This 450BHP Stage 2 MK8 Golf R is INSANE!

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[@Tom-ol6cu]

Hamza got some excellent figures from his 👌

[@anisabdelmalekelosmani1143]

Hamzas golf is mrc's test mule the turbo still surging this is plug and play 470bhp not under devlopemnt

[@DeenoDice]

I think the black and blue accentuates the body style much more

[@B9TNG]

Please get new jeans

[@tubejorrit]

haha indeed!

[@blakspark6825]

🤣

[@STEVEBHPDEVON]

He just bought a new luke has his priorities just right 😂👍

[@psiturbo]

Would have been great to see a touge between the white R8 vs the lapiz blue R7 to see how they matchup.

[@sh3riff]

You can never go wrong with white and black accents!

[@mitchfortson8413]

Sweet very nice,my dream car for sure

[@jamie7tcr777]

Needs a set of black Pretoria's to finish it off!

[@matmladin3182]

FANTASTICA N1

[@matthewgilmour3078]

Anyone give me advice wanna get 450 460bhp, if i get stage 2 setup with a hybrid turbo will that be enough mines mk7

[@kali6689]

Your videos are top notch.

[@ACJr7]

Did they upgrade the stock breaks? It must require more stopping power too?

[@ZenzDeluxe]

Stock brakes are quite decent. If you don't use it for track use it's perfectly fine keeping them stock even when Stage 1 tuned. For track use or 500 - 600BHP+ i'd upgrade them though.

[@Roger-ff3cu]

How marvellous xx

[@tobyraw227]

What was that out the vans window at 6:39

[@WunnaHunna300]

Could you do a puma ST

[@gtss123]

Awesome

[@loustath1583]

Will be better when they put port injectors back on ,will be limited for bigger power with di injectors only !

[@dacmm]

520 - 530 is the limit of stock injectors. For now the bottleneck is the stock turbo.

[@loustath1583]

@@dacmm yeh you’ll probably need the port injectors when chasing bigger numbers especially bigger turbo,the 4 direct injectors won’t cut it due to short duty cycle and limited in size capacity!

[@dangarrard6697]

Still got the engine cover on which can come off and set fire👍🏽👌🏽

[@richardsealey3626]

That is the updated version, as there are no recalls outstanding on this vehicle............And of the problem with the two in the USA, they never caught fire..........................

[@chrismlarge1]

Needs Racinglines alloys

[@markomarin3414]

Why y’all bitching about the A45s ? I think the A45s is a beast car. Can’t wait to see mod on it.

[@STEVEBHPDEVON]

Totally agree not that many mod content on the a45s especiallythe luke way👍, but mk8 r content will be through the roof but still interesting though

[@mauricetoussaint7283]

The new RS3 is better (I owned an A45s, now in the new RS3)

[@ronburgundy4375]

Can't stand the new interiors or that stupid light bar in the front. Also in the states they want 50k for one of these not worth anywhere near that at all doesn't even have hood struts. Had an 04 a4 that has a hood strut

[@blam9346]

7.5 golf r is NOT the “ultimate hatch” 🤡

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

Dull! Makes for a good daily driver, but other than that it's not at all special. Another generic German auto

[@PeakMotionOfficial]

Lmao who hurt u?

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

@@PeakMotionOfficial you got a mk7?

[@PeakMotionOfficial]

@@relentlesspursuit6894 Ofc it pales in comparison to the mk7, but it’s not too bad

[@philip244]

@@quicktoreason2722what do you mean by robotic

[@blazbohinc4964]

Look at that gum smile, a real lady magnet

[@dougmaverick3287]

Luke and everyone here, do any of you gents across the pond miss the opportunity to buy the Mk8 Golf R with a proper manual transmission? I'm asking because I recently test drove mark 7.5 Golf R's back to back the same day, in both manual and DSG transmissions. I went in really wanting to like the DSG, but came away not feeling it at all, and liking the more driver focused, more involving and engaging manual transmission. I know to each his own, but it must really suck not been able to at least have the option of a manual GolfR everywhere, except North America. Shame. SaveTheManuals.

[@richardsealey3626]

The manual car has a less powerful engine, and you are welcome to it, and all the clutch problems which it will have............

[@DanielDaniel1]

VW manuals just aren’t that great, especially compared to the dsg. I’ve driven both mk 7.5 manual and auto and the auto is by far and away the better choice. Not that I don’t like driving a manual but knowing how good the auto is makes me confident that nobody is missing out. Also, the auto will be covered by warranty while the manual will not.

[@magi115]

the DQ381 TCM is mapped for efficiency in OEM configuration. it really needs a TCM software upgrade to match ECU upgrade. then it becomes a entirely different beast.

[@MrCdt]

Sorry 50k hot hatches was not what the sector was about in the day, Renault 5 RS turbos etc, what young person can afford or buy these cars let alone insure them

[@mauricetoussaint7283]

Very nice, but the problem is, it's still a Golf and you've bolloxed your warranty on a new car. I in fact had the new R for a few days and wasn't that impressed with some aspects of it. Visually it's very boring. Just get the new RS3 and be done with it, as I did. Nice illegal plate on the blue one shown in this video. Baffles me how people get away with it. Where I live, Plod would pull you over very quickly for that. £1,000 fine BTW. Looks stupid as well.

[@mandismith89]

rather take the merc than the cheaply built mk8, they really are cheap and nasty inside

[@richardsealey3626]

The Merc is worse............

[@mandismith89]

@@richardsealey3626 clearly never sat in one or driven one you casual

[@richardsealey3626]

@@mandismith89 I own one...........

[@mandismith89]

unlucky

[@ZenzDeluxe]

Something tells me you don't even own a car lol

[@STEVEBHPDEVON]

Looks really nice in white sounds good aswell 👌

[@richboy900]

I dont usually like white cars, but it does suit golfs

[@ZenzDeluxe]

It's a shame he kept the blue stripe in front, but yeah looks great. In my country (Belgium) if you tick the option for the black mirrors you lose the blue accent (which in my opinion looks better). Seems like it might be different in UK.

[@keongkeh9211]

Yeah, the price of these in my country are insane, 95k NZD (47,500 pounds) for one of these… no thanks can literally get a 2021-2022 rs3 for that price or even a 2022 a45s. Still cool cars but definitely not for the price.

[@mp2833]

Any check engine lights or any other lights pop up in the gauge due to the tune?

[@seanrojas]

tastefully modded ya love to see it

[@PeakMotionOfficial]

Should’ve got the mk8 over the a45, maybe when the mk8.5 comes out you can swap the mk7 for it

[@blam9346]

There will be no mk8.5

[@turban51512]

@@blam9346 there literally is and its coming next year..

[@richardsealey3626]

@@turban51512 There will be NO MK8.5........................

[@markomarin3414]

Nahh he already have the 7R why would get the mk8. A45s is a very interesting beast. Fun be fun modding it

[@PeakMotionOfficial]

@@blam9346 reference your sources

[@Jarededwards94]

This the same one “driver Dave” been in..?

[@rockforlight]

Did he say 0-60 in 3.27?

[@seantekano3245]

Where did you get the engine cover?

[@psiturbo]

They are selling it again, is included in the 2024, plastic with HD foam underneath.

[@felix1974]

Great upgrade. Must admit I had never thought of mine as 'not fast enough' but now quite tempted to look into this

[@shepardman993]

Sounds really good

[@pantelis5528]

Whats 0-100 , 1/4mile and 100-200 times?

[@FlynnBellamyCars]

This is the way to go with the MK.8 R ! Great video, I really enjoyed it, thanks Luke!😃

[@E60.M5]

That replica spoiler 🤢 horrible fit

[@STEVEBHPDEVON]

Hamza bought a genuine 1 and was £950 not cheap

[@E60.M5]

@@STEVEBHPDEVON he paid £1300! They're definitely not cheap but I'd rather wait till they're on offer than get a replica with poor fit

[@ScottieMercury777]

Anyone know if this turbo works with the mk7?

[@beauPinsson]

it does not ive read. better go hybrid they said

[@leespencer3988]

How long before you chop the A45s in?

[@markrhoden68]

No way, the Golf r is nice and even better on stage two but the a45s that'll be something else come stage two.....that and IMO much more interesting interior of the a45s

[@archieyarr9357]

@@markrhoden68 the amg engines much more interesting than the ea888 as well imo

[@STEVEBHPDEVON]

The a45s is a different class to the m8r but still very nice though 👌

[@dylancoyle7658]

Was the OPF removed in this setup?

[@ZenzDeluxe]

Listening to how loud it is, i can almost assure you 100% it had a delete.

[@Aquajoda]

Idk about calling the 7.5 the ultimate but it's top 5 maybe

[@st33fie]

Torque vectoring on the non performance R?

[@chayzed0114]

Yes they come with them, just not drift mode

[@st33fie]

@@chayzed0114 that’s great news

[@danprescott2256]

Still waiting on my order from over a year ago :(

[@IlIlIIlIlIIl]

Lol I ordered a week ago got mine today

[@davidthomas7424]

Not much difference to mk7 R imo both nice cars, alot comes down to budget if money no object then amg 45s probably top of hot hatch tree, new civic type r will be in the mix as well but all of them tuneable to the same level ? Just personal taste 😋

[@davidniyi2483]

Well dont't forget the daddy Rs3 5pot tuning god. trumps any 4pot. Not to mention Sound.

[@FaceliftGT]

Is a big difference to ha mk7. Remeber this is STOCK turbo! :).. You need a expensive hybrid on the mk7 tp hace this type of power!. We have a Swedish tuner that have manage 480hp with stock turbo!.. Pretty Crazy! :)

[@STEVEBHPDEVON]

@@davidniyi2483 won't belong b4 that 5 pot is launched into the sea 🌊 there not making the ttrs anymore sad timez

[@escos0410]

Iv a mk8 CS GTI 407.9bhp with no mods DSG mapped too when it was done

[@ZenzDeluxe]

8 R has Magna diff which is capable of true rear-bias and completely changes how the car drives. There's a huge difference, i owned a 7.5 R previously. 8 R has lightened front end because of adjustments to the subframe (its now aluminum), reducing understeer dramatically. 8 R has a completely new geometry setup on the front. 8 R has a new engine designation (EA888 gen 4) because there have been fundamental changes like a completely new turbo from Continental, steel oil pain, new oil pickup system, new high pressure fuel pump out of the RS3. I could go on....

[@S58PSHIFTING]

Amazing MK8 sounds it makes.

[@user-ef7qh6qm5w]

Mega

[@hf8547]

The interior is so underwhealming.

[@lukemead5276]

👋🏼👋🏼

[@spyroskoukidis7461]

A45 has 420 bhp stock lol😂😂

[@f0rg0rr]

Golf R's don't even compare to A45's 🥴, rather A35

[@spyroskoukidis7461]

@@f0rg0rr just saying😂

[@davidniyi2483]

Yea But a stage 2 500hp a45s is also heavy af so in terms of draggy numbers it'll be suprisingly similar. Golfs when tuned are crazy beasts for the $

[@ZenzDeluxe]

@@f0rg0rr Golf 8 R's put down comparable laptimes (in case of Nurburgring and Hockenheim, even faster) and quarter mile figures, all while being cheaper. It also famously lost a lot of drag races here on YT to the Golf. It's useless to compare cars only on paper with bhp figures, you have to look at their real world performance too. The only thing your precious A45 has going for it is the better interior quality, and of course the prestige of being a Benz. In my personal opinion, it drives and looks worse aesthetically too, which is the reason why i own an 8 R (after test driving other cars in this segment, including the A35 and A45) despite being able to afford the Benz.

[@f0rg0rr]

@@ZenzDeluxe I wasn't even in favor for the Mercedes and I get a fucking whole novel for a reply. 💀 I was just stating to the original comment that the A35 is a more comparable car.

[@TENNESSEETRACKHAWK]

Does it rain in the UK every fucking day! What a miserable life that must be smh.

[@PiersDeMann]

Yes pretty much but thankfully India and China are pumping enough co2 into the atmosphere that it’ll be like Florida here soon.

[@robertvanzant2653]

Some power , but Christ it’s one ugly car !!

[@copsnrobbers911]

he looks like harry pottta hahaahahahah