh and imo the clean look off the steering wheel without them is nice
I do plan on tracking it and when you live in ATL the normal streets are pretty close to being a race track lol. Easier to use with the extensions and they look clean as hell regardless to me. Might change up the colors on them tho
Congrats on the car that R is super nice ! I currently have a mk7 jetta gli with a few bolt on's . Im trying to talk myself out of trading it for a golf r and this video isn't helping lol . I mainly want it for the awd and hatchback .
@@Bryfye why would i sell my rs3? its superior to your r in every way and i was telling the guy to sell his gli since thats what he was contemplating you fuggin moron
@@Bryfye once u do a full tune and tcu tune it will kick harder I'm running IE stg2 high tq file on my 7.5 R night difference and I'm actually getting better fuel economy
@@Bryfye Try have a look at Diversion its a uk based store that sells the best mudflaps for golf r, they are low profile and still keep those pesky rocks off your nice paint
The back wheels only kick in if you lose traction in the front wheels. AWD kicks in. I'd prefer manual transmission and the MK6. MK7 and newer models have parking breaks(button) But still jealous!
@@herkermerhomolka3603 it’s definitely stage 2 but i don’t know who tuned it yet, should be finding out soon though. Planning a full apr build so fingers crossed for there tune
The swear jar 😂 Your excitement is palpable, I love it. Stoked for you and definitely a little jealous haha
It was a great day‼️
Welcome to the r family. Got a mk8 r last sept and instantly fell in love. Best daily you can get and also with a few bolt ons and tune and can drive it straight to the track. Enjoy bro, ill be watching the build. Just subscribed. And yessss get an intercooler asap, these things heat soak quick.
Congrats! Bought my 7.5R DSG Lapiz new in 2018. I thought it was expensive then but the Golf R is alot of car. Still have it, feels smoother at 60k miles than it did at 10k. Maintenance is pricey but stay on it.
Such a great car! Finally was able to get a daily driver to get miles off the R, subscribe and come back for more videos‼️
Welcome brother, the R is nuts
Welcome to the R family!!!
Thanks homie!
Sweet ride bro hope too see your channel grow and more on the golf R
Appreciate it homie! More on the way‼️
I also did something similar. Bought a one way plane ticket to Ohio to buy my Lapiz 7.5R. Fun times
As long as they check out they are worth it. I’m still loving mine to death‼️
Impeccable content can't wait to see the journey 🔥🔥🔥
Couple things to look out for. i myself have a 2018 R and have had about 6 other VWs, right off the bat that thing was beat on. These cars can take it but please have it fully looked at and a tune up done and DSG serviced and all fluids changed. Just judging by the paddle extensions and exhaust pops and the the downpipe it probably had full bolt one and took off the parts he had and replaced the oem back on that he still had. Seems like it has a tune so double check that and make sure it has a DSG tune as well if it is tuned. With bolt ima if it is stage 2 you’ll be fine with a Cold air intake and exhaust get those 2 before intercooler you’ll be ok with just those 2 but intercooler will help a lot I just hit 150k miles on mine and it drives like a dream. Repairs on these Rs is way more expensive so really take care of it
I luckily work at a dealership so staying on maintenance is super accessible for me. The DSG was serviced at 50k miles and I plan on bringing it back for another service on it at 100k. I have a strange feeling after driving it that the DSG is not tuned, but I am yet to get it scanned to see what tunes are on it or not. I def appreciate the other insight though man! The car came out of florida so if he did beat on it it shouldnt have been too bad since there are no fun driving going on there LOL
Congratulations!!! 🍾
Welcome to the world of VW!!!
Thanks homie‼️
Can’t wait to see what build you decide to go with, inspirational bro.
Thanks bro means a lot, more videos in the works!
I've owned a Golf R running stage 2 APR for over a year now and has been nothing but reliable.Congrats on the purchase ! car is fast and a sleepy i love it
it has been so fun the past month ive had it. Beats every other car ive owned!!
sold my golf 7 R stage 2 few months ago.. car was too perfect.. i did miss the chance of playing. so now i own a golf 7 GTI clubsport with 525hp. wayyy more fun!
@@dgetierekt4818 GTI clubbys are the ultimate MK7 Golf but North America never got them.
Just had your vid pop up in my feed bro. 2017 R DSG here as well in Southern Oregon. Stg 2 with EQT. Thing rips bro. Just did MBRP active catback which sounds great and retains the factory valves and a Raceseng shift knob. Like others have said euros are a must. Keep it clean brother and take care!
Blur out your MPH in your vids
I’ve noticed a lot of people do that, why ?
unlawful speeds, its video@@Nick-i8v5n
It’s pronounced loo ah ville. Lol
@@Nick-i8v5nare you mentally retarded?
@@rcC-vj8jjbro calm down 😭
I Went from a corolla to a golf r. The thing is a rocket. Enjoy it man. Congrats!
Thanks bro! Thing is awesome
Yes thats exactly how i felt going from a fbo st to a 16 golf r dsg. Such a nice and capable car
Don't forget the sunroof update....
I dream of these car every single daaay
Push toward it bro!! When you get yours let me know, itll happen!!
Euro lights needed they look sooo good
You are not lying‼️
Lol I definitely drove 4.5 hrs to pick up the same car, same color lol. Worth. Also, I rented 2 newer GTI's before the R... Night and Day...
This is awesome, I just started the build of my mk6 GTI on my channel. So excited to see this build from you.
You should be a news caster. Euro lights needed they look sooo good.
Bought one for 28k (Canadian) in 2019. Just traded it in for 22k towards a Durango R/T. We outgrow the golf but it did everything well. Including get me pinched on 3 speeding cameras. Easy speed. Their quiet and smooth. My advice would be do the cosmetic suspension and brake mods before power. Then the power is so much more usable once you tune. Enjoy it dude. Great fucking car.
Its stage 2 right now which i bought it that way, but after support mods suspension is coming. Just gotta decide to either bag it or coilovers!
Congratulations. Had mine over 4 years and mine is Uk spec. Id get rid of the flaps and those wheels. You can get much better on the market for cheaper.
Theyre are brilliant all round machines, enjoy!
I recommend the H&R lowering springs with spacers for that fitment. Congrats on the R
Thanks man‼️ more than likely going to do coilovers but I’ve been thinking about putting it on bags
Things HARD! Let’s go break it in through the mountains.
Come with us on the 20th this month ‼️
Im loving the energy fam... I know that feeling!!! I'm torn as I have a MK4 R32 and wouid love to have a MK7 Golf R BUT I just can't give up the R32. I'll find a way as that is my ultimate dream to own BOTH after that at 44 y.o. I will be done with 'raping my pockets"
No DSG for me, I like to ROW MY OWN BOAT😉
Definitely subscribed✌🏿
That’s for subscribing!! Mk4 r32s are sweet def want one in my garage. I was going manual at first but commuting 1hr everyday in Atl and wanting this thing to be as fast as possible i had to get the dsg!
Mk4 r32 is the goat. Love the vr6 sound
@@Bryfye I can see why you went DSG - Atlanta traffic 👎🏿
2018 golf R performance in the chat
With a downpipe, Odds are it's a stage 2 tune.
That’s what I’m thinking, drove a stock one and the difference in power is HUGE
@@Bryfye yeh man. Bang for buck is awesome. I've got a S3 with stage 2. They're so much fun 😊
i am finally starting to really watch gti/r content again after my shit was deemed total in an accident in the beginning of this year, finally getting anew job soon so hopefully within a year or so i can get another gti maybe even an r
It always sucks losing a car that way literally what got me into this one. I’m sure your comeback will be insane‼️ thanks for watching 🙏
@@Bryfye oh for sure can't wait to dive in and really get into the mqb platform and also see what you do to it
Just got a 2017 limestone grey R glad to find ure channel
Thanks for watching homie! R fam
I have a gti. While looking for a car I tested a few R's and omg they're amazing. Enjoy the hell outa it bro!
It’s been soooo fun. I drove a Gti before i got this one and it was a super close comparison to my Mk7 TDI Sportwagen but the R took it up a notch with was very nice!
When I stage 2'd my 19 Golf R I noticed immediately it needed the full exhaust system I went with Milltek it allowed the car to be much cooler under the hood by allowing those hot gases to be expelled out the exhaust, the factory exhaust is way to restricted.
I’m between milltek and akripovic right now but milltek is a solid choice!!
@@Bryfye Enjoy every moment brother !
AWE!! @@Bryfye
You should first check and install some fresh plugs that most stage 2 tunes recomend
Love the video! I my self have a 2015 R im 17 btw, and before had a mk7 Gti fbo e85 and my stock r pulls. For sure would recommend a stage 2 tune from EQT. And a apr intake!
Thank man! Going full apr on this thing‼️
My 18 golf r is stage 2 DSG and she rips. Stage 2 DSG is good for 12s any day. They’re great cars. Trading my MK7.5r DSG for a MK8r manual in a couple weeks. Love these cars
Any motor mods, tune? Or just a DSG tune?
I went from a fbo 93 5.0 to a mk7 gli and its not the same but I love it still. Just a completely different vibe
How much was your gli?
25-26 out the door
@@Mk7_kev not bad I’m considering trading my veloster N for one I love it but it’s a bit rough and I’ve had my fun with it how is the ride quality?
I got the autobahn with DCC on neuspeed race springs and they ride well imo. Sport mode is very stiff and comfort takes bumps pretty well. Im also manual and have a few other mods done as well
@@Mk7_kev nice might have to go test drive one soon my brother had a base model years ago but it was comfy, didn’t realize you was in MD either might’ve seen you around if u ever see a white velo with a chrome CTM stickers dats me🤙🏾
Congratulations, enjoy!
Thanks bro‼️
Why you got the normal golf 7 taillights ?
There not the are what the golf r in the USA got but getting the euro specs are on the list‼️
Check out blaze carbon for mud guards. You may like the look better than your mud flaps
Just bought a 2016 golf r, I had exactly the same reaction as you when I first drive it 😂😂
INSANE‼️ congrats to you bro!!
Love the MK6
You should be a news caster❤
I’m going from a TDI to an R soon
How’s the tdi?
@@tomkranenonk3163 it’s a great car
One of the requirements for Stage 2 tends to be a down pipe…
Congrats bro. Wouldn’t mind getting another one lol especially in the blue
Thanks bro‼️
@@Bryfye I can tell you man, my mk7 R had the apr downpipe/exhaust. I did the apr intake, and cts intercooler and it was stg2 apr tuned. Was a pretty quick car.
🔥🔥
Might be going to one of these from a ford crown victoria. I know two different worlds but I'm so fucking excited. 😊
Do it I own a 2019 stage 2 Golf R never looking back
Good Shit Sir ... I got a Is38 Tuned Alltrack She Rips ... Ull Love It
also unless ur beaaaaating on it in the summer or doing repetitive drag strip runs u dont NEEEED to jump on that intercooler im running the stock alltrack intercooler on the is38 and my IAT is roughly 15ish degrees over outside temps .... more than sat . and u can call APR and other major tuners and get them to search for ur VIN in their database to see if its tuned
For sure getting a intercooler asap. Won’t drive it super hard until I do. Thanks for the info about APR, had no clue they could search the database!!
Paddle shifter is still there lol just no got the silly extension that people add on, unless your planning on doing track days the extension to shift is useless tbh and imo the clean look off the steering wheel without them is nice
I do plan on tracking it and when you live in ATL the normal streets are pretty close to being a race track lol. Easier to use with the extensions and they look clean as hell regardless to me. Might change up the colors on them tho
good stuff broski i have an mk6r stage 2 shits sooo funn
Nice one! I'm know I'll buy one! (dream car)
You will get it bro not a doubt in my mind‼️
Congrats on the car that R is super nice ! I currently have a mk7 jetta gli with a few bolt on's . Im trying to talk myself out of trading it for a golf r and this video isn't helping lol . I mainly want it for the awd and hatchback .
My guy lemme tell ya, if your on the fence ab it, take my word. Do not test drive a golf r 🤣🤣 sold me in seconds
Sell it
@@Rs3mocha i should say the same to you 🤣
@@Bryfye why would i sell my rs3? its superior to your r in every way
and i was telling the guy to sell his gli since thats what he was contemplating
you fuggin moron
why do you guys only get the cheap looking rear lights? that come on like the 1.6 tdi
Idk i wish they came with the euro spec ones but they are on the long list of mods to get‼️
I crashed my gti a couple days ago and I’m waiting for my loan to clear so I can get a stage 1 Apr golf R
Glad your okay bro‼️ good luck on the new car
You in ATL? If so I’m down to link up as I have a Lapiz stage 2 golf r & I’m down to help you with the platform
Yessir west side of Atlanta, man check out @1nospeedlimit on instagram and come link up‼️ we actually have a mountain run coming up next week
Those alloys are beautiful 😍
Thought they were RPF1s for a second
Great buy!! ENJOY!!!!!!!!! subscribed
Thanks bro‼️ more on the way
@@Bryfye you're welcome! 🚗💨 I'll keep an eye out for them! 🤘
Beautiful car, please dont use the rock flaps bro😅
There coming off don’t worry lmaoo
bro whats with them halogen rear lights on a golf R?
They come like that here in America unfortunately, but it is on the long list of mods to get the euro spec taillights‼️
@@Bryfye look forward to the uploads
@@desire5558 thanks man! Can’t wait to bring you some more fun stuff!!
Loose the mud flaps !
Welcome to the ea888 gen3 rabbit hole 😂 you can make this bad boi much faster
Big plans for it all going to be logged on this channel‼️
Have you tryed out lunch control yet ?
Lunch control made me laugh 😂 but yes i have launched it a couple times still trying to get it perfect but it is cool as hell!!
@@Bryfyemake sure u turn tc all the way off if u launch it
@@random13627 oh for sure it makes you turn it off completely to get to launch control, going to make a YT short of me launching it soon‼️
@@Bryfye once u do a full tune and tcu tune it will kick harder I'm running IE stg2 high tq file on my 7.5 R night difference and I'm actually getting better fuel economy
@@scottroberts5529 better gas mileage has got me sold‼️ going from 40mpg in the TDI to 20mpg in the R HURTS
Most people can't afford the golf R , So they have to buy a GTI with a lot of miles on it.
Got this one for a steal but i had to drive from Atl to Louisville to get it😭
Also the mudflaps look bad, there are much lower profile one that are actually just as good but don’t change the look of the car
There coming right off when i secure the suspension, i hate the way they look but i can’t deny the function of keeping rock chips and mud down
@@Bryfye Try have a look at Diversion its a uk based store that sells the best mudflaps for golf r, they are low profile and still keep those pesky rocks off your nice paint
FIRST COMMENT!! 🫶🏽
Lfg 😤
Love you 🥰
The back wheels only kick in if you lose traction in the front wheels. AWD kicks in.
I'd prefer manual transmission and the MK6. MK7 and newer models have parking breaks(button)
But still jealous!
Glad someone else said it as I didn’t wanna be that guy 😂
Got a mk6R manual stage 3 agree with you wouldn't mind a 7.5 though both great dailys imo
Love you ❤
Mileage???
77k now!
Good thing it went under your car and not your face
Grats on your car
Thanks man and yea if it bounced up it would’ve killed me for sure was a massive piece of metal
@@Bryfyeand yes its tuned
Did your insurance pay you out for the issue that metal caused to your car ?
Yes they did, was a hassle but got it done‼️
Noice! I want an R bad, but fuck car payments. I'll probably drive my GTI until the frame rots off lol
That’s the way to do it‼️
@@Bryfye AWD in Minnesota winters does sound good though. lol
@Bryfye did you ever find out what stage, and which company, it was tuned?
Yea bro, I almost got the gti but I live in Wisconsin so I went with the r. When you're done with fwd upgrade to the r bro, you won't regret it.
@@herkermerhomolka3603 it’s definitely stage 2 but i don’t know who tuned it yet, should be finding out soon though. Planning a full apr build so fingers crossed for there tune
how much did u pay if i can ask
Insurance took care of most of it but it was originally listed for 25
@@Bryfyethanks g huge congrats this my dream car
Take the diverted valve off
Ive been on the fence about this, what would be the plus of taking it off?
@@Bryfye Better option is to install a upgrade dvalve.
@@xinixxagnix201 it has the dv+ diverter valve on it right now
As much as the DSG is quicker, I would prefer a manual myself just for the driving experience. To each his own of course
I hear you on that brother manual is the way to go IF i didn’t commute to work in ATL