Static mk7 Golf R

[martymim]

Hi
Posting this thread to get a bit more in-depth look into my Golf R.
I previously had a mk7 GTI with airlift air suspension wasn’t a fan so with the R I had to go analog.

As usual the R was going to be left standard until a deal popped up on a Milltek catback and it was all downhill from there.
I’ve had the car a few years now and I’ve gone through a couple of different looks. From the accidental rally inspired look to the tried and tested Rotiform scene look.
I’d like to say currently I’m sat somewhere around a broken OEM+ look at the moment.

Below is a list of everything currently installed on the car, I’ll be talking about the different stages of ownership as I go.
Any questions ask away.


MK7 Golf R DSG - Tornado red
H&R DEEP 150mm Coilover suspension
Mucke wide wings
6Pot Brembo brakes - 390mm discs
BBS Speenlines 20x8.5 custom flat faces
TRC front splitter
TRC side skirt extensions

Milltek Turboback sports cat non-res valved system
Torquetronix Stage 2 - 400 BHP
Torquetronix DSG remap
034 motorsport dogbone mount
Volkswagen Racing r600 intake
Volkswagen Racing turbo elbow
Carbon fibre wing mirrors

Audi TTS Supersport seats
Alcantara wrapped steering wheel
Alcantara gear gator
Rear seat delete
Clubsport bar and net

Tint all round
Debadged
Kill all wipers - Wiper delete
Indicators as DRL
Smoothed front and rear bumper
Carbon fibre wing mirrors

Instagram - martymim

 

[Rossios]

The big bus herself

 

[da.murf]

Looks well Anymore photos or videos?

 

[Boydie]

Should bring it to Irish Nationals drag race event on Easter Monday at St.Angelos

 

[subie_andy33]

Maybe a silly question... but does it ride very harsh being that low and static? Also, I've always wondered do cars handle better or worse when sitting so low?

Love the choice of wheels btw, a big fan of anything BBS with lots of spokes

 

[ChrisL]

Actually really like that ... some tasty mods!

 

[martymim]

Looks well Anymore photos or videos?

Actually really like that ... some tasty mods!

Cheers, Ill add a few as I go, cant flood the thread with pictures just yet.
I have a couple of videos on my Instagram if you want to take a look.
IG: martymim

Should bring it to Irish Nationals drag race event on Easter Monday at St.Angelos

Defiantly tempted for this, if I could find a set of lightweight OZ with some sticky tyres ill be there.
Interested to see what the car will actually clock.

 

[Boydie]

@martymim just mess around with tyre pressures, no need for sticky tyres unless you are being 100% serious

I will check my times from when I was stage 2 but i think it was low 12s for the quarter mile, I am now 11.19s at Stage 3 on normal road tyres.

edit: 12.33 @ 112mph

 

[martymim]

Maybe a silly question... but does it ride very harsh being that low and static? Also, I've always wondered do cars handle better or worse when sitting so low?

Love the choice of wheels btw, a big fan of anything BBS with lots of spokes

No not silly at all, the coilovers im running are purpose built to go that low. In comparison to similar coilovers the ride is perfect, since the shock is so small my current ride height isnt far away from full height.
The ride is hard but it isn’t bouncy or harsh, the rebound eats the bumps quite well.

H&R Deep Coilover Kit for VW Golf VII: with modular top mount multilink rear 50mm front hub 80-140mm - Still Static - Got The Drop

Why Go Deep? If you want to go really low the H&R Deep Coilover Kit is the one for you. H&R’s Deep Kits are derived from the suspension specialist’s championship-winning Race Kits and Ultra Low kits. They’re designed to improve performance when wound down. A Deep Kit will ensure you’re the low...

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[mark19]

Need pictures!!

 

[subie_andy33]

No not silly at all, the coilovers im running are purpose built to go that low. In comparison to similar coilovers the ride is perfect, since the shock is so small my current ride height isnt far away from full height.
The ride is hard but it isn’t bouncy or harsh, the rebound eats the bumps quite well.

H&R Deep Coilover Kit for VW Golf VII: with modular top mount multilink rear 50mm front hub 80-140mm - Still Static - Got The Drop

Why Go Deep? If you want to go really low the H&R Deep Coilover Kit is the one for you. H&R’s Deep Kits are derived from the suspension specialist’s championship-winning Race Kits and Ultra Low kits. They’re designed to improve performance when wound down. A Deep Kit will ensure you’re the low...

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Appreciate the reply! You are one of many i've heard from who say the same thing - coilovers really don't ruin ride quality the way that some people claim. Also didn't realise there was such thing as 'deep' coilovers designed to go even lower. Definitely think a decent set of coilovers are something i'm going to have to look into very soon

 

[veedubnoodle]

Spotted this in Omagh about 6 months back and actually stopped mid walk with the other half to take a photo lol

Beautiful car!

 

[martymim]

This was the first look, this was the ST’s maxes out all the way down.
The ride was very forgiving and not far from stock. Great coils for a daily.

ST X coilovers supplied by Blackline performance
OZ Superturismo GT 8J et48.
20mm & 13mm spacers IIRC

 

[zafturbo]

Some serious mods been done there .im going to go against the masses and say it’s way to low for me and think it looks far better in the photo were it’s higher .just my personal opinion but a seriously cool car .its just my age that’s me against ultra lows and my severe hatred for anything on Air lol.

 

[Lyons]

Did that reg used to be on a blue R32?

 

[martymim]

Next look was the Rotorform.
The wide wings come up locally for a great deal in red. Then was the H&R Deep and Rotiform.

On the Rotiform I ran no camber at the front and a few degree at the rear.

Did that reg used to be on a blue R32?

I got it from someone one in Essex? I believe it’s an old Derry plate. I have no idea of the history.

 

[martymim]

Some serious mods been done there .im going to go against the masses and say it’s way to low for me and think it looks far better in the photo were it’s higher .just my personal opinion but a seriously cool car .its just my age that’s me against ultra lows and my severe hatred for anything on Air lol.

Cheers man, different opinions are welcomed. I definitely understand it’s not for everyone it’s quite marmite.

 

[martymim]

The up to date version of the interior is a Clubsport bar and net with a custom false floor. Audi TTS Super sport, Alcantara wheel trimmed by Royal steering wheels along with the DSG gaiter.

 

[Carson]

That looks awesome. Nice mods !

 

[neil#66]

Hello tiny man you know what I think of this, photos do it no justice at all

 

[Ben]

Really really like this, lovely mods and sits so well on the speedlines. I miss being stupidly low sometimes.

 

[dc5Civic]

Ridiculously nice

 

[HILL9N3GTI]

Should bring it to Irish Nationals drag race event on Easter Monday at St.Angelos

Been trying to temp him to do this for about a year now

nice to see you made the thread martin good start ✌

 

[martymim]

Hello tiny man you know what I think of this, photos do it no justice at all

Hello fellow tiny man. I know, its rougher in person

Been trying to temp him to do this for about a year now

nice to see you made the thread martin good start ✌

Ive arrived, depending on when you are back we'll head to it.

 

[Robin_Hood]

I got it from someone one in Essex? I believe it’s an old Derry plate. I have no idea of the history.

Stunning golf.

The ‘ IUI‘ plate is 1997 Derry plate.
I have a few ‘IUI’ plates..

If you ever consider selling yours please let me know, I have one close to #32 on retention