I bought my 2018 R last December. Like you, it’s an amazing car for the money and something I can realistically afford and run, being a dad with the usual outgoings of a family but with the heart of a petrolhead! I am an old VW fanboy who ran a mk2 GTI 16V back in the late 80s and owned various tuned Golf’s, Audi’s and the odd porkie or two when I was single. I don’t plan to map the ecu or tcu to maintain its longevity. But I have started to replace some parts to reduce its weight, one of the few criticisms Harry Metcalfe gave when he reviewed the mk7.5 R but he loved it as well. Hopefully reducing the weight of the R will benefit the handling, braking (already has the front Clubsport S discs), acceleration and fuel consumption. I’ll be keeping my R for a very long time as prices of newer cars are just crazy and the latest mk8 R isn’t for me even though it drives better.
Mate I'd be in the field or wrapped around a tree in my beemer on those corners you were taking in the wet, I think I'm going to have to get one of these! It has to be the best performance car you can buy for the money, no doubt.
Great video bro!! Always loved golf R’s. Would love to buy one at some point but I’m only 18 so don’t think insurance would let me at the moment 😂😂😂 can’t wait for more vids on this car🔥🔥
Have a 7.5R '19 dsg. Your car sounds good with the res delete. I wish you could've filmed outisde during a pull. How's the ecu/tcu tunes holding up?! The stock map sucks 🤬😅 Cheers
Very nice. I absolutely love my mk7 DSG R - thinking about going stage 1 - what made you decide on the Vudu setup over the likes of Mounttune / REVO, etc
hi bro i have 6spd dsg apr stg2 ecu, some people say that if you do a tcu tune the dsg fart gets smaller or disappears, is that true? Because of that, I'm debating whether to do tcu tune or not.
Tbh I could have done way better that was probs the worst launch I have had yet 😂😂 was full tank of fuel and 3 people in the car and I didn’t even get it into proper launch control I was pissed hahaha
A bit of advice needed. I’m looking at 2018 golf r tomorrow.it as a Mrc stage 1 tuning, is this any good , ps I luv golfs but just not up to speed on them.
@@barbabarba5534 anti drone has a small of cut of fabrication to basically stop drone sounds when on motorways so when you get on power or rpm is low it’s not loud but when you step on the power it gets much much louder
What's your fuel consumption after stage 1? And what's the difference between Mk7 / Mk7.5 DSG transmission? Awesome video mate 😀 Really looking forward to take mine to stage 1!
Hi Bro, - My Eco mode is around 27-32mpg Race is around 13-15mpg (Heavy footed) And the mk7.5 has 7 gears I think the 7 is 6 speed and obvs stronger gearbox
never.. DQ500 is literally one of the best and reliable trans you can get on VAG cars.. there is a reason why people swap DQ250 -> DQ500, DQ250 is just outdated@@Wunna42
I have a mk6 gti 2 door promised it to my daughter.. I'm going to have to get a mk7.5 unfortunately only 50k sold in Australia. And inflation and covid tax they're fricken 60k plus
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I bought my 2018 R last December. Like you, it’s an amazing car for the money and something I can realistically afford and run, being a dad with the usual outgoings of a family but with the heart of a petrolhead! I am an old VW fanboy who ran a mk2 GTI 16V back in the late 80s and owned various tuned Golf’s, Audi’s and the odd porkie or two when I was single. I don’t plan to map the ecu or tcu to maintain its longevity. But I have started to replace some parts to reduce its weight, one of the few criticisms Harry Metcalfe gave when he reviewed the mk7.5 R but he loved it as well. Hopefully reducing the weight of the R will benefit the handling, braking (already has the front Clubsport S discs), acceleration and fuel consumption. I’ll be keeping my R for a very long time as prices of newer cars are just crazy and the latest mk8 R isn’t for me even though it drives better.
What parts have you replaced to reduce weight?
Mate I'd be in the field or wrapped around a tree in my beemer on those corners you were taking in the wet, I think I'm going to have to get one of these! It has to be the best performance car you can buy for the money, no doubt.
This year . Not the new ones. They're a rip off
Deffo mate i have a stage 3 m135i now and its so dangerous hahahah
@@N55OJC I also have a m135i stage 1
I love the exhaust. Personally, would not change it. Greetings from spain!
Great video bro!! Always loved golf R’s. Would love to buy one at some point but I’m only 18 so don’t think insurance would let me at the moment 😂😂😂 can’t wait for more vids on this car🔥🔥
Try pattern named driver bro
Don’t get no claims but whipping a golf r at 18 is mad I’m picking up my s3 Friday I turned 18 in November
Need to upload more man this video was good👍
Lovely car, the Golf R. One day! I have a 2017 MK7 150hp right now which I like. My first Golf.
Just seen this video now, this was 2 years ago what happened to the car. Drive a stage 1 7.5 R myself, rapid in general, decent spec too
Have a 7.5R '19 dsg. Your car sounds good with the res delete. I wish you could've filmed outisde during a pull. How's the ecu/tcu tunes holding up?! The stock map sucks 🤬😅
Cheers
It was fast mate especially only a stage 1 map suprised me tbh considering my GTI performance was stage 2 👍
Continue with this content please!!
Sick video
Myyy guy 👊
Very nice. I absolutely love my mk7 DSG R - thinking about going stage 1 - what made you decide on the Vudu setup over the likes of Mounttune / REVO, etc
awesome vid when's the next coming out??
Clean video bro
Cmonn bro
hi bro i have 6spd dsg apr stg2 ecu, some people say that if you do a tcu tune the dsg fart gets smaller or disappears, is that true? Because of that, I'm debating whether to do tcu tune or not.
Not true they get louder with the correct exhaust setup mate 👍
Great video. It was fun racing you in Mexico! I was surprised how well the Golf R did against my F-Type. Great car.
Tbh I could have done way better that was probs the worst launch I have had yet 😂😂 was full tank of fuel and 3 people in the car and I didn’t even get it into proper launch control I was pissed hahaha
@@N55OJC Haha don't worry I'm sure there will be another time! Your Golf R is rapid.
Follow me bro dm me @calvers_7r
A bit of advice needed. I’m looking at 2018 golf r tomorrow.it as a Mrc stage 1 tuning, is this any good , ps I luv golfs but just not up to speed on them.
Yes bro MRC and APR Vudu are all great maps
What res delete have you got. Perfect video imo
It was an anti drone res delete bro
@@N55OJCwhat is a anti drone res delete ? I want a res delete but I don’t want drone
@@barbabarba5534 anti drone has a small of cut of fabrication to basically stop drone sounds when on motorways so when you get on power or rpm is low it’s not loud but when you step on the power it gets much much louder
@@N55OJC wauw thanks for the quick reply. Can you make a video on it ?
@@barbabarba5534 I’ve sold the golf r now mate but stick around I’m uploading a new video of my stage 2 gti performance mate 🙌👊
What package includes the digital gauge cluster?
Mk7.5 bro
Could you give us some exterior shots
What's your fuel consumption after stage 1?
And what's the difference between Mk7 / Mk7.5 DSG transmission?
Awesome video mate 😀 Really looking forward to take mine to stage 1!
Hi Bro,
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My Eco mode is around 27-32mpg
Race is around 13-15mpg (Heavy footed)
And the mk7.5 has 7 gears I think the 7 is 6 speed and obvs stronger gearbox
6 speed is more reliable
never.. DQ500 is literally one of the best and reliable trans you can get on VAG cars.. there is a reason why people swap DQ250 -> DQ500, DQ250 is just outdated@@Wunna42
@@Wunna42what? DSG all day!
And if you are talking about DSG 6 SPD, those choke up on the top end and are bad on fuel economy.
@@psiturbo bad on fuel economy? Maybe choke up top? No. Also the 6 speed holds more torque and has had overall less failures
You should feature my car
For sure bri
I have a mk6 gti 2 door promised it to my daughter.. I'm going to have to get a mk7.5 unfortunately only 50k sold in Australia. And inflation and covid tax they're fricken 60k plus
I had a mk6r in australia also bro they are great cars man fr 👀💨
I have the exact same car
There great cars mines sadly gone now onto bmw pov soon ?
@@N55OJC that's a belt
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Thankyou Bro 👊
Don't you have a speed limit in UK?
nope
nice video bro the quality is abit poor tho
It will sort itself out TH-cam does this for an hour or two 👍
@@N55OJC what's the difference performance wise from the GTI to the R except AWD and FWD
@@jxrdan7294 turbo is a big one
Harddd bro
@@jxrdan7294 cars a lot heavier, more stable, pulls harder no spin
spoiler , wheels.
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