Mk1 Scirocco- light Blue

[Hydro]

I am ready to change from my Old Oval Beetle... to a nice
watercooled car. Luckily my Brother has this Scirocco.
- I persuaded him to let me have it.

It is a Mk1 TS 1.6 with twin Dells. It hasnt been on the road for a few years now.
Was Light Blue with multi Coloured Stripes down the sides.
VolksSpares in S.A. used to own it.

-


This car used to be in Fairfield. Its now garaged elsewhere.
I'm keen to get it and start the work , but there's always stuff holding
up progress.
Glenn.

[99gti]

Congrats! If u need help with the motor give Matt aka golf loon a buzz or a pm. He's a master with the older wc's.

[william]

we welcome rocco owners with open arms congrats mate what engine did you get?

[william]

there a good thread on here about a turbod mk1 rocco 16v

[Hydro]

Thanks for the Welcome Guys.
I will need to see Matt regarding the Brake improvements.
Those standard brakes get scary at times.!


I already know what a Great car it is to drive. It corners like nothing else.
Glenn.

[Hydro]

William , your IBiza is Unreal, just checked out your pic.
Glenn.

[Golf Houso]

A blue scirocco in Fairfield? How come I've never seen it... oh well, at least its going to a better place. You said it was in storage was it? Regardless I look forward to seeing the car brought back to its original pristine condition!

Good luck m8!

[Jarred]

yay for more roccos. Congrats on your buy, make sure you take lots of pics to share with us all! And dont worry about paint. I just finished painting my mk 1 golf in the garage., so not all the restos on here are going to be show cars!

Welcome mate

[william]

cheers mate thats an old pic looks better now dvr68u brenton is the fellas name nice guy him and mat from camden gti are the people to see mat has a factory located in campbell town called gti performance i also offer my services too for a couple of beers goodluck with the build sounds tasty so far pics help tho

[Hydro]

Found this on matey-matey.com/dis_2

The biggest structural alteration to the engine was the adoption of bowl-in-piston combustion chambers of a 'Heron' design (dish-headed piston crowns), which allowed the engineers to raise the compression ratio from 8.2:1 to 9.5:1. The inlet valves were enlarged, whilst the main and big end bearings were uprated to cope with the increased engine speeds. These changes raised the output of the engine from 75BHP to 110BHP at 6100rpm, and maximum torque was increased to 101lb ft at 5000 rpm. As the figures suggest, the new engine's peak power was produced at the top end of the rev-range, which coupled with the engines inherent eagerness to rev, forced the inclusion of a rev limiter with a cut-out set at 6900 rpm.

Following lengthy testing, an airdam was added under the bumper at the front of the car to improve stability at speed. To offset the subsequent reduction in airflow over the 'sump', an oilcooler was mounted to the side of the radiator. Placed directly in the air-stream, it helped reduce the higher oil temperatures of the newly tuned engine. Unlike the generation of similar cars that would soon follow in the GTI's footsteps, no other spoilers were fitted to the Golf. A variety of airdams and ailerons were tested, but were ultimately rejected as their marginal benefits were outweighed by their weight and detriment to the car's appearance. As demonstrated later, the prudence of this decision to keep the car subtle is undoubtedly a significant factor in the GTI's success.

With a resultant fifty-seven percent power increase over the standard 1600 Golf, Volkswagen's engineers wisely uprated the braking system. The solid front discs were replaced with ventilated items, whilst a larger servo was included to provide greater pedal assistance. For increased braking safety a load-proportioning valve was fitted to the rear suspension beam. The valve linked between the car and the suspension, directly apportioned rear braking effort according to load in the rear of the car. Under hard braking, the system would automatically lessen braking at the rear as the car began to dive at the nose, thus preventing premature and dangerous rear brake lock.
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I'll have to look at the GTI head to see what thats like.
I certainly need to improve the brakes.
Glenn.

[Golf Loon]

Only Mk1 GTI 1600cc engines are the heron ones. The engine you have is a 1600 cc non gti engine.

When is this car going to be driving?

[aliasmk2]

You are a lucky man hydro
These cars are my favourite VW
I have read somewhere that 16v version that came with bigger brakes & a 3' stright through exhaust, which gave it a better top speed than the porchse 911 of the day
Not to mention that it really looks the bussiness with the sleek lines it has

If you ever bother to sell it, I'm sure you would get a lot of attention

cheers Ian

[GoLfMan]

awesome stuff hydro :)!
economy over speed ohhh i dunno j:

[roccodingo]

You are a lucky man hydro
These cars are my favourite VW
I have read somewhere that 16v version that came with bigger brakes & a 3' stright through exhaust, which gave it a better top speed than the porchse 911 of the day
Not to mention that it really looks the bussiness with the sleek lines it has

If you ever bother to sell it, I'm sure you would get a lot of attention

cheers Ian

16 Valvers are the later body style ( scirocco2 ) still ,on the A1 platform tho.. same as Loons example.. never heard of the three foot exhaust tho..:D

[aliasmk2]

16 Valvers are the later body style ( scirocco2 ) still ,on the A1 platform tho.. same as Loons example.. never heard of the three foot exhaust tho..:DDoh, I meant 3 inch exhaust

[bsting]

mk1 rocco is way cool :) good score!
I miss my one.

[Hydro]

Only Mk1 GTI 1600cc engines are the heron ones. The engine you have is a 1600 cc non gti engine.

When is this car going to be driving?

It wont be driving for some time yet.
Probably 3 months.
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So most likely mine has 8.2 : 1 compression.


Glenn.

[ontarv]

I think somewhere around 9 to 9.5 on 91ron
mines 10 and its premo only

[Hydro]

Ontarv, what is your induction? Carbs / EFI ?
Does it run well 10:1 on Premium ?
thank you for the reply.

Glenn

[Golf Loon]

Why would you run standard (third world commodore standard) petrol?

Yup it costs a couple of cents more per litre, but the car goes faster, travells further and you dont crack manifolds etc.l

[Hydro]

Actually you raise a good point, I will have to do a test to see how L/100 km
goes comparing optimum and Standard 91......
and then comparing the " aweful " E10 .... 10% ethanol .

[Hydro]

Why would you run standard (third world commodore standard) petrol?

Yup it costs a couple of cents more per litre, but the car goes faster, travells further and you dont crack manifolds etc.l

The " cracking manifolds " issue , I guess thats exhaust manifold.
Is that due to running too hot?
Glenn.

[Hydro]

I mentioned Singh Grooves, this is the link to this Brilliant Man's site.
http://somender-singh.com/
This site has a small link on the right side to Pics 2005.
You will see what people do to achieve this Improvement.
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The grooves in the Head allow you to run Higher Compression without the
problems usually associated with doing this. The grooves allow for more complete burn of fuel.

Glenn.

[Golf Loon]

Yeah I have some rear drums for you Glenn, dont leave it too long tho.

I have seen lots of cracked manifolds from using normal unleaded. It makes em get hotter and so break. God knows what it does to the rest of the engine. Use 98 octane. Or at least 95 with a carby.

[Hydro]

A year and a half , and so Little done on my next car.
I am planning on taking some time off work to get this " Moving ".:frown:
Was hoping Oval Beetle prices would have gone crazy high by now
to Aid injecting lots of funds into this project..........Alas , dont think
I will get much for my Oval [ well used, requiring paint- 1916cc].
Been doing little bits on the Rocco, and it is in pretty good shape.
So shouldnt take too long to get it together.
Motor runs beautifully, has a nice note - got to love those Dells. :)
Glenn

[Whubbsie]

:pics:
we'll forgive the slow restoration but not the fact you still ain't posted any pics :biggrin:

[Typ53]

Glenn, please show us PICS, the MK1 is so rarely shown here on the board:sad:

thx
Mario

[Golf Loon]

:pics:

Yup, show us pics or it didnt happen.

[Hydro]

sorry bout that....:duh:
I took some pics when I got it out of garage on the weekend.
In patchy light unfortunately but I was restricted for time.
Am loading them up now.
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=1088
Glenn.

[Hydro]

and the rear
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=1089

[Hydro]

Link
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/sandingjpgt1249292620-1.jpg
Glenn.

[Hydro]

rear again
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/08/rearSandjpgt1249292833-1.jpg
Glenn.
oh and Kombi behind :) :vw:
and if you strain - you'll see Oval way back there.......

[Typ53]

thx for the pics:) Looks not too bad your Rocco!

What are the next things on your to do list?

Are you located in GB or in Oz?


Cheers
Mario

[roccodingo]

That would be Liverpool, Sydney Mario...

[Hydro]

Yes tis New South Wales , as opposed to the " Wales " up north.
Lots of Mk1's in Australia......ummm
is 20 a lot ????
- Does any body know how many are here?

A wash down and pic in better light would make the Rocco
look a whole lot better.
As I said, there really isnt too much to do.
-

Glenn.

[Golf Loon]

If you link pics from photobucket, select the forum pic option further down the list and it will appear as a pic.

Looks good mate, now goto the shed and make it work.

[Jarred]

with the paint, it depends on where and who is painting it.

if you can afford it, get it done properly in 2 pak, or if you're doing the budget thing, acrylic is great for garage/back yard jobs. with enough time and effort acrylic can look just as good as 2 pak jobs. 2 pak isn't so safe for home use though.

[Typ53]

okay, Liverpool in NSW, sorry I'm an unlocal:biggrin:

And don't forget the most important thing for a MK1 rebuild, the body-cavity sealing! Mike Sanders is the best you can buy here, but I don't know if this is available down there.

Cheers
Mario

[Hydro]

Thanks Mario , Golf Loon , Roccodingo , and Jarred.
I'm just starting to gear up to get this project going - there's
fine weather , I need to get it done , I have time.......
then work wants me.
Now I have to work all weekend.
I'll see what I can get done tomorrow arvo.
-
Still weighing up options with paint.
Glenn.

[roccodingo]

Glenn, go with the 2 pac, way more durable paint than Acrylic even though more expensive. make sure the bodywork around the windows , top of front guards, sills and rear axle points are rot free before you hit it with the paint.

Have a read in here, there once was pics of suspect rust areas but that changed with the new rocco forum.

http://sciroccoregisterforum.co.uk/faq/

I would clean out all the inner sections of the doors, sills, body cavities and get some body wax injected while your doing the bodywork.

[Hydro]

Yes , thanks Grant.

[Jarred]

yea if you do spray 2pak, i'd hire a booth and full safety gear, that way the conditions are much more ideal and consistant for spraying 2pak (temp humidity etc) and safe :)

[roccodingo]

You will need to be extremely careful, Isocyanates are accumalitive material, once you have a reaction to exposure it is likely they will always be a continuing problem.

"Safety alert on isocyanate sprays
10 July 2009 Print this article Comments Share this article
WORKSAFE Victoria has released a safety alert for woodworkers warning of the risk to health from spraying furniture with two-pack polyurethane paints and lacquers containing isocyanates.
According to the safety alert, spraying generates a mist that may be inhaled and cause respiratory sensitisation and occupational asthma. Exposure to trace amounts of isocyanates can then trigger these symptoms once a person is sensitised, which means the person can no longer work with isocyanates.
Organic solvents and thinners used to clean spray guns can also affect the central nervous system and various organs and can cause dermatitis.
The risk can be eliminated or reduced by referring to the material safety data sheets for guidance on suitable controls, or using paints and lacquers that do not contain isocyanates.
Other measures include using downdraft or side-draft spray booths to vent the fumes outside, locating open faced spray booths away from cross drafts, using an airless or high volume low pressure spray technique to minimise overspray, and using an airline respirator.
Items should be placed on a turntable in an open faced booth, so the operator can rotate the items and direct the spray towards the extraction point. Freshly sprayed items should be kept in the booth until they are touch dry.
Spray booth, respirator and airlines should be maintained regularly to ensure air quality, and there should be control of ignition sources in areas where flammable solvents are used or stored and within two metres of open faced booth "

from
http://www.safetowork.com.au/article/Safety-alert-on-isocyanate-sprays/489995.aspx

[Jarred]

good work, keep us updated, and all the best for the final spray.

[Hydro]

Gettting progressed now.

[roccodingo]

Looking good Glen, hit us up with some pics of the finished paint job ( clearcoated ).

whatever you do, dont lose the clips that hold the trim around the rear quarter windows, there totally unobtainable from anywhere...:frown:

[Hydro]

Thanks Jarred and Grant.
The clear is done now , but want to get some parts on to get better idea
of " the look ".
My Brother [ previous owner ] has some neat spoiler / skirt accent
ideas which I will be painting today.
Sort of break up the colour of the car but with accents to draw attention to
these parts. Looking forward to how it looks.
Have lots of wheel polishing and tyre blacking to do.:(
Glenn

[Jarred]

that looks really good. congrats on getting it painted!

I think taht's a really cool colour, always wanted to do a mk 1 that colour. Speaking of which, what colour is it?! :?

[Hydro]

it was so close to being Turquoise.........
The colour is Moonstone Blue - Toyota.
Very Metallic.
In sunlight its " Silver ".


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I got bogged down on the bumpers today, I thought they were in excellent order.
When unpacked - they were shocking. So too much time spent there.
Spoke to Mathew at Camden GTI, getting brake upgrade tomorrow - hopefully.
Glenn

[Hydro]

Its got one of those Sirocco Signs on it like everyone has :) :)
.
I could not find the screws or plugs that hold the Foam Rubber rear spoiler
on.
If any one knows what normally is used for this could they please tell me.????
Glenn.

[Hydro]

finally got all bumpers / flairs / skirts / air dam in undercoat - late
in the day. Bit depressed with amount done today. Doesnt look like will get it
registered this week now:rolleyes:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/flairsdambumpjpgt1252490500-2.jpg

Brakes will need fair bit of work. Fitting bigger drums and may have to
rebuild Master cylinder.
Discovered two tyres are stuffed [ other two change soon ].
Exhaust has badly fitted muffler [ knocks against spare wheel ].
3 bulbs blown.
etc , etc.
Glenn.

[Jarred]

funnyily enough, I have written down a toyota blue in my paint notes! ha!

You really are getting on at a cracking pace.

[Hydro]

Thanks, I am on holidays [ working holiday ].
Picked up Better drums today.
Finished painting all Flairs / spoilers / etc
Fixed bumpers and fitted.
Door locks.
mirrors.
Gutter trim.
wasted time looking for fixings [ I just know I have somewhere ].:frown:
Glenn.

[Golf Loon]

Sorry I missed you mate, glad the drums were just the ticket.

Good to see you rattling along with the progress.

[Peter Jones]

Gutter trim.


Where and what did you find in the way of gutter trim?

I had to pull all the mylar trim off my B1 Passat and I haven't had a chance to figure out what to replace it with yet.

Cheers,

Pete

[Hydro]

Sorry I missed you mate, glad the drums were just the ticket.

Good to see you rattling along with the progress.

Yes , sorry I missed you too. I did want to discuss some stuff.
I will be back down soon. Liked your fellow worker - great character , very
helpfull.
Glenn.

[Hydro]

Where and what did you find in the way of gutter trim?

I had to pull all the mylar trim off my B1 Passat and I haven't had a chance to figure out what to replace it with yet.

Cheers,

Pete

I will have to take pic of it, it is a chrome [ or stainless ] covering that clips
over the gutter. This may be a different gutter to yours.
Will need to see the pic.
Glenn.

[Hydro]

more pics....

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/SCiroccoName-2.jpg

" The Name ".

[Hydro]

and some fronts ... Before Air Dam / flairs...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/front3-2.jpg

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http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/front4-2.jpg

[Hydro]

and the artzy pic [ well as artzy as I can manage :) in this location ]..

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/sunRay-1.jpg

Glenn.

[Jarred]

Looks good Glenn. I know already that there will be a few jealous bodies on this forum! :D

[roccodingo]

it is a chrome [ or stainless ] covering that clips
over the gutter. This may be a different gutter to yours.

Glenn.

Early Scirocco uses aluminium extrusion, very easy to bend out of shape, has a tiny slot in the rain gutter at each end for a dimple in the ali to clip into.

Later versions use the clear plastic coated foil stuff, which with sun action goes brittle and yelows, usually falls apart trying to remove it. Held on with a black mastic stuff.

[Golf Loon]

Where will you put the rear number plate??

[Hydro]

it hangs beneath the Bumper....already has a number plate light there - connected and working.
Shame I cant get all the headlights to work.:frown:
-
I ssuspect the fuses.

[Hydro]

Overcast day.
Still working on electrical and little annoying things.
Pics........
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=8958&id=100000280595233

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs234.snc1/8132_100420219977331_100000280595233_8958_3598797_ n.jpg

[Hydro]

pics....

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs214.snc1/8132_100420216643998_100000280595233_8957_3255485_ n.jpg

[Hydro]

pics....

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs234.snc1/8132_100420223310664_100000280595233_8959_4111974_ n.jpg

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http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs214.snc1/8132_100420226643997_100000280595233_8960_3302017_ n.jpg

.

[Hydro]

more
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/09/photophppid8958id100000280595233-1.jpg

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http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs214.snc1/8132_100420303310656_100000280595233_8963_6651174_ n.jpg

this is the aluminium gutter trim................

[Hydro]

More gutter trim
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs234.snc1/8132_100420306643989_100000280595233_8964_7847753_ n.jpg

this one has been drilled at the ends where dimple was.
Its sitting up a little bit due to paint.

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs234.snc1/8132_100420309977322_100000280595233_8965_6372052_ n.jpg
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[Hydro]

the Sirocco sign on the rear needs the original number plate lights fitted in
to give it that " Lairy night time " look.
I was wondering if white neon strips would illuminate it better. Will try the lights first.
Maybe a switch to flickering light could be fun - or good for braking.
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http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs234.snc1/8132_100420313310655_100000280595233_8966_7807881_ n.jpg

[Golf Loon]

Use it for brake lights, I reckon that would be killer :)

[Jarred]

looking mighty fine Glenn. Well done.

[Hydro]

Thanks, I am making some headway now.
Went through all the fuses replacing them and or cleaning ends.
Most things work now.......eexcepttt....rear washer, demister, and the right blinker is a bit dull. [funny that it works better on the Trouble light switch...]
Might try to bleed the brakes tomorrow - see if my son can spare 5 mins:rolleyes:

[Hydro]

do I need working Hatch " struts "....[ the pressurized stuts that support the Rear Hatch ]
to get it registered..?????

[Jarred]

I doubt it, it doesn't affect the safety of the vehicle at all, so i doubt you'd need it for RWC. There's nothing on my old RWC's that would indicate the need for this.

having said that, you'd kick yourself if it came down and bopped you on the head one day.

[roccodingo]

do I need working Hatch " struts "....[ the pressurized stuts that support the Rear Hatch ]
to get it registered..?????

Swap one of them for a golf MK 1 unit, changing both makes it too hard to close...

The scirocco ones run at a lower pressure than the golf pieces.

[Golf Houso]

Excellent progress mate!

Just go to ASV for a blueslip, I had bald tires, no rear seatbelts, no visors, missing trim and an untsable misfiring idle which backfired and they just passed my VR6. Just be sure to pay up-front for it though :cool:

[OEM G60]

Good stuff mate, i love Mk1 Roccos, good to see one being saved, will be a rare sight on the roads :) Do you know how many are registered and driven in Australia??

Matt

[Hydro]

Good stuff mate, i love Mk1 Roccos, good to see one being saved, will be a rare sight on the roads :) Do you know how many are registered and driven in Australia??

Matt
-
I used to think that there were about 20......but............
am starting to think , mine may be the Only One. :frown:
- Thanks for compliment.
My Brother sees it for first time [ rebuilt ] tomorrow, I'm afraid he may Plead for it back.:frown:
[ emoticon for scared...I Love my Brother but not enough to give back the Rocco ].

[Hydro]

I doubt it, it doesn't affect the safety of the vehicle at all, so i doubt you'd need it for RWC. There's nothing on my old RWC's that would indicate the need for this.

having said that, you'd kick yourself if it came down and bopped you on the head one day.

" You'd kick yourself " ... doubt I'd be able to kick myself - would probably be in hospital.:)
- rear wiper , Rubber spoiler add to the weight of this Hatch - I get a work-out each time I hold it open.

[Hydro]

Swap one of them for a golf MK 1 unit, changing both makes it too hard to close...

The scirocco ones run at a lower pressure than the golf pieces.

Thank you. Thought that the Rocco hatch was heavier & would need harder
strut.
Since they are lighter gassed - the rebuilt ones might be fine . :)

[Hydro]

Excellent progress mate!

Just go to ASV for a blueslip, I had bald tires, no rear seatbelts, no visors, missing trim and an untsable misfiring idle which backfired and they just passed my VR6. Just be sure to pay up-front for it though :cool:

Thanks. You Cracked me up..... What or where is ASV , perhaps you better not post that on open forum - they may get shut down.:eek:

You eased my concerns about Blueys , maybe mine will pass :)

[Hydro]

Thanks to my Daughter [ son reckons he's too sick to help :rolleyes: ]
the Brakes are working , they still need a little more work - but at least they work.

-I will be getting struts for hatch - but that may take some time - want to get
it registered [ like yesterday ! ].

-demister , still trying to work out whats wrong.

-rear washer , not pumping [ wiper working ].

Thats about it, then cruise around " hopefully visit some enthusiasts ".
psst they may take better photos....:)

oh - it still needs a good buffing & waxing.

[Hydro]

and then.....
all the flairs / air dams / skirts go on and make it look " extra sporty " . :) :)

[Hydro]

Waiting on some paperwork to get this Blue slip.

[Golf Houso]

Thanks. You Cracked me up..... What or where is ASV , perhaps you better not post that on open forum - they may get shut down.:eek:

You eased my concerns about Blueys , maybe mine will pass :)

The place is going down the toilet because of how badly they do business anyway, so why not make the most of it while it lasts :biggrin:?

Cnr Woodville Rd & 61 Miowera Rd
Villawood NSW 2163
Ph: (02) 9725 8666
Fax: (02) 9725 8600
E: sales@asv.com.au

[Hydro]

Thanks for that, I asked around some of my mates - they told me of a place
that is " very fair " and is very close to where I live. So will try them.
Glenn.

[Hydro]

Been a long time.......... I am still working to get this Registered. Ran out of Cash, but
now my Tax return is in, Hoping this Friday to get Blue slip.
I drove to Public weighbridge at Landsdowne.
Weighed in at 780 Kg :) :)
Of course I was hoping for lighter. Ha Ha.
Is certainly nice to drive. I just Love the sound of those Dells Purring. . !!
- I stuffed up with the Buffing , so more work is required on the paint.
Oh well, practice makes perfect.
-
Cant believe that this car weighs in less than the little Mazda 2 [ bubble car thing ].

[Jarred]

shame to hear about the paint! I hope you can fix it!

Good luck with blue slip!

[Hydro]

Am so Dissapointed.... I went for Blue slip on Friday, Turns out the car has no compliance plate...........
So now I am trying to figure out what I can do to get it registered.
-
Has any one else struggled with this problem ?

[roccodingo]

Try ringing Volkshop ( or wherever it came from in South Australia) and find out if it was ever registered None of mine have compliance plates but are registered under private imports.

[Hydro]

Thats good to know. This was a Private import by a fellow in South Australia , who then sold it to Volkshop.
My Brother had it registered in NSW before.
I drove it a few times - it is so nice to drive. I am determined to get this registered.
-
Matt told me that booster may be stuffed - Thanks for tip, that would add up to symptoms.
I want to get the Rocco down to his workshop, but I will be trying the " banging head against wall " of the RTA first.
- Hopefully they can get some records out.
Glenn.

[Hydro]

Moved a step closer; my brother went to RTA and got the proof of registration form. They said that this would be all thats needed to
get the blue slip.
Matt reminded me that I need a document of sale from Brother to me.
I am hoping to get the car down to the Camden workshop on Friday - and then after some repairs it gets registered soon. :)

[Jarred]

Great to hear!

RTA problems/BS always gives me the sh*ts

[Hydro]

the Scirocco is now at Matts workshop.
Matt was most amazed at the brakes - he wondered how they managed to stop the car.
I would love to see my old Rocco down there with the 3 other Mk2's. That would be nice.
Matt is confident to fix some things and have it Blue slipped by Monday. I need to get hold of some better brakes for the front. So will have to keep searching.
For now , will just be happy to drive this neat old car around.

[Hydro]

Ok, its all legal and being driven daily.
Still has some electrical issues - which I will sort out . I am going to be putting spoilers / skirts / flairs on the car too.
I am enjoying driving it.

[Jarred]

congrats! well done on getting it registered and everything!

this calls for new pics! :)

[Hydro]

Thanks Jarred, I will get some spoilers on and take more pics. :)

[Golf Loon]

Nice work Glenn.
Show us some pics of it with plates.
Dont drill holes for spoilers ;)

[Hydro]

I met the Forum founder [ met him at Matt's Workshop - never know who you will meet :)
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sure is a FUN car to drive.!

[Hydro]

Yes , Ok Matt.

[mikinoz]

I'd missed this thread. Great to see and hope that you are enjoying it.

Be to run into it on the road some day, it is the best surprise to come around a corner and have a Scirocco pass you.

[Hydro]

Mik , I have family up in the Blue Mountains - so over January, you might see it cruize up the highway ( shame those radars are always along there. :) )

[Hydro]

Got the " much needed " Ventilated Disks [ with bigger calipers ] up front now. Thanks Mat.
I am enjoying driving it. I took a trip up the Blue Mountains Sunday Arvo. Love those Woodford bends. :)
Shame the speed limit is so low. Think about 180 km/h would suit this car better.

[Golf Loon]

Got the " much needed " Ventilated Disks [ with bigger calipers ] up front now. Thanks Mat.
I am enjoying driving it. I took a trip up the Blue Mountains Sunday Arvo. Love those Woodford bends. :)
Shame the speed limit is so low. Think about 180 km/h would suit this car better.

Should have come on the cruise mate, I think a couple of people may have exceeded the speedlimit once or twice.

[poprocco]

What a cracker of a car! I've only had a chance to give mine a quick squirt through the Hills and was amazed at the handling and responsiveness. I can only imagine how yours would go being all sorted and tuned......once again, awesome car!!

[Hydro]

Ah the Adelaide Hills - this car absolutely loves them.!
When it was light blue with rainbow side strips [ belonged to VolksRepair in Adelaide ] it used to frequent those Hills. :) I took the trip up and down the main road of the Adelaide Hills with my brother driving it - a couple of times. The Handling is Outstanding for Sure. !!!!!
Thanks Poprocco.

[Hydro]

Should have come on the cruise mate, I think a couple of people may have exceeded the speedlimit once or twice.

Would have loved to come on the Cruise... but had to see my Dear Mum in the Mountains. Hope next time will make it to see the other awesome Watercooled cars.

[Hydro]

I"m very sad, unfortunately I have to sell my much loved Scirocco.
I never got to finish it how I wanted.
Hopefully someone can make this car even better.
Sob, sob , Glenn .sob

[Golf Loon]

It will live again. Last seen leaving Camden GTI with a new heart in the boot. Now just to do the transplant Glen and she will be sweet. You won't wanna sell her then.

[Hydro]

Started dismantling the motor - would have got it out today but got a migrain and had to lie down..... drats
Things were going well too , all bolts undoing easily because they were installed 5 weeks ago.