What is the Haldex system on Vw and I believe Audi cars?

@@Leehuss5582 It's the company that makes variable slip based drivetrain components. For the most part, it's All Wheel Drive systems, but the later MQB cars had a "sports differential" on the front axle that was made by Haldex too.

@@grahamek86 Thank you for the reply and explanation

I always think about getting back into performance VW/Audi but then I see this bullshit. Absolute joke that this happens on a 40k+ hatchback.

Great tip. Thanks Blake

Agree

I had a manual MK7 R, got rid went to an Astra VXR and now want a DSG R… had any issues with yours?

@@ross-es8vx Not at all. Been really solid and running a touch over 400bhp

@@georgeqzzy1468 pick mine up tomorrow morning 🤣 just bit the bullet in the end

how much did you pay for the car if you dont mind me asking ?

@@brandonfromlondonuk3484 26,700

I’m going to buy a MK7 with 55k on the mileage tomo. £18950 used approved Heritage of Weston VW, 2017 plate, 1 owner. I’m abit dubious regarding mileage. Mum thinks it’s abit high? It comes with two years warranty and break down cover that gives some reassurance. Just wondering did you experience any immediate issues at or around that mileage upon purchase? Also I’m a female going alone (to purchase) is there any questions you can recommend? I had an S3 unfortunately had to rid due to coolant issues and dodgy garages/mechanics hence me going used approved now. So I know a little about cars.

For real 🤣

@@richardm5467and you will only get penalised if you play their game and consent to them giving you points and a fine.

I test drove one these golf rs dsg before I got the m140i good interior in them, performance wise was night and day compared to the 140i, If it wasn’t for that I would of got the r

@@lukeskywalker1666 Well, to be fair, my Golf R, is barely a Golf anymore. I have: -Stage 2 tune -Southbend Stage 3 Racing clutch -HR Lowering springs, with sway bars -APR Big Brake kit up front -19 inch APR gunmetal wheels -APR Short Throw shifter -APR downpipe -APR Cat back exhaust -Neuspeed Intaks -Neuspeed Turbo Muffler delete It was my daily but my son is now driving it, I know, I know, but he's a good kid and knows his (and the car's) limits. I pulled my '12 Audi S4 off of mothballs. It is also a 2+ APR car but with even more goodies and aftermarket stuffs on it, it's a show car really. Haven't driven it for about 5 or more years other than starting it and an occasional saturday fun drive. It'll be interesting to put it back in "circulation".

@@cjb8993 nice stuff fella I’m sure ur golf rapid, since owning the m140i did few mods and upgrades Motech stance TU high pressure fuel pump VRSF 200cell downpipe Xhp3 gearbox tune Stage 2+ ecu tune by (revo) Mmr panel filter Double res delete with m performance Blackbox Full maxton kit 487 bhp it pulls like a train with the torque u get if u can get traction 🤣🤣🤣

Revo RV0 or RF0

Wdym grill? What is there function?

@@freddybell8328 slam vents mate, mine leaked, easy to just seal them tho when you take rear bumper off

Sunroofs can leak as well on mk7s. Drainage pipes I think but a bit more work involved than putting a wire down the drainage holes as could do on my mk4 (r32) Great review! Well produced, high quality, relaxed, informative and concise. Volkswizard also does a great review for this & other performance Golfs

The leak comes from the rear speakers. Only applies to 5 door models too! Good luck

I like the facelift Scirocco R because I had the normal 1.4 TSI but I think it doesn't have the same EA888 engine as the Golf R.

Get the golf. The Rocco doesn't drive half as nice.

Hi Nick , i have a 2019 MK7.5 Golf R DSG , does your fan kick in abit if your just trotting around?

I'm constantly putting mine back it's gone slightly white also.

Yea wtf

Me too . We don't have them in South Africa

@tshepangmotshwane7902 at least we get a manual here in the states, I'll take that

I got a 3 door . So much more better looking. Last of the “proper” hot hatch

AHH , but when your a single dad , the 5 door is perfect . No clambering over seats and making a mess . Plus I get to have a nice car 😊 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌️

It did mate yeah just used wipers and lights manually

Thanks for the comment dawg 😁

How easy of a fix is this

Not in America buddy. Euro guys got lucky true R spec

We don't have one lined up at the moment Steven but never say never!

I personally would say the Golf R, had one for a while and it was good! Have heard that the S3 are not a drivers car and are not as fun! Also the prices are currently highly inflated at the moment and are up at least 15% on their old value! now you would be lucky to get a sub 40k mile 17 plate for less than 23/24k

Golf R 100% or step it up and grab an RS3 you won’t be disappointed!

@@Sean-tj5cu bro i cannot find a 2017 golf r for under 24k wtf

@@DoomDeity 35k!!! New, is 10k (at least over MSRP)

Vroom has them and other car stealerships have them you just have to search around their out there, people buy them up a lot, don’t buy a manual trans one if you are going to buy one, the DSG is more sought after! WRX STI is a good car and holds its value very well too might look into that and is AWD and has more power than a golf R!

Every 6 year they release new model. The last year they release a face-lift like mk 7.5 now they have mk8 and the last year will be mk8.5 after that all golfs will be electric.....sadly.

Wheels from control customs mate just a remade golf wheel

The manuals are shit and cost a fortune to fix or replace the clutches and anything involved with that car is over priced, the auto DSG is the way to go just get the transmission tune for it and it’ll be great along with a stage 2+ tune for the engine!

@@bobsaget3044 and what about if a dsg goes wrong 😂

@@vIMONST3RIv hopefully it doesn’t but if that goes wrong then you’re in real trouble but in all honesty I don’t hear about DSG’s going bad nearly as much at all compared to a manual so yeah! I’d take a DSG still over a manual especially since I can shift about 10x faster in a DSG than a manual, I wouldn’t trade a DSG for a manual trans any day as far as a VW goes because I’ve had several high performance manual VW’s and they are shit.

@@bobsaget3044 think I might trade my manual in next year for a dsg tbh when my cars all paid off and put an extra few grand on top for a 7.5, I’ve got a mk7 r manual at the minute, hate manual now but at the minute I couldn’t afford a dsg

@@vIMONST3RIv if there is a DSG R available I would definitely do that but yes they aren’t cheap but hold their value well compared to any other VW, I’m happy with my stage 2+ MK6 GTI DSG it definitely gets the job done for me, I came from a 2019 Dodge Charger Daytona scat pack as my most recent before this car and it is fun and has some balls in comparison! I plan on getting another Tesla or a Tacoma after this though!

No car is reliable. My 396hp Golf 7 R has been super reliable, but I maintain my own cars to a high standard.

Spacers on the car? Check they haven’t broken or cracked

Manual R… underrated

DSG is faster and more useable for daily traffic, but the manual is more fun to drive and cheaper to maintain/service. I'd personally go for the manual

DSG is better in my opinion for long drives get better mpg. stuck in traffic you dont have to fiddle and keep changing from 1st-2nd every 5mins. With DSG its more expensive to service and maintain compared with the manual but for me the DSG was worth it

Enjoy your new car!

Sure is Sam

@@ScottishCarClan Yes it's an epic little hot hatch isn't it, is it featured anywhere on YT? I'd love to see what's been done with it, I've been giving some serious thoughts towards buying one and wouldn't mind knowing the mod spec so I could copy it if I get one. Cheers.

Blowing blue smoke, no rwd and generally unloved would have me walking away!

If it says VW walk away lmfao

Hi Daniel. Where the suspension mounts to the chassis at the top of the strut is what is commonly referred to as the “top mounts” hope this helps

Putting Kilsyth on the map 😂

Hey! Revo RVO19's

No just a wider wheel than factory I believe

No just a wider offset on the Revo wheels

No that doesn’t sound dangerous lmao that sounds like VW being a shit manufacturer like they actually are it’s a fact, they care only about lining their pockets not about they’re reputation that’s why their vehicles hold shit for resale value! Only golf R and Audi RS3-4-5-6-7-8 hold their value nothing else.

The Pretoria rim on the Golf R are super light , just a little over 21 lbs, try to compare that to any 19 inch rim. And lighter rims means faster acceleration, top speed, and better fuel mileage. But with the pros comes with the cons because they're designed so light and the Golf R is quite a heavy car for it's class so the cracking or buckling is more likely to be caused by driver error like encountering curbs or potholes.

I can understand why you’d say this and actually… I think i agree.

Mines a stage 1 HT kicking out 393lbs ft torque, over 70k, no problem at all! Stop talking such shite!

I have forwarded (and giggled) at your comment :D

Don’t be ridiculous have you never heard a Scottish accent before!!!!

@@MrCaterhamr500 i have but it‘s still difficult for me to understand!!! ENGLISH IS NOT MY NATIVE LANGUAGE!!!!!!!!

@@H3llF1re1000 so what do you want him to do, speak another language??

@@MrCaterhamr500 normal english

@@H3llF1re1000 it sounds like it’s your problem, not his.