Golf R in Canada Thread

[thr21]

And... Anyone planning on mud flaps? Any pics avail?

I'm thinking about it. I'm not too sure on how they'll look, so I just picked up some cheap ones on ebay and waiting for them to arrive. Hopefully they fit properly.

I'm only thinking about them for the winters right now, but if I like they way they look, I may spend some money on a good set and run them all year round.

[beanie338]

Just finished that!

I just finished mine too, 7.5 hrs of work pays off. The car is brand new, so no clay bar is necessary, the usual three layers: cleaner wax + sealer wax + carnubra wax.

[pcp999]

Would you all recommend waxing right after the purchase? Or wait till the Fall to get that protective layer before the salt.

Yes - we use too much salt in Ontario. It is what it is...

I'd recommend a claying to get all the crap off that gets onto the car when it's shipped, including the wheels. Then if you got the DISO (dealer installed swirl option) remove the swirls, polish, then a couple coats of wax. Then re-wax every time it stops feeling smooth as glass. My last waxing lasted about a month and I don't park outside but I wash it regularly. Re-clay in the fall to get all the summer's crap off it -- and then polish/wax again. Proper washing technique etc to avoid reswirling the paint.

Sure you can have your car *look* clean from about 10 feet away with less work, but you can tell the difference up close pretty easily. It's not really as hard as it might sound.

I want my car looking brand new or better.

[langis]

Is anyone planning on going to MVOC in Moncton? I know its early but it would be nice to see another R. I think the show is on June 9.

[lovecarsDrV]

Is anyone planning on going to MVOC in Moncton? I know its early but it would be nice to see another R. I think the show is on June 9.

Going full force! Me with my R & the family with the Eurovan

[axim888]

Anyone in the GTA installed lowering springs on their R and can recommend a shop and about what price the install was? I'm lookin at the H&R Sport Springs which if ordered online will be just under 300.

Also, do you also need to change some other things as well like bolts, bearings etc when you change your springs?

[langis]

Going full force! Me with my R & the family with the Eurovan

Cool! I'll be there too. Hope to see a few R's there.

I've helped organise the show for a couple of years but haven't really gone since then, I hear its grown quite a bit.

[2xtrms]

Tire rack is just over 200

[axim888]

Tire rack is just over 200

Not sure if this was directed to me... but yea ~300 was the all in price for the H&R springs (incl shipping, tax, duty, brokerage) to my door. ECS Tuning probably works out cheaper via USPS guessing at 295ish and pgperformance just under 300 but at least there's no guesswork since they're in Canada.

[MARCOTDIVR6]

Hi Everyone,

I'm finally picking up my CSG R this Monday, and wanted to know if anyone knows of any active GB's for the LED tail-lights.....I know there have been a few, but I've frankly lost touch of which ones are still in-progress if any at all.....Thanks!

[axim888]

Hi Everyone,

I'm finally picking up my CSG R this Monday, and wanted to know if anyone knows of any active GB's for the LED tail-lights.....I know there have been a few, but I've frankly lost touch of which ones are still in-progress if any at all.....Thanks!

I'm trying to start the 8th GB for these LEDs on mk6 forums since we can't personally start them on this site. I can pm you the link if you want but honestly there's 2 on the list only so far (maybe 3 if someone else I directed to it joins)... maybe I'm not doing a good job promoting it lol.

Which tails are you exactly looking for? If you want the light red ones or the ones with the fogs you actually don't need a GB and it comes in cheaper in fact. If you want the dark red/tinted non-fog ones you either do a GB or buy at full price from a store. If you want details I can post them or just go to mk6 "Private Classifieds - Buy, Sell and Trade > Exterior Parts" and you'll see my post. (Sorry if I'm not suppose to post to other forums but I didn't see anything in this forums' rules about doing so last time I looked)

[2xtrms]

whats the best source for the tinted.with rear fog then ?

[axim888]

whats the best source for the tinted.with rear fog then ?

Here u go (: I contacted both these sellers and they said they were the Euro version (5K0 945 093 AJ; 094 AJ; 095 Q; 096 Q)

http://www.ebay.de/itm/ws/eBayISAPI....#ht_7358wt_989

http://www.ebay.de/itm/ws/eBayISAPI....X:eRTM:DE:1123

[zither99]

Here u go (: I contacted both these sellers and they said they were the Euro version (5K0 945 093 AJ; 094 AJ; 095 Q; 096 Q)

http://www.ebay.de/itm/ws/eBayISAPI....#ht_7358wt_989

http://www.ebay.de/itm/ws/eBayISAPI....X:eRTM:DE:1123

I bought mine from sk-multishop. the item was brand new with the boxes taped from factory. the seller screwed up initially and sent the outers in tinted version and inners non-tinted. cost me extra $80 in shipping to send the inners back and get the correct ones. I am not a fan of the rear fog, you need the special non-front fog headlight switch for the rear for to work, otherwise your front passenger led turns off with a switch that has front fog light control

[MARCOTDIVR6]

I'm trying to start the 8th GB for these LEDs on mk6 forums since we can't personally start them on this site. I can pm you the link if you want but honestly there's 2 on the list only so far (maybe 3 if someone else I directed to it joins)... maybe I'm not doing a good job promoting it lol.

Which tails are you exactly looking for? If you want the light red ones or the ones with the fogs you actually don't need a GB and it comes in cheaper in fact. If you want the dark red/tinted non-fog ones you either do a GB or buy at full price from a store. If you want details I can post them or just go to mk6 "Private Classifieds - Buy, Sell and Trade > Exterior Parts" and you'll see my post. (Sorry if I'm not suppose to post to other forums but I didn't see anything in this forums' rules about doing so last time I looked)

Thanks for the info! I did some research and I'm actually looking for the dark red/tinted non-fog ones......I've checked both BKS Tuning and TM Tuning.....BKS wants $659 (not including shipping), while TM Tuning wants $799 (only available in light red). I will take a look at your post and let you know. How much of a savings can we expect with a GB? Thanks again.

[axim888]

Thanks for the info! I did some research and I'm actually looking for the dark red/tinted non-fog ones......I've checked both BKS Tuning and TM Tuning.....BKS wants $659 (not including shipping), while TM Tuning wants $799 (only available in light red). I will take a look at your post and let you know. How much of a savings can we expect with a GB? Thanks again.

Past GB price was 650 incl adapters and shipping for 20 people. If you go direct with BKS it's 760 adapters and shipping... but then there'll be a little more duty too unless you get lucky. I'm estimating little more than 900 if I were to buy directly from BKS myself as I doubt I'd get lucky enough to pass through customs without getting dinged (never have). If you want to add your name to the GB list pls post in that thread on mk6... I've just placed a temporary placeholder right now (you're #5). Again this is only an interest thread right now till we get enough people.

[sup_lado]

Is there a detailer in Lower mainland BC offering opti coat 2.0 or optiguard?

[Jaydogg64]

Just to let anyone here in Canada know , aircare program now officially ends in 3 years. NO aircare for us R's. Can this now mean when we do an exhaust i can buy catless downpipe........no more government watching us now ....let er rip !!!!! Downpipe straight to muffler , mmmmm, mmmmmm ,m !

[Notreknip]

I'm trying to start the 8th GB for these LEDs on mk6 forums since we can't personally start them on this site. I can pm you the link if you want but honestly there's 2 on the list only so far (maybe 3 if someone else I directed to it joins)... maybe I'm not doing a good job promoting it lol.

Which tails are you exactly looking for? If you want the light red ones or the ones with the fogs you actually don't need a GB and it comes in cheaper in fact. If you want the dark red/tinted non-fog ones you either do a GB or buy at full price from a store. If you want details I can post them or just go to mk6 "Private Classifieds - Buy, Sell and Trade > Exterior Parts" and you'll see my post. (Sorry if I'm not suppose to post to other forums but I didn't see anything in this forums' rules about doing so last time I looked)

Thanks. You may have noticed that I tentatively signed up for this. We'll see how impatient I get. Cheers.

[MARCOTDIVR6]

Past GB price was 650 incl adapters and shipping for 20 people. If you go direct with BKS it's 760 adapters and shipping... but then there'll be a little more duty too unless you get lucky. I'm estimating little more than 900 if I were to buy directly from BKS myself as I doubt I'd get lucky enough to pass through customs without getting dinged (never have). If you want to add your name to the GB list pls post in that thread on mk6... I've just placed a temporary placeholder right now (you're #5). Again this is only an interest thread right now till we get enough people.

I appreciate the info and thanks in advance for adding a placeholder on my behalf. I will definitely ensure I post my intention in the thread you noted.

[sup_lado]

Just to let anyone here in Canada know , aircare program now officially ends in 3 years. NO aircare for us R's. Can this now mean when we do an exhaust i can buy catless downpipe........no more government watching us now ....let er rip !!!!! Downpipe straight to muffler , mmmmm, mmmmmm ,m !

Would I have been in trouble if there was aircare and I got my APR TBE? you shoulda told me. LOL

[SoNgMaN]

Would I have been in trouble if there was aircare and I got my APR TBE? you shoulda told me. LOL

I think Aircare is BC only.

[thr21]

Bumping the thread to show off my new shoes. RSe14's. I got a good deal so I jumped on it, the only thing I don't like is all they had in stock was 225's. Would have preferred 235's.

I have pics that I took myself, but here are the ones they took after install:

[kw59]

After much delay, I got my LED tails, VCDS and did the install. I had to clear the codes for the rear lights and the EPC light disappeared on start-up. All is good.

All you need is here:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...thout-Rear-Fog

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...2012+LED+TAils

[axim888]

Bumping the thread to show off my new shoes. RSe14's. I got a good deal so I jumped on it, the only thing I don't like is all they had in stock was 225's. Would have preferred 235's.

I have pics that I took myself, but here are the ones they took after install:

Loox great.. Nice tint too! Think I went to light of tint on mine now ):

[thr21]

Loox great.. Nice tint too! Think I went to light of tint on mine now ):

Tint is 20%. I love it. The only negative is if you're driving at night somewhere that doesn't have street lights, it's a little dark to see the side of the road. That being said, a little extra look and caution when taking turns is all it takes to solve that issue.

[6speedvr6]

Looks good Peter

[thr21]

Looks good Peter

Thanks Dougie.

I still wish they had 235's in stock when I was there, like yours. I think they'd look and fit better on the wheel, but I'm not gonna complain about what I did get. Huge improvement IMO.

[vdub07]

No mention in manual, no button in glove box - do Canadian R's have a TPMS system??

Not that it bothers me much but it just occurred to me and seems rather odd.

[goorpy]

Any of the Richmond Hill drivers feel like stopping by to let a jealous Jetta driver see the car, and possibly sit down in the passenger seat?

Figure it's a long shot, but I'd love to see the inside of one, and hear it running. Saving up for my own purchase 2016 (fingers crossed)...

[ar_ken]

Any of the Richmond Hill drivers feel like stopping by to let a jealous Jetta driver see the car, and possibly sit down in the passenger seat?

Figure it's a long shot, but I'd love to see the inside of one, and hear it running. Saving up for my own purchase 2016 (fingers crossed)...

Go to one of the many meets and I'm sure someone will be generous enough to do that

[BRSomm]

Any of the Richmond Hill drivers feel like stopping by to let a jealous Jetta driver see the car, and possibly sit down in the passenger seat?

Figure it's a long shot, but I'd love to see the inside of one, and hear it running. Saving up for my own purchase 2016 (fingers crossed)...

Should have come to SpringFling. There were 6 of us there near the front.

[2xtrms]

Plus another in the very front row

[goorpy]

Should have come to SpringFling. There were 6 of us there near the front.

Gah, today!? This is what I get for lurking sporadically. I've only really just starting reading the VW forums over the past year (initially looking for DIY repair tips & guides), not really tuned in yet.

I'll have to remember to come check it out next year Thanks for the recommendation.

[axim888]

Was wondering if the car gets "smoother" wrt. turbo "kick in" after the break in period. I'm at ~3.5K km and noticed when I first had the car at low kms under the break-in period when the turbo kicked in I really felt it; and heard once in a while (even then seemed faint compared to other cars I've heard w/ turbos). Now I don't seem to get that "all of a sudden jolt" when accelerating hard (not complaining but just wondering if this is due to post-break in). Also don't seem to hear the turbo sound hardly. It could all be in my mind or I've learn to shift smoother in this car but just was wondering. This is my first turbo car so this may be a stupid question but thought I'd ask.