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webbry4 · 10-01-2017, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Speeddemon69

How is the 7 in terms of lag and response since the turbo is mated straight to the block?

With the new 6 year warranty on the 2018 models I might jump to an R but I’m looking for something faster than my Mk6 APR KO4. Don’t know if a full bolt on R can take me?

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I bet stage 2 R will take you over your current k04 kit

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SnailPower · 10-01-2017, 07:50 PM

Was contemplating it after seeing them hooked up. They seriously look good lowered and with a wing extender. Honestly though, with the amount of $$$ dumped in the 6 and like a year left until paying it off, I don't want to start all over again. I also have had so much issues since modding this car, I'm not sure I'd want another VW that I know modding brings the problems. It's like, fix one thing, another thing breaks and it never ends.

With that said, not having a car payment will make me a lot more happy even when I have to dish out to fix ANOTHER broken thing that I probably caused due to modding.

With that aside, I'm not a fan of the 7 interior so much or the stock exterior look. It has never really caught my attention. Hoping the MK8 brings back a solid eye catching look. Hell, the MK7 R has to be the most boring looking performance car you can buy near 40k.

Don't believe me? Just look at this video that plays on the webpage of it tracking. http://www.vw.com/models/golf-r/

Lost@Sea · 10-01-2017, 09:06 PM

Went from a MK6 K04 GTI to a stage 2 MK7 R. My only regret is not doing it sooner.

Speeddemon69 · 10-01-2017, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by webbry4

I bet stage 2 R will take you over your current k04 kit

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I sure hope so..... they got more power terrain loss and I raced a modded mk6 R and got him and the time slips they post don’t intimidate me either based on trap speed. I know from 0-60 I’d get murdered but from a roll it’s a different story.

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webbry4 · 10-02-2017, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Speeddemon69

I sure hope so..... they got more power terrain loss and I raced a modded mk6 R and got him and the time slips they post don’t intimidate me either based on trap speed. I know from 0-60 I’d get murdered but from a roll it’s a different story.

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Mk6 r compared to the mk7 r the mk7 requires a lot less money and effort to get big numbers and from the sounds of it be a lot more reliable and to me even if a stage 2 mk7 r somehow loses to a k04 gti id still take the r for many things starting with awd. That being said for aesthetic reasons the mk6 is still a personal favorites and couldn't care less about power hence why I still drive my mk6 gti

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Speeddemon69 · 10-02-2017, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by webbry4

Mk6 r compared to the mk7 r the mk7 requires a lot less money and effort to get big numbers and from the sounds of it be a lot more reliable and to me even if a stage 2 mk7 r somehow loses to a k04 gti id still take the r for many things starting with awd. That being said for aesthetic reasons the mk6 is still a personal favorites and couldn't care less about power hence why I still drive my mk6 gti

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more money upfront though for the R lol, and as far as reliable i sure hope so, i was hearing about turbos being blown issues. but if i get one it'll be with the 6 year warranty.

but yes the AWD is one of the reasons i'm thinking of switching, its either the R or the RS3 id like the TT RS but thats even more expensive so ill pass on that lol

imagine if they had a golf RS with the I5 from the RS3! that would be the perfect golf! for me at least

webbry4 · 10-02-2017, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Speeddemon69

more money upfront though for the R lol, and as far as reliable i sure hope so, i was hearing about turbos being blown issues. but if i get one it'll be with the 6 year warranty.

but yes the AWD is one of the reasons i'm thinking of switching, its either the R or the RS3 id like the TT RS but thats even more expensive so ill pass on that lol

imagine if they had a golf RS with the I5 from the RS3! that would be the perfect golf! for me at least

Most people would agree with you lol.

t'sGTI · 10-04-2017, 09:07 AM

MK7 is a nice car but in my opinion the
MK6 is better looking with a better stance.

aj_law · 10-04-2017, 12:42 PM

Personally, not a fan of the lines on the mark 7. When my mark 6 reaches the end of its life, I'll probably bounce into another low mileage, used mark 6 GTI or R...or maybe a used S3 or S4.

zrickety · 10-04-2017, 05:31 PM

I think the 6 is better, but I've also been looking at a used S4 or S5.

Jcarollo765 · 10-04-2017, 11:36 PM

Know plenty of traitors

10-01-2017, 07:50 PM	#16
SnailPower Formula 5000 Driver Drives: 2014 GTI Wolfs CSG 4DR MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NNJ Posts: 1,423	Was contemplating it after seeing them hooked up. They seriously look good lowered and with a wing extender. Honestly though, with the amount of $$$ dumped in the 6 and like a year left until paying it off, I don't want to start all over again. I also have had so much issues since modding this car, I'm not sure I'd want another VW that I know modding brings the problems. It's like, fix one thing, another thing breaks and it never ends. With that said, not having a car payment will make me a lot more happy even when I have to dish out to fix ANOTHER broken thing that I probably caused due to modding. With that aside, I'm not a fan of the 7 interior so much or the stock exterior look. It has never really caught my attention. Hoping the MK8 brings back a solid eye catching look. Hell, the MK7 R has to be the most boring looking performance car you can buy near 40k. Don't believe me? Just look at this video that plays on the webpage of it tracking. http://www.vw.com/models/golf-r/ __________________ Internal : APR Stage 2+ tune - Soundaktor Delete - Diesel Geek Sigma 6 Short Shifter - R8 Coils - ECS Dogbone Mount Insert - GFB DV+ - NGP Type I Coilovers - KMD Tuning Front Stress Bar - WhiteLine Endlinks - IE CAI - IE K04 - EuroJet DP - Magna Flow Exhaust External : H8 Pure Yellow Fog Bulbs - 20% All Around Tints - ECS JOM Euro Style Badgeless Grille

10-04-2017, 12:42 PM	#23
aj_law Formula 5000 Driver Drives: 2012 Tornado Red 4DR 6MT GTI Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,335	Personally, not a fan of the lines on the mark 7. When my mark 6 reaches the end of its life, I'll probably bounce into another low mileage, used mark 6 GTI or R...or maybe a used S3 or S4. __________________ ('12 4DR/TR/6MT GTI - MEMBER OF THE 140K+ MILE CLUB) WISHLIST (bolded done...lol): Performance - Unitronic Stage 1 & CAI // Unibrace UB // DG springs // H&R 26FSB/22RSB // Tyrolsport Subframe Kit \|\|\| Cosmetic - OZ Leggera HLT // Color matched markers/lip/rear emblem insert // OEM Black emblems // Depo Tinted LED tails // Raceseng Ashiko shift knob // 30% tint // Soundaktor delete

10-04-2017, 11:36 PM	#25
Jcarollo765 FIA World Rally Car Champion Drives: 2013 GTI Wolfsburg Edition Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 541	Know plenty of traitors __________________ Night Fury '13 Wolfsburg GTI/Carbon Grey/4-Door/DSG Current Mods: APR K04 V3.2 & TCU V1.6//42DD DP//Unitronic Intake//H&R 26/24 Sways//Unibrace XB//SuperPro ALK//BSH Engine & Pendulum Mount//HPA 75a//Do88 Intercooler//H&R Cup Kit//Evo Boost Gauge//Soumatrix Speakers//BFI Stage 2 Tran Mount//GFB DV+//H&R 10/10 Spacers//Tyrol Brake Kit & Pads//Corgi Hair

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10-01-2017, 09:06 PM	#17
Lost@Sea Passed Driver's Ed Drives: Variety of Vws Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: SoCal Posts: 8	Went from a MK6 K04 GTI to a stage 2 MK7 R. My only regret is not doing it sooner.

10-04-2017, 09:07 AM	#22
t'sGTI FIA GT Champion Drives: 2013 R Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Joizy Posts: 1,020	MK7 is a nice car but in my opinion the MK6 is better looking with a better stance.