Your New Rocco Ride Pics Thread

[ZIO]

Hi All,

Since we are all picking up our new rides shortly - please post up pics when you take it home! (Please pics of your car only!)

[kche3572]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/01/10z3cb8-1.jpg

Just picked up my ride this arvo. :cool:

[why_999]

Congratulation mate... Very nice :-)

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[tonyjai]

Grats ! I'm sure you would've been heaps excited on the day , can't wait to get mine.

[kche3572]

I was so excited that I couldn't sleep the night before. Still getting used to the DSG though.

[Mac135]

You'll soon find the dsg a joy to use. Grate on the new arrival.

[Reginald]

Picked up my new beast this morning!!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/01/scsuau-1.jpg

[gt_eye]

Well that's 2 x Rising Blue.
Were they the 1st off the ship or something.....lol
:P

[why_999]

Cargo ships like to organise their freight by colour.... So it looks pretty..lol

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[preeman]

Hi Guys,
Got my Scirocco R on 30th Dec. Couple of pics below, need to take some proper shots soon.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/01/387266_n-1.jpg http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/01/409546_n-1.jpg

[gt_eye]

Not that I hate the colour but, anyone got one that isn't Rising Blue?

Just curious :?

[ZIO]

Not that I hate the colour but, anyone got one that isn't Rising Blue?
Just curious :?

yes yes they r coming

[Mac135]

I thought there might have been a few more deliveries over the weekend oh well, let's see what this week brings! RB looks good in the sun.

[Bain]

Couple of pics to break up all that Rising Blue..

http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/Bain-scirocco-front.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/Bain-scirocco-rear.jpg

[frozze]

Nice one Bain! You can change your signature now!

[Bain]

Nice one Bain! You can change your signature now!


Done and done!

The car is such a head turner! So many gawkers. I was going to 'debadge' it last night - remove the Scirocco badges only to find that the only badges on these cars are the VW and R.

So unless you are car savvy, all you know is its a VW.

[ZIO]

Nice - hopefully I can post mine tommorow! ! !
We should go for a cruise together mate double the head turning trouble

[Bain]

Nice - hopefully I can post mine tommorow! ! !
We should go for a cruise together mate double the head turning trouble

Sounds good to me! Im south east side of Melbourne (edithvale area)

[Tim]

You guys from Melbourne should head out to Dubstitute at como park on Sunday. You will be sure to turn a few heads there!

[why_999]

I have to wait till Sunday for mine...

A few pictures the dealer teased me with..

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/01/7a6a2dd66fbf801d-1.jpg

How do I upload pictures??????

[T Go]

Can we please shut this thread down?
Its making me increasingly jealous and sad I didn't wait for a Rocco.:P

...good job supporting the ailing Portuguese economy though, thanks guys! haha.

[Andych]

Can we please shut this thread down?
Its making me increasingly jealous and sad I didn't wait for a Rocco.:P

...good job supporting the ailing Portuguese economy though, thanks guys! haha.
Unfortunately for you... it is only going to get worse as more are delivered and people stop driving them long enough to take more pics...:rolleyes:

[QIK-R]

I have to wait till Sunday for mine...

A few pictures the dealer teased me with..

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/849/photo0007ml.jpg

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/40/photo0009im.jpg

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/507/photo0006ib.jpg

How do I upload pictures??????


need to change to IMG codes not url ones....

[ZIO]

Bring completely blown away by this car!!

Finally arrived.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/395835_10150490284351615_609376614_9107537_1727701 850_n.jpg

[Bain]

Is that bad camera syndrome or a nervous shake of the hand while looking at your new pride and joy? hehehe

[Mac135]

Time to up date your signature too I think.

[tonyjai]

Lucky guys ! My dealer just contacted me, and told me pick up is delayed until 2-3rd Feb =[

[why_999]

Just picked my roc today... :)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/7a6a2dd672b4513f-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/7a6a2dd672d61bb6-1.jpg

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[Mac135]

Clarkson (?) is right it can look a bit like a Star Wars stormtrooper in CW.

Just in time for the weekend. Can't imagine what you might have planned.

[Andych]

Just picked my roc today... :)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/7a6a2dd672b4513f-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/7a6a2dd672d61bb6-1.jpg

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Very nice mate... Mine should be next week....yet another CW

[tee_off]

Just picked my roc today... :)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/7a6a2dd672b4513f-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/7a6a2dd672d61bb6-1.jpg

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Very nice! Maybe would look better with black rims?!

[Bain]

So I got the car tinted yesterday.

Front windows are 35% and the rears are anti glare/anti heat shield/privacy tint. It doesnt really add any extra darkness to the existing window tint, just blocks out people looking in from certain angles.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/side-tint.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/rearquarter2-tint.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/rearquarter-tint.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/rear-tint.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/onthemove.jpg

[Andych]

How does the tint match the std Privacy glass? It is a bit hard to tell in the pictures...
Looks pretty schmick... make sure you take really good before and after shots when you do the springs...

How are you finding the SatNav?

[Bain]

How does the tint match the std Privacy glass? It is a bit hard to tell in the pictures...
Looks pretty schmick... make sure you take really good before and after shots when you do the springs...

How are you finding the SatNav?

Id say its about a 85% match for the standard privacy glass. With the additional heatshield on the rears its a little darker than the front.

With the springs Im going to create a 'how-to' for anyone interested in doing it themselves. Will be a fairly long process as there is no where on the net that has the torque settings for each of the bolts. Ill try and match the torque settings on my torque wrench first and record 1 side and see if it matches the other.

SatNav is pretty standard and quick to reroute if you miss a turn or dont want to take the turn it suggests. Its also seems accurate to within a meter. Have only used it once though.

[why_999]

Very nice! Maybe would look better with black rims?!

Yeak I know... I'm tossing between the Gloss black or Dark Gloss Antricite

Scirocco Central • Login (http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=9001&hilit=anthricite+wheels)

What do you guys think???

[Andych]

Yeak I know... I'm tossing between the Gloss black or Dark Gloss Antricite

Scirocco Central • Login (http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=9001&hilit=anthricite+wheels)

What do you guys think???

I am not fussed on either... mainly due to the tyres always looking dull apart from when you hit them with tyre shine... the black just shows it up much more than silver...

[Bain]

If you are stuck on those 2 choices, Id chose anthracite.

[Brendan_A]

Nice cars guys! Love the CW:)

[Stos]

You guys are killing my life! I've got a fully optioned CW on order too, coming late April/Early May. Don't know if I can hold off until then! :-(

[Andych]

Which stealer Stos?

[Stos]

Hi Andych! From Chatswood Classic Cars.

[rennenhaus]

and another blue one :)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/firstphoto-1.jpg

[Vwphile]

Just picked my roc today... :)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/7a6a2dd672b4513f-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/7a6a2dd672d61bb6-1.jpg

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Congrats on the new ride!

How do you find the sunroof?

Does the black roof look awkward from some angles as it contrasts so much with the white or is it cool like a-la the M3?

[Andych]

and another blue one :)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/firstphoto-1.jpg

Nice...hmmm interesting wheels..
So what nice Scirocco goodies are available through you guys... other than the VW Racing gear?

[mr gee]

My RS
More pics to come next week:banana:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/01/photo1-2.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/01/photo-2.jpg

[Vwphile]

Nice...hmmm interesting wheels..
So what nice Scirocco goodies are available through you guys... other than the VW Racing gear?

Andych

Those wheels would go well with your CW. Must be hard to keep clean though

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My RS
More pics to come next week:banana:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/01/photo1-2.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/01/photo-2.jpg

Like the two-tone colour scheme!! LOL

[rennenhaus]

Nice...hmmm interesting wheels..
So what nice Scirocco goodies are available through you guys... other than the VW Racing gear?

Besides VWRacing UK (intake, suspension bits, engine mounts, wheels, BBK), Forge have a few things available as well (intake, engine bits, twincooler, BBK).

Milltek of course have their usual full choice of exhaust options.


the white wheels are a bit of a throw back to when I had the MK5 R32, and that was my most fav car.... until now...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/secondphoto-1.jpg

[Andych]

Andych

Those wheels would go well with your CW. Must be hard to keep clean though[COLOR="Silver"]


Nah... I will be quite happy with the standard wheels...



the white wheels are a bit of a throw back to when I had the MK5 R32, and that was my most fav car.... until now...


Are they 19's or 18"s?

[rennenhaus]

Are they 19's or 18"s?


they're 18x9, et35

rubber is 255/35R18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport

[Andych]

they're 18x9, et35

rubber is 255/35R18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Nice.... but you really need to get that guard to tyre gap down.. by around 20 to 30 mm perhaps :cool2:

[why_999]

How do you find the sunroof?

Does the black roof look awkward from some angles as it contrasts so much with the white or is it cool like a-la the M3?

It's my first sunroof, I like the extra light but a bit disappointed it only opens/tilts an inch.

In regards for looks, it looks great. Since it's half the roof is black and not just a little cut out. But I'm thinking of wrapping the rest of the roof with vinyl (gloss black).

Also I've been getting heaps of thumbs up from the Golf R guys on the road..


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[rennenhaus]

Nice.... but you really need to get that guard to tyre gap down.. by around 20 to 30 mm perhaps :cool2:

oh i know!

have only had it a lil over 24hrs...


suspension shall be sorted...

[Mac135]

But I'm thinking of wrapping the rest of the roof with vinyl (gloss black).

Also I've been getting heaps of thumbs up from the Golf R guys on the road..


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+1 re the wrapping I think that would look great. Will look into this too sometime before June.

[Andych]

+1 re the wrapping I think that would look great. Will look into this too sometime before June.

Yep... certainly the CW ones need to have the roof wrapped, I think the darker colours such as RB and IG could get away without it.

[tonyjai]

and another blue one :)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/firstphoto-1.jpg

Nice rims ! and what type of wheel nuts are you using?

[rennenhaus]

Nice rims ! and what type of wheel nuts are you using?

just the OE ones currently


ordering some black ones shortly :)

[Silver dub]

oh i know!

have only had it a lil over 24hrs...


suspension shall be sorted...

Are you going to get the kw ddc coilovers for it?

[rennenhaus]

Are you going to get the kw ddc coilovers for it?


honestly thought about it!

I may just end up with a set of VWR springs for the ACC setup, and then when it comes to tracking/magazine, etc... i'll just change it out to a full 2 or 3-way race setup.

still in two minds though

[she_dub]

Picked her up on Saturday, drove her down via Macquaries Pass to her temporary home in Melbourne :love:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/Coco_211-1.jpg

[Bain]

grats!

I take it thats RB? temp home in Melbourne? Wheres it off to after that?

[she_dub]

grats!

I take it thats RB? temp home in Melbourne? Wheres it off to after that?

Thank you! :)

Yes, RB. In Melbourne for work for the next 6 - 9 months, then back to Sydney.

[Bain]

Thank you! :)

Yes, RB. In Melbourne for work for the next 6 - 9 months, then back to Sydney.
6 - 9 months eh? Once youve gotten used to the awesome people, decent roads and all the other awesome things that is Melbourne you will want to make it a permanent move. (I did)

[Andych]

6 - 9 months eh? Once youve gotten used to the awesome people, decent roads and all the other awesome things that is Melbourne you will want to make it a permanent move. (I did)

I was going to ask why such a short sentence... or is it time off for good behaviour :P

[tonyjai]

just the OE ones currently


ordering some black ones shortly :)

a bit off topic, but whereabouts do you find aftermarket vw wheel nuts? does rays make them? can't seem to find any websites that offers them

[she_dub]

6 - 9 months eh? Once youve gotten used to the awesome people, decent roads and all the other awesome things that is Melbourne you will want to make it a permanent move. (I did)

Haha really? Melbournians are pretty awesome! Though I'm not liking the tram tracks :frown:

[Andych]

Hook turns are interesting as well...:facepalm:

[Mac135]

Hook turns are interesting as well...:facepalm:

Three things Melbourne seems to be known for around the world - bad (really they mean changeable) weather, hook turns and spiders/snakes etc. We have regular visitors from the UK and they start talking about hook turns as though they are some horror the minute they get off the plane.

[Bain]

haha .. yeah hook turns.

I can see how they would be good if you could actually make a turn before the opposite lights go green as it would allow for more people to move through the intersection and also allow people turning left to actually turn left. The current rule set of waiting until the other lights go green is ridiculous.

[she_dub]

Tram tracks, hook turns, 4 seasons in one day and spiders... Hmm now why would I want to make this permanent, again? lol

[tee_off]

haha .. yeah hook turns.

I can see how they would be good if you could actually make a turn before the opposite lights go green as it would allow for more people to move through the intersection and also allow people turning left to actually turn left. The current rule set of waiting until the other lights go green is ridiculous.

Oops! Didn't realise this! Lucky I rarely drive to cbd.

[sc77]

Here are some photos of my RS Rocco (hope links work...)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/6c2b37d5-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/09ebf565-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/b0f5941b-1.jpg

[Mac135]

Very nice.....I was wondering when we might get back on topic and se some more new R's. Is the 1 series in the background yours too?

[sc77]

Very nice.....I was wondering when we might get back on topic and se some more new R's. Is the 1 series in the background yours too?

No it's my neighbour's 118i. My other car is a Mazda 6 touring wagon for the wife and kids . Can't keep my2.5 year old son out of the Rocco. He loves it more than I do. Good signs!

[phantomcamel]

haha .. yeah hook turns.

.
They are well known in Germany too, so don't despair ;)

[Silver dub]

No it's my neighbour's 118i. My other car is a Mazda 6 touring wagon for the wife and kids . Can't keep my2.5 year old son out of the Rocco. He loves it more than I do. Good signs!

Congrats on purchasing a silver Scirocco, this is the first one i have seen.

Hopefully i can get some nice pictures of our car up soon also.

[Mac135]

Can't keep my2.5 year old son out of the Rocco. He loves it more than I do. Good signs!

He'll be ready for a MY28 Scirocco then. If you ordered it now VW should be able to supply!

[preeman]

Just got the window tint done. A shot looking down the street from the unit.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/IMG_3120-1.jpg

It is a close match to the privacy glass at the back. The privacy glass also has a small additional tint on it.

[Mac135]

Car looks good - would like to know how you created the shot. Lens baby?

[kche3572]

Just got the window tint done. A shot looking down the street from the unit.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/IMG_3120-1.jpg

It is a close match to the privacy glass at the back. The privacy glass also has a small additional tint on it.

Which tint did you end up getting??

[preeman]

Car looks good - would like to know how you created the shot. Lens baby?

Thanks :) I just used Photoshop, I used this tutorial: Tilt-Shift Photography Photoshop Tutorial | Miniature Faking | TiltShiftPhotography.net (http://www.tiltshiftphotography.net/photoshop-tutorial.php)

[Mac135]

Cool.....works well. I use this gear Lenses for SLR, Mirrorless and PL Cameras | Lensbaby Creative Effects Lenses (http://www.lensbaby.com) for similar effects (and others).

[Andych]

I have been haggling over my trade and a few other issues but all appears to be good go now so I should have it no later than next Wednesday... earlier preferably...

These are a few iPhone shots are the dealership... note that it hasn't been pre-delivered or detailed yet..

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/IMG_0123.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/IMG_0122.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/IMG_0121.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/IMG_0119.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

[Frankenstrat]

The first Rocco of this particular model I saw was in Belfast a couple of years ago. I had no idea what it was, other than it was a VeeDub. It was also CW, and it looked horny. Congrats on your ride Andy.

[preeman]

Black Rims? Just saw this parked right near me when I was in the city for a meeting this afternoon. (Sydney)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/20120209_004-1.jpg
Number plates have been changed.

[Cookie28]

I've seen one in the same colour combo in north Sydney when walking from my car to school, possibly the same one but it sounds good :)

[Silver dub]

Just a couple of quick shots i took after putting the new plates on,

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/6845400223_6b72b182d6_z-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/6845402413_ccb04bf7f1_z-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/6845398087_b73b814146_z-1.jpg

[Vwphile]

Congrats on the new ride, Silver Dub!

Like the large Euro plates and the letter combo as well.

Any significance in the numeral 9??

[Silver dub]

I have another set with the combo 800 which were originally on my old bora.

When my fiance finally stepped into her first VW she wanted black euros also and many of the combos she wanted were already taken so we decided to find something that would kinda of match mine and 900 was still available.

So when i finally decide which VW to buy for my next project car, the 800's will go on that and they will be matching again!

[TENKAN]

Andych,

I saw one of these whistling along the m7 this arvo, beautiful! I'm the viper green in your area, picked it up last week and haven't stopped grinning since.:cool:

[Andych]

Andych,

I saw one of these whistling along the m7 this arvo, beautiful! I'm the viper green in your area, picked it up last week and haven't stopped grinning since.:cool:

Hmmm let me see.. that would have been last Thursday afternoon... late.
We were heading to Petbarn and my Dealer had told me they were delivering a Viper Green... I spotted your car under the railway bridge when you had to stop for the lights... and nearly twisted my neck trying to get a good look.

[preeman]

There are definitely more on the road now, I saw one on Windsor Road heading from Paramatta to Baulkham hills.

[TENKAN]

You won't want to get out of your car but the upside is when you start her up in the morning you get to hear that engine kick over and it's back to the fun.

How soon before your on the road?

[Andych]

You won't want to get out of your car but the upside is when you start her up in the morning you get to hear that engine kick over and it's back to the fun.

How soon before your on the road?

Sometime early next week unless I can convince the guys a Nepean Motors to hurry up...lol.
I think we NSW owners should see if we can arrange to get all the colour choices together in one spot for a Photo shoot..

[preeman]

Sometime early next week unless I can convince the guys a Nepean Motors to hurry up...lol.
I think we NSW owners should see if we can arrange to get all the colour choices together in one spot for a Photo shoot..

Sounds like a great idea.. what are some good locations? plus have to watch the rain with the dodgy summer!

[why_999]

Just booked the car in for a Nanolex Professional sealant..

Will post pics on Wednesday...

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[Andych]

Just booked the car in for a Nanolex Professional sealant..

Will post pics on Wednesday...

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I am guessing that is with CCP.... try and get some before and after shots if you can..
How was your paintwork when you got the car? Swirls etc are more difficult to see on white than on the darker colours but if you are like me and know they are there... well it would bug me :facepalm:

hopefully the guys at CCP don't need to do any remedial work before applying the Nanolex.

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So.. does anyone know if you can get the Euro front plate as a large one in NSW.
Obviously the Vic guys can... but the NSW MyPlates site only shows a small front plate.

[she_dub]

So.. does anyone know if you can get the Euro front plate as a large one in NSW.
Obviously the Vic guys can... but the NSW MyPlates site only shows a small front plate.

Yes!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/Coco_3-1.jpg

Plate has been edited. Ignore the stealer in the passenger side

[Andych]

Yes!

Plate has been edited. Ignore the stealer in the passenger side

Unfortunately I can't get the lettering I want in the Euro classic... I have to use the Euro Icon and it only shows a small front plate... bugger...

[she_dub]

Bugger, the personalised plus Euro's only give you the Front as 84X372MM.

Pity there's so much of the bracket exposed when the plates are smaller :/

[why_999]

I am guessing that is with CCP.... try and get some before and after shots if you can..
How was your paintwork when you got the car? Swirls etc are more difficult to see on white than on the darker colours but if you are like me and know they are there... well it would bug me :facepalm:

hopefully the guys at CCP don't need to do any remedial work before applying the Nanolex.[COLOR="Silver"]



Ill ask the boys to take some pics and post them up on the forum... It was the water marks that were killing me esp. on the sunroof.

[Andych]

Ill ask the boys to take some pics and post them up on the forum... It was the water marks that were killing me esp. on the sunroof.

That is what I am worried about as well.. I have almost a full bottle of Nanolex (not the professional one) here so I have no issue doing an initial treatment myself... depending on how the paint finish looks.
Are you getting the rims done as well?

[Stos]

Did any of you guys drive up burwood rd tonight in a CW with panoramic roof? Great to see what my car is going to look like in the flesh. Its going to be a long 2 month wait for me!

[GTIPirelli]

Some pics of my Indium Grey Rocco R.

Hopefully pics show up!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/76421107@N05/6859858283/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/76421107@N05/6859853515/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/76421107@N05/6859847799/

[Bain]

Need to link the full url in your pictures. :-)

[mr gee]

Saw an Indium Grey near Crown casino last night. That your's. Great shine

[why_999]

Did any of you guys drive up burwood rd tonight in a CW with panoramic roof? Great to see what my car is going to look like in the flesh. Its going to be a long 2 month wait for me!

If it was about 9ish, that would be me :-)

And Andy, no not the rims I'm going to get them painted first, then most likely seal then my self.

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[Mac135]

GTI - thanks for posting the pics. Looks very smart and a great colour choice.

[rennenhaus]

was a beautiful day for a drive in the country today!


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/thirdphoto-1.jpg

[Mac135]

See you have added the VWR rear spoiler since your last posts. Any other mods yet?

[GTIPirelli]

GTI - thanks for posting the pics. Looks very smart and a great colour choice.

No problem. You're probably likely to spot me around your area. I live in Bentleigh East. I wouldn't think there are too many greys around at the moment.

[Mac135]

Not far away at all.

I haven't seen a single car on the road here yet. Just on dealers forecourts.

From what I can tell, at least on this forum we are the only two to have Indium - actually you are the only one to have Indium and I'm still four months away.

Hopefully now there are a few guys here in Melbourne with a variety of cars, specs and colours that a meet might not be too far away

[Andych]

Some pics of my Indium Grey Rocco R.

Hopefully pics show up!

You are better off using Photobucket... It is much quicker than Flickr and they come up nice and easy in here...

[rennenhaus]

See you have added the VWR rear spoiler since your last posts. Any other mods yet?

no mods as of yet, have a corner of parts gathering that I really must get on the car though....

[why_999]

no mods as of yet

It looks like you have a votex rear spoiler.

[Vwphile]

Some pics of my Indium Grey Rocco R.

Hopefully pics show up!

P1010537 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76421107@N05/6859858283/)

P1010536 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76421107@N05/6859853515/)

P1010533 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76421107@N05/6859847799/)
New ride looks great GTI.
Couldn't help but notice that your stealer was Barloworld.
If you don't mind me asking did you get any discount on the standard drive away price.
Thanks! And enjoy your new ride:banana:

[GTIPirelli]

New ride looks great GTI.
Couldn't help but notice that your stealer was Barloworld.
If you don't mind me asking did you get any discount on the standard drive away price.
Thanks! And enjoy your new ride:banana:

They wouldn't budge on the drive away price. However, I was happy with the trade in price of my Pirelli ($30K) considering that carsales had a number of them around the $32.5k mark. Meant I did not have to go through the process of selling the vehicle etc.

Could have perhaps got a better deal if I was more patient and waited a while longer but I was keen to upgrade.

BTW, Barloworld weren't too great to deal with. Next time I'll go somewhere else.

[Andych]

BTW, Barloworld weren't too great to deal with. Next time I'll go somewhere else.

You really need to remove their advertising sticker.... I have told my Dealer I will not be accepting the car if there are any stickers on it.

[tee_off]

You really need to remove their advertising sticker.... I have told my Dealer I will not be accepting the car if there are any stickers on it.

Is there a good way to remove those stickers?

[Andych]

Is there a good way to remove those stickers?

Yep... scrape it off and remove the glue residue with eucalyptus oil... I also get rid of Dealers number plate holders... they are cheap and I see no reason to be a moving advertisement for them... even more so if they won't move on pricing...

[Bain]

Is there a good way to remove those stickers?

I simply peeled mine off slowly. Any residual sticky stuff, just use the sticky bit of the sticker side and tap down on the parts that werent removed when peeling it off.

Then use a microfibre cloth make it all shiny again.


(Or you can do as Andy said and use tea tree or eucalyptus oil)

[Stos]

Nice one buds, looked great! I saw one at around 9pm and also around 10:45pm. Guessing it was you both times. I can't wait!!!

[mr gee]

This is my RS hot off the forecourt

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/P1010354s-1.jpg:banana:

[Bain]

looks like most people in this thread with cars are from Melbourne.

I think we are missing a black and then we have a full house. Need to get together to organise a photo shoot.

[SteNZnet]

If none others by Wednesday, I will stick my Darth up..

[Andych]

If none others by Wednesday, I will stick my Darth up..

Hmm a Darth to go with the Strom Troopers in here... now for Sydney we still need a Rising Silver and an Indium Grey..

[sc77]

Hmm a Darth to go with the Strom Troopers in here... now for Sydney we still need a Rising Silver and an Indium Grey..

Just the indium grey missing mate....shall I attach some more pics? :cool:


Oh and you guys will love this, my exhaust set off the alarm of a TT parked under the building at work on the way out tonight! :wasntme:

[10d]

Would like to see the IG as well.

[Andych]

Just the indium grey missing mate....shall I attach some more pics? :cool:


Oh and you guys will love this, my exhaust set off the alarm of a TT parked under the building at work on the way out tonight! :wasntme:

Haha... I love it...

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Would like to see the IG as well.

I am hanging out to see your Roc in the metal 10d.. it is just amazing in the pics.

[10d]

Hi Andy.

I can post some pics of mine if you want.

[tonyjai]

apologies for the poor quality photo http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/2ufsfvb-1.jpg

Picked it up last tuesday at McCarolls :D been driving it everyday after work, took it for a run at the royal national park, excellent handling, and it picks up a lot of speed after each corner...and oh my god, not to mention, the turbo is quite addictive.

[Andych]

Hi Andy.

I can post some pics of mine if you want.
Its OK... I have trawled your build thread on VWGolf. It would be nice to see it for real sometime..

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I picked up my pretty little R today and even found time to take some pics with the DSLR...

I really need to find a better spot than my driveway though...lol

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/IMG_1228.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/IMG_1225.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/IMG_1218.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/IMG_1217.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/IMG_1226.jpg

[Miguul]

I also just picked up my baby.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/newride-1.jpg

[Andych]

Beautiful....I love Black... but I have had my one Black car.... it just took too much to keep it looking so good.

How good is the exhaust note... :icon_rate_10:

[Miguul]

My thought exactly, but it was either late jan/early feb for a black rocco or april minimum for my original choice of candy white.

[Andych]

My thought exactly, but it was either late jan/early feb for a black rocco or april minimum for my original choice of candy white.
I reckon it should be off to CarCare Products for the professional Nanolex treatment... it just makes Black so much deeper and protects it from those nasty water marks etc...

[Miguul]

I reckon it should be off to CarCare Products for the professional Nanolex treatment... it just makes Black so much deeper and protects it from those nasty water marks etc...

Yup, will be working on it in the weekend

[Mac135]

Is that the first black posted here?

Looks good....best of luck keeping it clean.

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God to see you are now in your Roc. You mentioned taking photos in an earlier post. The latest Motor has a feature on shooting your drive. Might be worth a look.

[kche3572]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/2cz7tjr-1.jpg

After the first proper wash :-D

[mr gee]

Now TT has a sibling
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/P1010370s-1.jpg

[tee_off]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/2cz7tjr-1.jpg

After the first proper wash :-D

Beautiful shot! I like the contrast of the slightly gloomy sky and its colours

[Vwphile]

Now TT has a sibling
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/P1010370s-1.jpg
Congrats on the new arrival, Yuffy. How about a comparo with your other baby?

[tonyjai]

scirocco meet , anyone ?!

[Andych]

Sounds like a plan

[mr gee]

I'm going to add a snap comparison between my Scirocco, TT (2.0TFSI) and my previous Mk6 GTI (both with and without B/F Stg1)

Cabin
Similarity between the TT and Roc is quite strong esp with regards to minor switches. Golf is obviously more spacious in the rear.
Though some reference has been made towards the thick A pilars, I didn't find it to be a problem. The narrow rear window makes see cars to the left and rear a hit and miss affair. You need to make full use of your rear and door mirror to see.

Performance
All three cars sound quite different. The Roc the most purposeful followed by the Golf then the TT.

The Golf has the best low speed torque and therefore driving in traffic is a joy. The Roc is a real slug below 2000 rpm, as a result, following traffic is a concertina affair (a gap builds up and you then play catch up) DSG in drive is not useful here. However any speed above 2500 rpm brings yahoo acceleration and attendant fuel consumption
The TT is somewhere between the two.

Fuel Economy

The TT averages low 8l/100km
The Golf about 7.8
and the Roc most thirsty at 8.8 - 9.1

Ride Comfort
I find the DCC on the Roc rather comfortable (normal mode) as I place a premium on damping control. followed by the GTI and TT trails feeling under damped

hope this helps

[Mac135]

Thanks for your comments...

Cabin- I'm still not convinced the R cabin is special enough especially given the wow exterior..
Compromised sight lines are an issue with most coupes you just get used to using your mirrors (and ears) more.

Performance - what you say kind of figures. The Golf does have better torque numbers lower in the rev range so your assessment sounds very fair.

Consumption- presuming the R will imporve economy as things free up (high numbers might also have something to do with driving style at the moment?

Pleased about your thoughts on ride. I think most (all) Audi's are under damped. Don't expect the R to be 'magic carpet' but don't want to have my fillings knocked out either.

Thanks again for your thoughts.

[ZIO]

Your ride pics only in this post - there is another thread for reviews

[Bain]

Decided to wash/wax/seal protect the roc today, then went for a drive up in the Dandenong's for an afternoon lunch at Miss Marples. While there we spotted a Silver Rocco turning into a side street. Its the first time ive seen one not at the dealership.

I took some pics along the way.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/bain_scirocco_r_scenic1.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/bain_scirocco_r_scenic2.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/bain_scirocco_r_scenic3.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/bain_scirocco_r_scenic4.jpg

[Mac135]

Took some photos along the way....as you do.

Some v nice photos. The Candy stands out well against either the blue or background.

How was the ride heading up and down Mt Dandenong? The Basin Sassafras Road isn't the smoothest around so if you went up that way then that would have been a reasonable test of ride comfort.

I still haven't seen a Roc on the road here. Did lot's of k's around Syney last week and saw nothing there either.

[Bain]

Took some photos along the way....as you do.

Some v nice photos. The Candy stands out well against either the blue or background.

How was the ride heading up and down Mt Dandenong? The Basin Sassafras Road isn't the smoothest around so if you went up that way then that would have been a reasonable test of ride comfort.

I still haven't seen a Roc on the road here. Did lot's of k's around Syney last week and saw nothing there either.

Comfort mode was fine. I would say comfort mode was mildly firm though.

Sports mode... :cookie: Lucky the seats are soft as you wouldnt have a spine left from all the bumps! We did keep it in sports mode though.

[reimondo]

Just picked up my Scirocco a week ago and loving it! Haven't seen any others on the road yet in Perth. Here's a pic from my Iphone:


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/Sciroccopng-1.jpg

[GTIPirelli]

Decided to wash/wax/seal protect the roc today, then went for a drive up in the Dandenong's for an afternoon lunch at Miss Marples. While there we spotted a Silver Rocco turning into a side street. Its the first time ive seen one not at the dealership.

I took some pics along the way.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

Some great photos. Nice car Bain. Looks good in CW.

[SteNZnet]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/IMG_0333-2.jpg
.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/IMG_0331-1.jpg

[Mac135]

A bit aviation to the prevailing white/blue theme. V nice.

[MJKooLio]

Just picked up my Scirocco a week ago and loving it! Haven't seen any others on the road yet in Perth. Here's a pic from my Iphone:


http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/Sciroccopng-1.jpg

Did I speak with you quickly at a set of lights yesterday as you might have been turning down Hay St to go into Subi??

[Mac135]

Just picked up my Scirocco a week ago and loving it! Haven't seen any others on the road yet in Perth.

You might be the fist on this forum from Perth?

I know there is at least one guy from the scirocco central forum who shipped this UK gt model Rocco over here when he moved. Got quiet a few mods to it too from memory. Look him up on scirocco central if you want have a meet and compare notes.

[Frankenstrat]

Just picked up my Scirocco a week ago and loving it! Haven't seen any others on the road yet in Perth.

Which suburb are you in Reimondo? I have seen one other Rocco, Viper Green but I think yours is the better colour choice (just stating my own preference).

[at85]

Hi All,

Im new to the forum but I thought I would share the reason for bringing me here. I picked up my Rising Blue about 2 weeks ago. I was the first to take delivery from Highway Volkswagon up here in QLD and havent seen any others on the road yet that weren't a dealer demonstrator..Must say this is a beautiful car to drive. I tested the Renault Megane RS 250 first and the moment I jumped in one of these it was love haha!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/photo2-6.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/02/Side-1.jpg

[reimondo]

Did I speak with you quickly at a set of lights yesterday as you might have been turning down Hay St to go into Subi??

Must have been another blue rocco on the roads! As I wasn't around Hay St or Subi on that day.


Which suburb are you in Reimondo? I have seen one other Rocco, Viper Green but I think yours is the better colour choice (just stating my own preference).

I'm in Belmont.

Just trying to be really careful where I park nowadays to try avoid ppl bumping their door into my new car, and also finding roomier parking spots as the coupe door needs more space to get out from.

[Bain]

Added my new shoes. Couldnt wait for my replacement tyres.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/Bain_Scirocco_Tettsutxblack1.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/Bain_Scirocco_Tettsutxblack2.jpg

Ill take a pic or 2 in the day so you can see them a bit better.

[Vwphile]

Added my new shoes. Couldnt wait for my replacement tyres.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

Ill take a pic or 2 in the day so you can see them a bit better.

Well done Bain!

Those wheels are fantastic. The colour goes really well with the CW:banana:

[Mac135]

Combination really suits the car. Whereabouts were the new shots taken?

[Bain]

Combination really suits the car. Whereabouts were the new shots taken?

Southland shopping centre up on the roof for the first shot and on the bridge for the rear.

[Mac135]

Cool, it was the lit background that interested me.

Seems like deliveries have stopped as far as members of this site are concerned. Not much activity the last week or so. Have we run out of orders or have VW run out of cars?

[ozr]

NT
Viper Green
With the roof, sat nav and audio upgrade
Stock, so dont need or know how to post pic

[Andych]

This might help... http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f29/first-time-poster-need-know-how-post-pics-48334.html

[Keep On Rocc'in]

Well mine finally arrived today, came down from Sydney on the back of a truck to be registered here in Canberra. Unfortunately it has been pouring rain all day so not much chance for a proper drive as yet. I think the sun will reappear this weekend so here's hoping for a decent drive and better pics.http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q606/TuffGuy1958/2012-02-28141442.jpghttp://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q606/TuffGuy1958/2012-02-28141428.jpg

[tee_off]

Beautiful in green! I saw one about a month ago going down Auburn Rd Camberwell around 6pm, and almost sure I saw another this morning at Camberwell Junction.

There was a grey one driving down Burwood Rd around 6pm a few days ago which I assume is from Camberwell VW

[Andych]

I have still only seen one other on the road... a Viper Green one before I picked mine up.. since I have been in mine I have not spotted any others...

I do love the many Open Mouthed looks I get... I had my 21 year old son in the car the other night and he was carrying on about the guys in the car next to us... they were all hanging out the windows almost drooling... and he had no idea why!!!! I am still wondering if he is really mine!

[Mac135]

Going back 4-6 weeks Camberwell VW were running both a gren an grey as demos. I drove the grey DSG and decided on my colour at that point.

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I have still only seen one other on the road...

i still haven't seen a single example on the road.

[tee_off]

Going back 4-6 weeks Camberwell VW were running both a gren an grey as demos. I drove the grey DSG and decided on my colour at that point

That's a little disappointing, as it's probably the dealerships cars. I did see a blue rocco in the middle of Launceston mid December...

The Evoque was released a little earlier than Roc but I've seen a lot more of them around, maybe they have more stock for immediate delivery


I do love the many Open Mouthed looks I get... I had my 21 year old son in the car the other night and he was carrying on about the guys in the car next to us... they were all hanging out the windows almost drooling... and he had no idea why!!!! I am still wondering if he is really mine!

I can't wait to get one so I can show it off LOL

[Keep On Rocc'in]

Personally I loved the green at first sight, spectacular on a sunny day and at night. I may have thought about blue but did not want a 2nd blue car in a row. I will say though that the green totally changes colour on a rainy/overcast day and looks much darker and more of a Kermit green. But it is worth it for the sunny days and, having read some other comments, should not be too common.
I heard from a mate there is a RB rocco in my area but I have yet to see it or any others on the road.

[Mac135]

The evoque is sure to have a bigger market appeal than the Roc, even more so given we have just the performance model. Pretty limited in appeal really.

Vfacts show sports coupes selling around 13,000 units or so last year. VW sell at least that many Tiguans annually.

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I get the appeal of the viper green just not for me.

[Andych]

I really like Viper Green... I just couldn't live with it for the expected 5 years I will have the Scirocco.. plus I was concerned at the potential re-sale of such a stand-out colour... it seems to be one that you either love or hate... no middle ground.

I too have seen several Evoque's about... that would have been my choice of car if the Roc hadn't been available... they are much nicer in the flesh (so to speak) than pictures convey. They are just crazy expensive when you start adding in stuff that you would expect to be standard.. living up to the Range Rover expectation I guess.

[Cookie28]

Just a little bit OT but according to the new car showroom on the carsales iPhone app you can spec an evoque up to about $130k!!! And I also love the viper green, saw one at the dealer when I just went to have a look (I'm only 17 so no scirocco for me :() they also had an RB and I think that I'd take the green over the blue!!

[Andych]

Just a little bit OT but according to the new car showroom on the carsales iPhone app you can spec an evoque up to about $130k!!! And I also love the viper green, saw one at the dealer when I just went to have a look (I'm only 17 so no scirocco for me :() they also had an RB and I think that I'd take the green over the blue!!

HAha... at the age of 17 I think most of us would take the Viper Green over the Rising Blue... definitely more pulling power.. :bling:

[J.T]

it seems to be one that you either love or hate... no middle ground.

I think im in the hate it crowd.. it is just plain nasty IMO. Its definitely not VW's finest hour

[Andych]

I think im in the hate it crowd.. it is just plain nasty IMO. Its definitely not VW's finest hour
I love it... I just could not live with it...
I saw the new Das Auto ad last night on TV... it now has a guy talking on his phone but stops as his mouth is wide open looking at a Viper Roc.. still one of the best ads on TV..

[J.T]

i havnt yet seen that ad. I'll have to keep an eye out for it.. (or just check it on youtube, lol)

[Andych]

i havnt yet seen that ad. I'll have to keep an eye out for it.. (or just check it on youtube, lol)

This is it... straight off the VW site... and I think it is even better than the original one... especially the ending... Classic.
About Us < Volkswagen Australia (http://www.volkswagenaustralia.com.au/theword/)

[she_dub]

I love it... I just could not live with it...
I saw the new Das Auto ad last night on TV... it now has a guy talking on his phone but stops as his mouth is wide open looking at a Viper Roc.. still one of the best ads on TV..

That's a great Ad. I still chuckle at the dog barking at the RVC popping through the badge.

As for Viper, I couldn't justify spending my own money on it, but if someone else was ponying up for it.. Sure.

[SCIRKN]

Nice ad, but can anybody find it on Youtube?

[EndlessMKI]

let me know if you guys are getting together to do the darth vader thing like the scirocco owners in HK did........i'll pay to watch.

[ZIO]

Finally took a pic of my ride with the formula 1 tints (tintacar) on the fronts and the black euro plates.

Hopefully will make the next cruise

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/af24a5020c3af8c1-1.jpg

[tee_off]

Finally took a pic of my ride with the formula 1 tints (tintacar) on the fronts and the black euro plates.

Hopefully will make the next cruise

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/af24a5020c3af8c1-1.jpg

Looks real good with the sunroof

[Andych]

Looks real good with the sunroof

Meh.... needs the roof wrapped... :banana:

[ConR]

Looks nice man. Makes me debate whether I should powder coat my wheels black. Still look good in silver too.

[Bain]

Got the car lowered yesterday. Thanks to Tim from DubAddiction for doing the work :)

I tried to get identical shots to see the difference in lowering with the H&R Lowering springs

Before:
http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/Lowering-before.jpg


After:
http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/Lowering-after.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/Lowering-after2.jpg

And a measurement comparison.
http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/lowering-comparison.jpg


The car should drop a few more mm over the next couple hundred km's. In regards to ride quality, it definitely is more firm but not 'sports' mode firm where it jars your brain when going over bumps. Ive been running it in sports mode and ive found there is minimal movement when cornering and going through dips in the road. All in all im happy with it! I think will hold off on the KW DDC's for now as going any lower is not practical for a daily driver and it wont get into our driveway otherwise!

[Stos]

Got the car lowered yesterday. Thanks to Tim from DubAddiction for doing the work :)

I tried to get identical shots to see the difference in lowering with the H&R Lowering springs

Before:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/


After:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

And a measurement comparison.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/


The car should drop a few more mm over the next couple hundred km's. In regards to ride quality, it definitely is more firm but not 'sports' mode firm where it jars your brain when going over bumps. Ive been running it in sports mode and ive found there is minimal movement when cornering and going through dips in the road. All in all im happy with it! I think will hold off on the KW DDC's for now as going any lower is not practical for a daily driver and it wont get into our driveway otherwise!


Looks great Bain,but wants the deal when it comes to warranty? Does it void it? I really want to lower my Rocco slightly when it arrives, but main wouldnt risk voiding the warranty.

[Bain]

Looks great Bain,but wants the deal when it comes to warranty? Does it void it? I really want to lower my Rocco slightly when it arrives, but main wouldnt risk voiding the warranty.

The dealership has to prove that lowering the car has caused the warranty issue. Lowering the car could effect the following: Anything to do with your suspension (CV joints, wheel bearings, ball joints, shocks etc), drive shaft, diff to name a few things.

A safe bet is to drive the car around for a couple of thousand k's if you are worried about possible warranty issues. Its not fail safe but at least anything to do with suspension should come up before then.

[she_dub]

Looks nice Bain! I ordered the VWR springs at the end, just can't justify the KW DDC atm.

[Rev 555]

Raised my rear by 10mm, pretty happy with it now.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/6971844189_7124943baa_b-1.jpg

[Stos]

Raised my rear by 10mm, pretty happy with it now.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/6971844189_7124943baa_b-1.jpg

Mate love what you've done with your Rocc! Saw photos on the Scirocco Central Site a week or so ago and fell in love with the wheel choice and lowering. I'm getting mine sprayed black prior to pick up, but mite have to start shopping around for alternate black rims. Once again, great job!!!!!!!!

[johnc]

Look good Kevin. Nice drop and the wheels look good considering they're black. Nicest Rocco I've seen to date.

[Rev 555]

Look good Kevin. Nice drop and the wheels look good considering they're black. Nicest Rocco I've seen to date.

Hey John C! Long time no hear. ;) Should catch up soon with Benough!

[quozl]

Marti just picked up her new Scirroco R this afternoon to replace her Polo, to say she is stoked is an understatement. We started looking at new cars for her three weeks ago and she quickly decided on the Rocco. Lucky our mate who owns a leasing company was able to find one just arrived in the country in the spec she wanted and she drove it off the lot this afternoon.

I've ordered her a set of VW Racing lowering springs for it from Rennenhaus (Thanks Ian) and we'll look into a tune maybe in a month or two, its on a two year lease so not sure if I want to flash it for her or not.

A couple of pics of her picking the car up and huge thanks to Graeme86 for going with her and checking everything over on the car.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/DSCF1247-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/DSCF1240-1.jpg


Cheers Al

[ConR]

Nice ride. Congrats man!!

Nah get a tune on that beast :)

[she_dub]

Just picked up from a detail and FMJ from Damian @ Final Inspection (who kindly completed the detail for me this morning)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/Coco_Detail_20120401_021-1.jpg

Crappy phone pic as I am now at work :(

[Mac135]

That car is looking sooooo good.

By he lloks of that I need to get the 135 to Final Inspection to prep it for sale.

[Andych]

Just picked up from a detail and FMJ from Damian @ Final Inspection (who kindly completed the detail for me this morning)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/Coco_Detail_20120401_021-1.jpg

Crappy phone pic as I am now at work :(

WOW... Rising Blue certainly does come alive when detailed... and the wheel colour is perfect...

[she_dub]

That car is looking sooooo good.

By he lloks of that I need to get the 135 to Final Inspection to prep it for sale.

Thanks Mac.

Should definitely take the 135 to Damian before the sale... He looked after my Audi, and it looked amazing before the sale.


WOW... Rising Blue certainly does come alive when detailed... and the wheel colour is perfect...

:notworthy: Looks like I made the right colour choice then

[quozl]

Just picked up from a detail and FMJ from Damian @ Final Inspection (who kindly completed the detail for me this morning

It looks great!!

You and Marti seem to be working to the same schedule, she got her Scirocco detailed by Jayde from Dulvari Prestige on Wednesday and he sent through the pictures tonight, the white doesn't show up the work nearly as well as your blue but it still looks like a mirror from the right angles.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/untitled012Edit2JPG-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/untitled027_HDREditJPG-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/untitled020JPG-1.jpg

Cheers Al

[Andych]

It looks great!!

You and Marti seem to be working to the same schedule, she got her Scirocco detailed by Jayde from Dulvari Prestige on Wednesday and he sent through the pictures tonight, the white doesn't show up the work nearly as well as your blue but it still looks like a mirror from the right angles.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/untitled012Edit2JPG-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/untitled027_HDREditJPG-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/untitled020JPG-1.jpg

Cheers Al


Damn you all... looks like a detail and sealant is now going on my list... so much for not spending any more money.... :facepalm:

[longman]

My new beast arrived on last Friday, so of course I had to be out showing it off over the weekend.
Looks great doesn't it!!

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10150663834523964&set=a.469811743963.250144.560098963&type=1&theater

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10150663845513964&set=a.469811743963.250144.560098963&type=1&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150663850008964&set=a.469811743963.250144.560098963&type=1&theater

Sorry, I am not sure how to upload a pic - hope you can cope with the link.

[Andych]

My new beast arrived on last Friday, so of course I had to be out showing it off over the weekend.
Looks great doesn't it!!

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10150663834523964&set=a.469811743963.250144.560098963&type=1&theater

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10150663845513964&set=a.469811743963.250144.560098963&type=1&theater

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150663850008964&set=a.469811743963.250144.560098963&type=1&theater

Sorry, I am not sure how to upload a pic - hope you can cope with the link.

Looking good there... love the shot at the rocks...
This will help with uploading pics... http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f10/uploading-images-45153.html

Be careful in here... this forum can cause you to spend money on items that will make your already magnificent VW faster, lower, louder or more... :facepalm: And that is regardless of age, gender or IQ... lol

[longman]

Looking good there... love the shot at the rocks...
This will help with uploading pics... http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f10/uploading-images-45153.html

Be careful in here... this forum can cause you to spend money on items that will make your already magnificent VW faster, lower, louder or more... :facepalm: And that is regardless of age, gender or IQ... lol

Thanks Andych

I have now done what you have suggested, and hopefully here are some pics for all to see.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/DSC_0178-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/DSC_0162-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/DSC_0196-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/DSC_0167-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/DSC_0187-1.jpg

Thanks for the tips to get the pics showing here

[she_dub]

It looks great!!

You and Marti seem to be working to the same schedule, she got her Scirocco detailed by Jayde from Dulvari Prestige on Wednesday and he sent through the pictures tonight, the white doesn't show up the work nearly as well as your blue but it still looks like a mirror from the right angles.

Haha seems like Marti and I are detail orientated ladies with good taste :D

I have to admit, I didn't think the white would be as reflective after a detail, but your pics proved me wrong. Looks great!


Damn you all... looks like a detail and sealant is now going on my list... so much for not spending any more money.... :facepalm:

Look at our shiny cars Andrew... so pretty and shiny.. you know you want to be like us :newangel:


Be careful in here... this forum can cause you to spend money on items that will make your already magnificent VW faster, lower, louder or more... And that is regardless of age, gender or IQ... lol

So true.. I didn't even realise about the sound and lacking bass down low until YOU pointed it out! Now of course I'm looking at solutions too.. on top of all the other bits and pieces I convince myself I need... :rolleyes:

[Andych]

Well I am still looking at options for my wheels as well....did you end up finding out the color of yours?

[she_dub]

Well I am still looking at options for my wheels as well....did you end up finding out the color of yours?

I believe it is Porsche Meteor Grey Metallic... as that's what we were talking about before I agreed.

[tee_off]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/DSC_0196-1.jpg


Photograph of the year

[Mac135]

I was thinking likewise. The shots with the bridge are prttey good but there is somthing compelling about the geometric layout of this shot

[longman]

Thanks guys, the lattice on the building giving that geometric look definitely appealed to me as a potential shot, I'm glad it turned out. My 'Roc with the Sydney Opera House is iconic and stunning, bit the geometric style of the building is my favorite also.
Let's see what I can find this weekend ....

[Andych]

Look for some good potential "group" shot locations too... We can then try and get a number of the Sydney cars to a photo shoot at some stage....

Around Telstra stadium or whatever the Olympic stadium is called this week are some good spots for night photography, just not while the Easter Show is on..... Lol

[she_dub]

Yay! Would be good. Hopefully I'll be back in time for it :)

[Stos]

Look for some good potential "group" shot locations too... We can then try and get a number of the Sydney cars to a photo shoot at some stage....

Around Telstra stadium or whatever the Olympic stadium is called this week are some good spots for night photography, just not while the Easter Show is on..... Lol

Hopefully my car will be delivered too by then, should have it by the end of the month!

[TENKAN]

Count me in for the group shots too!

[longman]

Sounds good, love to join.

[preeman]

Happy to do that, considering that Olympic Stadium is down the road :)

[why_999]

Look for some good potential "group" shot locations too... We can then try and get a number of the Sydney cars to a photo shoot at some stage....

Around Telstra stadium or whatever the Olympic stadium is called this week are some good spots for night photography, just not while the Easter Show is on..... Lol

I'm in :-)

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk

[longman]

I had my windows tinted this week (Rob at Hunters Hill), and gave the car a pampering (wash & dry, Dodo Juice clay, wash & dry, Duragloss 601 pre-bond, Duragloss 105 sealant coat 1, Duragloss 105 sealant coat 2, Duragloss 111 clear coat finish, rain repel windows, 303 fabric protect carpets and seats) - a full day job.

Here are some pics from this morning, showing the end results :-)

What a shine - happy with the result, espcially as it is by hand and not by a professional...
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/DSC_0215-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/DSC_0221-1.jpg

Showing off my tinted windows
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/DSC_0231-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/DSC_0233-1.jpg

[Hayman002]

"bloody beautiful" mate.....looks great... :-)

[r3load3d]

Those photos belong in the art gallery I reckon! Hopefully I can get mine looking that good when it arrives.

[longman]

Thanks r3load3r :banana: I am happy with both the car after its pampering, and the pics were better than I expected.
Inspires me to try to get a few more....

[leontoh]

Hi guys, this is my first post here. Got my Indium Grey Scirocco R a couple of weeks ago but work has been in the way and the only time I've driven was to work.

Another Scirrocco R in VIC :)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/6954416478_7aa251f40f_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/6954411882_70b4d011c5_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/6954406172_0800e57bfc_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/6954401684_d56e183fca_b-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/6954395234_f4abaf4372_b-1.jpg

Hope you like the pictures!

[ConR]

Nice mate! I loooovvvveee the indium grey. Saw one up here yday with black rims. Looked mad dope y'all. Wurd.

[Mac135]

Great shots. There are so few "hero" shots of the R in Indium anywhere. I'll try and add some of my own from next week onwards. In the meantime you have given me something to drool over 'til next Saturday.

[she_dub]

Welcome leontoh! Nice indium grey R! Hope to see you around Melbourne :)

Mac! Is that your dog in your AV? Very cute!

[Mac135]

Hi She_Dub,

Yes, he is actually 'the Mac' of Mac135 fame. My 5 yo Border Collie.

I had meant to put up that avatar since joining the forum. Today, probably because I don't have a car, I found time to introduce him.

He is cute though the Skye terrier is cuter.....but Poppy135 just didn't seem right at the time!

Cheers,

Ian

[Stos]

Looks great Mac! Really nice colour!

[Adam66]

Hi All,

Here's mine at Mt Panorama...

She's covered in bugs after a drive out to Orange.

Adam

http://www.obriendesign.com.au/image/DSC_0294_small.jpg

http://www.obriendesign.com.au/image/DSC_0297_small.jpg

http://www.obriendesign.com.au/image/DSC_0302_small.jpg

[ConR]

CW is such a good shade. I feel for those who opted for other colours...or shades! ;)

[she_dub]

CW is such a good shade. I feel for those who opted for other colours...or shades! ;)

Shut it Con! :P

[kazsiddique]

great ride!!! ull see me in my rising blue too!!