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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Noize
Golf R is not that far from an RS to me. Lighter, prettier, very similar (although slightly lesser) AWD system, and similar suspension setup.
Is it still the case that stability control is ALWAYS on for the Golf R? I knew the older 11's and 12s you couldn't which is absolutely horse ****.
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 05:47 PM
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Is it still the case that stability control is ALWAYS on for the Golf R? I knew the older 11's and 12s you couldn't which is absolutely horse ****.
No, that has been answered like 50x already.

On the MK6 Golf R it was an easy fix, it was the first mod I did. Took like 2 minutes to do then it was good to go.
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Old Dec 8, 2015 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by razorlab
No, that has been answered like 50x already.

On the MK6 Golf R it was an easy fix, it was the first mod I did. Took like 2 minutes to do then it was good to go.
how is the power add with the AWD system it has? You think it will be a similar case with the RS, what ever the result is?
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by razorlab
No, that has been answered like 50x already.

On the MK6 Golf R it was an easy fix, it was the first mod I did. Took like 2 minutes to do then it was good to go.
Well, let me be the 51st person to ask it then.
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by youra6
Well, let me be the 51st person to ask it then.
You could just read through the 118 pages of this great thread.
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by IzzyRS
You could just read through the 118 pages of this great thread.
Much easier to read in print mode with max posts showing.
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by IzzyRS
You could just read through the 118 pages of this great thread.
God I hope you're kidding
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Old Dec 10, 2015 | 10:01 PM
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http://www.caranddriver.com/photo-ga...g=cdb&dom=fb#1
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by youra6
Is it still the case that stability control is ALWAYS on for the Golf R? I knew the older 11's and 12s you couldn't which is absolutely horse ****.
Hey. Sorry I missed this. There's an OBD2 port cable that VW and Audi guys can purchase that allows customization of things by changing bits in the code. Lots of them center around convenience, lighting, door locks, etc.

In the 11-12 R and GTIs of that era, VW set the bit in the US cars to not be able to be defeated. It was quickly discovered that switching the bit to rest-of-world spec allowed US owners to push and hold the traction control button to full-off mode. Takes about 15 seconds with the cable to permanently write it and make the car a lot more fun.
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Noize
Hey. Sorry I missed this. There's an OBD2 port cable that VW and Audi guys can purchase that allows customization of things by changing bits in the code. Lots of them center around convenience, lighting, door locks, etc.

In the 11-12 R and GTIs of that era, VW set the bit in the US cars to not be able to be defeated. It was quickly discovered that switching the bit to rest-of-world spec allowed US owners to push and hold the traction control button to full-off mode. Takes about 15 seconds with the cable to permanently write it and make the car a lot more fun.
VAG-COM. and i laugh every time i say it.
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 09:47 AM
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I will forever refer to it as vaj-com (as opposed to vague-com which is the correct pronunciation, I think).
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 10:03 AM
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It's supposed to rhyme with bag. But I call it vaj-com too. Lol!
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Noize
It's supposed to rhyme with bag. But I call it vaj-com too. Lol!
Same here lol
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Old Dec 11, 2015 | 11:54 AM
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I've had this sweatshirt for yeeeeears. I guess I need an RS to go along with it.
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Old Dec 12, 2015 | 10:05 AM
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I have the grey Tshirt to that maybe I can get one too lol!!!
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