New DD: 2016 Golf R

fldrummer · 06-01-2016, 10:39 PM

Just picked up this lil' sleeper-in-the-making last week. 'Just a tune away from being an 11-second car.

Don't worry. I'm keeping my 5th-gen for weekend fun and getting ready to bump up the power on it some more...

snizzle · 06-02-2016, 07:09 AM

Awesome daily. I flirted with the GTI and R for a while. And then my wife decided to go back to school.....

GrandAmGT · 06-02-2016, 09:30 AM

Did you cross shop the Chevrolet Sonic? That seems to be a comparable vehicle to the Golf.

Gary24 · 06-02-2016, 10:03 AM

Nice. What's the horsepower?

drivingagain · 06-02-2016, 10:15 AM

The 2016 Golf R has 292 hp. They start in the mid thirties. To get it with automatic and some features flirting with basically and Audi S3. In the same competition as a Subaru WRX STI. If you live up north the awd and 4 doors make a good daily driver. I had looked at a the vw and audi lines before buying my Camaro. The adult family person side went towards a diesel until all the deception. The Op is right though a simple tune and it will push 380hp. Although you will find it gets about the same gas mileage as my 16 Camaro v8 if both on cruise control at 55mph. Kind of like the Mazda 4 cylinder turbo. Good power and fun to drive but when you boost it sucks fuel.

Really cool car. Congratulations. My opinion is biased on VW but not many people will expect your Golf R unless they really know VW.

SS 1LE · 06-02-2016, 10:19 AM

Nice little cars, but WAY overpriced.

fldrummer · 06-02-2016, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by drivingagain

The 2016 Golf R has 292 hp. They start in the mid thirties. To get it with automatic and some features flirting with basically and Audi S3. In the same competition as a Subaru WRX STI. If you live up north the awd and 4 doors make a good daily driver. I had looked at a the vw and audi lines before buying my Camaro. The adult family person side went towards a diesel until all the deception. The Op is right though a simple tune and it will push 380hp. Although you will find it gets about the same gas mileage as my 16 Camaro v8 if both on cruise control at 55mph. Kind of like the Mazda 4 cylinder turbo. Good power and fun to drive but when you boost it sucks fuel.

Really cool car. Congratulations. My opinion is biased on VW but not many people will expect your Golf R unless they really know VW.

Yeah, they seem overpriced until you know what you're getting--basically a hatchback Audi S3. 292 hp, AWD, but also the perfect blend of economy, practicality, and performance. Stock DSG automatics (like mine) have been recorded doing 4.5-sec. 0-60s. I picked this one up for $35,600 (2k lower than MSRP), so nowhere near S3 money.

fldrummer · 06-02-2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GrandAmGT

Did you cross shop the Chevrolet Sonic? That seems to be a comparable vehicle to the Golf.

Seriously? LOL. Not even in the same ball park.

Royal Tiger · 06-02-2016, 11:41 AM

I love the WRX STi. One of my favorite cars.

I'm usually a pretty rabid German fan boy, but too many electrical issues on the newer VW's. Same with Audi sadly.

fldrummer · 06-04-2016, 02:30 PM

Just got it detailed with a coat of Cquartz ceramic coating. The color really pops now!

sherob · 06-04-2016, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fldrummer

Seriously? LOL. Not even in the same ball park.

NS.

rorymick · 06-07-2016, 12:34 AM

I see my 2.0T RS Camaro as in the same competitive arena as cars like this. Basically the boosted 4 cylinder cars. I almost purchased a 16' WRX sport but the Camaro was really what excited me.

Intake/ downpipe/ tune and Ill be competing very well in this class!

Lovely car by the way! AWD makes me a tad jealous!

fldrummer · 06-07-2016, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rorymick

I see my 2.0T RS Camaro as in the same competitive arena as cars like this. Basically the boosted 4 cylinder cars. I almost purchased a 16' WRX sport but the Camaro was really what excited me.

Intake/ downpipe/ tune and Ill be competing very well in this class!

Lovely car by the way! AWD makes me a tad jealous!

Yeah, AWD was a big attraction for me. So was the blend of practicality, economy and performance. I like the new Camaros, but I needed something roomier and already have a fast 5th-gen I'm unwilling to part with. Congrats on yours, BTW. 'Sharp car, for sure!.

WHAMMO · 06-07-2016, 03:24 AM

Last time I checked the golf R fast list, its far from a tune only 11sec car. They have stage 2 and-3 on a tires and they cant get put of the 12s. Impressive car though, a bit over priced IMO for a compact car.

06-01-2016, 10:39 PM	#1
fldrummer "Black Ace" Drives: Supercharged 2010 SS, 2016 Golf R Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,350	New DD: 2016 Golf R Just picked up this lil' sleeper-in-the-making last week. 'Just a tune away from being an 11-second car. Don't worry. I'm keeping my 5th-gen for weekend fun and getting ready to bump up the power on it some more... Attached Images __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 "Black Ace" - Delivered 6/4/2009 Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq Last edited by fldrummer; 06-02-2016 at 08:28 AM.

06-02-2016, 07:09 AM	#2
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,549	Awesome daily. I flirted with the GTI and R for a while. And then my wife decided to go back to school..... __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost

06-02-2016, 10:15 AM	#5
drivingagain Drives: 2015 Tiger XCX,2016 Camaro 1SS,LBZ! Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,311	The 2016 Golf R has 292 hp. They start in the mid thirties. To get it with automatic and some features flirting with basically and Audi S3. In the same competition as a Subaru WRX STI. If you live up north the awd and 4 doors make a good daily driver. I had looked at a the vw and audi lines before buying my Camaro. The adult family person side went towards a diesel until all the deception. The Op is right though a simple tune and it will push 380hp. Although you will find it gets about the same gas mileage as my 16 Camaro v8 if both on cruise control at 55mph. Kind of like the Mazda 4 cylinder turbo. Good power and fun to drive but when you boost it sucks fuel. Really cool car. Congratulations. My opinion is biased on VW but not many people will expect your Golf R unless they really know VW. Last edited by drivingagain; 06-02-2016 at 10:27 AM.

06-04-2016, 02:30 PM	#10
fldrummer "Black Ace" Drives: Supercharged 2010 SS, 2016 Golf R Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 1,350	Just got it detailed with a coat of Cquartz ceramic coating. The color really pops now! Attached Images __________________ 2010 2SS/RS M6 "Black Ace" - Delivered 6/4/2009 Mods: Forged 416 LS3, Maggie TVS 2300 SC (~11 psi), custom cam (232/247, .630/.630, 118 LSA), 90-lb. injectors, ZL1 fuel pump & ADM controller, Alky Control meth kit, Monster LT1-SC twin-disk clutch, ZL1 drivetrain conversion w/ DSS 1000-HP axles & 1-pc. driveshaft, CAI Inc. intake w/ ADM scoop, XS Power full exhaust (1 7/8" LT headers with 3" off-road pipes), VMAX CNC-ported TB, LSR adjustable sway bars, LPE rear end-links, BMR 1" drop, BMR polyurethane bushings; UMI trailing arms & toe rods. Built & tuned by Kraftworks. 755 rwhp/708 rwtq

06-07-2016, 12:34 AM	#12
rorymick Drives: 2016 Camaro RS 1LT 2.0L Turbo Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 349	I see my 2.0T RS Camaro as in the same competitive arena as cars like this. Basically the boosted 4 cylinder cars. I almost purchased a 16' WRX sport but the Camaro was really what excited me. Intake/ downpipe/ tune and Ill be competing very well in this class! Lovely car by the way! AWD makes me a tad jealous! __________________ '16 1LT 2.0T RS - Catless DP, Intake, Tune/ Eibach springs FE3 shocks/ BMR front bar FE4 rear bar/ Xpel'd front end, CP Reload sealed/ Radenso Pro M.

06-02-2016, 09:30 AM	#3
GrandAmGT Drives: 2010 1LT & 2016 Cadillac CTS V6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Danville, Virginia Posts: 376	Did you cross shop the Chevrolet Sonic? That seems to be a comparable vehicle to the Golf.

06-02-2016, 10:03 AM	#4
Gary24 Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Woodbridge, Va Posts: 245	Nice. What's the horsepower?

06-02-2016, 10:19 AM	#6
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	Nice little cars, but WAY overpriced.

06-02-2016, 11:41 AM	#9
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	I love the WRX STi. One of my favorite cars. I'm usually a pretty rabid German fan boy, but too many electrical issues on the newer VW's. Same with Audi sadly.

06-07-2016, 03:24 AM	#14
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,653	Last time I checked the golf R fast list, its far from a tune only 11sec car. They have stage 2 and-3 on a tires and they cant get put of the 12s. Impressive car though, a bit over priced IMO for a compact car. __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.