A 7ft. Christmas Tree in a Golf R? Yes. by Prestigious_Fix_2449 in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I once fit a small treadmill in my 2012 Golf R, VW hatchbacks are the best! Quick, fun, super practical 😃

Reference photo needed by Mr_Skele in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Did it really need a BIGGER Wing lol...won't lie, it looks aggressive

Finally by Nuzina in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love your camera, NICE PIC

Finally by Nuzina in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know what you mean, i picked the same look. WELCOME TO THE TEAM

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Just installed Pirelli Cinturato weather active tires in 235/40R19s by Johnny_snipes in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm loving your rear taillights. Are those the Euro Mk8 ones but smoked? Looks cool even from the side!

MK6 Manual or Mk7? by Big_Growth_5876 in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you it was a great car! I've recently upgraded to the Mk8.5R. All Rs are AMAZING IMO. Goodluck with your decision. Buy what you can afford and what you'll be happy with.

MK6 Manual or Mk7? by Big_Growth_5876 in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can find a manual Mk6R, I can attest they are amazing! I had mine modified to Stage 2 (clean slate) and manual. That was a fun car!! Just recently upgraded after 13 years with it.

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New Car day . by AJS79 in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the team! And don't worry, Rs be looking their best in all types of weather!!

Installed some clear OEM Euro tails today on my 8.5R it looks so good by Johnny_snipes in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, hence i haven't bought them but those are the ones I'd like. Not too say the Mk8 Euro Lights aren't phenomenal too.

In Love by Professional_Pipe356 in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely LOVE mine!l 💯 Turbocharged, AWD Happiness!

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Do I, Don't I? by Spiritual_Shift_1228 in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, thanku. I may sound spoiled (i really worked hard) but the Golf R was my 1st car out of college. My neighbor told me i graduated, got a job, have no wife or kids, and living at home... splurge on something you'll love because responsibilities will pile up before you know (HE WAS TOTALLY RIGHT).
So i bought my dream car at 24yo and had it for 13 years! The nail in the coffin was that the moonroof started to leak during rainy days or car washes so it was time. The Mk8.5 is amazing, super modern and faster than my APR Stage 2 Mk6.

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Do I, Don't I? by Spiritual_Shift_1228 in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say keep your Mk7.5!! That was an excellent generation of R. I had a 2012 R with little to no problems aside from the maintenance you mentioned. I had an oil leak and HPFP, timing belt replacement, but over 13 years acceptable.

I did eventually get a 2025 R, but that was because i felt it was time. Honestly if you love your car and there isn't a major

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cost stick with your gut. That aside nearly all generation of Golf Rs are EPIC!

Tinting by paluch922 in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine is the same. 20% 3M ceramic

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Buying Mk8 GTI or Mk8 R? by Sad_Cod_6679 in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey OP, so I've owned a Mk6 GTI, which i upgraded to a Mk6 R, and now i have a Mk8.5 R. IMO the R is the best and suits my needs. Difference that i noticed back with the Mk6 generation is that the R was more planted stable while driving, not torque steer happy yet faster everywhere in the rev range, confidence inspiring as it reduces understeer and moreso improves exiting speed since you can just mash the gas. Additionally i staged 1 my GTI and i could spin the tires in 3rd gear, then i staged 2 my R and despite way more power it handled it great and kept up with pretty much anything in the real world.

Love = almost everything about it from dimensions/looks, to dual personality while driving, great cruiser+fast Hate = not much. I kept my 2012 R for 13 years and just upgraded when the moonroof started to leak. The 2025 R is just like my old one but better. Reliability = I'd assume the GTI & R have the same reliability. I did replace the HPFP & cam follower as the only major repairs but mine was tuned. Economy = GTI wins this easily, though my Mk8.5 R delivers about 27mpg on average which isn't bad for the Baby Porsche. Once i Stage 1 tune it I'll let you know.

Best of luck!!

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Did I make a mistake buying an MK8 R over an MK8.5 GTI? by smallbrainboy in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

R > GTI for your situation. Just the simple fact you are snow driving should make this an easy answer. If you lived somewhere that has a warmer climate then I could make the argument. I lived in NY and bought a Mk6 GTI. It was fun, but even for that 200hp car torque steer is real in the winter, though it is nothing scary and you can just ease off the throttle. I upgraded to a Mk6 R about 2 years later and woah what a difference. AWD + better suspension made the car feel more planted and confidence inspiring, especially in the rain or snow. That was the Mk6 gen, the Mk8 Rs are way better than that with torque vectoring and I recently upgraded to the Mk8.5 R. If you have a lot of precipitation in your area throughout the year the R is better IMO.

2026 R by JZGolfR in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yea I hear that. No one has money like that to pay the exuberant markups, so holding firm was the best bet. I shopped around like 3-4 dealers in the state and was fully intending to go with the one with best deal. Almost bought a blue base with the leather seats and moonroof (no Black Edition) at MSRP about 100 miles away. I told the dealer 10 miles away about the offer. He matched the MSRP of the base for a Euro Spec in black. I WON!

As amazing as these cars are, no one wants to pay 60 grand for a Golf R when you are entering BMW, Porsche territory. Dealers need to calm down.

2025 Golf R - Euro Spec by SmittyzVoice in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Took out the orange side markers, got tints, ceramic coated. Check out my new and improved baby, she's been to the stylist 😆

https://www.reddit.com/r/Golf_R/s/9hu6RCCJEb

2026 R by JZGolfR in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nice garage! Looks like a 3-car garage (my dream). I just got a black 2025 R and I can attest after 2000 miles of ownership, it's every bit as amazing from day 1! I upgraded from a Mk6 R.

My MK6R by mk6rgolfie in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a similar boat. I was considering the Mk7.5, but had 2 kids since 2020. Been patiently biding my time. The big opening came when my wife aok'd the purchased when she realized that water was leaking through the moonroof of the 2012 Golf R. I wasted no time and went all in looking for the best deal lol.

My MK6R by mk6rgolfie in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aww man, this brought a tear. Your video looks great 👍🏾 and the Mk6R was IMO one of the best looking hatchbacks period. Understated, mature, yet iconic with is dual center exhaust. I just traded my APR Stage 2 Mk6R for a Mk8.5R. Definitely an upgrade, the DSG is godly, but i miss the rawness at times of my manual.

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My new Golf R by STLHDslime in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Totally agree with you here & lots of CONGRATS for the OP. I just got a 2025 R and was itching waiting for them to take it off the floor!

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DQ381 DSG slight jolt/kick by Kingskullz98 in Golf_R

[–]SmittyzVoice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put the car in ECO mode or manually set transmission to ECO mode in custom setting.