10
December 2007
 I
updated the R’s 2007 gas mileage. Previous
years’ mileage can be found on R32
information.
Surprise,
surprise, I found another review of the 2004 VW
R32, published
in TheBigLot.com. All my R32 reviews can be found over here.
23
November 2007
It
took almost two weeks, but
my replacement wheel center cap
finally arrived.
I
also updated the R’s 2007 gas mileage. Previous
years’ mileage can be found on R32
information.
10
November 2007
Yesterday
I washed my R for
the first time after it was vandalized. It
was getting pretty grungy what with time and the beginnings (finally!)
of winter weather.
 There
were quite a few black
spots on my R that wouldn’t come off. I’m
guessing they were specks of tar from a recently repaved - I have no
idea why since it was perfectly fine - street. Fortunately,
I had a clay bar lying around that got rid of it.
I
also waxed the R with Glanz Wax.
I
lost a wheel center cap on
my left rear. No new pictures since
it’s pretty much the same as when I lost one before (wheel center cap).
2
November 2007
It’s
been a short while
since my last update because I just wasn’t in the mood. Why? I’m
glad you asked. My R was vandalized a
week
or so ago. Follow the link for the depressing details.
My
R’s 2007 gas mileage. Look
on R32
information for the
R’s mileage in previous years.
21
October 2007
I
updated my R’s 2007 gas mileage. Mileage
for previous years is on my R32
information page.
13
October 2007
Last
weekend I took some new
pictures. Follow this link.
After
three and a half years I
finally uploaded pics of the “freebies” given to
purchasers
of new MkIV R32s.
R32 ballpoint pen.
R32 leather key chain.
I
decided to prettify my VW key fob.
:o)
6
October 2007
Today
I washed and waxed my R.
I
uploaded some non-R32 VW
print ads. I put them in my VW advertisements
section.
30
September 2007
I
was surprised my mileage was
above 20 mpg this week (R32 fuel consumption)
especially as
yesterday I was trapped in stop-and-go traffic. Ugh. I
can accept traffic congestion on weekdays,
but on weekends!? Doubly frustrating.
Look
on R32
information
for gas mileage from previous years.
23
September 2007
Another
week, another tank: my
R’s 2007 gas mileage. As
always, mileage for previous years can be found on my R32
information
page—at the top.
I
was getting impatient with
the break-in period for my Bridgestone Pole Positions
so yesterday I
went on a cruise to push them past 500 miles. I
took a route I hadn’t used in a while—I’d
forgotten
how fun some parts of it could be. :o)
15
September 2007
I
updated the R’s gas mileage. Mileage
for previous years can be found here: R32
information.
7
September 2007
I
installed new tires, Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS
Pole Positions,
to replace my old Pirelli Pzero Nero M+S.
2
September 2007
I
updated my R’s fuel consumption
for 2007. Fuel consumption for
previous years can be found here: R32
information.
25
August 2007
I
replaced my wiper blades the
other day. The old ones were still
useable
but I had noticed a slight deterioration. The
odd thing is that the passenger-side blade has a different part number
than previously. Odd.
Follow
the link for details: wiper blades.
I
waxed the R yesterday
evening with Glanz Wax—still using up the old formulation. No
new pics, unfortunately.
Finally,
I also replaced my
driver-side Lexan headlamp
cover.
19
August 2007
I
found a new-to-me review of
the MkIV R32 published in an online automotive journal.
Follow
the links to go directly to the short review,
or to the list of all the articles
I’ve
uploaded.
17
August 2007
With
family visiting and the
consequent increase in driving I’ve been filling up more
often. Here’s the
latest update of my R’s fuel consumption. Previous
years can be found here: R32
information.
12
August 2007
My
R’s personal fuel consumption
has been
updated. Fuel consumption for
previous
years can be found on my R32
information page.
5 August
2007
New
update for my R’s
fuel consumption: personal fuel consumption
for 2007. Information for years
2004-2006 can be found
on my R32
information page.
FYI,
this past week the 2008
MkV R32s have started arriving in the United States and are being
prepped at dealerships. I’ve heard
that all 5000 units have been spoken for. I’m
wondering if I should make time to take a look in person before
they’re all picked up.
The
other day I had to replace
my driver’s side brake light. I’m
not posting a full write-up since I’ve done near identical
things
with my tail light
and 5-brake light mod.
To
learn how to access the
rear light bulb assembly you can see the DIY I wrote up for my 5-brake light mod.
The
R brake light uses a P21W
bulb (1156 or 7506). A
list of bulbs for the MkIV R32 can be found under my R32 maintenance
section.
27 July
2007
After
waiting a month, my new dogbone mount
from BmF
Technik finally
arrived—and
promptly installed, today. :o) Follow
the link for pics and initial
impressions.
24 July
2007
Updated
my R’s personal fuel consumption
for 2007. Fuel consumption for
previous years can be
found on my R32
information page.
13 July
2007
Happy
Friday the 13th! :o)
It’s
been a while since
I’ve seen a new review of the MkIV R32, but here’s
a short
article comparing the Euro-spec. MkIV R32 and
the MkV R32,
published in Evo.
A
complete list of all the R32
articles I’ve collected can be found in my R32 reviews section.
7 July
2007
Earlier
this week I waxed my R
and took some pictures.
Today
I stopped by my local Kwik-E-Mart.
Updated
my R’s personal fuel consumption.
29 June
2007
I
added BmF
Technologies
to my links
page. BmFT
is an aftermarket tuning
shop for VW, Audi and Porsche, currently located in Annapolis,
MD.
28 June
2007
I
updated the data on my
R’s personal fuel consumption.
Information
for previous years can be found on my R32
information
page.
27 May 2007
 This
weekend I decided it was
time to give my R its annual spring exterior detail.
I
updated my personal fuel consumption
for 2007. Data
for previous years can be found on my R32
information
page.
18 May 2007
If
I had known VW was going to
offer a Gorilla-Gear system
(cargo mat + 4
cargo locks) for the R32 I wouldn’t have purchased this OEM foam cargo mat
two months ago. Ugh. Money
not
well spent.
14 May 2007
This
past weekend I decided to
take some pictures before my R turned yellow again from all the pollen. Follow
the link for a look: Morning light.
11 May 2007
I
added a couple new links to my
links page.
Detailers Domain
sells numerous detailing
products (incl. Einszett
products) and has an amazing
waffle-weave MF towel that soaks up water like you wouldn’t
believe. They’re a VWvortex
sponsor and offer a vortex discount.
1st
VW Parts sells OEM parts. They
responded to my e-mails within an hour or two and were very helpful. Less
expensive than my local dealership, too!
5 May 2007
I
updated my personal fuel
consumption for 2007. Information
from previous years can be found
on the R32
information page.
21 April
2007
I
was attending a conference
in Gettysburg, PA and had some time to take a few “I was
there
photos”. See Exterior
pictures for
the pics.
14 April
2007
FYI,
back in February and
earlier this month I received a couple e-mails from VWoA regarding the
MkV 2008 Golf R32. The first informing me
that they were taking pre-orders,
the second stating only 250 of 5000 units are
remaining.
Other
VW advertisements can be
found under my R32 and VW ads section.
2 April
2007
It’s
been hard to find
suitable motor oil for the R32, locally. I’ve
uploaded information on what I’ve been using under my R32 maintenance
section.
I’ve
also updated my Favourite
links
page.
25 March
2007
I
washed the R this morning
and took some pictures.
18 March
2007
I
updated my personal fuel
consumption for the R32. As
always, it and data for previous years can
be found in R32
information.
17 March
2007
Happy
St. Patrick’s Day!
My
brother was surprised when
I told him I didn’t have a cargo liner for the
R32’s hatch. Well, now I do. Follow this link
for details.
10 March
2007
I’m
hesitant about
posting something so minor, but what the heck. I
decided to retry my luck with VW valve stem caps.
3 March
2007
For
those debating between
buying an used 2004 VW Golf R32 or the 2008 MkV R32, or those simply
curious, I’ve uploaded some reported differences between the
MkIV
and MkV versions. I’m not sure
how
accurate the information is since the MkV won’t be in the
United
States until August 2007, so make what you will of it.
It’s
under my R32 general
information section or
you can click
here.
It
took a while, but I finally
received a free badge and some stickers from Haldex.
You
can check here
for more information and to
see what I did with them. :o)
I
uploaded some pictures I
took this morning: new Glanz Wax
27
February 2007
This
past Sunday a snow storm
dumped 4-5 inches of white stuff
on the ground. Hurrah!
24
February 2007
This
morning I had my CD player
replaced under warranty. While signing in
I was
informed there was a recall
for the brake light switch—they
fixed
that this morning, too.
Updated
R32 personal fuel consumption for
2007. Data
for previous years can be found under R32
information.
22
February 2007
I
received a free sample of
the new formulation of Glanz Wax
from Einszett. After
waiting for a few weeks, last night was
finally warm enough for me to try it out. :o)
17
February 2007
When
I was stuck in the snow
a few days ago I noticed
that my driver’s side tail light wasn’t working. When
it rains it pours, eh? You can follow this link
for details.
I’ve
updated my R32 maintenance
section to
include a list of light bulbs for the
R32.
14
February 2007
Snow and ice: 1…
R32: 0.
Salt and ice.
13
February 2007
As
the R’s next service
is approaching I sought clarification from VWoA regarding exactly when
I should be changing the Haldex oil and filter. Details
are in the R32 maintenance
section.
5
February 2007
I
found some Volkswagen and VW
Golf R32 print ads. You can find them in R32
information
under the Golf R32 and VW advertisements
section.
31
January 2007
I
uploaded a significant
amount of new information on the R32 (see R32
information):
R32
FAQ.
Available
performance mods and their power gains.
Some
noted differences between
the U.S.- and
Euroopean 2004 R32.
R32
and other VW colour codes.
Strange sounds the R32
makes.
Some
history as to how the how the R32 made it
to the U.S.
market.
And
one answer to the burning
question, What do you get
over a 1.8T for
$30,000?
Most
of this stuff I merely cleaned-up and
modified from the R32 forum at VWvortex.
27
January 2007
Updated
my personal fuel
consumption for
the R.
15
January 2007
I
replaced one of my center caps,
today.
13
January 2007
I
took some new photos of the
R’s interior: see Interior
pictures.
9 January
2007
Here’s
my fuel consumption
information for the
new year. As
always, data from
previous years can be found in R32
information.
8 January
2007
Happy
New Year!
There’s
the saying,
“out with the old, in with the new”, well, I
don’t
really have anything new to post for my R, yet, but I did say final
goodbyes to something old—a white 1988 Toyota Camry. I
learned how to drive in this car and it was
mine to drive for 5-6 years before I moved overseas.
It’s
been sitting in my parents’ garage for
the past 10-11 years collecting dust but during the past holidays the
Camry finally moved on to a new owner.
Anywhoo,
here it is ready for pick-up.
I
updated the final data on my R’s fuel
consumption data
for 2006. Previous years can be
found in R32
information. Data
for 2007 will be available once I
fill’er up :o)
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