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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: lew321 on 17 April 2014, 18:58

Title: 395hp Golf R400
Post by: lew321 on 17 April 2014, 18:58

Who wants more power  :grin:


http://www.TOPGEAR.com/uk/car-news/golf-r400-beijing-motor-show-2014-4-16

Title: Re: 395hp Golf R400
Post by: Rossc0 on 17 April 2014, 19:30

Looks like a comic version of a scirocco

Interesting enough though, the concept of it. I daresay there will be a lot of 'R's sitting around 400hp pretty soon!

Title: Re: 395hp Golf R400
Post by: Jimble on 17 April 2014, 22:13

I need this in my life!! :cool:

Title: Re: 395hp Golf R400
Post by: Booth11 on 17 April 2014, 22:32

Mmmm.  :drool:

Title: Re: 395hp Golf R400
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 17 April 2014, 22:59

What is interesting to me are the possibilities for us. Carbon bodypanels mean that for us 7 owners there may be the possibility we could buy them off the shelf.

Also, engine parts. If they use the same engine block and gearbox/clutch could we buy the updated parts as genuine VW parts and increase the power with parts VW deem safe?  There are rumours that VW are going to be releasing a series of aftermarket parts for the R.

Title: Re: 395hp Golf R400
Post by: Rossc0 on 17 April 2014, 23:24

They should do.

Let's face it, it's only enthusiasts (or at least 95%+ enthusiasts) who will be buying the R, so the market is definitely there for it.

Title: Re: 395hp Golf R400
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 18 April 2014, 09:33

I wouldn't mind buying a carbon bonnet and tailgate for mine (if they are some of the carbon panels).  Sprayed of course.

Actually, I would quite like to replace all the polished black in the bumpers with carbon fibre!

I'm also seriously considering getting a tuning box for the R aswell.