Some hot hatch buyers say you should always buy the manual gearbox because its more involving. Nov 14, 2017 with the update to the golf family comes a new transmission, straight from the skunkworks in wolfsburg. The upcoming iteration of the golf r has been tipped to boast an output of 333 ps, representing a gain of 33 ps over the mk7. Volkswagen golf r enthusiasts living in the united kingdom, i have some bad news for you. Golf r manual gearbox removal vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc. Golf mk5 volkswagen workshop manuals power transmission 6speed dual clutch gearbox 02e volkswagen r gmbh gearbox mechanics,operation, construction,diff. The golf r joined the mk7 range not long after it first arrived in 2012.
The clutch likewise is never ever ever a burden which is shocking to me, im 38 now and have owned and driven a hilarious amount of cars, and all of them were manual until my gli which was dsg and fantastic enough that i test drove the mk7 gti with both 6spd and dsg and got the dsg car first. I have owned both the dsg mk7 gti and currently still own the 6spd gti dsg sadly got totalled, and ive driven the r 6spd 2017 as well. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. That being said, the mk7 dsgs of all types are more reliable than the older golfs. But can it hold a candle to the manual transmission. Electrical and electronic components of the dual clutch gearbox dsg and their locations removing and installing mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearboxj743 gearbox removed removing mechatronic unit. First arriving in 1974, the golf was designed as a frontwheeldrive, frontengine mounted replacement. Manual gearbox fault diagnosed vw golf r mk7 chat vwroc. Oct 25, 2018 a dsgequipped golf r feels noticeably quicker off the line than the manual, which is reflected in the 4. I have had the car for 5 months now and the car itself has done 6miles. Apr 17, 2020 the upcoming iteration of the golf r has been tipped to boast an output of 333 ps, representing a gain of 33 ps over the mk7.
With its frontwheeldrive layout, punchy engine and compact dimensions, the mk7 volkswagen golf gti is not only supremely competent. Instantly gain increased power, higher rpm limit, faster shifts, optimized shift points, adjustable launch control, and a true performance tuned transmission. Mar 01, 2018 honda has the civic type r, fords focus rs is worth having a look at, then theres the renault megane r. I would like to hear any adviceexperience from you all. The manual gearbox died when wltp emissions rules kicked in, so now all gtis are dsg only. The threedoor is dead too, but thats ok, as the fivedoor is the one you wanted anyway. Dec 24, 2018 a full buyers guide on the volkswagen golf r covering the golf r mk7 2014date. Used volkswagen golf r with manual transmission for sale. Vw mk7 golf r manual page 1 general gassing pistonheads. Is the manual in the mk7 an improvement over the appalling mk5 mk6. Apr 07, 2018 some hot hatch buyers say you should always buy the manual gearbox because its more involving. Manual v dsg grapschknutsch 14th apr 2018 im very curious, why nobody compares acceleration with a certain rpm limit.
Acceleration times will greatly improve transforming your 2. For right now, only one car in all of north america can be purchased with vws sevenspeed, dualclutch dsg transmission and it is, of course, the golf r. Volkswagen will drop the availability of a manual transmission from its portfolio starting in 2019. With 306 hp, the turbocharged 2 litre 16v inline 4 petrol engine accelerates this golf r to 62 mph in 4.
As a purist, ive always said that if i were to buy a golf r, id spec a manual gearbox. While i love my manual golf r, id have bought the auto if my driving was mostly trafficstop start. Honda has the civic type r, fords focus rs is worth having a look at, then theres the renault megane r. I got my new golf gti manual a month a go and the gearbox is really. Mk7 gti manual trans service with motul gear 300 youtube. This unique process is accomplished by calibrating how the ecu communicates to the engines vital components to provide a true performance experience. With the update to the golf family comes a new transmission, straight from the skunkworks in wolfsburg. A full buyers guide on the volkswagen golf r covering the golf r mk7 2014date. Manual golf r races auto audi s3, reveals some kind of problem. The mountune52 stage 1 power upgrade delivers phenomenal performance for the mk7 golf r with either manual or dsg transmissions based on over a decade of tuning vehicles to pass oem signoff, the mountune52 stage 1 offers the highest quality calibration, providing improved drivability, response and, of course, a substantial increase in both power and torque, all vigorously durability tested. Volkswagen will drop the availability of a manual transmission from its portfolio starting in. With 1,181 used volkswagen golf r cars available on auto trader, we have the largest range of cars for sale available across the uk. In the overview, you will then get a list of the gearbox codes with the years of construction and engine capacity of the associated engine.
Spectune unlocks the true performance of your mk7 golf r engine through advanced ecu tuning resulting in an increase to vehicle power and torque safely throughout the entire rpm range. Secondly, its all too easy to say the manual is the true enthusiasts choice, but in these times of launch control and superslick selfshifting gearboxes, is that still the case. Today weve also had in a mk7 golf r with the infamous ea888 engine only this example is running the manual. We drove the new sevenspeed golf r and heres what we. Mk7 r dsg limestone 2nd car b7 passat tdi dsg name leigh posts. However, it makes you slower too, as youll see in this drag race between the golf r.
Ive heard of failures but usually only when mapped i know of a manual golf r thats standard but gets driven like a loon doing. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard with the golf r. For me, i usually engage 1st gear only a tad more aggressive than usual and mash the gas once the car starts rolling and outside the bogging range. Is the vw golf r better with a manual or automatic gearbox. Golf r discussions manual gearbox launches with stock car. I have had the car for 5 months now and the car itself has done. But lets say youre set on vws golf r should you stick to the manual or get the dsg instead. While i respect the viewpoint that the soft, gtesque nature of the golf r is. A video around my thoughts on the manual gearbox for my 2017 mk7 golf r. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. I spoke to a vw tech and he mentioned the mk7s have a very notchy.
It used to be much worse when we were breaking in the clutch but the rev hang, absurdly long clutch throw, semivague shift gates, and really. It seems that second gear engagement seems a bit bulky. Ive heard of failures but usually only when mapped i know of a manual golf r thats standard but gets driven like a loon doing launches most days and that clutch doesnt. Aug 17, 2018 volkswagen golf r enthusiasts living in the united kingdom, i have some bad news for you. The volkswagen golf sits firmly as the second best selling car of all time. Feb, 2017 in this video we are doing a transmission oil drain and fill on a 6 speed manual 2015 mk7 gti. The r is the chief of a sprawling volkswagen golf tribe, joining most of its family members on car and driver s 10best cars list, and. The mk7 r now fourcylinder and allwheel drive just gave me everything the gti did, plus a bit more. In this video we are doing a transmission oil drain and fill on a 6 speed manual 2015 mk7 gti. Volkswagen golf r used cars for sale on auto trader uk. And we didnt even go a step higher to the premium arena, populated by the likes of mercedesamg a45, audi rs3 sportback and bmw m140i.
Golf r 4th gear problem in manual gearbox if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Mk6 vw golf r 6 speed transmission kzv manual trans awd 86k miles. Basically, i find the stock manual to be an awful transmission in the mk7 that requires modifications to be enjoyable. This volkswagen golf r was produced from 2017 to 2019. The thing that burns out most regularly in a manual gearbox is the clutch, and itll burn out more frequently if being driven by novice manual drivers who cant really feel for the bite point. On the way home today another mk7 gti owner pulled up along side of me at a stop light and i quickly asked him if his second gear engagement is difficult. Hi guys i have got into a debate with a few buddies about the easiest way of getting the manual gearbox out of the golf r, so i thought i would. All, i have managed to source a vw workshop manual according to my vin number and engine code etc, my17 golf r is the facelift version with dq381 dsg gear box. The volkswagen golf mk7 also known as the golf vii is a compact car, the seventh generation of the volkswagen golf and the successor to the volkswagen golf mk6.
Firstly, it allows us to spend more time behind the wheel of the new mk7. However, it makes you slower too, as youll see in this drag race between the golf r and audi s3. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. During that time it has been offered with either a sixspeed manual or sixspeed dsg auto gearbox, although all versions.
Enter the car make and car model for which you want to see an overview of gearbox codes. Theres an allnew golf on the way but the fact this outgoing one is still the benchmark in an incredibly competitive class says much for how important this car is to volkswagen. Hi, i am interested in learning how to safely and properly launch my 2016 golf r manual. A dsgequipped golf r feels noticeably quicker off the line than the manual, which is reflected in the 4. But if youre both proficient in driving manual, it is likely the manual will be cheaper to maintain, although it is also likely that the dsg will be. We are installing performance gear oil from motul called gear 300.
A new golf is always big news but, given the transmission problems that beset the mk6, the arrival of the mk7 early in 20 was even more anticipated. Manual v dsg grapschknutsch 14th apr 2018 im very curious, why nobody compares acceleration with a certain rpm limit like staying below 3000 or 4000rpm. The formula changed little from the previous golf r. Mk7 vw gti golf r performance pack haldex coupling pump. It was introduced in berlin on 4 september 2012, before a public launch at the 2012 paris motor show. Apr 20, 2020 the golf r joined the mk7 range not long after it first arrived in 2012. Below is a screenshot of what is in the tech manual, as you will see it basically covers everything youd need to perform servicing or any. The wet clutch dsgs in the more powerful golf s being the gti, gti performance no manuals in australia and the r are more robust and reliable than the dry clutch dsgs in the lower powered models. Notchy, recalcitrant when cold and hate being rushed. Anyone regret buying a golf r in an auto vs manual. The wet clutch dsgs in the more powerful golfs being the gti, gti performance no manuals in australia and the r are more robust and reliable than the dry clutch dsgs in the lower powered models. There are tons of performance cars out there that are much better with a manual than an automaticdct, but i dont think that the mk7 golf r is one of them. If there is a match with other car makes and car models, these will. Manual gearbox launches with stock car golfmk7 vw gti.
However, you can spec a dualclutch dsg gearbox, adding an extra gear in the process. I need to make a concerted effort to get it into that gear. Cars reached volkswagen dealers in the golfs european domestic market on the 10th of november, 2012. Used volkswagen golf r for sale with photos cargurus.