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.

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.

Interior of Golf is waaaay better than civic or subaru.

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.

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*

Zack’s been killing it. I watched some older vids with Matt and found myself missing Zack.

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.

Dude nearly 400 horse with AWD bolt ons!? I bet that thing RIPS!!

I just picked up my 2016 Golf R Last week. This car is insane!

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!

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!

The RS3 is a whole new animal on stage 1 ecu tune. Golf R isn't a US RS3 hatch, its an S3 hatch.

“Let’s see how she do” one of the best Farrah-Isms

It's the most excited I've seen you in a one-take Zack!

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!

if i had a millions of dollars, i would still daily this car.

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.

Love the video Zack. keep it up.

Thank you for your service, Sean!

This was quite lovely. Thanks for the upload.

Thanks Zack, and Merry Christmas to you and all of TST

I love my MK7 R with the JB4, it does everything so damn well

Zack great job on the video. Love the content. You are grooving now.

Just bought a golf R Blue Dsg 2016 plus just installed new mods and i freakin love it

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.

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.

Reviews are getting a lot better Zack, becoming second nature for you now.

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

DAS AUTO, BITCHES!!!

Who are the 50 morons that gave this a thumbs down? Probably STI owners....

Best one take to date.

Great build! big fan of Golf R. 🇨🇦

Love it. The Golf R is my "realistic" dream car.

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!!

Sup Zack! Great video!

18th mp brigade. Deployed under you guys in 13’. Hell yeah, man. Cars great

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

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

Good video. Looks fast.

Car sounds fantastic dude. Rips up the tach qwwwik

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.

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!

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.

2:56 nice "please dont give me a ticket" display lmao

What exhaust set up is this? It sounds so good!

Love my 18'R

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrgh I'm going to finish this damn video Zack...2nd time now I've had to pause at like 30 seconds in and go handle something haha. Back in a few hours lmafo :D

You had it right at 6:02 ... backhoe. ;)

I want this. I need this. That thing is exactly what I need

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 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

It sounds nuts wow

Subbie owners on deathwatch with that "Too much money to make it go fast" LOL

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 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.

That car rips.

Love the sound whats the exault

What exhaust does this have??

So im looking into a MK6 Golf R, around 90000-130 000 kilometers. Would be doing a stage 2 sooner or later, should i get a manual or a dsg, i do like manuals but in a AWD car idk, i've never driven a DSG or anything special with a auto. Is there anything i should really look out for?

Rear sway bar is so worth it. Went with 034 Motorsport rear sway bar and end links on my DCC equipped GTI. Do it!!!

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

I have one, upgraded from a stg 2 mk5 GTi... my first mod will be rear sway bar :)

This thing sounds absolutely divine. What a great car.

3:47 - gets familiar with 'oh-shit handle'

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 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!

so its a map dwnpipe and what exhaust? whats it make to the wheels?

So what is the most stable tune for the golf r rn？

Does anyone know what mudflaps they are? Ta.

I get the feeling Zack, this is one of those cars that when you drive it... you do realise that Turbo's are the best replacement for displacement...? The performance numbers simply defies the low cubic capacity of the engine.

how is reliability with all the mods?

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

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

Yesss just yess

Just some e85 and this car is one hell of a car😎

I have my unit patches in the same spot

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.

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.

What brand of catback and downpipe is he using? Love the sound...

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!”

How long will that DSG last tho?

Would any of these mods void the warranty? It seems like mostly bolt on, but would love some insight on this.

That Dennis Rodman analogy was so on point LOL.

Domo-kun makes everything better!

When did eurodyne come out with a stage 2 DSG tune for the R?

I see the MAP downpipe, but curious what the rest of the exhaust setup is?

I'm happy with my stock, 2015 GTI @ 220 HP ... but after seeing this ok I'm ready for another 100HP. APR ???

Is all that drone piped in?

NICE CAR!... I see a front strut bar is installed. I have been searching the internet for one for my 2017 GLI, does anyone know where I can find one? Thanks

Funny, in Europe they make with a stage 2 tune (downpipe, intake, ic and remapping) +-410hp (Metric) witch is around 405hp in the usa. Is this one on a 'safe tune'? If you want more hp, take care. The stock engine can take up to 450hp, but if you go stage 3 with a turbo upgrade you will go way over that. The crankshafts don't like that much power. But the Golf GTI clubsport (don't know if you have that one in the use) have stronger crankshafts and you can use those because it's the same engine witch is made a little stonger. So, if you need more power: Turbo upgrade and dsg tune and you have even 100hp extra and 100 torque.

At what power point will the stock transmission risk getting trashed?

Love my S3, made the mistake of going with an APR TCU tune, even though it had stage 1 ECU when I bought it. I'll eventually switch to Unitronics TCU since the eurodyne looks so much better than APR.

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.

This car is INSANE

The Golf R eats steak and potatoes, making GROWN MAN GAINS!💪 The sti is on Gerber and Similac, making BABY GAINS!👶👈👉😂💯

I'd have liked this video more if I could understand what the owner was saying regarding the modifications to the motor with the brands and particulars.

The ting go skrrrra, pop pop pop pop pop

That’s the only thing I like about the dsg.all it needs is a flash tune and your good.