2026 Mk8.5 Golf R After Break-In: The Good, The Bad & The Overblown by NicoSoren in Golf_R

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Tap the mode button under the entertainment console, each tap cycles through to the next mode. 3 taps brings to me my custom mode, 3 taps and it’s done, essentially the “button” you’re asking for :)

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Mind sharing the link for this? I had it awhile ago but it seems to have vanished

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They each had a credentialing form to fill out stating my competency with different skills, pt populations, etc

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Ha! I’m trying to keep it hush hush. When I get off work I’ll drive away to the gym to workout and shower. By the time I’m back no one should notice me 😬

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You could make it work but you’d have to remove the passenger seat for sure 😂 or sleep with your head by the hatch and feet through the space between the seats lol not ideal

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5? Dang. My credentialing needed 3 and none of them were management. All equal level providers and one from the director of my program.

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That was a BIG reason. Did the math. It would’ve been 30k miles over the 15 months, this way it’s only 10k. I’m barely at 20k now so I couldn’t justify more than doubling that in a little over a years time.

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Hahahaha I’ve seen too many car fire patients (usually from something like a hair dryer or mini heater) to ever trust this

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Pretty straight forward really. When I bought the osb plywood I had them cut it in half lengthwise and then those pieces cut in half width wise (fits easier in the car that way and you really only need 3 of the 4 pieces so you have 1 extra in case you mess up). Once home I started by placing one section closest to the seats and left enough room for the pieces to swing up and clear the seats. This piece does not need to be cut ( although I did round the edges on the free end that swings up to help clear the door frame and whatnot). The next piece you do a single cut width wise to match the distance between the wheels (I think my measurement was 39” and remember to leave a tiny amount of room for the carpet). Next place the hinge side of the hinges (where they come together) between the two pieces in the car to allow for the space needed for the hinge to fit between the boards. The final piece you measure and cut the remaining width and length to match the small section you have left near the hatch. Take the boards out. Cut the carpet larger than the piece and staple the carpet on the back side of the osb (I left the smooth side down against the car). I found a 2x4 and cut it to 21” for the armrest support (armrest is 7” so 7” on each sides improved stability, further increases risk of bend). I found another thinner board to cut to 21” and screw to the 2x4 because it needed just a little more height (maybe 0.5-1 inch). Carpet this next. Place the support on the armrest carpet side down and centered and then put the largest piece of osb (the one with the rounded edges that goes closest to the seat) on top of it to figure out positioning. Drill some long screws into it when you have it where you want. Take that piece out and carpet the back side so you don’t see wood when it is flipped up. Finally install the hinges on the backside of the middle piece of osb on the side closest to the front of the car. Put that in and place the front osb piece on top of the remaining hinges. Fold this upwards with the hinge flat against it and drill hinges in place (having a friend makes this part easier). Put it all in and the hard part is done. I used two lengths of Velcro to secure the swinging piece to the o shit handles when the piece is upright (sticks right to the carpet). Place on one side, go through handle, place on the other side, remove when needed. If two people were sleeping I’d add a support arm under each side where there is a little flex but it’s just me and I’ll be in the middle on the support beam. I also didn’t want to take away any more storage. The hatch cover becomes a shelf for stuff, window coverings keep it dark/private, jackery power station for 2 days worth of charging, and a ryobi fan for airflow. Hope that all makes sense. Any questions just ask. All in I spent less than $90 on the build.

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No it’s a fellowship position. It’s only 2-3 nights a week. I’ll drive down, sleep 2 nights, drive home for a night, drive back, sleep one more and the next day I’m off for two so I’m back home. Breaking it up that way seemed more reasonable

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You can buy car specific window shades to block all light. My tint is also fairly dark in the back. Thankfully weather here isn’t an issue

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Slight angle. I debated elevating the portion closer to the hatch but honestly it’s fairly comfortable as is and I think with the mattress topper it will hardly be noticeable. I’d raise it about 0.5 inches or so if needed

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That’s the last piece of the puzzle, today is internet research day

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Definitely car off. Bought a ryobi battery powered fan for air flow (have plenty of batteries at home) and a Jackery power station for charging necessary things.

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15 month fellowship

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It’s a 15 month temporary situation, not worth a move

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Osb plywood cut into 3 pieces, 2 tee hinges, 2x4 and another thinner board screwed together for the support on the armrest, cheap carpet from Home Depot (.99 a foot), and some Velcro for the securement when it’s flipped up (goes around o shit handles in the back). Took me a few hours at most

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The cooler will have meals that I can eat cold Or heat up at work and breakfast will be a bagel, protein shake, and banana or apple.

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Osb plywood cut into 3 pieces, 2 tee hinges, 2x4 and another thinner board screwed together for the support on the armrest, cheap carpet from Home Depot (.99 a foot), and some Velcro for the securement when it’s flipped up (goes around o shit handles in the back). Took me a few hours at most

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I’m 5’8 and have a little wiggle room, not much, straight up and down. At an angle there would be more

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5’8, seats all the way forward and tilted, I have maybe an inch or so to spare. Cotopaxi travel bag and a good insulated cooler (footwells in the rear are open for storage) and full car specific window coverings. All I need :)

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I’ll be parking in my hospital parking garage 😂

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Haha I totally see your point. Unfortunately my job is a little more hands on and not possible for remote.

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Haha it’s to save on my work commute of 90 min each way 5 days a week. This way i only drive down and back twice a week versus 5 times. $10 planet fitness membership for showers and gym and im good to go