I TOTALLY UNDERESTIMATED this *410BHP APR STAGE 2* VW GOLF R!!! , BETTER THAN THE A45?!

[@flacjacket]

If you are thinking of going stage three here is something you should know: These engines max out at 420 ft/lbs of torque at the wheels, any more than that and you are running a real risk of blowing the engine. That said with upgraded valve springs and retainers (APR sells them for like $700 USD, they can be done with the engine in the car and without removing the head) this engine can safely rev to 7,500 RPM. 420 ft/lbs @ 7,500 RPM = 600 HP. That means with a mostly stock motor you can safely run up to 600 WHP so long as you carefully tune to make sure at no point in the power band you are exceeding 420 WTQ. All you need to do this is an intake, intercooler, charge pipes, downpipe, fueling, turbo, DSG tune (or clutch for the 6MT cars) and a pro tune. There are a number of people currently running 600 WHP on stock motors (+ springs and retainers), so far so good it seems.

[@officially_gassed]

flacjacket thanks for the detailed info bro 👍🏽

[@exothermal.sprocket]

That EA888 motor in the R is a stout piece.

[@graemecouch5010]

Stage 3 kit uses a lot more fuel & is a lot less driveable around town !

[@stephenpato5524]

Great info! At what point do the ring-lands become an issue?

[@divinehatred6021]

@@graemecouch5010 Thats not even true.

[@TIM612826]

£22.5K stage 2 and a full spec r....what a bargin!!! U done well buying that! Great video by the way!

[@nashforbes3171]

I’m a BMW 140i owner and i can concur that these R’s do handle so well it’s like it has infinite grip and road holding definitely a class leader in that respect for sure

[@garydoctor3578]

Nash Forbes 140’s are quicker but when it’s wet, there’s no comparison. Like both though

[@nashforbes3171]

Gary Doctor Agree completely and I will hasten to add the golf r I rode in wasn’t stock and it was driven on a circuit still a great car and may end up having one at some stage. Love my M140i at the moment though it’s all the car and more than I expected!

[@emanueldumitru6477]

I would be very curious running my Audi TTS MK3 against a stock 140i or 240i, have you had any races with stock TTS? (MK3 ofc)

[@robdelany7636]

Totally agree, I had the A45 AMG before I bought my R. The AMG was great to a point but terrible gearbox, terrible throttle (even with an override) and not liveable daily. Bought the R and so far stage1, miltek exhaust, cold air intake and full bore turbo inlet. The R kills the AMG. All round winner car compared to it. So much fun. 034 rear swaybar has transformed it in corners and then you put it in Eco and pootle about like miss daisy! Awesome cars.

[@leepatton8358]

If I drove anything else other than my R I'd be dead the grip is insane

[@MrVara411]

If I ever had a tuned Golf R, I would NOT put on any APR stickers or badges or obnoxious exhaust... Ultimate sleeper car!

[@danhall5761]

You realise exhausts effect performance?

[@eKoMarine7]

@@danhall5761 10 hp difference maybe, you can get a catted downpipe with all other exhaust components stock, and it will still be a sleeper.

[@MrVara411]

@@danhall5761 Of course, Dan, which is why I chose the word "obnoxious" ... you can definitely upgrade the exhaust to improve air exit without making it sound like someone is blowing raspberries... something like a resonated valved Milltek sport exhaust, for example.

[@PBRStreetGangster]

I agree! Never advertise!

[@blower1]

On a Golf R, or GTI, a catback gives you nothing power wise, i mean absolutely nothing - all the way up to 500bhp+. All the noise on this comes from lack of a resonator - which also gives you nothing. All of the power gain from an exhaust 'mod' is in having a decat or sports cat. Catbacks are just for show or noise, unresonated of course is purely just for noise.

[@brandodurham]

Finally bit the bullet and went full apr stage 2 yesterday. Was previously stock with jb4. It’s honestly not a whole lot faster, but way smoother and more useable/consistent power, and better noises 😀

[@m21haq52]

Yoo that’s a sick number plate ! 👌🏾

[@vincentcascino]

APR stage1 R. In the states. Even at Stage 1 the car is beastly. Love my R, and love killing muscle cars, just to see the looks on their faces. Got a 5.0 Mustang the other night. Pulled up next to me a second time, and wouldn't look at me. 😈

[@bluex217]

Haha wouldn't look at you that's awesome stang owners really get a bad name cause of pricks like that. By far my favorite car to beat in a sleeper golf

[@desertoutlaw3317]

bluex217 my neighbor has a stock golf r i have a 2014 mustang gt with a few bolt ons exhaust, tune, etc. we raced the other night and he couldnt touch me from a dig, 20 roll, 40 roll, or a 60 roll

[@bluex217]

@Charlie Pasmore you have boltons bro.. stage 1 gives a good 60 extra hp to the golf r, a shit ton more FP of torque and does 60 in under 4

[@desertoutlaw3317]

bluex217 still cant touch me tho...

[@bluex217]

Oh my stage 2 certainly would ;) At that point you're dealing with your neighbor's car with an additional 100 BHP and 105 FT lb. of torque, which would put about 6 cars lengths on a stock Golf R. Let's hope you had at least 7 on your neighbor's :)

[@James-pyon]

I agree with you. England's weather is pony and so the Golf R is right choice, you can go fast all year round.

[@Alonsel3]

You said it. Best all round car for the money. Such a great car when its tuned up like this.

[@Honky_Konky_Phooey]

Great video, I loved my A45 and I will never properly slag it off but I couldn’t agree more poor handling crap gearbox , I paid double the amount on my 45 ( 1500 miles on the clock) compared to my R but pound for pound the r is truly a winner stage 2 in the next few months , had many cars in 30 odd years of driving and the R is a sure fire winner 👍

[@paranormal_6lacktivity5.0]

I wish they had the 5 cylinder from the ttrs and rs3 in it

[@thebeast-rt7sr]

That's a dream come true but, they would never do that.

[@DJJumpdancer]

the beast audi did not give them the engine

[@richiesworld1]

Would sound so much better 😍

[@neilbickerdike]

I would say that's one of the best honest reviews on the golf R well done

[@officially_gassed]

Neil bickerdike much appreciated 👍🏽

[@aj63]

@Jamie, coming from many years of performance Subaru cars and wanting a sleeper I knew the Golf R was special. Now I own one, I knows it, after watching your review and hearing your well rounded car experience I'm double happy I've made the right choice. Great review and thanks 👍

[@demetreprokopis6489]

5years later and still a banger

[@asimiqbal7421]

If I could have a garage of VW golf's. I would have a VR6 golf MK3, MK4 R32, MK5 R32 and a MK 7.5 GOLF R

[@terrysmith8918]

Got a manual 15 plate and I thought it was me when you said " the car auto corrects when it feels it's losing control " top car

[@bengu1853]

That launch control looks offf!!!!! Mad speeds. I own a stock Golf R and completely agree with your comments bro. Mad all-round vehicle that can be used on a daily with decent ecnomy and insane usable power

[@juons461]

Great video Just got my golf r. Had it 4 days going for stage one. This video was a good watch I have had 21 cars in past ten years Last 5 cars where Nissan GT-R C63 Amg Audi rs5 Bmw m3 BMW X6 And so on This golf is more fun then the five I just listed U may think I’m mad ! But when cars are to serious and hold so much power. They loose the fun factor that the golf has

[@chiel-]

How could a GTR be less fun?

[@artzone755]

completely agree. I am having Mk7.5R APR stage 2 and its a weapon

[@davidetorriglia1994]

Hi can I ask you how much turbo pressure do you have? Thanks

[@connerneads756]

Everything about that golf r is what I would want in a golf r

[@MrGriffoboy]

That MPG is mad for that power! I'm lucky to get over 20 MPG in my M135i and that's stock! Lovely car man

[@lelandgaunt9985]

I drive the sportwagen and get mid to upper 40’s on the highway.

[@bongofury3176]

Agree with all your comments Jamie. Aside from the speed/grip/comfort/relative economy/quality of my APR Golf R I most like the stealth factor. Nobody expects the German inquisition...

[@OMA7RR]

Congrats on the R! Wait until you slap on a Hybrid Turbo on this which will completely change the car to a hole new level! In your case u just need a Turbo, HPFP and a Tune, the injectors can hold up pretty well

[@danhall5761]

Video quality is very decent and you're confident behind the camera (more so than Ricky initially was) so I don't see why if you're consistent you couldn't get on that same level.

[@marcusdavila5437]

You can give APR a call (I know it's a long distance call to Alabama) and they can give you all the info on upgrades such a big turbo. Also you can get the upgraded DSG clutch pack. That's highly recommended for high horsepowered VWs. Nice car. I'd like to see more videos on the upcoming upgrades.

[@John_cupra290]

Uv convinced me to stage 2 my 7.5R. I'm only 2m away from ecotune. Luvn the channel m8👍🏻

[@nomessininc.]

mates just got one and its wicked, massively different to my mk4 r32, nice to see how far VWR have come with their road cars

[@asimiqbal7421]

r32 is still awesome I would love to have that as well :):)

[@nomessininc.]

Asim Iqbal lovely cars for what they are. Makes a good daily but mines gone a bit far with the mods so its a track car now. Very capable and sounds awesome, just needs to be quicker now haha

[@bluex217]

R32 is amazing friend bet that vr6 sounds better than my 2 liter turbo lol

[@nomessininc.]

bluex217 yeah they are all about the sound in todays car world bro. Can be made quicker with FI but your basically buying another car price wise

[@desmondmukasi6464]

your golf R is doing the most👌👌

[@hyena-chase2176]

Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 was the best hot hatch i have ever driven, enjoyed your vid thanks,very nice car you have

[@Muzzy25]

From Golf R to Porsche 911 turbo. Inspiration OG Jamie 💯

[@jackdummackin7989]

Quality vid 👍🏽 better than some with 100k subs 👌🏽

[@officially_gassed]

Jack Dyer thank you bro much appreciated

[@samhicks9466]

I love my stage 2 golf r in lapiz blue I enjoy every single drive. And still daily it

[@Steve-qr2lm]

Awesome video man! Glad you’re enjoying the 7R! Hope to see a few more videos of it in action!

[@alemspreco]

next summer ill be buying a Golf R (usless buying one now as the summer season is over) and i will only do stage 1 APR tune but i might go stage 2, but its not planned

[@DrStrange1000]

I found this video Incredibly informative for me. I fell in love with the Mk7R when I drove one but always wondered how it compares to the A45 in lots of ways! You answered them all. Can't wait until I get one. Ps, I will be going straight to stage 3😉

[@TheSauceSultan]

You don't see many golf R's in the United States.

[@chozen_juan]

Not sure what state you are in but I am in louisville KY and see them all the time.

[@bluex217]

I live in ND and have seen 2 in 6 years of living here and 1 had an out of state plate

[@dun8410]

You guys and your muscle cars.. That's why you don't see them

[@colioo]

I see plenty of them in Washington/Oregon

[@flacjacket]

That's because as of April this year they had sold just over 5,000 of them in the entire US (MK7s that is).

[@laSeato]

you've made me want stage 2 on my golf r now haha

[@PieMK6R]

Screw your warranty, get supercar fast 😎😎😎

[@Bawla187]

Go stage 2 and get the dsg tune 👍🏿, beast mode R

[@xiDynazty]

Pie Mao just get a ABT tune, than you will keep it

[@ASRmann]

Sick review man, subscribed! I love the A45 and do think they sound better than our cars, but like you, in my experience they are not as quick as the Golf R/S3. I have a stage 1 custom tuned S3 Facelift running almost 400hp and the way I've pulled on various A45s is just mental, definitely underrated from factory (mine did 326hp stock on Dyno!) That said I'd love to have A45 feel in my S3 which can sometimes feel a little numb!

[@saqibyounis3639]

Good informative video, making me want to go to stage 2

[@lewismorgan4757]

Awesome video mate, definitely helped me make my mind up on the R as my next car. Hope to see plenty more of the R in action soon! Subbed

[@SebLoeb09Cars]

Bro u wanna kill love that i have with renault sport 😱 this golf 7R and the way u do it with this car and staff is awesome. Respect, keep on rollin!!!👏😀👏😀

[@xmlviking]

I'm going Stage 3 on my 2016 Golf R. A bit pricey but it's going to be insane.

[@robwright1557]

Cmon, let's get another stage 2 on your channel, I have a fully loaded 7.5 tvs stage 2 golf r 😉

[@Trunkstuff]

Top quality content on this channel.

[@tomyates5075]

Gold R is twice the car that the A45 is!

[@danhall5761]

You can't be serious

[@tomyates5075]

Dan Hall I’m 100% serious, I’ve had both

[@xDAAAZEx]

Seriously? The pre facelift A45?

[@terrytulett6939]

Car looks subtly awesome! Keep doing your thing man, your likable and there are plenty of other KZbinrs who are not but are still doing there thing and getting views. Subbed

[@officially_gassed]

Terry Tulett thank you bro means a lot.. I appreciate your support 👍🏽👍🏽

[@terrytulett6939]

@@officially_gassed no worries bro! Wouldn't mind seeing a vid of you comparing the cupra to the golf r and A45 if You can get hold of one ? Thinking of buying one soon you see 😁😂

[@markrs59]

Nice mate!!!! Nothing wrong with buying it modded especially a spec like that! Stage 3 it, clubsport or ottinger spoiler, rear diffuser and its an absolute beast!

[@officially_gassed]

Mark Hicks thanks bro!

[@markrs59]

Gives me inspiration to get some more done to mine!!!

[@joeparker4355]

Performance wise in the vw group the golf r is king.. but I still think the gti is a better looking car..

[@MrJimmyT]

I just got a 7.5R and having just owned A BMW 330d with a stage 1 it felt really slow to be honest I was quite dissapointed with it, I then got the mountune stage 1 and DSG chip with intake and turbo hose and it felt quicker but still didnt feel like it pulled like the beemer however its not until I realised the speed that you can do in the golf compared to the beemer it is such a composed chassis you just dont notice the speed.

[@stephenalex4345]

The R stage one will beat the breaks off a 330d.

[@IAMCRAIG1986]

probably because of all that torque from the 330D.

[@MustafaAuto]

same man i have mk7 stage 1 and it feels so slow, however when i see the speedometer the car is picking up speed like crazy, here i realized that its not slow you just don't feel the speed much in this car

[@rossarmour2896]

Car is crazy mate!! Sounds unreal.

[@markbrix9385]

I honestly never liked any GTI or VW in general, but this is really ok. Very nice color and engine.

[@PBRStreetGangster]

I have a APR Stage 2 "high torque" file with their TCU tune. I do not have an aftermarket exhaust. I do 11.8 in the Qtr. Muscle cars have no clue and can't catch me mate! Nice post!

[@carznstuff8111]

Another amazing vid jamie , keep up bro youll go far 👌 cars sounds wicked man

[@officially_gassed]

Review's 4 Views love bro 👊🏽

[@DiiZeh_]

Enjoyed this video, man! Nice & chilled!😎👌🏻 That launch was mad!🔥💨

[@theratking3998]

Great video, loved the 140i video too. Found you on Rickys channel you definitely deserve my sub keep it up

[@chasedutton6568]

Really enjoyed this video man. Great content on your channel as a whole . Awesome bro

[@officially_gassed]

chase dutton thank you man 👍🏽 much appreciated

[@thedidacus8069]

Great 7R. Which exhaust? Thank you

[@420henry7]

Im in the market for either, been struggling to make my mind up, you got me thinking to maybe go vw, good review mate

[@lelandgaunt9985]

I like my sportwagen.

[@timburton1080]

Looking at a 7.5 R with a stage 1 as a winter car, current car is sketchy enough in the wet let alone when it gets below 0

[@rozanihjmetassan9792]

i miss you using this car man hahahaha this is the first time im fall in golf R keep it up my fren alwys supporting you🤙🏻

[@edmonlee9311]

Transitions and content nicely done!

[@tredfxman]

Its pretty stupid to underestimate a Golf R in the first place... Check out the 2017 GTI Clubsport (same engine) at my Channel Guys !!! 👍

[@Rebelz173]

Gass u up 🤣🤣 love it nice vid bro.. lovely sound from that exhaust

[@officially_gassed]

Dan Robinson 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@aidanchambers3064]

How do you compare it to your Leon cupra? I have a Leon cupra DSG want to know your thoughts :)

[@snipershotsphotography7915]

Good review just what i needed to hear 😉👍

[@JoJoJoker]

Much better value than the A45!!

[@anthonyfairthorne380]

I'm local to you and currently have a standard 7.5R. Enjoyed the vid. I'll have to keep an eye out for you on the roads now ! ;-)

[@amirmuhd5315]

I love the sound

[@Tak-tr6hv]

Need another LLF vid for this 🔥🔥🔥

[@uWsiFaTaLiiTyz]

Class video mate, subbed!

[@user-xl4pb5wo1g]

How much inches is your golf lowered all around please.... ? I own a golf R aswell, Nice car by the way

[@JustinsSupercars]

Wow 16 Grand for a Golf MK7 R? These start at about 25k used here in Germany. The A45 starts at 30k used with high miles. RS3 starts at about 30.000k for the first gen. ones with very high miles.

[@lelandgaunt9985]

Damn the cheapest R is around 38000! Here

[@astronautstangorobets1604]

I got the same rims but on my mk6 golf base model. Looks sick. In the golf r.

[@86ABZ]

Vdub gang 🙌🏼 Loving the new whip 🔥🔥🔥

[@officially_gassed]

Abz Pochiya my g! 👊🏽

[@SloanZurnToto]

Nice car. Do you have the APR stage 2 pop and crackle tune? I have a 2017 GTI with the limited slip diff and I still get lots of wheel spin and understeer especially in wet conditions. Do you notice any understeer in your Golf R? What aftermarket paddle shifters are you using? Enjoy.

[@officially_gassed]

Doug Maverick yea it’s got the pops and crackle tune 👍🏽 Na I haven’t really experienced much understeer as of yet if I’m honest although I haven’t pushed it hard in the wet yet.. so who knows, but I’m the dry it really does stick to the road in the corners

[@AR-fw5bn]

The a45 interior is in line with a Toyota runx and they look the same

[@danielkippen6065]

Loved it man!! Did mine recently and it’s awesome

[@eklipse47]

I’ve got a stage 2 s3 getting about 3.70 to 60 atm waiting for nicer weather 😂

[@merlin6823]

I enjoyed that vid. Thanks.

[@d4v3l89]

Can we try to do drag race with Peter's RS3 DTUK tune? Interested to see the drag race if we can.

[@dennis.r1064]

Nice vid jame, some good info 👍🏽

[@stephenmoss7619]

Great looking car

[@rossblyth100]

Great video bro.

[@brodievincent1170]

Nice car I’ve got one stage 1 2014 golf r 370hp

[@TheStockFather17]

How many miles did you put on the car before tuning to APR 2 ?

[@enanisrael7532]

Yeah nice nice i been thinking bout picking up a mk 6 r32 my self

[@Rebelz173]

Make sure u make a lot more vids of this car bro look forward to seein this out and about

[@richarddavies5711]

Nothing wrong with buying a modded car mate save yourself some cash. Great Chanel btw your a great carvlogger and the only reason why I ain't subbed is because you got a dsg and not a manual box. Hopefully one day you will get some minerals and get a manual.

[@officially_gassed]

Hahaha thanks, iv owned the manual Audi s3 8v.. DSG FTW in my opinion 😉

[@mapyn131]

Mind if I ask? A year on.. how was the reliability on this car?

[@OfficiallyGuChi]

Dude u know what it is.. when u say it feels like rails and it just glues to the road.. its the awd.. in my audi quattro.. i merge on to the freeway at abt 100 while increasing into the apex at abt 120km.. the rear kicked out.. but because it was quattro i kept in it didnt let off speed and it corrected itself.. im not telling everyone to go out and do it.. but for me.. its AWD all day baby.. the quattro and turbo has gotten me out of a jam in split seconds

[@midtenn_life]

Love the review. Are you running an aftermarket diverter valve? If so, which one?

[@officially_gassed]

Lance Aldridge thanks bro! Nope as far as I’m aware it’s the stock DV

[@rorybonner6484]

Yep you just gained a new sub👌🏼

[@litespeed65]

I have a 2018 R and the car NEEDS 400+ HP

[@lifenz1]

Bro, does it make u feel pinned into the seat on acceleration?

[@BOOSTEDDUDE]

Great review and sick R! Love the sound of the Milltek! Looking swole also. Sub'd

[@jonnydangerous]

What milltek is on the r?

[@Locallybuiltauto]

License plate is pretty cool love the front decorative ones

[@chris123page2]

Looking at getting my golf r 7.5 stage 2 what’s the best tune for it revo or APR?

[@IAMCRAIG1986]

Who did you decide on in the end? I went with REVO stage 2

[@dommelville8613]

My Dms tuned stage 1 FL45 data logged at 3.6 on new tyres and 3.9 stock to 60mph. Ambient temp was 27 degrees. Tyre type and condition make a massive difference on the 45. On new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 sports it grips and goes, no spin