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May 13, 2018, 12:30 PM #1Super Moderator
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My new ride - 2018 VW Golf Type R ....
I've always wanted something fun, quick and with a little storage room. I think this is perfect.
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May 13, 2018, 12:33 PM #2Audioshark
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Re: My new ride - 2018 VW Golf Type R ....
WOW! Awesome Joe. I love the color. It must handle incredible and be soooo much fun to drive! Permagrin every time you drive it!
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May 13, 2018, 12:35 PM #3Super Moderator
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Re: My new ride - 2018 VW Golf Type R ....
I absolutely love it.
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
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First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
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May 13, 2018, 12:46 PM #4Senior Member
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Joe I love the type R and the color is awesome!
I agree that you have the best of everything with this car.Buddy
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cool Joe enjoy
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May 13, 2018, 12:51 PM #6Super Moderator
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Thank you gentlemen, I have never had anything like this and I still can't believe it.
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First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
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May 13, 2018, 01:13 PM #7Senior Member
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Very nice Joe. Has the audio system already been upgraded twice?
Ok just kidding.
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May 13, 2018, 01:23 PM #8Senior Member
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Congrats Joe!
Beautiful.Jock
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May 13, 2018, 01:30 PM #9Senior Member
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Re: My new ride - 2018 VW Golf Type R ....
Very nice, congrats and enjoy!
When it's time for a little more umph, check out the JB4.
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May 13, 2018, 02:09 PM #10Super Moderator
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Re: My new ride - 2018 VW Golf Type R ....
Ha! Thanks!
The stock "Fender" audio system sounds decent enough.
Originally Posted by AJ Soundfield
Very nice Joe. Has the audio system already been upgraded twice?
Ok just kidding.Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
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Re: My new ride - 2018 VW Golf Type R ....
That is the Swiss knife of small cars. Fast, competent, practical, with all the everyday virtues of a Golf, but with attitude. Do I have one? No, but it was close.
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May 13, 2018, 02:11 PM #12Super Moderator
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Re: My new ride - 2018 VW Golf Type R ....
Thank you Jock. Originally Posted by the professor
Thanks Mike! Originally Posted by Face
I've been reading about all the upgrades. It came with a 6 year, 72K mile bumper to bumper warranty. That brought me over the edge. I have not even tried to open it up yet, but it feels fast already.Last edited by joeinid; May 13, 2018 at 02:15 PM.
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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May 13, 2018, 02:14 PM #13Super Moderator
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Re: My new ride - 2018 VW Golf Type R ....
It's a blast to drive. I was going to be more "practical" with a Golf S or GTI but this was calling me for years. It felt so right and I am ecstatic.
Originally Posted by walesi
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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May 13, 2018, 02:24 PM #14Senior Member
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Re: My new ride - 2018 VW Golf Type R ....
Joe, in your picture, what is going on where the front license plate goes... looks like a reflection but can’t quite make it out?
Very cool little car, and while blue isn’t my color it looks awfully good. Have fun!
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May 13, 2018, 02:42 PM #15Super Moderator
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Re: My new ride - 2018 VW Golf Type R ....
I tried to blur it out but the computer that I'm using right now has no real editing software. The blue was not my first choice but now that I have it, I love it. NY/LI is not the best market to choose what you want on these cars.
Originally Posted by Bobvin
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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May 13, 2018, 03:32 PM #16Senior Member
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Re: My new ride - 2018 VW Golf Type R ....
We bought a Golf III back in 95, I loved that car. A couple months right after getting it paid off my son totaled it. It was a 2 door and after it was wrecked it was not to be again.
VW did have an audio system option with Dynaudio but I'm not sure if that still exists. It would have been interesting to hear if it lived up to the name. Fender is an interesting name to have on a factory audio system.
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May 13, 2018, 03:54 PM #17Super Moderator
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Thank you so much, I hope your son was fine after the accident.
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NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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May 13, 2018, 04:19 PM #18DSkipGuest
Re: My new ride - 2018 VW Golf Type R ....
I have a friend who has the same models a few years older and its absolutely stunning. I'd drive one with no issues. Unfortunately I'm stuck with soccer mom crossover for several years as the kids grow up.
Nice car Joe!
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May 13, 2018, 04:25 PM #19Super Moderator
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Thank you Skip. I can not stop smiling. I have not even come close to feeling the true acceleration/experience.
It's been raining here on and off for the past few days. The car feels stuck to the road. So confidence inspiring, it's amazing.
Originally Posted by DSkip
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
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May 13, 2018, 04:33 PM #20Senior Member
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Yep, he and my wife walked away but the car had damage beyond what the insurance wanted to pay. Air bags are a blessing. I should add when they are made properly.
Originally Posted by joeinid
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Sweet ride!
I have always been a Golf R fan. The ultimate sleeper for me.Adam
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May 13, 2018, 04:52 PM #22Senior Member
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Great ride, Joe. Fun to drive!
i joined the new car club as well this weekend
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nice Joe. I drove one with a mild tune (400hp at the crank). its was sneaky fast and will startle more than a few sports car owners in the stoplight wars. it hooks up well because of the AWD and the DSG shifts felt almost as quick as the current PDK equipped P-cars. enjoy it!
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nice. is this your first m-car? now you gotta join the bmwcca. the L.A. chapter is quite active and their calendar is full of track events. Originally Posted by KeithR
Great ride, Joe. Fun to drive!
i joined the new car club as well this weekend
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May 13, 2018, 05:12 PM #25Senior Member
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Nice car. Did you get a DSG or traditional manual? Originally Posted by joeinid
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Nice as well. Is that an M2 or M4? Originally Posted by KeithR
Great ride, Joe. Fun to drive!
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May 13, 2018, 05:31 PM #27Super Moderator
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Thank God! Originally Posted by Mr Peabody
Thank you Adam. I've wanted one for a long time. Originally Posted by Elberoth
Wow!!! Beautiful. I really wanted an M2 or M4 but it was just too much money for me. The R is more than I wanted to spend. I am happy for you Keith. Originally Posted by KeithR
Great ride, Joe. Fun to drive!
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7 speed DSG and it's wonderful. I don't usually hit too much traffic to worry about a manual, but the DSG is sooooo smooth and is faster than the stick. Originally Posted by mdp632
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NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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Can you even get the Golf R with a manual ? Originally Posted by mdp632
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May 13, 2018, 05:40 PM #29Super Moderator
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Yes, dealer had a white onyx (think pearl) 6 speed manual which was beautiful.
Originally Posted by Elberoth
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NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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Fantastic choice. You can't beat the 6 year , 72K mile warranty. I owned one 20 years ago and remember it fondly. The new ones must be spectacular. Best of luck with it Joe.
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Thank you so much!
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NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
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First M car, not my first sports car (Boxster S back in the day, Audi S5 most recently). I'm not going to track it, but look forward to some spirited driving with local M owners in the Malibu canyons. Originally Posted by puroagave
If I wasn't relegated to a 2-door car from being in a wheelchair, a hot hatch like Joe's Golf R would be in my drive way. fyi, I prefer the M2 to the M4.Brinkmann Bardo w/ EMT HSD-006 cart, MSB Reference DAC --> Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL --> Ampzilla 2000, 2nd Edition --> Fyne Audio F1-12
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I love DSG/DCT trannies. Much better than the ubiquitous 8sp autos. Had your 7 sp DSG on my S5 for 5 years and outside of requiring scheduled transmission filter replacement (annoying and more expensive), it didn't have nary an issue. Originally Posted by joeinid
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May 13, 2018, 06:58 PM #34Super Moderator
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Awesome Keith, thank you for the great info.
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
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NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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Be sure to pick up an OBDEleven for some tweaks, such as opening windows with remote, etc...
I'm on my 3rd Golf. Started out with a MK5 GTI, MK6 TDI wagon, and now a 4Motion Golf Sportwagen. Would love an R, but not enough room for baby stuff.
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Mike, is the OBDEleven the “better” tool to get?
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Easier to use would be more accurate. Originally Posted by joeinid
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What is a DSG transmission? Originally Posted by joeinid
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct-shift_gearbox Originally Posted by BlueFox
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Nice Joe!..big fan of the R and GTI myself.
You gonna have some fun, boy!Avanti Audio
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Thank you Mike. I can’t believe it’s mine.
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Very cool car Joe.
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Bob! Thank you
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Congrats Joe!! I have a GTI and I now drive like a 20 year old half the time!! the other half the GTI is perfect for travelling to and from work in peak hour.
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Ha! I drive about 80 miles a day round trip for work and am having a blast. Such a fun car.
Originally Posted by XV-1
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Sweet ride, Joe! Looks to get high smiles-per-gallon.
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Very cool!!!
In the late '80s, I used to have an '86 GTI with a modified Calloway (of Corvette fame) Turbo, race-oriented modified suspension, wheels, tires, clutch, etc....
Won a few trophies with that one. Decided to settle down a bit with a SAAB turbo, and always regretted it.
Not that the SAAB was poor or anything, but the GTI was sooo much fun!
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Cool story Jim, thank you.
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Congrats joe. I think you’ll enjoy it immensely. I bought TWO GTI’s last year, but I’d I’d only had one car to buy, it would have been an R.
Enjoy, and watch out for tickets.
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Thank you. I'm having a lot of fun! I was squirting through a little traffic today and realized I was well above the limit
Originally Posted by Hounddog
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