The Mk8 R is definitely a vibe, and its a hoot to drive in stock form. I have a 2022 MK8 R, with the Racingline turbo elbow & inlet pipe w/ a drop in performance filter...and I love driving this thing IMO its so silly what VW did this go around with programming & tuning. Its seriously a FUN car to drive especially if you hit the back roads which I do daily on my commute to & from work....I had a 2015 GTI before this Stage 1+ tuned, Springs, DB mount, rear Antiroll bar, Wheels & tires, Intake....and that was a fun car to drive also but I had to invest a few $$ to get it there. The MK8 R is that plus, from factory.
Super good vid. It was just what I was looking for. The vibe cam was great, even down to the blinker sound. All those little details are everything I notice
I went from a MK7 DSG GTI APR Stage I, to a MK8 Golf R APR Stage I full torque manual... the R wasn't as fun as my tuned GTI, other than me rowing through gears... but once I tuned the R and did a bunch of other modifications it's a real beast. Loving it.
Mk8 Golf r has a completely different awd system the 8Y S3 (Haldex) does not have. It’s the same as the 8Y RS3’s awd system w/ a torque vectoring rear differential
I had M2, XM, M4, GT 5.0, m a c h 1, GT 350, etc, the R factory is just unbelievable fas stock with a manual:) However, bringing it to stage 3- WELCOME to beating nearly anything on the road gas engine, unless its a V12 etc..................
I recently drove a mk8 GTI it’s a lot quicker than prior gen GTI. The powerband is more linear imo compared to the Mk7/7.5, where you have to ring it out. I can only imagine how much quicker the Golf R is. Right now the 380 edition GTIs are an absolute steal given you get DCC and a lot of Golf R hardware for under $35k
Totally agree with your great insightful review. Ive luckily owned one for 15 months now and totally agree with all your points, its a great capable all round 'vibe'. Understated but not to those who know which is perfect. I dont know what else i would get for similar money.
hey bro awesome video. i have a mark 8 R as well and i absolutely love it! which radar unit are u using? i had trouble figuring out a spot to put my old one bc of the wonky 12v placement lol
You know what you got no credibility to talk is any car good or fun to drive when all you do is straight roads some acceleration. You must visit a track and do some fast cornering
No its not. Golf gti is a lot more fun to drive but R is faster. R is very front heavy but you have to visit a track to notice that, on normal roads fast driving R is faster and fells safer but still Gti is more fun.
idk my friend drives a golf 7R 2016 and i have the Golf 7 Gti Clubsport im faster (100km/h-200km/h+). We are stock¿¿ 😂😂 u forget the weight.And corners its about the driver
R is very front heavy, but GTI is not? They literally have the same engine, and the R has a drive shaft and a rear differential, so if anything, the GTI is MORE front heavy than the R…
I like your vids, no loud music, no nasty language, professionally choregraphed. Keep it up.
The Mk8 R is definitely a vibe, and its a hoot to drive in stock form. I have a 2022 MK8 R, with the Racingline turbo elbow & inlet pipe w/ a drop in performance filter...and I love driving this thing IMO its so silly what VW did this go around with programming & tuning. Its seriously a FUN car to drive especially if you hit the back roads which I do daily on my commute to & from work....I had a 2015 GTI before this Stage 1+ tuned, Springs, DB mount, rear Antiroll bar, Wheels & tires, Intake....and that was a fun car to drive also but I had to invest a few $$ to get it there. The MK8 R is that plus, from factory.
Super good vid. It was just what I was looking for. The vibe cam was great, even down to the blinker sound. All those little details are everything I notice
It's a Vibe! That's a really cool and interesting description for the R review.
I drive a mk6r and it’s a blast to drive. It’s stg 2 with some suspension mods. Stock for stock I found it way more fun than a mk7 gti.
The golf r content is making me want to keep my Mk6 Gti
I went from a MK7 DSG GTI APR Stage I, to a MK8 Golf R APR Stage I full torque manual... the R wasn't as fun as my tuned GTI, other than me rowing through gears... but once I tuned the R and did a bunch of other modifications it's a real beast. Loving it.
Every Golf R is fun to drive, stock
"The blinker sound is super chill..." 😛
Love the vid mate from Oz I own a Tig R and she puts a smile on my face when I put her in R mode
Mk8 Golf r has a completely different awd system the 8Y S3 (Haldex) does not have. It’s the same as the 8Y RS3’s awd system w/ a torque vectoring rear differential
Im looking to get a 24' Golf R manual and i will be keeping it stock I think its fun enough and gets the daily job done right
I had M2, XM, M4, GT 5.0, m a c h 1, GT 350, etc, the R factory is just unbelievable fas stock with a manual:) However, bringing it to stage 3- WELCOME to beating nearly anything on the road gas engine, unless its a V12 etc..................
Last year for the manual kicked me in the ass to get one. No regrets.
I'd love to see an Audi RS3 back on the channel. 🥺
Loving mine...
I recently drove a mk8 GTI it’s a lot quicker than prior gen GTI. The powerband is more linear imo compared to the Mk7/7.5, where you have to ring it out. I can only imagine how much quicker the Golf R is.
Right now the 380 edition GTIs are an absolute steal given you get DCC and a lot of Golf R hardware for under $35k
I love my mk8 gti se. Love the r but the gti fits me perfectly. Mk8 is totally a vibe too 👍
ITS A VIBE.
Totally agree with your great insightful review. Ive luckily owned one for 15 months now and totally agree with all your points, its a great capable all round 'vibe'. Understated but not to those who know which is perfect. I dont know what else i would get for similar money.
it's a vibe
I need to ask: Is it a vibe?
hey bro awesome video. i have a mark 8 R as well and i absolutely love it! which radar unit are u using? i had trouble figuring out a spot to put my old one bc of the wonky 12v placement lol
Turned off video after 5th "it's a vibe"
Vibe in an automatic lol.
Still waiting for a Carmaspeed shirt with the cactus logo 😤
the question is can I fit my 2 kids in the back lol?
yes
ISAVIBE
It’s automatic so nah. 2018 focus rs ftw.
You know what you got no credibility to talk is any car good or fun to drive when all you do is straight roads some acceleration. You must visit a track and do some fast cornering
No its not. Golf gti is a lot more fun to drive but R is faster. R is very front heavy but you have to visit a track to notice that, on normal roads fast driving R is faster and fells safer but still Gti is more fun.
idk my friend drives a golf 7R 2016 and i have the Golf 7 Gti Clubsport im faster (100km/h-200km/h+). We are stock¿¿ 😂😂 u forget the weight.And corners its about the driver
R is very front heavy, but GTI is not? They literally have the same engine, and the R has a drive shaft and a rear differential, so if anything, the GTI is MORE front heavy than the R…
why would the R be more front heavy than a GTI? ur comment doesn’t make sense
Lol this comment has no idea what they are talking about, just wanna sound smart
pov: me when i purposely spread misinformation on the interent