hampshirephoto the accelerator pedal has a kick down feature (mimics changing down in a manual If say you need to overtake), as do all dual clutch or auto cars, it’s only like that in D or S, if you put it in manual mode it doesn’t do it, the brake being all or nothing as you describe is adjustable via coding with VCDS, the assist can be set at strong normal or weak, this doesn’t effect the brake performance but will allow a more linear input on the brake pedal that will make it feel less abrupt! Orange peel effect on car paint (new paint in particular and not just VW) is normal/common, as you say, take the car to a good detailer and they will turn it into a glass like finish for you, a good compound polish will get most of it out but the only real way is to wet sand and that can be risky if not done by someone experienced!.

hampshirephoto hi I am looking No to buy one can you give me some info on costs deals etc thanks

The accelerator pedal thing isn't exclusive to the golf R, it's on all of the other golfs aswell. You need to understand it's purpose dude. The idea is that you get about max 80% throttle during normal driving, in fuel saving modes etc but at anytime if you want the full power you can press the pedal harder to get full power of the engine at anytime no matter what mode you are in, sports, eco whatever... The obvious benefit is power without messing about changing modes, I think it's a rather good idea, once you know it's purpose you will figure out how to best use it... That is why it down shifted for you to give you max power

Regarding the holes in the bumper... Your dealership did that. When you buy one, and they need to bring it into the dealer, just tell them not to drill the bumper during the pdi. All the local dealers here in Vancouver Canada don't even mount the front plate without the buyer saying to do so. Everyone here uses either tow hook mounts or other brackets that side mount. I took the bumper off and put a bunch of neo magnets on the inside, allows me to be legal and take it off for shows.

@@cfbm125 It does it manual mode too

This video was made to give potential buyers an idea of the disadvantages..

I wish I had the money to buy a Golf R to which I would use to buy a Hyundai,,, maybe 2 Hyundais :D

@@mannyechaluce3814 300 Euro per month isn't that hard 2 afford

£100 pw try getting a job.

Manny Echaluce one day you will be able too buy Porsche brother 😇😇

God sometimes drops almond for those without teeth

DSG is a different kind of automatic. Here in America most our automatics are smooth. No one thinks about it.

@@Prometheus_xyz in an automatic car if your cruising at a decent speed the gearbox will go into the high gear to make up the speed and low revs. If you put your foot down the gearbox will go down a gear 'kickdown' so it's in a lower gear for more go at the speed.

These German cars r automatically controlled but Japanese cars have a manual button known as overdrive

Interesting point, thank you for raising.

It is very boring though.

Have you been car jacked yet in SA?

@@fireblade8905 lol nope. The thing is mine is Tumeric Yellow and there aren't many of them in this colour so it stands out very easily. The white and Lapiz Blue ones tend to get stolen a lot here.

@@ItzD3fW1sH I wouldn't call it boring but it's not on edge like its rivals. It's the type of car that's great when it comes to every day use and that's where it blows its rivals out of the water. Around a track, the rivals are better but you don't drive around a track every day so....

I would. I got a 2016 mk7 and love it. Going to Revo for stage 2 in November

@@garywhitehouse4299 i got the exact model. Did you stage 2 yet? If so how does it feel? Thanks

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He didn't complain that there is a golf on his VD, he complained that the image isn't a Golf R, and he's right it should be - not saying it should be the exact spec with the right wheels etc but would be a nice touch.

11 months ago he complained about all the complaints.

He didn't buy a Golf, 1. He bought a Golf "R" and complained it looked like a standard Golf. 2. The vehicle is a Golf "R" and he complained a standard Golf is on his display. 3. Gearbox shouldn't be changing down for the driver automatically. Clearly the golf has no top end power and has to use some ingenuity by changing into lower gears to accelerate fast. Get in a BMW M140i and you'll notice that kickdown is not required to accelerate fast in any gear. And that is what this car competes against. 4. Brakes are very touchy in a Golf R. They are either off or on and not much between when you're going slow. It's not modulated well according to speed. 5. Orange peel on a car of this price is not acceptable from factory. Could have been a bad batch, but he is right in expecting more. You seem to have not understood anything he said, which means you either have a comprehension problem, or you're being an absolute douche on purpose but in actuality you just made yourself look like a fool!

sAmiZZle82 you made yourself look like a fools for typing a whole ass paragraph that no one cares about 🤦‍♂️

@@sAmiZZle82 1. Maybe he shouldn't buy the car blindfolded next time.

Do true

So true

I think they're illegal aren't they?

Since making the video I’ve been told what it is, but thanks for letting me know. I hope you enjoyed the video nonetheless

@@hampshirephoto fair enough bud, normally a pretty standard feature on VAG automatics, although was surprised when i found my Audi s1 had it (is manual) and is used when driving in eco mode and throttle response is limited to save fuel

Most automatic cars have it not been in any that don’t

Revo do a DSG software flash which can disable kickdown, FYI.

@@hampshirephoto i'll trade a Renault Modus with the R, same feauture & automatic ^^

quality

Well said. This guy looks about 17 years old, just got his licence...and Daddy went out and bought the ungrateful wee shite a new motor.

blower dang that roast

if you want a factory "riced" golf, the GTI Clubsport exists.

Thanks for the explanation buddy

Thanks Bryan! Thanks for commenting

You're the only person who seems to agree with me here! Thanks hahaha

@@hampshirephoto me too

Haha thanks Bailey!

Very fair comment, Jak, thank you :)

Thanks mate!

Please don't tell me what he was describing was the kick down switch - surely he is aware of that!, that's been a standard on many auto's, DSG or otherwise, since the dawn of time.

blower yep kick down in race mode, my mates 14 plate does the same

hampshirephoto follow Danny.svr on Instagram and he will be able to sort those numberplate holes out

As i can tell from your young apperance, you have not drove alot of cars. meaning you have no clue how a (turbo)car works (manual or dsg)! The Golf R starts to deliver its 400NM torque from 2000rpm on up to 5400rpm. under 2000rpm the turbo is not spooling up, meaning the full power(torque) is not being produced. While crusing lets say at 90mph with the dsg in 7th gear, the revs are around 1500rpm. When you floor the car, your telling the car "i need to go fast, now!". The car knows the that the only way i am going to be able to speed up quickly, is i am going to need more power(torque). the only way to do so i am going to need at least 2000rpm, so ill need to shift down first! Your braking issue with the golf R, also has to do with inexperience!

@@julientaylor If your in manual mode I don't think kickdown should be a thing

​@@tomp1700 ??? meaning: just because your in manual, the physics of the car dont apply? WTF it does not matter if you drive the car with a dsg in manual or a manual gearbox, with revs @1500rpm the car is not going to give you the full power(torque). This phenomenon not only applies to the Golf R, it applies to all combustion cars! Bugatti Chiron: 1600NM @2000-6000rpm, meaning: you are not getting the full power(torque) @0-1999rpm 3.000.000.- € spent, no difference!

I hate the stock Golf pic in the infotainment and cluster as well. Such a tiny thing. They managed to put an R logo in there, and a 320km/h speedometer, so why not some Golf R animations. The rest doesn’t bother me... But add to you list... when running typical highway speeds in DGS sport, then kick down to pass... 1-2 second pause for the DSG to do a 7-4 shift. That’s horrible.

Alan N and has 42y of heritage...

Thanks Alan!

Thanks Mike, you'll love it

Lol these engines have little to no running costs ime. Change the oil on time and dont treat it like shit and youll have no issues

Brofist25 sounds great no insurance or tyres etc required?

Brofist25 If I had that sort of money to spend I would have the new Civic type R. I used to be a VW fan boy too, I’ve had 4 golfs and an Octavia VRS mk1 The Skoda was the best of the lot.

Thanks Paul!

hey do you have any modifications done to your golf? like resonator delete or straight pipe?

Thank you!!

Ryan Link indeed, man buys golf, hates it’s a golf. They’re quite dull motors anyway, a silly body kit and splitter would probably move it away from it’s mainly business type guy demographic

Thanks mate! ...Tell me about it..!! :/

Tough crowd today..

Thanks for the advise Aaron :)

@@hampshirephoto No worries. Just a heads up, the brake release technique only works when the car is in "D". I find that when it's in Sport, coming close to a stop will have the gearbox re-engage and cause the car to kind of launch forward a little.

John, THANK YOU! Hahaha

Thanks for the explanation, Jeremy :)

But it overrides manual mode which is bad because I am just about to drop it a gear from 3rd to 2nd, It drops to 2nd just before I hit the paddle and then I end up going from 2nd to 1st

Chris, totally understand what you mean! Very annoying

@@JAG0071877 what you can do to resolve, is to get a TCU tune. APR, for instance, allows you to choose to enable or disable the kickdown switch. You guys could also learn pedal control... Instead of just mashing it. There's a pretty defined point where you reach the bottom of the travel before activating the switch.

Thanks Richy! What I mean, is the paint quality isn't very good as it doesn't give a 'mirror image'

Orange peel is an issue that I've notice, particularly on the lapiz blue - but seems to be a common theme with so many manufacturers nowadays. Dark colours like this show it the worst, white and silver hide it the best. You will find this on pretty much all OEM paint now, BMW, Mercedes - they all suffer from orange peel right outta the factory.

I've turned that fake noise off completely in all modes, sounds alot better

Thanks Andy!!

Thanks! Appreciate the kind comment

VAG orange peel is very tight though.. more so than other German brands. Oh, and the panels are weak and thin. I speak from experience.

Thanks Mark! Ahhh you'll love it!!

I have a manual 3dr golf r shortly to be a lapiz blue 3dr with dsg, they are a great drive especially in the winter when the roads can be bad. The video is a bit nit picking its a golf not a ferrari.

Who said it was on PCP?

Thank you very much!

Glad to see somebody agrees with me! Thanks Anthony

@@hampshirephoto No worries! Keep up the good videos man!

I’ll do my best!!

It’s a small issue but very annoying!

M.H.K. number 5 is an excellent point

The R32 is shite in comparison to the R. Other than the exhaust note the 32 was nothing special.

James Barlow spend 7.5R or even 7R money on a Mk4 R32 and you’ll have a faster car. Depends on what the person wants really. Rather a fairly rare car made even rarer by a 500+ setup than a pretty common car. Its what i’d do any day. The R is a better car to live with day to day. And 15 years between the models they’ve come along really far.

@@nomessininc. You could say that about any car though. I owned a Mk4 Anniversary years ago and my current 6R batters it in every way regardless of how fast i could make a Mk4. With an old engine, old tech on a tired and dated looking model that the avg person cant use daily because of the ridiculous fuel economy and high road tax (uk) Big turbo or charger on a 32 is a proper but pointless motor. My 2 penny's worth anyway. Each to their own.

James Barlow yeah my point exactly pal. Technology has moved on so comparing the mk4 r32 and mk7 r is a fairly un balanced one. As we said depends on what the person is wanting.

Wow nice one!

Thanks as always buddy!

@@hampshirephoto thanks for the reply

Overall I love it, but thanks for taking onboard my points :)

Thanks so much dude!

EXACTLY! Thank you :)

Really annoying isn't it!

Hey Conor, I think I may have done actually! Thanks for letting me know haha

Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind comment

Mario Panebianco your dead right some people dont know how lucky They are. 6 weeks it will be gone. Guess what. Im buying a new car, And another youtube video

Anyone over 18 can sign a finance agreement and pay for it monthly

It’s not much for a Golf R £370 pound a month is nothing