382HP VW GOLF R: A U.S. RS3 Hatch? - One Take
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AWD Golfs have had a special place in our hearts since the first generation R32 debuted in 2002, and the 2017 Golf R is one of the best all-around cars available today. In stock form its 2.0-liter turbocharged 4 cylinder makes 292HP/280TQ, holds 5 people, gets 30MPG highway, and will hit 60MPH in less than 5 seconds. This one, however, makes nearly 100HP more, at 382HP. We don't get the 5-door Audi RS3 in America, but this could be a decent substitute.
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EuroDyne Stage 2 tune
Eurodyne DSG tune
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Turbo blanket
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Rear chassis brace
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Great video, Zack gets it. The Golf's numbers don't impress teenagers in comments sections, but in the real world where adults live and drive, the Golf R is simply one of the best cars on the road.
The internet has broken everyone. We see too many HP numbers so 382 doesn't seem like "a lot". "I have seen X car making 500 and Y car has 700 so this is slow." This car is not slow. This, to me, is the right amount of usable power for the street and track. It's very fast and usable all over the road. For most people, a car with 5,6,700HP requires you to go hunting for a big straightaway to enjoy it, which misses out on a lot the fun of driving. ZK
I love that sleeper stats as well
this is absolutely not a vehicle that an adult would drive (at least not one lacking stunted development). any car that drones this LOUD is for teenagers and zit-faced loners only. i would be happy to see it driven off the cliff.
@@darvillebo - While I feel you're trying awfully hard to get people to react to you (trolling), I do agree the drone is a bit much.
I'm looking at getting the exhaust done for my Black, 2017 DSG R and that drone is a big concern. For now, I'm thinking of doing a resonator delete just to try it out.
It's tough to make a 4 cylinder sounds really good. While X person may love the sound Y person may hate it. And you can generalize over all 4 cylinders and get a fairly large group of car guys on both sides (love/hate).
Ultimately, if you buy a sporty 4 cylinder you're going to find lots of people who don't like the sound it makes. But while I like the sound of V8's and V12s like any car guy, I don't want a big hulking waste of space which costs me my first child in gas. That seems like an even more stupid idea.
lostinbravado check out Armytrix, I have a Golf 6 GTI and it’s super loud when the exhaust is open but really quiet when it’s closed.
Bone stock 2017 Golf R here. Had it for 2 years now. Still puts a smile on my face everytime I see it and sit in it.
nothing wrong being bone stock, probably better reliability also
Stage 1 it bruh!
im literally looking at one in my town for purchase...2017 manual ...blue lapiz...with Momo shifter...they asking for $22K
Interior of Golf is waaaay better than civic or subaru.
@Raphael Mohammed Scammin
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Super glad to see our downpipe getting put to good use Shawn! We def saw upwards of 330 wheel on our own stage 2 Golf R, they are indeed a crazy little car. Keep on driving!!
My 2016 Golf R dsg with turbo back exhaust, intake, and intercooler running 93 and meth. Ran 11.6@117 1/4 and 142mph in the 1/2 mile. 35,000 miles after mods and not a single issue. Love the car.
Michael Galliano th-cam.com/video/jmGd9DjnzLM/w-d-xo.html
Only a little slower then a old ls1 fobodys with head,cam,stall good job
@@michaelgomez4994 and you can actually drive it in all seasons wow
Michael Gomez on a 19” wheel and street tire? Doubt it. And 122ci vs 350ci where are you going with this? If you want to compare expenses vs performance or import vs domestic. I also have an 06 Colorado that I picked up for $300. Running a cam/springs LQ4 with an s480, 80e with a jakes stage 2 rebuild, billet 2800 stall, 8.8 ford rear with strange axles and 9” ends. Weighs about 3300lbs and cracks off high 9s all day. Total cost $3500. The stock golf was over 10x that price. Ask me if I’m mad about it.
Michael Galliano sure pal but it’s a 5k car with maybe 5k in it. You can drive a radial in Cali so your fine to. Besides it’s only 5 lug nuts...
Zack: "Are you planning to keep this a long time? Or are you itching to get something else?"
Shawn: "Well I'm itching for more power."
Zack: "Yeah. You definitely need it. We're going SUPER slowly right now."
*SARCASM METER EXPLODES*
Fantastic video. I owned a modified '15 Golf R and loved every minute of it. Took mods like a champ, made easy power, and best of all it was still practical to drive. To anyone new to the scene, do yourself a favor, and ignore the kids bashing VW in the comments--it's easy to put VW in a box because of random shit you've read online. Being a former R owner, and owning two VW GTIs before that, I've had very few issues with any of my cars for 10 years of VW ownership. Can't wait to get into one again. Thanks ZK!
Realistically how does the DSG and overall reliability hold up over 5-10 years? I can't really afford a new one and I am used to Toyota/Lexus level of reliability. I love the shape of the Golf and the power, though the longer term ownership issues are a concern for me.
@@gavinr9107 Its a bullet proof transmission. My 2012 GTI (120k miles) never has issues, mechanical or otherwise, and never slipped gears even when I modded and tuned. There is a maintenance that's due every 40k for a DSG flush so you will want to make sure the previous owner(s) had this performed. Aside from this you have no need to worry about a used DSG!
@@bluescreenofwin Ah ok thanks for the input :)
Zack’s been killing it. I watched some older vids with Matt and found myself missing Zack.
artsohc ok relax Zack
Where’s Matt these days ?
2018 R here, Stage 1 IE tune, Injen intake and IE Turbo inlet...this thing get's up and goes, and I LOVE IT! THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE!!! US ARMY!
I have a 2016 GTI with full stage 2 mods, and my dad has a CTS Boss 600 Golf R, probably making around 400+ to the wheels. These cars will burn down 90% of what's on the roads, and get you from point A to B in comfort and style. The MK7 GTI/R were an evolution of the performance Golf line.
You know the car is good when you smile and can't stop from laughing after the first 7 seconds you drive it.
By the way, good job Zack; these One Takes are getting better and better!
I just picked up my 2016 Golf R Last week. This car is insane!
Dude nearly 400 horse with AWD bolt ons!? I bet that thing RIPS!!
@ckatlinga not even close, these new Gen 2.0t Gen 3 motors are really strong for what they are. 400hp isnt much for it at all
@ckatlinga The engine can handle 500 hp AND 500 FT LBS of torque on stock internals. Bullet proof transmission also.
ckatlinga I bet it doesn't.
@@Zero_Ninety Watch and learn th-cam.com/video/jFLmCx-i1-c/w-d-xo.html
How long until the dreaded engine light? Sold both my golfs, they hate mods.
The RS3 is a whole new animal on stage 1 ecu tune. Golf R isn't a US RS3 hatch, its an S3 hatch.
GOLF R over a Subaru any day, and i used to be a subaru fanboy. i love how sleeper the golf r looks, and with a few mods you can blow doors off of sooooooo many cars.
“Let’s see how she do” one of the best Farrah-Isms
Joseph "Joe Rogan" Regan
And it doesnt piss you off that this guy says it? I cant stand this guy
if i had a millions of dollars, i would still daily this car.
2018 golf r, apr stage 1 high torque and dog tune; couldn't ask for a better daily; absolutely love it and still have room for groceries, a drum kit, or my pa system... perfect daily for me
Just some e85 and this car is one hell of a car😎
Who are the 50 morons that gave this a thumbs down? Probably STI owners....
I'm a GTI owner. I get sick 🤢 when I see an auto when manual is available
Sean's left foot was blown up in Afgan. don't judge when you don't know the whole story.
Because dsg. Gross
@@someonewhoisntme6163 my car is a better driver than u
Andrew Dubin I’m sure it is. However I’m a better driver then you. Based on the hostility and trolling on old comments you seem to be the type to 3-4-3 shift or 1-2-1 lol.
Haha. He says RS3 is underpowered, but tunes a Golf R to be slower than a stock RS3.
Tune an RS3 and you won’t even see it’s taillights.
The 5 cylinder with the DQ500 is amazing and 100 times better.
It's the most excited I've seen you in a one-take Zack!
DAS AUTO, BITCHES!!!
🔥🔥
Das auto>Boobaru
@@Mk5_Life Slowbaru's
Bitchesssss
You’re military(Army)...okay brother. Salute. The relaxed look on your face says,”I’ve been in front seats of stupidity happening hence I’m very relaxed!”
Sean was one of the most calm passengers to date Compared to his time in the Army I'm sure this ride was less intense than eating vanilla ice cream. ZK
Having served in the Navy for a few years now, i can attest to dealing with enormous amounts of stupidity that it will literally no longer phase you lol! Probably best skill i have ever learned
He’s an Army MP and as an Air Force Cop I know that all we deal with is stupidity
Most of it is either the brass, or us grunts.
army 88m and ya your driving is smooth and he probably could fall asleep lol
I almost bought a Mk VI Golf R about 5 years ago, but I scared my wife with it on the test drive. These cars are so easy to drive FAST; as soon as you get the thing going it becomes so intuitive and within a few seconds you and the car just seem to say subconsciously "okay, we're doing this" and then you're going through tight Esses at super-legal speeds.
This and the new G70 are at the top of my list for next vehicle purchase. The APR Plus tune that takes you to 357 hp while keeping the six year warranty is the deal of the century.
Go g70. 400hp out of the box With a warranty. Trading my q60 red sport for one this spring
Would be going for the 2.0T with the manual rather the the V6..
@@IReahpZz G70 can't even keep up with my stage 2 GTI.
@@IReahpZz everyone talks horsepower. Oddly enough it seems more about the tuning of transmissions and ratios nowadays... the gtis and golf rs are just so fast even though the numbers suggest otherwise...
@@xmr323 tourqe and gearing are a huge equalizer. And the dsg is one of the best transmissions
I had a 2017 R APR stage 2, DSG tune and supporting mods. Last month it was at the dealer for warranty work. They totaled it on a test drive after the repair. Anyways, these things rip with a remapped ECU. Where I live, it was nearly untouchable on the street.
I love my MK7 R with the JB4, it does everything so damn well
Golf R is my jam. The only cars that I'd replace mine with are high dollar: GT3, GT350, Ariel Nomad/Atom, ZL1 1LE, Z06... for the money, Golf R with a tune is a great deal
Nice Car! I have a MK7.5 R Unitronic Stage 1+ ECU/TCU Tune, Emmanuel Design Lowering Springs/Rear Sway and Full VWR Intake. As a daily its just hard to beat.
The evo is epitome of the phrase, “because race car”.
The rear seats do not fold down because it has a boxed section that strengthens the chassis considerably and diminishes the rear opening compared to the standard lancer. Then it also has cross bracing on top of that behind the rear seats. On top of all that the rear seat backs are part of a tubular frame that bolts back there.
The evo x is so much race car the one to get is the GSR because the MR niceties are lost on what is essentially race car compromises.
Im sure that the owner in this video regrets nothing because the r32 fits his lifestyle better but put that r32 on a super windy road and he’d regret everything.
The evo x is one of those cars that makes people who think they can drive a race car everyday second guess themselves. Hell the commute is sometimes downright miserable. But put it on a tight canyon road and it becomes pure magic, and all of its commuting deficiencies are immediately forgiven!
I never realized how slow Subarus are until I got my mk7 GTI and even in stock form I was pulling away from WRXs. Then with a $500 tune you can sleep on STI's no problem. It's hilarious watching them spend thousands in mods to try to keep up but still can't. Not only do they get baby gains but they're heavier and have a bigger drive-train loss so GG subies!
Bad Hombre the awd system is different in these two cars with the Golf R being mostly front wheel drive and the rear wheel kicking in when needed. This explains the drivetrain loss. So the drivetrain in the STI is bulletproof up to more whp then the R. I personally like a stick shift without paddle shifters. Yea the Golf R is something like 20 lbs lighter not a big deal in my book.
@@chriswoodard8813 I wasn't talking about the R
facts bro. I have an 18 SE manual. Its stock but boy it pulls. All I did so far is coilovers and wheels. Did 10k service yesterday. Next month makes 1 year since ownership. Not interested in power mods tho. smh.
@@delanobeek nice, i got my 17 SE 6mt sept last year and just got a stage 1 tune from stratified a couple months ago, makes about 280whp, pulls like crazy and spins the tires in 2nd when making boost at 4k. stupid fun
Bad Hombre not too mention the interior of the VW is ten times nicer than the STI.
Love the video Zack. keep it up.
Thank you for your service, Sean!
Just bought a golf R Blue Dsg 2016 plus just installed new mods and i freakin love it
Reviews are getting a lot better Zack, becoming second nature for you now.
I had a MK7 R and a B8.5 S4 at the same time. The R is infinitely better. Don't get me wrong, the S4 was a pretty good car, but it was heavy and you could feel it. As such, I sold the S4 right before they started plummeting in value after only a year of ownership. The R has 72k and climbing. Love that car so much. Plus, it's a fantastic family car.
Love it. The Golf R is my "realistic" dream car.
The personality/narrator is 3/4 of why people watch these videos.
I will be trading in my wrx for a golf r as soon as I'm not upside down on it. I love the golf R
The RS3, RS4, and RS6 Hatchback are all awesome, but Americans just don’t buy Hatches or Manuals, so instead we get stuck with overpriced SUV’s. This car sounds awesome. Love it.
18th mp brigade. Deployed under you guys in 13’. Hell yeah, man. Cars great
Exactly why I sold my Audi A5 2.0 for a 2015 Golf R dsg . It’s on level of performance , especially day to day driving
Sold my 2018 Audi A5 for a 2019 Golf R for the same reason. You ride in the A5, and DRIVE the R!
I have this same car except 2016 R with a unitronic stage 2 ecu and tcu tune. I have a couple more mods than him but that rear sway bar makes a yugggggge difference in understeer
@MrThePrivateer it drastically reduces understeer
MrThePrivateer I bought the 034 rear sway bar and it’s lovely
Very good to know. Part of the reason the FiST is so playful is its stiff rear. ZK
I have the 034 RSB on my 2016 R as well. Can confirm it makes a very noticeable difference with my MSS springs.
I agree. I am on Eibach springs with Superpro rear anti roll bar. Makes the car feel so much better. Also running sport cat, intake etc. 392 bhp, 432 ftlb. Mapped by Custom Code UK. Best daily I have ever had, specially in our UK weather
The only thing missing is the god-like VR6-sound, but still - really nice car!
I got a 2011 Gti full bolt Revo Stage 2 red limiter off speedometer off 6spd 364 hp stage 3 clutch dwal intercooler forge twintake induction sistem also stage 2 down pipe no cat 3 inch exhause and whit traction control on when I get to 75 start spin tire like a wile horse. I got Micheline tires A/T pilot spot +4 . That's my litter beast. My profile picture is the Gti I ownd,. I wish to have buy a gulf R but I will not regret my lil monster
Best one take to date.
The Golf R eats steak and potatoes, making GROWN MAN GAINS!💪 The sti is on Gerber and Similac, making BABY GAINS!👶👈👉😂💯
This thing sounds absolutely divine. What a great car.
Best vacuum cleaner I've ever heard
Thanks for serving!
The first R32 wasn’t electric steering! The 2nd AKA MK5 R32 had electric steering. The MK5 GTI had electric steering. Nice ride! That thing must Rip!!
This was quite lovely. Thanks for the upload.
Thanks Zack, and Merry Christmas to you and all of TST
Cool, when I applied I was told Smoking tire wouldnt review anymore Golf R's LOL. Maybe its time I reapply so you can drive a hybrid turbo R.
Screw that!!! I would never chase anyone for them to drive my car. Ever!!! In my mind if someone gets to drive my car they are privileged, not vice versa. I dont care if it's a show on a major network let alone a youtube channel. No offence intended.
I have a '17 GTI SE with PP 6MT ($32k). Had to upgrade the clutch ($1700) to run APR stage 1 high torque tune ($800). And I put some sticky rubber on it ($1000). Add an intake, wheel spacers, dogbone insert, and some other random tidbits, and I'm $36k in... considering the undefeatable traction control that kills any sort of launch, and the fact that it still breaks traction at 30mph from a 2nd gear roll on anything other than perfect pavement with warm tires, it's really only good for 40+mph pulls.
yes it has amazing brakes and handling, and is fun to drive and row gears, but I should've just spent the extra $7k and went Golf R DSG with APR stage 1. No need to upgrade the tires or clutch, and the launch control is amazing. I'll definitely be upgrading to Golf R in the next couple of years.
Great build! big fan of Golf R. 🇨🇦
I'm going to buy a Mk7 R. Hopefully sooner than later. I currently drive a Mk6 GTI with a stick. Great car! That car is honestly what really got me into VW. My first VW (2011 Golf TDI) got totalled by some ding bat in a pickup. As much as I really don't want to trade in the GTI. I probably won't be able to own both. The insurance on my GTI sucks because it's a 2 door 😒 Great video!
I traded in my MK7 gti for a 2019 STI. I regret it. Should have kept it or traded for R. Oh well...lesson learned.
Mikey that’s why you always gotta test drive multiple cars before settling on one
Sorry to hear that, why do you regret it though?
Imad S GTI feels like it's made out a solid block and STI feels like Legos. Plus I'm 34 years old and in the last 3 months my driving has increased and STI is not Dad duty friendly.
Sorry to hear that, man. I have a 320 crank hp Mk7 Gti and plan on trading for a Golf R soon. That seems like the best step up to me. Unless you're going for a big money car like a GT3RS or 720s
@@Mikey-ug7nj Yeah the R would definitely suit your needs, I love mine. It's such a hell of an all-rounder. I LOVE the way those STIs sound though, so damn good.
One of the best sounding Rs I’ve heard. Cause you can actually hear it. Don’t get me wrong I don’t think it sounds good. Just better than some
Love my 18'R
Would any of these mods void the warranty? It seems like mostly bolt on, but would love some insight on this.
Yes. The software would.
Yes. Any engine warrnty or drive train VW will scan the car for flash.
RS3 has 5 bangers and with a tune can put a hundred HP per bang hole. Stock they are 400.
The price of the RS3 is pretty nuts so I get that and this is cheaper even with mods
Subbie owners on deathwatch with that "Too much money to make it go fast" LOL
Don't put more power in your car man, focus on the suspension like the control arms and trailing arms, also upgrade the engine mounts and your car will be faster than any 600 hp muscle car around a track. If you DO put something in your car power related get a intercooler. I just don't want you to blow up the engine like SleepyDubVRT did!
These engines are good to 420 wheel torque, anything past that gets dicey. With valves springs and retainers you can safely rev it to 7,500 RPM, 420 FT/LBS at 7500 RPM is 600 HP which means you can ( and several people have) pull 600 WHP out of these things stock motor so long as you tune it properly to limit torque.
The engine mount doesn't really do a lot for the R, it's more to help wheel hop in the gti.
Once you get into the upgraded turbo levels of power you just start paying a lot for the gains you make compared to the basics he already has on the stock turbo.
Sleepydub had all the mods though I don't think it was much of his own fault
Efraim Luyando Sleepy dub is an idiot who literally knows nothing about cars. He just buys mods to make a TH-cam video.
@@steven44799 idk who told y'all that motor and trans mounts don't matter (don't forget the dogbone too). Both on my mk4 .:R32 & 7 R (manuals) made a HUGE difference in shifting, launching and overall better feeling car.. especially at a course.. it's well known in the community, I have videos on it myself lol
A stock turbo Golf R flows 33-34 lbs/min or about 330-340hp.
My 2016 Envision does 33 lbs/min at.6,000 rpms with a ecu tune and a drop-in K&N.
2:56 nice "please dont give me a ticket" display lmao
The purple heart plate does the trick
Hi,
very nice job, I have the same car and love it except in Boston’s pothole covered roads the wheels are not made for that.
Question for you a) where did you do the mods b) can you list everything? c) how much did it cost and is there anything you would do differently if you did it today?
Thank you very much!!
I bought a '17 GTI brand new and will be strongly considering trading it in on a CPO '19 Golf R at some point in the future. I'd love to look at a brand new Mk8 Golf R, but the move to all-touchscreen controls is just a no go for me. Especially living in Wisconsin where winter gloves in the car are a customary winter morning experience, having to take them off to operate HVAC and seat heaters on a screen that's struggling to even function at -15 degrees, it's just stupid all around.
What exhaust set up is this? It sounds so good!
Zack great job on the video. Love the content. You are grooving now.
You're not shifting for yourself. You're telling the computer to shift for you ;)
I don't think you can compare it to an RS3. Maybe a modified S3. But the RS3 has that unique sound from the 5 cyl.
Bad DFW Drivers well the golf r and s3 are essentially the same car.
Same motor same chassis just a different look one is a hatch an other is a sedan
On sound, there's no contest. I was speaking more to the performance and 5-door design. The Golf R/S3 comparison is obvious because they share a platform, engine, and gearbox.
Bad DFW Drivers it’s almost impossible to get your hands on an RS3. Pound for pound it’s maybe the best/fastest car you can get for 60K (well optioned). I’ve seen a few modded that can pull close to 600 HP. Insane!
@@TheSmokingTire well stock the rs3s are in 11.8. Not sure how he can say it was slow when they make like 390 whp stock and 556 on stage 2 setup like this golf is. Way stronger trans than dq250 and even 2018 golf r i have has dq380 so even strong than this one and 1 more gear.
Great car. I just wish we could get a sunroof in the Golf R like they do in Europe. :(
A B no, The mqb’s have so many issues with the sunroofs! They all leak
I have a eurodyne stage 2 ecu stage 1 tcu audi s3 and love the car. I had stage 2 tcu but was having issues with the shifts. I mix 3 gal of e85 with 91 and the car seems to love it. Btw I just added an 034 rear sway bar and new it would make a difference, but I was shocked at how much it transformed the car. Def recommend adding the rear sway with endlinks. Next year I have plans for dbv2 hybrid turbo tuned with eurodyne maestro. They're putting out 500hp
That Dennis Rodman analogy was so on point LOL.
Great video! had a 16' S3 with stage 2 apr and I loved it until someone hit me at a stop light and totaled it. I now drive SQ5 with a JB4 nice cruiser for the family. I still regret not jumping in an RS3 instead!
Vince Fabre RS3 is Honeslty the ultimate hatchback on sale right now. If it came with a manual it'd be a future classic
If the Golf R didnt look like a Shoe/Egg on wheels, the Auto shift lever had the +/- on the left side, and they were reversed, so you pull down to shift up to the next gear, this car would be 100x more popular with enthusiasts. I'd make room in my budget to buy one. I currently have a 2004 FXT 5spd, and it's cost about a used 2017 sti to make it get up to 380 crank hp and 430ctq.
First of all, the guy bought the wrong evo, second of all, golf r is still a very good choice
This guy is funny, he makes side comments in 3rd person and he’s pretty personable but he’s a little awkward 😂
Giulia Quadrifoglio is another fast car without folding seats that would be nice to have them on.
2019 has it now. I have a 2017. Arrghh. Haha
Car sounds fantastic dude. Rips up the tach qwwwik
I don't get his power, is the American version less powered than the Euro version? Because my friend has one and he's at 388hp with just a stage 1 tune and an intake.
Paulo T yes sir. In Europe it’s 310 hp stock. Usa it’s 292 stock at the crank
it is because the euro spec r gets dual injection (direct and port) us models only get direct injection
Should be around 400hp crank at stage 2 level. Some stage 1 cars making 390hp with intake. 370-380hp is typical stage 1 figures
US and Euro market cars are almost mechanically identical except the Euro cars add port injection and a slightly more aggressive tune. Stage 2 on both typically makes around 370-380 WHP, this one is on a mild tune it seems.
Who's stage what ever tune it is and what fuel it's tuned for makes a difference too.
Yeah the current Civic just looks strange.
VW masterrace represent!
That thing will break down on you less then a year if you live in America
MkVI R doing just fine after many years, soon to get the MkVII R.
@@noneofyourbuisnessseriousl6623 yeah only if you dont look after it properly
Good video. Looks fast.
Domo-kun makes everything better!
I used to absolutely love VW but the GTI i owned was the most unreliable car i have ever owned. The golf R is indeed gorgeous and fast but it's just such a bland sterile looking car (subjective blah blah blah) that just kinda puts me to sleep. Def great for someone looking for a fun AWD practical and mature looking car but i wanted a sporty car that looks and feels it. The STI may not be the fastest and def should not be a contender for drag racing and building crazy amounts of power, but it is fast enough, handles great, has some of the best driver feedback feel today, looks great (subjective blah blah blah), and with a few mods you can make it decently quick (i would highly suggest elh as the power delivery improves vastly). People bash it for unreliability but those are almost always the drivers fault as nobody really knows how to properly take care of a car nowadays which results in early boom. It is a delicate car that if you take care of it, it'll take care of you! I've had mine for two years now running multiple mods pushing about 340 whp and 375 wtq on 93oct. Original engine, daily driven, and not one issue at all! Proper tuning and knowing how to mod it go a very long. Rant aside: Your style is vastly improved! I enjoy watching your one takes a hell of a lot more than when you first started! Keep up the great work my dude!
I love the the R 2019 DSG will be $42,000 when available and most dealers will not discount. Then back to the reliability, the last three German cars I owned, maintained by the book or over maintained by me always had issues and the BMW and Mercedes dealers suck, now more electronics longer VW warranty and most dealers suck? Not raging scared shit of the dealers and warranty ,forget about upgrades warranty void!
so its a map dwnpipe and what exhaust? whats it make to the wheels?
That car rips.
biggest problem with the boxer is its from the 1800s and is just dated technology. if you don't mod them for heaps of power they are decent commuters with a little extra umphl
Sup Zack! Great video!
The golf r Wolfsburg estate is even better 😼
Side note: There's no RS3 hatch. It's a Sportwagon, idc how many times they call it a hatch. And that's the best thing about the Golf (for now), it IS a hatch, and available in 3 doors
Golf R’s only have 4 doors in the US.
Since we're on the topics of hatchbacks, it's a shame we don't have the RS6 hatch in the US. By the way, this golf r is nuts! 380 horsepower is plenty in a commuter car
RS6 hatch? You mean the RS3?
The RS6 wagon is such a stunner. It's like a 5-passenger bullet train with room for a dog that eats Nitro Circus branded kibble. ZK
@@PauloR2T RS6 avant. You know, the one we don't get here in the states
@@TheSmokingTire LOL spot on Zach
MaxSpeed yep, if you follow Mr JWW on TH-cam he had that car for awhile, that thing is a bullet!
That’s the only thing I like about the dsg.all it needs is a flash tune and your good.
And you don‘t even get the BMW M140i...!!! 3.0 Straight-Six 🔥 😍 🔥
It's exactly like an RS3 hatch. Minus an extra cylinder. And the sound. And worse seats. And the presence. And the class.
.... with less depreciation. And more reliability after warranty runs out. And less pretentious douchiness
Robert Burton and one less cylinder. And the sound. And the class...your points aren’t valid to me. They’re quite the opposite. Eye of the beholder. I sold my RS3 and suffered none of what you mentioned.
Hey man.... as long as you get out of it before the warranty expires you’re good.
There’s a reason why people avoid used Audi’s and Land Rovers like the plague
@@robertburton8055 Because a VW is any more dependable than an Audi after the warranty? Considering they just reduced their factory warranty from 6 years back down to 4? Had the RS3 for four years. Never went in once for warranty work. My MK6 GTI? Went in twice in two years.
So what is the most stable tune for the golf r rn？
What brand of catback and downpipe is he using? Love the sound...
This is my car. It has a MAP downpipe and Q300 exhaust by invidia. I also have a 12 inch resonator custom welded on my DP, because it was too loud.
@@RileyBassing Awesome car man. It looks and sounds phenomenal
@@dirkdiggler5647 Ty
@YO! At the time when I went with Eurodyne they were the only one that allows me to flash from home using my laptop instead of taking the car somewhere.
Tuning at home is why I went with Cobb
This car is INSANE
I want this. I need this. That thing is exactly what I need
Much better than the last one matt farah ripped on.