Scirocco r mods [Archive] - VWWatercooled Australia

Andych

20-01-2012, 07:37 AM

Well... there is the other thread that has info on Reversing Camera and an expression of interest for Carbon Fibre mirror caps... plus another one about APR... perhaps they should all be rolled into one thread.

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After the 3k service I'll be lowering, new rims and possibly an aftermarket tune. Part from that I'll be getting some grey tint heh.

Those coil overs look nice so will check into the pricing of those.
The coil overs are the ONLY way to get the sort of stance that 10d has on his black one.. but damn they are expensive for the ACC compatible ones. I will pass....

why_999

20-01-2012, 07:51 AM

I'm getting a VWR air intake, votex CUP spoiler (fiberglass, already ordered) and paint the rims.... and a tune by maybe Veizu? to follow.

Bain

20-01-2012, 12:30 PM

Well... there is the other thread that has info on Reversing Camera and an expression of interest for Carbon Fibre mirror caps... plus another one about APR... perhaps they should all be rolled into one thread.

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The coil overs are the ONLY way to get the sort of stance that 10d has on his black one.. but damn they are expensive for the ACC compatible ones. I will pass....

hmm K-mac make custom springs. If the coilovers are super expensive, I think ill go with some Eibach springs first off and do the changeover myself.

pologti18t

22-01-2012, 08:19 PM

Did anyone read the Scirocco Wheels COTY write up? Sum it up... great car... suspension on the standard 19 inch wheel way to harsh.

Bain

22-01-2012, 09:29 PM

Depends what you're after. I prefer harder suspension to the boaT like suspension most people are used to.

Andych

23-01-2012, 03:41 AM

Did anyone read the Scirocco Wheels COTY write up? Sum it up... great car... suspension on the standard 19 inch wheel way to harsh.

Also read the roads they used.. Personally when I tested the Roc it was on pretty ordinary roads.. certainly not super smooth freeways / motorways (do they exist in NSW) and the suspension was set to normal. I didn't change the setting but found the ride to be firm but perfectly acceptable for a 3 door Sport Coupe.

There was / is a similar argument that is ongoing with the Golf R about 19's vs 18's and ride etc...

Personally.... I would have ordered it with 19's anyway...

Mac135

23-01-2012, 05:21 PM

Not concerned about the ride - if I wanted to drive around in a lounge room I would have ordered a Lexus or something.

Two things that I would consider changing (and these will seem really silly) are:

covered drinks holder
covered 'cubby' hole in front of the DSG gear selector

I just think the interior looks a little unfinished with these holes in the console - especially the cup holders.

Apparently a golf lidded drink holder can be substituted in according to the guys on sciroccocentral.

+ tint of course

Later maybe APR stage 1 (or similar) and suspension upgrade but will live with the standard car for a while.

tonyjai

23-01-2012, 08:39 PM

Not concerned about the ride - if I wanted to drive around in a lounge room I would have ordered a Lexus or something.

Two things that I would consider changing (and these will seem really silly) are:

covered drinks holder
covered 'cubby' hole in front of the DSG gear selector

I just think the interior looks a little unfinished with these holes in the console - especially the cup holders.

Interior-wise, I think they should get rid of the fake redundant button panel next to the ESP and damper adjustment buttons and replace it with something functional.

And here's a distributor that offers a handful of aftermarket scirocco parts : TW AUTOSPORT LIMITED (http://www.twauto.com.hk/newproduct.html)

Mac135

23-01-2012, 09:44 PM

Yes and getting rid of the blank buttons......

Bain

24-01-2012, 06:15 PM

Just ordered a set of H&R lowering springs from OS. Now to wait for the delivery.

Next up is finding a new place to order my rims from as Japan wanted almost as much for delivery as the rims cost!

why_999

26-01-2012, 11:57 AM

Has anyone thought of paddle extensions????

Anyone know much anout Maniacs?? They are the easy to install :smile:

Andych

26-01-2012, 12:28 PM

Has anyone thought of paddle extensions????

Anyone know much anout Maniacs?? They are the easy to install :smile:
ST2 paddle extensions work just as they do with Mk6 R or GTI. There was an extended Group Buy on them but not sure if it is still going.

No idea about Maniacs.... got a link?

why_999

26-01-2012, 01:54 PM

ST2 paddle extensions work just as they do with Mk6 R or GTI. There was an extended Group Buy on them but not sure if it is still going.

No idea about Maniacs.... got a link?

Hear you go..

http://www.ecstuning.com/Flyer-Maniacs/ES1892535/

Andych

26-01-2012, 02:05 PM

Hear you go..

Home Page > Maniacs > ES#1892535 DSG Paddle Extensions - Stainless Inlay With Black Script - PES-962801B (http://www.ecstuning.com/Flyer-Maniacs/ES1892535/)
Nah... too bling for me... lol

tonyjai

27-01-2012, 05:08 PM

Just ordered a set of H&R lowering springs from OS. Now to wait for the delivery.

Next up is finding a new place to order my rims from as Japan wanted almost as much for delivery as the rims cost!

JDM rims ftw ! Do you know how the new springs will affect the ADC on the vehicle?

Bain

27-01-2012, 07:29 PM

Springs wont affect your acc. Its the dampers (shocks) that are controlled.

Also the KW coilovers are about 3k delivered. Im going to hold off for awhile and just go with the springs for now.

Andych

27-01-2012, 10:11 PM

Not specifically a Mod but I have ordered one of these kits...
VW AUDI Stone Chip Paint Scratch - Candy White - LB9A | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VW-AUDI-Stone-Chip-Paint-Scratch-Candy-White-LB9A-/260599989401?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleani ng&hash=item3cacf84499)

I have used the same person for a Panther Black kit for my Mondeo and the match was perfect...they do all the VW colours and it arrived in 1 week from the UK...

ZIO

28-01-2012, 12:26 AM

Mac135

28-01-2012, 11:02 AM

You may of seen that I'm not a fan of the 'unfinished' interior in the R with open cupholders and the open area in front of the gear selector where the 12 volt connection is.

The parts to do this are available in the UK - the open area in the front of the console just needs to be built with a smokers pack option (not a smoker though)

I've asked the dealer this morning to see if I can get these two customisations done during the build rather than dismantling the console on arrival. I don't have a build date yet but as far as I can see the car won't be built until April (week 12 or so) as it is not due to land to June 14th (week 24).

I'm not expecting a yes but nothing ventured, nothing gained as they say.

Andych

31-01-2012, 08:41 AM

While doing a search for lowered springs I can across Volkswagen Racing UK.
There is plenty of gear for the Scirocco from lowered springs to Big Brake kits....
Rennenhaus in NSW are listed as the distributor... not sure if they stock anything but might be worth contacting if you find anything on their site that takes your fancy...
Volkswagen RacingScirocco » Volkswagen Racing (http://www.volkswagenracing.co.uk/vwcore/scirocco/)

why_999

31-01-2012, 08:49 AM

Andych

31-01-2012, 09:04 AM

I actually spoke to Ian, and haddad a few items already. He will be getting scirocco himself.

Thats where I'll be getting VWR intake from.

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They certainly have a good Rep... I might have to enquire about those springs... I think the 20 mm drop will be just about right.

why_999

31-01-2012, 11:58 AM

They certainly have a good Rep... I might have to enquire about those springs... I think the 20 mm drop will be just about right.

Are you worried about the early wear of the dampers???

Bain

31-01-2012, 12:02 PM

Are you worried about the early wear of the dampers???

Dampers are generally replaced every 100k km's. So even with the car lowered you wouldnt have to touch them (if they perished) for at least 3 years, which is going to be outside your warranty period anyway.

My H&R lowered springs should be arrive on monday. If I have enough time on the following weekend, ill pop them in and take some pics.

Andych

31-01-2012, 12:06 PM

Are you worried about the early wear of the dampers???
Nope... only the visual aspects of the ride height... ACC only interacts with the valving on the dampers as well as steering load (Sports mode), not on the relative piston position so in general terms lowering 20 mm or 35 mm (H&R) should not have any effect on the damper life.
There will still be plenty of wheel travel so as long as you are not bottoming out all the time there will be no worries.
I believe they are made for Volkswagen Racing by Eibach too so all in all they are a good product... depending on price of course.

PS How much were the H&R's Bain?

Bain

31-01-2012, 12:24 PM

PS How much were the H&R's Bain?

£196.69 ($292.50) delivered to my door using UPS shipping. All was done through Paypal and the response times were fantastic! Ordered and shipped within a day.

According to UPS, my springs are currently in Koeln, Germany (originating out of the UK)

Thought id start out with a small purchase from the site before making a larger purchase down the track (KW DCC Coilovers) and possibly losing my money.

why_999

31-01-2012, 02:08 PM

£196.69 ($292.50) delivered to my door using UPS shipping. All was done through Paypal and the response times were fantastic! Ordered and shipped within a day.

According to UPS, my springs are currently in Koeln, Germany (originating out of the UK)

Thought id start out with a small purchase from the site before making a larger purchase down the track (KW DCC Coilovers) and possibly losing my money.

Bain,

Which site did you order them from??

Bain

31-01-2012, 02:27 PM

Bain,

Which site did you order them from??

Once I get them in, ill post the site details. I want to make sure I get what ive asked for before sending others to their site.

Would hate to recommend a place and have them do the dodgey on someone.

why_999

01-02-2012, 04:40 PM

Once I get them in, ill post the site details. I want to make sure I get what ive asked for before sending others to their site.

Would hate to recommend a place and have them do the dodgey on someone.

Good point mate.. and thanks

Bain

03-02-2012, 03:58 PM

Update on springs.. They arrived!

So the place I purchased them from is Awesome - VAG Specialists (http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/)

They were well packed and came through ahead of schedule! Will certainly buy from these guys again!

The box says it all "Another quality product from awesome". Certainly is!
http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/awesomegtipackaging.jpg

And inside the box is another box!
http://members.optusnet.com.au/bain0/scirocco/h&rsprings.jpg

Andych

03-02-2012, 04:03 PM

Just don't use the 3D glasses when installing them Bain :peek:

Bain

03-02-2012, 04:15 PM

Depending on how difficult it is to pull apart the suspension system I might not need them to see red :eek:

Andych

03-02-2012, 04:19 PM

Depending on how difficult it is to pull apart the suspension system I might not need them to see red :eek:

Should be relatively easy... as long as you have a decent set of spring clamps and take your time it should be fine.
Are your springs linear or progressive? There was plenty of blurb in the Mk6 forum about progressives being noisy due to spring bind etc... so it will be interesting to see how it all goes.

Bain

12-02-2012, 05:31 PM

Just a small update. Pulled the front drivers side wheel off yesterday to get a feel of what needs to be done.

These cars dont have the standard setup of the more traditional coil and shock absorber that Im used to. The bottom end of the shock absorber sits in a cradle that needs to be pried apart to get the shock out.

Think im going to leave this to a professional. So, does anyone know a decent workshop I can take my car to in Melbourne? (would prefer a place that's done similar suspension - Golf R's and Audi TT's)

she_dub

13-02-2012, 07:02 AM

Think im going to leave this to a professional. So, does anyone know a decent workshop I can take my car to in Melbourne? (would prefer a place that's done similar suspension - Golf R's and Audi TT's)

I'll be taking my car to Volkspower (http://volkspower.com.au//) when I'm ready for KW's.
I've had all my mods on the Audi, installed by them when I was down here last.

10d

13-02-2012, 07:53 PM

I would say the best mod for this beast is to upgrade the wheels and tyres. Go wide and you will see that you don't need AWD in most cases

Silver dub

13-02-2012, 08:07 PM

I would say the best mod for this beast is to upgrade the wheels and tyres. Go wide and you will see that you don't need AWD in most cases

I'm with you 10d,

I'm keen for some Fat fronts and even FATTER rears, not to mention some drop and poke is on my wish list.

Time to start looking for some very unique rims!

Bain

13-02-2012, 08:36 PM

I would say the best mod for this beast is to upgrade the wheels and tyres. Go wide and you will see that you don't need AWD in most cases
Already on the way.

Still can't decide on 255 or 265 tyres for my wheels.

Andych

13-02-2012, 09:18 PM

Already on the way.

Still can't decide on 255 or 265 tyres for my wheels.
Which one is more common? Typically it will be larger Euro performance cars (AMG, Audi, BMW) or HSV and FPR spec tyres I think.

I trawled 10d's build thread again and found his current wheel / tyre spec...
Final specs are now 19x9.5 et38 running 265/30/19 rears and 19x9.5 et13 running 265/30/19 with no scrubbing at all

Bain

13-02-2012, 09:26 PM

Is that with any stretch? I'm looking to have the tyres flush or wider than the rim to protect it more.

rvan.lim

13-02-2012, 09:26 PM

Andych

13-02-2012, 10:00 PM

10d

VWGolf.net.au - Australian Volkswagen Golf Forums (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/)
FS: 19" TWS Forged EX-fv with Pirelli
Item description: 2-piece full forged alloy wheels
Brand and model: TWS Forged Ex-fv
Colour: Flat Black centres with Black alumite lips
Size: 19x8.5 et 26 fronts 19x9.5 et 38 rears
Condition: excellent. coated with nanolex for easy cleaning
Tyres: Pirelli PZERO 235/35/19 fronts Rosso 265/30/19 rears

Later specs than those... 10d's Roc - Page 38 (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?5698-10d-s-Roc&p=154515&viewfull=1#post154515)

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Is that with any stretch? I'm looking to have the tyres flush or wider than the rim to protect it more.

Hmm not much protection there...
10d's Roc - Page 41 (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?5698-10d-s-Roc&p=155295&viewfull=1#post155295)

rennenhaus

14-02-2012, 06:43 AM

keep in mind, 10d is running a bit of front camber to run 265 rubber....

i ended up with this:

wheels : 18x9 , +35
rubber : 255/35R18

Andych

14-02-2012, 06:57 AM

keep in mind, 10d is running a bit of front camber to run 265 rubber....

i ended up with this:

wheels : 18x9 , +35
rubber : 255/35R18

Yep... he has those lovely Alloy lower control arms as well.
How do the 255's look up close on the 9" rim? The 265 on the 9.5" almost look under tyred... not that a 30 or 35 profile is going to give you much in the way of rim protection anyway I guess...:facepalm:

rennenhaus

14-02-2012, 07:04 AM

i'll try and snap some closer pics of the wheels today/tomorrow, i think it looks great!

10d

15-02-2012, 04:47 PM

Well, 265 for 9.5 I not under tyred at all. Some have different shaped side walls. The Michelin SuperSport have a very square side wall whereas my Pilot Sport 2 have a slightly tapered one.

Andych

15-02-2012, 05:02 PM

Well, 265 for 9.5 I not under tyred at all. Some have different shaped side walls. The Michelin SuperSport have a very square side wall whereas my Pilot Sport 2 have a slightly tapered one.

Oh I agree that the 265 is not under tyred... just not much in the way of rim protection.. not that there will be too much of that on any 30 or 35 aspect tyre lol.

I remember my old Continental Sport 3's had a "rim" protection bead... not that it worked mind...

So how are Pilot Sport 2's for noise?

10d

15-02-2012, 05:07 PM

Go for the Super Sport for more rim protection. Seriously chunky sidewalls. In terms of noise both the PS2 and the SS is better than the OEM Dunlops. Out performs the Dunlops too in every aspect.

Seriously the best performance street tyres money can buy.

she_dub

18-02-2012, 05:11 PM

Have decided to powder coat the wheels, gloss black - Getting Volkspower to do it for me.

Bain

18-02-2012, 06:33 PM

Have decided to powder coat the wheels, gloss black - Getting Volkspower to do it for me.

Should look good on a RB!

Have you thought of matte black?

she_dub

19-02-2012, 06:11 AM

Have you thought of matte black?

Hmm you may have a point there.

Will need to see if I can find an image with the roc wheels in matte black. Thanks Bain! :)

Cookie28

19-02-2012, 07:36 AM

just to try and help a little I've seen a RB golf R with the wheels done in matte black driving around and i don't think it looks nearly as nice as the gloss black... so id go with the gloss but thats my 2c

Bain

19-02-2012, 08:32 AM

Hmm you may have a point there.

Will need to see if I can find an image with the roc wheels in matte black. Thanks Bain! :)

Post a side profile pic of your roc, ill photochop some wheels on to it.

Lucas_R

20-02-2012, 03:31 PM

Yes the front suspension is a bugger for DIY. I swapped out the suspension in my mates Mk5 GTI last year - im assuming it would be very similar if not the same as the Scirocco as its based on the same chassis.

The rears are pretty basic and have the spring separate to the shock absorber. The fronts......what a mission. I had to make a custom tool to pry open the cradle that holds the bottom of the shock absorber (10mm allen key ground down using angle grinder and inserted into a socket to get leverage). I also helped my brother a few years ago change the springs on a Ford Fiesta and it had essentially the same setup on the front as the Golf - must be a Euro thing. All my other cars have been Japanese and just had 2x bolts holding the shock absorber in place at the bottom.

Bottom line - if your a handy DIY'er and have a friend to help, good jacks and axle stands etc, you can do it as a DIY. Otherwise, hand over some $$ and get a suspension place to do it for you.

This is the tool thing-a-ma-jig that you need to spread the cradel on the front suspension: http://www.autotech.com/product/tools-bushings/10-012-411.html?fromcat=

Just a small update. Pulled the front drivers side wheel off yesterday to get a feel of what needs to be done.

These cars dont have the standard setup of the more traditional coil and shock absorber that Im used to. The bottom end of the shock absorber sits in a cradle that needs to be pried apart to get the shock out.

Think im going to leave this to a professional. So, does anyone know a decent workshop I can take my car to in Melbourne? (would prefer a place that's done similar suspension - Golf R's and Audi TT's)

SteNZnet

25-02-2012, 07:33 PM

Today my R was re-mapped with the Revo Stage 1 and tuned up by George at VW Village in Kensington, NSW
No Dyno yet but from what I have read, it should give me around 300BHP.
From my limited driving this arvo, I can tell the car is sensational. Aggressive constant power up through the revs. A long (and seemingly endless) power curve in 3rd gear. 4th gear is huge! I forget if I even used 5th and 6th! hehehe
Very happy!

Bain

25-02-2012, 08:07 PM

Nice! Be sure to post some dyno results/print outs

Mac135

25-02-2012, 08:38 PM

So 300bhp is going to run to around 225kw. Provided its usable and, it sounds like it is from your initial drive, then its going to be pretty potent. Are you adding other mods to accompany the Revo?

SteNZnet

25-02-2012, 09:10 PM

Probably the only thing I will do is tweak the handling.. Anti Roll bars to assist cornering and (maybe) down the track, I'll take a look at suspension mods.. I don't really want to try and get more HP with exhaust mods.. In fact.. If I'm getting 300HP, then that suits me just fine..

So 300bhp is going to run to around 225kw. Provided its usable and, it sounds like it is from your initial drive, then its going to be pretty potent. Are you adding other mods to accompany the Revo?

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Oh and I think a short shift adapter would be $$ well spent.. The travel is a bit on the long side

Mac135

25-02-2012, 09:31 PM

I would generally agree with you. 300 is about the same as i have in the 135i. Don't need anymore for driving around town ie the car won't be tracked.

As long as there is a strong pick up and mid range then i'd be v happy. Did you look at other than Revo eg APR?

As you can see my car is still some time away so it is good to learn from the guys with cars on the road. At this stage i think my mods would be limited to

Stage 1 remap
Suspension upgrade k & w DCC kit perhaps
Also fitting storage unit and covered cup holders for fitting by the dealer prior to delivery

Anyway still have lot's of time to think, read and consider

preeman

26-02-2012, 08:32 AM

why_999

26-02-2012, 08:53 AM

I have been thinking about the Stage 1 Remap but what has happens to the warranty?

APR - High Performance Development for Audi, VW and Porsche Vehicles. (http://www.goapr.com.au/products/ecu_upgrade_scirocco_r.html)

You'll void the warranty on the entire drive train.

Hence why I'm going for Viezu. At least with V switch I can revert to stock program before each service or warranty claim if need arises.

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Andych

26-02-2012, 09:50 AM

You'll void the warranty on the entire drive train.

It will only void the warranty if a failure can be attributed to the tune... The same as if you fit a CAI or Dump Pipe.... but don't rely on what any of we weekend warriors say in here... talk to your preferred tuner.. Guy Harding for APR for instance as these guys will be able to give you the more definitive answer.

SilvrFoxX

26-02-2012, 10:02 AM

preeman

26-02-2012, 10:18 AM

SilvrFoxX

I see you are around the hills area (I am guessing Castle/Baulkham hills?), any chance of a meetup? Would love to feel the diff in the car. I am usually at the Virgin Active gym 5 nights.

MJ

SilvrFoxX

26-02-2012, 10:21 AM

Yeah thats around the corner from me.. I don't get home till late.. weekends are better.. also if you want to see what it can do there needs to be less traffic around

preeman

26-02-2012, 10:44 AM

We can work something out, I am usually at the gym from 8 till 9.30 PM

Andych

26-02-2012, 03:16 PM

Andy,

you are on the money.. this conversation has been had over and over.. a Stage 1 ( if thats how you want to refer to it ) is a remapping exercise and bang for buck the best spend on your Turbo vehicle and the safest. Warranty is a tricky area to navigate, but I was with the crew out at the drags yesterday and there is a fellow there who has had a HADEX failure on the rear wheels( which prevented him entering, however he has what some might call a stage 3 and when he went back to VW they asked him what mods he had, he told them and they said fine and the HALDEX is being fixed under warranty.

The tuners themselves are going to skirt around answering directly as it is not a cut and dried answer and even those offering some warranty/insurance of their own create an interesting situation as to who actually will agree which caused the issue if it comes to that.

There are some big names out there and I recommend you do a bit of research on tuning first, my tips are make sure whoever you decide can offer after sales service, preferably local and actually understands technically what is going on with the tune. For me the most important aspect was getting a Dyno readout of the promised figures, I know I got what I paid for :)

There was also plenty of discussion in the Ford XR5 forums as well on the same issue.. a couple fo guys had what can only be considered catastrophic failures yet the engines were replaced under warranty... and they had swapped back to "standard" mapping using a handheld device but Ford still knew there had been a tune installed... the manufacturer can go pretty deep into the firmware when they need to.

It is also important to have a Tuner who is willing and able to sort issues out and get your tune back when VW load a new version with some minor bug fixes etc... it does happen and there have been plnety of people who are left without their $1000 plus tune because it was done in Qld and they are in NSW etc...

Do your homework well people..

she_dub

09-03-2012, 08:03 AM

Ordered WV Racing Sports Springs and the Whiteline Antilift Kit from Rennenhaus :banana:

preeman

12-03-2012, 11:07 PM

SilvrFoxX
Did I see you drive past the gym tonight around 7.30PM?

Lucas_R

14-03-2012, 02:32 PM

I think Ian from Rennenhaus might chime in soon with some updates on his mods............just sayin.

ConR

16-03-2012, 05:11 PM

Umm. I'll take any of these three. Preferably the third one :)

HPA Motorsports Inc. Products: Scirocco (http://www.hpamotorsport.com/scirocco.htm)

quozl

20-03-2012, 02:39 PM

Package for my wife's Scirocco R arrived today from Rennenhaus (http://www.rennenhaus.com.au/)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/DSCF1252-1.jpg

Volkswagen Racing Scirocco Sports Springs (http://www.volkswagenracing.co.uk/parts/vwr-sports-spring-kit-21/)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/DSCF1253-1.jpg

Will wait until we get the front lip protection sorted before installing them for her but it should fix the stance nicely.

Cheers Al

Big_M

20-03-2012, 03:00 PM

Nice shiny springs :D

Silver dub

20-03-2012, 04:42 PM

quozl

20-03-2012, 05:29 PM

What kind of protection are you looking at?

I am having my engineer who does all my Porsche upgrade work come up with a prototype. It will be strong and malleable, easy to mount and able to be easily replaced as it wears down over the years so it will never hit the actual lip area again. We know what material we are going to use and I'm heading over there on Friday so we can take some dimensions and get started. If the prototype works out we will make them available to the community.

Cheers Q

ConR

20-03-2012, 05:34 PM

I am having my engineer who does all my Porsche upgrade work come up with a prototype. It will be strong and malleable, easy to mount and able to be easily replaced as it wears down over the years so it will never hit the actual lip area again. We know what material we are going to use and I'm heading over there on Friday so we can take some dimensions and get started. If the prototype works out we will make them available to the community.

Cheers Q

Me likey!!

she_dub

20-03-2012, 06:36 PM

Had the same delivery from Rennenhaus (http://www.rennenhaus.com.au) arrive today, as per Quozi, except mine included the VWR High-Flow Panel Air Filter (http://www.volkswagenracing.co.uk/parts/vwr-high-flow-panel-air-filter-26/)

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

Now just waiting on the Whiteline Anti Lift Kit...

quozl

20-03-2012, 06:56 PM

Nice, let us know how you like the panel filter

Cheers Q

pologti18t

25-03-2012, 12:15 AM

Anyone used these yet? Volkswagen Scirocco ( 2008 ) Strut Bar Manufacturers, Suppliers, Exporters, Importers, Wholesalers, Products- Sway bar,rear anti roll bar,strut tower bar,front lower braces,chassis stiffness, (http://www.ultraracing.my/Catalog.asp?Brand=Volkswagen&Model=Scirocco%20(%202008%20)&page=1)

Andych

25-03-2012, 12:55 PM

Are you looking at them for the Bracing or the sway bars?
I don't see the need for bracing under normal road conditions...plus it will induce more NVH.
If for sway bars I would stick to the better known solutions such as Whiteline... Just my 2 cents worth though... 😊

she_dub

28-03-2012, 07:48 AM

I finally managed to tick one of my to do list items off yesterday (mainly because I curbed my wheel and needed to have it fixed anyway) - Wheels painted!

To say I'm a little bit in love with the colour, is an understatement.. Matt and the guys at Wheel Solutions did a brilliant job!

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/03/Coco_Wheels_01a2-1.jpg

Excuse the crappy pic in my work car park with my phone..

Now to put the springs in :facepalm:

Tim

28-03-2012, 07:54 AM

Looks awesome against the blue!

AdamD

28-03-2012, 08:20 AM

To say I'm a little bit in love with the colour, is an understatement.

Hawt! :cool:

quozl

28-03-2012, 08:26 AM

Nice looks great on the blue

ozr

28-03-2012, 08:45 AM

musn't have enough posts up as i dont see pic...damn

ConR

28-03-2012, 08:51 AM

Yeah looks sweet. Will be doing mine a gunmetal when I get the car.

Reginald

28-03-2012, 11:24 AM

Now to put the springs in :facepalm:

Looks fantastic she_dub, can't wait to see how it looks with the new springs!

Mac135

28-03-2012, 12:18 PM

Fantastic combination looks brilliant

Andych

28-03-2012, 03:28 PM

Well my Eibach springs are in the Country and I will get them sometime this week.
Now to find someone I trust to install them...

This is the stance I should end up with...

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/Suspension/VW_Eibach_Stylingaktion2010-1.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/Suspension/Scirocco_4_03.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/Suspension/Scirocco_6.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/Suspension/Scirocco_5_03.jpg

Mac135

28-03-2012, 07:55 PM

This is the stance I should end up with...

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/Suspension/VW_Eibach_Stylingaktion2010.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

Presume you are referring to the car and not the door man!

Andych

28-03-2012, 08:02 PM

lol.. yes... I just thought about it... either that car is really low or he is really tall... could be I am just short...
Forget the doorman... only look at the Rocco...

ConR

28-03-2012, 08:03 PM

Quick question. What's the max size tyre/rim you can go with without scraping?

she_dub

28-03-2012, 08:14 PM

Presume you are referring to the car and not the door man!

Lol I was thinking the same thing..

Andych

28-03-2012, 08:37 PM

Diameter or width?
I would not go to 20 inch diameter as the ride would degrade too much running on liquorice strips...
That leaves width... and we know that 9.5 inch with 265's needs a 35 ET and some negative camber on the rear...
Personally I think they are tyred about right... maybe go to an ET of 38 if you are changing wheels so they are out a touch further.

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Lol I was thinking the same thing..

There you all go... I have fixed it now... :banana:

she_dub

28-03-2012, 09:11 PM

Oh I just saw the comments about my wheel colour change... Thank you guys! :grouphug:

There you all go... I have fixed it now... :banana:

Now the driver just looks dopey...

Are you saying you want to look like that, or that you already look like that? :nana:

On spring related topic..

I put my springs in the garage for the moment.. too scared to scrape the lip even more :facepalm:

Andych

28-03-2012, 09:44 PM

Oh I just saw the comments about my wheel colour change... Thank you guys! :grouphug:

What is the actual colour called??
And they do look good... :appl:

Now the driver just looks dopey...

Are you saying you want to look like that, or that you already look like that? :nana:

Already...lol :nuts:

On spring related topic..

I put my springs in the garage for the moment.. too scared to scrape the lip even more :facepalm:

Chicken....

ConR

29-03-2012, 07:19 AM

Looks like a gloss gunmetal grey to me? Mainly because I noticed it in her signature :)

Andy, thanks for the info. I'm more interested in the width (that's what she said). With the "limitations" of FWD, fatter tyres would help keep the car in traction. I didn't want to go 265, but thought some 255s would go well.

Andych

29-03-2012, 07:47 AM

With the "limitations" of FWD, fatter tyres would help keep the car in traction. I didn't want to go 265, but thought some 255s would go well.
Well it all depends on what you are going to do to the car and how heavy your right foot is... :)
I have the Viezu tune and to be honest... if I just bury my right foot I can have wheelspin / traction control light easy in the first 3 gears before getting into illegal territory.. or I can modulate my right foot and get just get pushed back into the seat with all the torque.

Wider doesn't always mean better grip... it is dependant on the tyre too... the softer the compound the grippier it is and the faster it wears... not to mention the potential for aquaplaning in wet conditions with wider tyres...

At the end of the day... tyre width is limited by wheel width. I doubt you would get anyone to fit 255's onto the 8 inch rim. I think they would need 9 or 9.5 inch rims.
You would then want to look at the ET to ensure all was OK... and again.. I would go for either 38 or 35 depending on the rim width.
It isn't as simple as it seems....

ConR

29-03-2012, 07:51 AM

Thanks again. If I were to get wider tyres I'd obviously be looking at replacing the rims as well to a 9 or 9.5. I'll also be swapping out the tyres almost right away to Michelin PSSs.

Out of curiousity, what tyres are you guys getting from the dealer? Are most getting Potenzas?

she_dub

29-03-2012, 10:50 AM

What is the actual colour called??

Errr good question... I didn't ask. Sent an email to Matt to confirm :rolleyes:

Already...lol :nuts:

Well at least you're not in denial :sticktongue:

Chicken....

:blah: Lets see how quickly you get your springs fitted when they arrive.

Bain

29-03-2012, 03:51 PM

:blah: Lets see how quickly you get your springs fitted when they arrive.

Took me 3 weeks because I wanted to find someone who I could trust with the car :)

It really isnt that bad, I have some minor scrapes but nothing that wouldnt happen due to it already being low.

Keep On Rocc'in

29-03-2012, 05:23 PM

I have to say she_dub I do really like that wheel colour you went for, hawt and nice with the blue. I am guessing it also does a good job of hiding the brake dust? Must be the design of the wheel or something but they seem to get a lot dirtier a lot faster than any previous cars I have owned.
I have to say I also like the "land of the giants matte black" Andych is looking at too.
Anyone got any suggestions for what colour/finish combo of something like gloss/matte in black/anthracite or something like that for mine?

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Viper Green with DSG

Andych

29-03-2012, 06:52 PM

I have to say I also like the "land of the giants matte black" Andych is looking at too.
Anyone got any suggestions for what colour/finish combo of something like gloss/matte in black/anthracite or something like that for mine? DSG

Haha... I am only looking at the stance after it is lowered... not the wheels or the colour... well I like the wheels.. but not matte black.

I believe the same colour as she_dub has would look spectacular on Viper Green...not too dark... but certainly dark enough...
I am sure some clever person in here could Photoshop it for you...

eccentric

29-03-2012, 07:26 PM

It's not the talladegas, it's the oem brake pads. From experience, the better the brake pad performs, the more brake dust and the standard package definitely stops very well coming from an ex Brembo and AP Racing user

I have to say she_dub I do really like that wheel colour you went for, hawt and nice with the blue. I am guessing it also does a good job of hiding the brake dust? Must be the design of the wheel or something but they seem to get a lot dirtier a lot faster than any previous cars I have owned.
I have to say I also like the "land of the giants matte black" Andych is looking at too.
Anyone got any suggestions for what colour/finish combo of something like gloss/matte in black/anthracite or something like that for mine?

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Viper Green with DSG

ConR

29-03-2012, 07:30 PM

she_dub

30-03-2012, 04:35 AM

I have to say she_dub I do really like that wheel colour you went for, hawt and nice with the blue. I am guessing it also does a good job of hiding the brake dust?

:)
The brake dust is not as noticeable on the gunmetal. Having said that, I've only had the wheels this colour for a couple of days, though I have noticed it's less glossy lol

Anyone got any suggestions for what colour/finish combo of something like gloss/matte in black/anthracite or something like that for mine?

After having gone down the gunmetal / anthracite path, I am biased towards the anthracite, as there still definition between the wheel and the tire. You also have the benefit (or curse) of being able to chose shades of grey.. warm or cold etc.. with black.. it's just black.

Keep On Rocc'in

30-03-2012, 04:55 PM

Thanks she_dub that is a good point about the definition between the wheel and tyre. I quite like the Talladegas too and they would still be visible with the anthracite. Coincidentally I saw a Golf R in RB today with full black wheels and they were just too dark.

Andych

30-03-2012, 05:21 PM

I picked these up today....

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/Suspension/P1000230.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/Suspension/P1000229.jpg

Now I just need to arrange fitting.. :)

As a side note to this... I have started this thread... http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f48/standard-suspension-measurements-70042.html#post794384

Andych

31-03-2012, 07:22 PM

I went out today to look at options for improving the sound from the standard RNS510 and after talking to numerous "specialists" and being offered everything from $150 DIY 6.5" Sub to a $1500 ++ Custom fibreglass enclosure with a 12 inch sub and monoblock amp.. I decided on a FOCAL BUS25 Slimline Active sub pictured below.

It is a 10" slimline dual voice coil sub with a 150 watt amp built in... not massive but it will be enough to fill out the low end which is what I want.

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/P1000231.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/P1000237.jpg

Now to figure out exactly where and how to mount it...

There is this option... Bass solutions for VW boots. (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?1360-Bass-solutions-for-VW-boots).
Or I can mount it on one side as it is only 80 mm deep...

I also need to find the time to do all of this...lol

No more spending..... for now anyway.. :)

Mac135

31-03-2012, 07:32 PM

I think you will find the focal sub to be very good. My business is in audio (not automotive i should add) and focal have a good reputation as a high quality, well designed product. Enjoy.

THE_EGG

31-03-2012, 11:01 PM

I went out today to look at options for improving the sound from the standard RNS510 and after talking to numerous "specialists" and being offered everything from $150 DIY 6.5" Sub to a $1500 ++ Custom fibreglass enclosure with a 12 inch sub and monoblock amp.. I decided on a FOCAL BUS25 Slimline Active sub pictured below.

It is a 10" slimline dual voice coil sub with a 150 watt amp built in... not massive but it will be enough to fill out the low end which is what I want.

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

Now to figure out exactly where and how to mount it...

There is this option... Bass solutions for VW boots. (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?1360-Bass-solutions-for-VW-boots).
Or I can mount it on one side as it is only 80 mm deep...

I also need to find the time to do all of this...lol

No more spending..... for now anyway.. :)

I have got focal speakers in my ds3, and can i just say that they are fantastic. And yes as Mac said, from what i have seen, Focal have a very good rep. in the audio industry. I thought I would add that I am usually a B&W guy myself, but hearing the focals (especially for automotive speakers) I am thoroughly impressed. Enjoy the bass!

she_dub

01-04-2012, 09:44 AM

No more spending..... for now anyway.. :)

I've heard that before... :P

Nice pick up on the sub, though. Tell me how it sounds.... when it gets installed... eventually

why_999

04-04-2012, 07:44 PM

I have been trying to find a picture of a roof wrap that extends over to the spoiler, but it's curved along the lines of the spoiler. I think it was discussed that it must be painted when Andrew got his wrapped and Carbon Demon done straight line.

So since I'm getting a Votex spoiler which needs resprayed to CW might as well get them to extend the black roof.

Cheers guys

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk

Keep On Rocc'in

12-04-2012, 07:18 PM

So for those mad modders with too much money here are a couple of pictures of an interesting looking mod that may be worth a look. From what I have read they are a straight bolt on and seem to be around 500 or 600 bucks. Thoughts anyone?

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/Sciroccolambodoors-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/LSDVWSciroccocarpics-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/JEDESIGNVWScirocco1-1.jpg

she_dub

12-04-2012, 07:28 PM

So for those mad modders with too much money here are a couple of pictures of an interesting looking mod that may be worth a look. From what I have read they are a straight bolt on and seem to be around 500 or 600 bucks. Thoughts anyone?

Hmmm..... I don't know the roc doors are pretty long... It'd be swapping the door width problem for a door height problem..

ConR

12-04-2012, 07:29 PM

I think that's too Knight Rider for me

she_dub

12-04-2012, 07:35 PM

Con, you changed your name and confused me into thinking I was on the other forum :P

Silver dub

12-04-2012, 07:36 PM

As cool as Lambo doors are on a Lamborghini, On a Vw they are a Fail.

I think i'd rather spend that money elsewhere.

ConR

12-04-2012, 08:29 PM

Lol Rebecca. Yeah thought my name was too generic. Wanted to fit in with the FabRs and the RyanRs :)

ozr

12-04-2012, 10:50 PM

I built a concept showcar with Hyundai Australia for the Ozzy Motorshow circuit in 2004-05 and put scissor kits on the Blown Tiburon (anyone see it) I did and I gotta tellya they are a pain in the arse.
Freak folks out - but they are painful. The kit I used you could open the door normally about 12 inches to get out in a hurry or then up they would go but you had to be careful closing them and passengers could never get it right and rego knocked it back so in the end I removed them for Hyundai after they bought it back off me. Novelty for about the first 3 months and the you wonder WHY you did it.
My 2 cents anyway

she_dub

13-04-2012, 07:28 PM

Springs installed today... only took 7 hours overall... Was totally worth it though.. even if I sacrificed birthday shopping time for it :D

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/VWRSprings001-1.jpg

quozl

13-04-2012, 10:12 PM

Stos

14-04-2012, 12:44 AM

she_dub

14-04-2012, 11:31 AM

Looks great, any chance of more pics?

We decided to send the springs back to Ian as it was just going to be too much hassle for Marti to get the thing into and out of her garage at the office if it was any lower.

Cheers Al

Sorry to hear about the springs, Al.

I had a look under the car when it was up on the hoist, it wasn't pretty.. the two sections where the lip comes to a point was completely scrapped off.. I've never done that kind of damage on any of my cars previously :(

More pics:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/IMG_0450a-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/IMG_0453a1-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/IMG_0454a1-1.jpg

Apart from the aesthetics, the car handles better.. I can't wait to get the anti lift kit and sway bar kit now...

The gloss gunmetal looks great! Good choice!

Thanks Stos! I think they work well with the Rising Blue :)

Andych

14-04-2012, 11:44 AM

Sorry to hear about the springs, Al.

I had a look under the car when it was up on the hoist, it wasn't pretty.. the two sections where the lip comes to a point was completely scrapped off.. I've never done that kind of damage on any of my cars previously :(

I must be lucky as I have checked mine this morning and there is not a single mark under the front.... so far...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/IMG_0454a1-1.jpg

Apart from the aesthetics, the car handles better.. I can't wait to get the anti lift kit and sway bar kit now...

There is an even more pronounced "rake" front to rear now isnt there.. it looks really good, certainly not as low as Bains but given your front splitter that could be a good thing.
Mine are being done on Tuesday so when I get back from Brisbane sometime Wednesday and pick her up I will post up some pics for comparison.

ConR

14-04-2012, 11:58 AM

I like that colour Rebecca. The only thing I think it needs is a little more gloss, at least on the CW. That matte type look goes well on the RB.

If I were going that colour I'd get a few layers of clearcoat on it to shine it up!

Nice ride though!

she_dub

14-04-2012, 12:02 PM

There is an even more pronounced "rake" front to rear now isnt there.. it looks really good, certainly not as low as Bains but given your front splitter that could be a good thing.
Mine are being done on Tuesday so when I get back from Brisbane sometime Wednesday and pick her up I will post up some pics for comparison.

Ha! There was a Black 3 Door Golf R that came into the suspension place after me, yesterday, apparently the owner is active on forums (Hi there!) he was getting the KW's out of his car, and putting them back to stock springs for sale. I still want KW's... who needs a front lip anyway? :/

I like that colour Rebecca. The only thing I think it needs is a little more gloss, at least on the CW. That matte type look goes well on the RB.

It's not matte at all, Con. It's high gloss and brake dust :P

ConR

14-04-2012, 12:19 PM

Brake dust? That's a sin! Clean them and 50 Hail Mary's!

Reginald

14-04-2012, 03:00 PM

Looks fantastic! Can't wait to have my VWR springs fitted now :banana:

Lucas_R

16-04-2012, 01:04 PM

If any Scirocco R owners are interested, i will quite possibly have a Forge Twintake to suit a Scirocco R for sale in a few days. Ive put a EOI thread in the for sale section for now. See link below for details.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f24/eoi-forge-twintake-suit-vw-scirocco-r-70666.html (http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f24/eoi-forge-twintake-suit-vw-scirocco-r-70666.html)

ConR

17-04-2012, 03:12 PM

Ah well, at least some goodies arrived today in the post! Will have to wait until after my dealer trip next week to get them installed :)

Big thanks to Ian @ Rennenhaus!

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/3226/photo2pmr.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/19/photo2pmr.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

she_dub

17-04-2012, 09:18 PM

Oooh nice shiny parts you've got there Con, looking forward to seeing them installed :)

ConR

17-04-2012, 09:57 PM

Should hopefully be installed late next week dependent on what the dealer finds!

eccentric

19-04-2012, 12:18 AM

VWR springs and GIAC stage 1 flash done today with Dubaddiction's Eurojet 3" downpipe.

For those interested in the height difference:

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/555488_10150802725325081_539740080_11859633_199449 7404_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/552795_10150802725850081_539740080_11859636_447622 603_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/292598_10150802726030081_539740080_11859637_854508 392_n.jpg

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Before:

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/419306_10150714513495081_539740080_11540271_121441 2227_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/425336_10150714513355081_72672919_n.jpg

Bain

19-04-2012, 08:56 AM

looks the goods eccentric!

ozr

19-04-2012, 09:06 AM

Heya
love the lowered look..it is the perfect height.
Dont want to play offsuit but that offset, particularly on the rear doesnt look right.
....what is it 39 + or something like that.
The 3rd pic really shows the tyre outside of the guard line.
Please what is that offset.

peter

Sorry if i am wrong and its an opti-illusion.

ConR

19-04-2012, 10:55 AM

Opinions here people. I'll tell you which one I went with afterwards :)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/989-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/988-1.jpg

Tim

19-04-2012, 11:01 AM

Not a fan of the black tips but I dont mind the oval shape. Short and wide just like the rocco :D

Andych

19-04-2012, 11:17 AM

It has to be oval... the round ones look too small....

Klink1313

19-04-2012, 11:19 AM

I like the round tips

quozl

19-04-2012, 11:48 AM

First pic. oval

Bain

19-04-2012, 12:00 PM

Round tips.

The oval ones look stock.

ConR

19-04-2012, 12:10 PM

Yeah I went oval! They're black gloss. I saw the round ones in the flesh and they don't fit right in the space as its also oval.

she_dub

19-04-2012, 12:18 PM

Opinions here people. I'll tell you which one I went with afterwards :)

I had the same question, then I decided I really want the Akrapovič system instead..

Glad you got the black oval tips! Best option :)

ConR

19-04-2012, 12:31 PM

I also almost went with the Aprakovic too Rebecca. Pricey though. And too loud for me.

I went resonated on the cat-back. About 30% more grunt. Perfect for me.

Silver dub

19-04-2012, 01:04 PM

VWR springs and GIAC stage 1 flash done today with Dubaddiction's Eurojet 3" downpipe.

For those interested in the height difference:

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

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

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

---------- Post added at 12:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:12 AM ----------

Before:

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

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

Looks great. Any chance you could get a measurement of how high your lip is now of the ground?

I to am considering the dump pipe and Giac stage 1 so It would be great to catch up to see how it sounds one day.

ConR

19-04-2012, 03:07 PM

I had the same question, then I decided I really want the Akrapovič system instead..

Glad you got the black oval tips! Best option :)

Peer pressure Rebecca. Don't get mad :) Got a deal on an Akrapovic with Carbon Tips. Getting that instead. Will be mated to the Milltek DP with a custom connector.

Mmmmmmm.

she_dub

19-04-2012, 03:12 PM

Peer pressure Rebecca. Don't get mad :) Got a deal on an Akrapovic with Carbon Tips. Getting that instead. Will be mated to the Milltek DP with a custom connector.

Mmmmmmm.

Omg! That's what I want! Those carbon tips are so sexy!

ConR

19-04-2012, 03:15 PM

Yeah they really are. Best looking exhaust out there hands down. Also probably one of the best performing

http://www.akrapovic.com/typo3conf/ext/user_products/mod1/uploads/products/slip_on_exhaust_system_for_the_vw_scirocco_r/03_detail_vw_scirocco_02.jpg

she_dub

19-04-2012, 03:22 PM

Shush! Don't make me cry out of jealousy lol

ConR

19-04-2012, 03:39 PM

Sorry Bec!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS1QbDhVbaA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lF4Srx1xKQ

Bain

19-04-2012, 04:40 PM

lol ConR...

Changed the system and the rear pipe details. At least they are round now (better option)

ConR

19-04-2012, 04:44 PM

Yeah just changed the back. Still going Milltek DP. No clue how it's going to mate to the rest. I don't think the Akra has a link pipe from the end of the DP to the exhaust. Will let CPC sort that!,

Oh, and I do have to shout out a VERY BIG THANK YOU to Bec!! All hail, the best, awesome sauce...all that other stuff :)

she_dub

19-04-2012, 05:15 PM

Oh, and I do have to shout out a VERY BIG THANK YOU to Bec!! All hail, the best, awesome sauce...all that other stuff :)

Quoted for evidence... :P

ConR

19-04-2012, 05:36 PM

Nah someone hacked my account.

Bain

19-04-2012, 05:47 PM

Whats the shout out for?

Also, what kind of pricing is the Akrapovic system?

ConR

19-04-2012, 05:56 PM

Its for guilt and my own personal safety Bain :)

I don't think anyone else should get the Akra. It's not that good actually. You won't like it trust me.

Naw, they go about $2600-$3000 for the part. That's just the slip on exhaust. It's not a full TBE. Then install on top.

eccentric

19-04-2012, 06:08 PM

If I ever get a cat-back it will be this one. Don't really like the quad tips though

http://www.revozport.com/revoRT/brands/titanium_exhaust/titanium_ex_pic/Scirocco%202.0T.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MOJLCIRIWg

Looks great. Any chance you could get a measurement of how high your lip is now of the ground?

I to am considering the dump pipe and Giac stage 1 so It would be great to catch up to see how it sounds one day.

I'll have to find the time to get the exact measurements, I'm more than happy to catch up.. maybe next meetup?

The Giac stage 1 is exactly how I expected it to turn out, more power throughout the rev range (esp the mid range), linear delivery & does not run out of puff up top compared to standard. Did not disappoint.

Heya
love the lowered look..it is the perfect height.
Dont want to play offsuit but that offset, particularly on the rear doesnt look right.
....what is it 39 + or something like that.
The 3rd pic really shows the tyre outside of the guard line.
Please what is that offset.

peter

Sorry if i am wrong and its an opti-illusion.

My rims are only 19x8.5+35, very much within the guards. Heaps of users here running much more aggressive set ups compared to me.

she_dub

19-04-2012, 07:31 PM

Its for guilt and my own personal safety Bain :)

Lol indeed.

I also notice it's already in your sig.. the nerve! :P

ConR

20-04-2012, 02:33 PM

Well I can hardly go around with an inaccurate signature. I'm not a liar!

Rev 555

20-04-2012, 08:39 PM

I started my engine mods this week...

VWR Intake

Engine Mods begin....

VWR intake

Nicely made and everything fits well.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/6948996846_e07b9663e9_b-1.jpg

The car immediately feels more responsive and the intake is nice and quiet.

Neuspeed Hi Flo K04 Discharge Conversion

Its an easy bolt on job and helps in reducing turbo lag.

Photo courtesy of Neuspeed

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/6949145612_5896252e70_b-1.jpg

theRoc

21-04-2012, 03:52 AM

she_dub

21-04-2012, 06:31 AM

Engine bay looking super tidy, Rev 555! Very nice!

hey whats wrong with the akras? planning to get one!

Lol there's nothing wrong with the akras, it's a great exhaust. ConR was just being sarcastic.

ozr

21-04-2012, 07:36 AM

LOL.... shedub it would wanna be as he quotes "photo courtesy of Neuspeed"
Their engine bay for marketing pics should be schmikko...!!!
No dig intended just having a chuckle
Engine bay looking super tidy, Rev 555! Very nice!

she_dub

21-04-2012, 08:16 AM

LOL.... shedub it would wanna be as he quotes "photo courtesy of Neuspeed"
Their engine bay for marketing pics should be schmikko...!!!
No dig intended just having a chuckle

:facepalm: it was 6:30 in the morning when I looked at it... give me a break :P

ConR

21-04-2012, 08:36 AM

Andych

21-04-2012, 08:41 AM

A couple of iPhone shots of AFTER the Eibach springs are fitted from when I got my car home yesterday afternoon.
I will try to get some better ones with a proper camera over the weekend... The end result is 15mm drop in the front and 10mm at the rear.
Depending on the angle it can look more... or look standard and it has more to do with the offset on the wheels than with actual height.
Aftermarket wheels with a smaller offset has the tyre filling the guard more and as such it all looks lower.

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/Suspension/IMG_0164.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/Suspension/IMG_0161.jpg

I have to say that the major difference is in the ride quality and handling....
On the OEM springs I was running most of the time on comfort as Sport was too harsh on bumps etc... and Normal was not subtle enough....
Now in Sport there is much more initial compliance when there is a bump or dip in the road... the Eibachs seem to be allowing the shocks to do their job better... and very little body roll... so far I am more than happy.

Rev 555

21-04-2012, 09:28 AM

LOL.... shedub it would wanna be as he quotes "photo courtesy of Neuspeed"
Their engine bay for marketing pics should be schmikko...!!!
No dig intended just having a chuckle

Just the picture of the discharge pipe is Neuspeed. Shot of the engine bay is mine ;)

she_dub

21-04-2012, 09:57 AM

Bain

21-04-2012, 11:32 AM

A couple of iPhone shots of AFTER the Eibach springs are fitted from when I got my car home yesterday afternoon.

It looks like the rears arent seated properly Andy :cookie:

Looks good :)

If you are going for new rims/tyres, you could fill out the guards by going a 35 profile tyre (closing the gap a bit). It will change the speedo by about 2km's at 100k/h.

ozr

21-04-2012, 05:17 PM

Correctly so...I stand corrected

Ha ozr! :nana:

Thank you for clarifying that Rev 555! The comment still stands! Looks good! :)

Andych

25-04-2012, 09:52 PM

Well I just ordered these...
Buy carbon fiber side mirror, side mirror cover for PASSAT, CC side mirror cover, CARBON FIBER SIDE MIRROR COVER FOR PASSAT CC at Aliexpress.com (http://www.aliexpress.com/store/100672/203042030-454507671/CARBON-FIBER-SIDE-MIRROR-COVER-FOR-PASSAT-CC.html)

The Passat CC are identical to the Scirocco... once they turn up I will post up some pics.
So much for NOT buying anything else for the car...lol hmmm what next???

theRoc

26-04-2012, 02:28 AM

No no. I still stand by my comment. No one else should get an Akra.

Let me test it out first. You know quality control. I wouldn't want anyone wasting their money on it. I'll get back to you on how it runs in, let's say, a couple years?

do you mind getting a vid up on how the exhaust sounds?

this one sounds great!
Bull X Exhaust Scirocco R - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NF-tOLgLQo&feature=endscreen&NR=1)

do akras sound anything like that?

ozr

26-04-2012, 08:22 AM

They look like good quality...looks like originals as the base.

Well I just ordered these...
Buy carbon fiber side mirror, side mirror cover for PASSAT, CC side mirror cover, CARBON FIBER SIDE MIRROR COVER FOR PASSAT CC at Aliexpress.com (http://www.aliexpress.com/store/100672/203042030-454507671/CARBON-FIBER-SIDE-MIRROR-COVER-FOR-PASSAT-CC.html)

The Passat CC are identical to the Scirocco... once they turn up I will post up some pics.
So much for NOT buying anything else for the car...lol hmmm what next???

Andych

26-04-2012, 09:38 AM

They look like good quality...looks like originals as the base.

That is the cheapest way for them to do them... so not "true CF" as in light weight and strong but that is not important...
They tell me they will be shipped today so depending on shipping time they might be here soon. Hopefully when I get back from a work trip to Indonesia.

she_dub

26-04-2012, 08:33 PM

So much for NOT buying anything else for the car...lol hmmm what next???

:eek: You caved! I knew it!

Mirrors look like a good option, though need to see them fitted before I can comment properly :P

Andych

26-04-2012, 09:41 PM

ConR

26-04-2012, 11:59 PM

do you mind getting a vid up on how the exhaust sounds?

this one sounds great!
Bull X Exhaust Scirocco R - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NF-tOLgLQo&feature=endscreen&NR=1)

do akras sound anything like that?

Yeah dude. Will post one up for sure.

Bain

27-04-2012, 08:39 AM

Hmmm anyone wanting the Vortex (Cup) rear spoiler???

Buy spoiler, scirocco spoiler, scirocco spoiler, FRP scirocco spoiler at Aliexpress.com (http://www.aliexpress.com/store/100672/203042030-478512325/FRP-scirocco-spoiler.html)
or you could go Carbon Fibre....
Buy carbon fiber roof spoiler for scirocoo, carbon spoiler for scirocoo, roof spoiler for Scirocco, carbon fiber roof spoiler for Scirocco at Aliexpress.com (http://www.aliexpress.com/store/100672/203042030-535729549/carbon-fiber-roof-spoiler-for-Scirocco.html)

Not too shabby at $173 US delivered for the Fibreglass one and $352 for the CF... Either would look good on a little RB Rocco :rolleyes:

Pretty good price! It almost sways me to buy one, however im still not sold on having to have it permanently attached!

Id hate to get the CF one and have it not fit properly (not that id buy anything CF - racerboy gimmick).

she_dub

27-04-2012, 12:33 PM

Not too shabby at $173 US delivered for the Fibreglass one and $352 for the CF... Either would look good on a little RB Rocco :rolleyes:

If that's not a hint, I don't know what is :P

ozr

27-04-2012, 01:17 PM

JC Sportline - same as what I bought but cheaper by 30 odd bucks.
Had to highfill spray putty it and block it flat b4 spraying but overall not a bad product
I am just about to pull the trigger and fit it up.

CF will go with those mirror caps brus...LOL
Pretty good price! It almost sways me to buy one, however im still not sold on having to have it permanently attached!

Id hate to get the CF one and have it not fit properly (not that id buy anything CF - racerboy gimmick).

Andych

27-04-2012, 01:27 PM

Pretty good price! It almost sways me to buy one, however im still not sold on having to have it permanently attached! If you read the information on the site and have a good look at the pictures these ones bolt on as per OEM so it isn't a permanent glue on situation....

Id hate to get the CF one and have it not fit properly (not that id buy anything CF - racerboy gimmick).
I think that ANY aftermarket bodykit items are going to need some adjustment... CF is no harder to work than Fibreglass so it shouldn't be an issue.... and mate.. I wouldn' be too worried about a couple of small CF items saying racerboy when you have wheels like yours :P

---------- Post added at 01:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:26 PM ----------

If that's not a hint, I don't know what is :P
Just trying to help you spend your hard earned cash...lol
Go on Bec... you know you want that wing :P

Bain

27-04-2012, 04:56 PM

If you read the information on the site and have a good look at the pictures these ones bolt on as per OEM so it isn't a permanent glue on situation....

Ahh didnt read that part - just looked at price and pics :)

I think that ANY aftermarket bodykit items are going to need some adjustment... CF is no harder to work than Fibreglass so it shouldn't be an issue.... and mate.. I wouldn' be too worried about a couple of small CF items saying racerboy when you have wheels like yours :P
lol :shakebutt:

Andych

27-04-2012, 07:07 PM

I have confirmation that my Mirror Caps have been shipped... lets see how long it takes to get them here from China.

rennenhaus

30-04-2012, 09:07 PM

I think Ian from Rennenhaus might chime in soon with some updates on his mods............just sayin.

ok.. bit late, but chiming in now :)

so things that have been added so far:

TBE milltek exhaust
HPFP fuel pump + 145 bar rail valve
Forge twincooler
Forge DV
VWR intake
RECODE tune

so far, good for 227fwkw :)

going on as we speak:

VWR sport springs
H&R sways
Supaloy control arms
VWR engine mounts

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/04/dynopic1-1.jpg

..... and more to come? ...

Andych

30-04-2012, 10:01 PM

Do you have a price on the twin oiler Ian?

rennenhaus

02-05-2012, 06:15 PM

Do you have a price on the twin oiler Ian?

drop me an email, happy to email it through :)

here's some pics after springs ET all installed

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/05/vwrsprings3-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/05/vwrsprings2-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/05/vwrsprings1-1.jpg

Andych

02-05-2012, 08:17 PM

drop me an email, happy to email it through :)

here's some pics after springs ET all installed

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/05/vwrsprings3-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/05/vwrsprings2-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/05/vwrsprings1-1.jpg

No worries, I am out of the Country right now with crap connection so I will do it when I get back next week... Or send it to me in a PM
The Roc looks good too...

ozr

02-05-2012, 09:14 PM

Check out that rear spoiler......did you pull the trigger n order one.....
No worries, I am out of the Country right now with crap connection so I will do it when I get back next week... Or send it to me in a PM
The Roc looks good too...

Andych

02-05-2012, 09:34 PM

Check out that rear spoiler......did you pull the trigger n order one.....

Umm no... That isn't my car...😃

ozr

03-05-2012, 08:18 AM

Duuuuuuh...!!!!
I am referring to the rear wing and how great it looks and asking whether you bought one after your earlier post and indication of wanting one.
Umm no... That isn't my car...��

Andych

03-05-2012, 09:54 AM

Duuuuuuh...!!!!
I am referring to the rear wing and how great it looks and asking whether you bought one after your earlier post and indication of wanting one.

Lol... Ok...nope haven't bought one, I am still in 2 minds on it... I guess I would need to see it in the flesh first as some pics make it look weird yet others it looks good...

DVSTwig

03-05-2012, 10:53 AM

These are probably the best pics I've seen of the wing so far, but maybe I'm biased with the RB :)

If these are available as a really good quality item I'd get one... But I don't want to go sticking some dodg-o-rama piece with gaps all over the place etc on such a nice car.

EDIT: Not that I'm saying this one is dodgy ;)

rennenhaus

03-05-2012, 11:54 AM

If these are available as a really good quality item I'd get one... But I don't want to go sticking some dodg-o-rama piece with gaps all over the place etc on such a nice car.

it's a OEM VW spoiler from the UK (complete with VW part number)

in my experience, it does require a panel shop for install though

ozr

03-05-2012, 12:43 PM

Thats an interesting informative reply post.
I didnt know VW made one.
Can you post up the part number.
I guess being original it will be an arm n leg for cost.
it's a OEM VW spoiler from the UK (complete with VW part number)

in my experience, it does require a panel shop for install though

Mac135

03-05-2012, 08:47 PM

Wasn't it originally produced forbthe concept x worthsee show carvas a road version of the GT24 spoiler back in 2010. Like Andy I'm not convinced by its looks from all angles.

ozr

03-05-2012, 09:17 PM

I am in love with it.
I think VW should have put it in to production on the car or at least made it an an option.
I am still getting the nerve up to fit mine since been painted.
It had to be high filled and blocked to get it flat but geez it looks great

Wasn't it originally produced forbthe concept x worthsee show carvas a road version of the GT24 spoiler back in 2010. Like Andy I'm not convinced by its looks from all angles.

rennenhaus

04-05-2012, 11:34 AM

Thats an interesting informative reply post.
I didnt know VW made one.
Can you post up the part number.
I guess being original it will be an arm n leg for cost.

1K8071646GRU

can arrange to have some brought in if required :)

she_dub

04-05-2012, 12:01 PM

1K8071646GRU

can arrange to have some brought in if required :)

That'd be one for me, thanks Ian :P :D

DVSTwig

04-05-2012, 01:33 PM

What sort of $$$ are we talking here?

I love it, I really reckon it gives the R the kind of look it should have had... the front looks great, but the rear looks a bit unfinished (at least, of my tastes :) )

Andych

04-05-2012, 07:07 PM

1K8071646GRU

can arrange to have some brought in if required :)

Is at the same one that Rev555 had fitted... That needs to be glued???

ConR

04-05-2012, 07:21 PM

Don't want to write it out all over again everyone. Refer to here !!

ConR's CW Scirocco R (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?9176-ConR-s-CW-Scirocco-R)

rennenhaus

04-05-2012, 08:05 PM

Is at the same one that Rev555 had fitted... That needs to be glued???

yes, his came via me :)

they're £265 + shipping

---------- Post added at 08:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:04 PM ----------

Don't want to write it out all over again everyone. Refer to here !!

ConR's CW Scirocco R (http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?9176-ConR-s-CW-Scirocco-R)

lazy.....

she_dub

04-05-2012, 08:08 PM

lazy.....

+1. I'm not clicking on a link... I'm too lazy

Andych

04-05-2012, 08:23 PM

yes, his came via me :)

they're £265 + shipping.

Hmmm I am going to pass on the Cup spoiler at least for now... I am not fussed on the "permanent" nature of gluing it on...

ConR

04-05-2012, 08:25 PM

Pfft. Lazy bums

Well y'all. Got the Roc back today from Sam at CPC. Firstly let me say how awesome they are at that shop. Apparently Tendy and AP have timeshare in there ;)

Was one small change to the parts. The Akra isn't the black carbon tips. It's not even the titanium tips. Which confuses the heck out of me as according to their website it only comes in those finishes. Instead it's like a light gold/brown type of finish. I got a deal on it so it's no issue to me. I think it goes well actually. Contrast to the rest of the car. And based on the way it sounds, who really gives a complete **** :)

Vids to start. Will get better ones this weekend with my friends HD cam. Will do some drive-bys. Pardon the iPhone footage. The sound in the clips do not do it justice in any way, shape, or form. The sound in real life I cannot describe. Orgasmic? Makes me feel dirty? Yeah that's kinda it!

Next is to dyno it. Might do it this week.

Revving the engine in my carpark:

http://youtu.be/L6N9lK32lqk

Waiting for traffic to move up before I thrashed it :)

http://youtu.be/rDmhz1nnUJs

And a bunch of pics...again, low light and bad iPhone. Will get some better ones soon. Rims aren't on yet as I didn't receive them (although was supposed to today!)

Akra tips...again, like a goldy colour
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/3074/img0672ih.jpg
http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/8873/img0674mb.jpg

H&R Sport Springs. Will settle in nicely. Perfect drop amount. Lots of speed bumps in my carpark. No issues at all
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/1338/img0687rj.jpg
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3892/img0688ky.jpg
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/3236/img0689zb.jpg

JedR32

04-05-2012, 08:31 PM

WOAH! mate, that sounds fantastic!
do you get any lovely pops/farts/bangs on the overrun with the Akrapovic system?

ConR

04-05-2012, 08:34 PM

Lots of pops!!!!! Vids don't do it justice. In real life it's insanely good!!

JedR32

04-05-2012, 08:36 PM

WOOT! pops on the overrun are the beezzz neezz man. That was my favourite thing about my R32 :P hahaha
Anyways, really nice dude. Can't wait to hear the HD vid

she_dub

04-05-2012, 08:36 PM

Nice mods Con! Get rid of the dealer plate surround though.

theRoc

04-05-2012, 08:53 PM

wow sounds great! ill wait for the HD vids before committing though.
does that sound come from the slip-on itself or is it coupled with the milltek dp?

Andych

04-05-2012, 09:05 PM

I have an email telling me my CF full mirror covers are waiting for me when I get back into the Country on Monday...I hope..
Once I get my hands on them I will throw a couple of pics up before fitting them at some stage...soon.

ConR

05-05-2012, 12:05 AM

Couple of night runs I took with a mate. Man there's ALOT of wheel spin haha. He's american...don't blame him for it though ;). And I realize I also sound...funny eh.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyOxvCy8FlU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef3frLllA7k

---------- Post added at 12:05 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:04 AM ----------

wow sounds great! ill wait for the HD vids before committing though.
does that sound come from the slip-on itself or is it coupled with the milltek dp?

It's coupled with a Milltek DP as well, so that's helping the sound. It's getting raspier and deeper each time I drive it...getting a nice little carbon build up :)

rennenhaus

05-05-2012, 01:03 PM

...... And I realize I also sound...funny eh.

was that a round-a-boot....

;)

quozl

05-05-2012, 02:13 PM

LOl bloody Canadians they're everywhere :P

ConR

05-05-2012, 02:29 PM

yeah eh...went so fast around it eh....then this guy pulls up next to me eh, rolls down the window says "eh ya hoser". I peel off for some smoked meat and poutine. And a Molson Canadian.

rennenhaus

05-05-2012, 04:05 PM

yeah eh...went so fast around it eh....then this guy pulls up next to me eh, rolls down the window says "eh ya hoser". I peel off for some smoked meat and poutine. And a Molson Canadian.

i would'ave stopped for a 2-4 myself....

ConR

05-05-2012, 05:01 PM

i would'ave stopped for a 2-4 myself....

I could so go for a Joe Louis and some Clamato right now

she_dub

05-05-2012, 06:08 PM

The forum is getting over run by foreigners ;)

quozl

05-05-2012, 06:15 PM

Naw, I actually have dual citizenship and have been here over 24 years, in fact as of this year I've been in Australia as long as I lived in Canada. :eek:

she_dub

05-05-2012, 06:19 PM

Haha Al, you're the 4th Canuck with a Scirocco on here (not in that order and even if it is technically not yours) ;)

Now I feel left out.. I'm only German :(

rennenhaus

05-05-2012, 06:30 PM

Naw, I actually have dual citizenship and have been here over 24 years, in fact as of this year I've been in Australia as long as I lived in Canada. :eek:

you don't sound it though Al ;)

Now I feel left out.. I'm only German :(

the only german in the village?

quozl

05-05-2012, 06:34 PM

you don't sound it though Al ;)

Gimmie a break I was 24 when I got here I'll never lose it. :emo_baghead:

she_dub

05-05-2012, 06:40 PM

the only german in the village?

Yes, I'm special :facepalm:

Gimmie a break I was 24 when I got here I'll never lose it. :emo_baghead:

Haha nothing wrong with that accent. I lost mine.. thankfully :D

rennenhaus

05-05-2012, 06:43 PM

Gimmie a break I was 24 when I got here I'll never lose it. :emo_baghead:

s'ok ... that'll be me in *coughs* 20 years.... :cookie:

she_dub

05-05-2012, 06:50 PM

s'ok ... that'll be me in *coughs* 20 years.... :cookie:

Are you just hoping we can't do basic mathematics? :sticktongue:

mr gee

05-05-2012, 07:53 PM

He was hoping for a blonde moment

ConR

06-05-2012, 01:06 PM

Have moved the build thread here all

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/forums/f35/conrs-cw-scirocco-r-71380.html

theRoc

06-05-2012, 03:13 PM

man that sounds so dirty!
gonna get my hands on one soon!

ConR

06-05-2012, 05:02 PM

Man mods are worse than heroine. Umm, not that I know how that feels...umm.

Just pulled the plug on these.

https://www.dectane.de/product_info.php?info=p79397_led-taillights-vw-vw-scirocco-iii-08-10-black.html

$400 shipped. Not bad.

What it SHOULD look like :)

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/05/88-1.jpg

theRoc

06-05-2012, 06:48 PM

wow those taillamps look sweet!
is that an actual pic or is it shopped?

ConR

06-05-2012, 07:00 PM

wow those taillamps look sweet!
is that an actual pic or is it shopped?

Good question haha. I think they should look close to that way.

Looks like they are on major back order though. Will be a while before I get them. No rush though.

Mac135

06-05-2012, 08:12 PM

Quite like these.....looked at an earlier version at one point. These....

https://www.dectane.de/product_info.php?info=p59636_led-rueckleuchten-vw-scirocco-iii-08--led-blinker-red-smoke.html&XTCsid=a3b3ddf49fc829de51a619b6661a2e86

The ones you have found bring the R into the current VW look. I think the tail, tail lights in particular, give away the Roc's true design age. Still loving it though!

Andych

07-05-2012, 04:47 PM

So, i picked up my CF Mirror caps from the post office today and the quality is what you would expect for the $$.
The overall finish is good... a touch rough around the edges but nothing that you would notice once they are on.

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/Mirror%20Caps/IMG_0179.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/Mirror%20Caps/IMG_0177.jpg

Fitting is fairly straight forward on these... you pull the old ones off.. carefully.. and then push the new one on...

http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/Mirror%20Caps/IMG_1436.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/Mirror%20Caps/IMG_1434.jpg
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z346/andrewchoake/Scirocco%20R/Mirror%20Caps/IMG_1432.jpg

They are understated if anything as they are more of a grey tone than the original black...
I will see how they hold up to normal use.. I still have the originals if I want to go back... so all is good.

Mac135

07-05-2012, 09:52 PM

They look fine - as you say quite understated

she_dub

08-05-2012, 06:14 AM

yes, his came via me :)

they're £265 + shipping

Still wanting this, Ian.. Get onto it! Haha

Just pulled the plug on these.

https://www.dectane.de/product_info.php?info=p79397_led-taillights-vw-vw-scirocco-iii-08-10-black.html

Addict! Also.. Nice find.. Will need to see them on your car first before I judge :P

They look fine - as you say quite understated

Agree with Ian (Mac), Andy they look nice, but now you need to do the wheels to match :D

Bain

08-05-2012, 08:32 AM

They look pretty good Andy.

Are you going to get the rest of your gloss black areas cf'd so that they don't look out of place?

Andych

08-05-2012, 10:13 AM

They look pretty good Andy.

Are you going to get the rest of your gloss black areas cf'd so that they don't look out of place?

Not too bad for $120 odd delivered..
As for more CF... no, I will leave it at just the mirrors... Personally I don't think they look out of place at all...they actually tie in quite nicely with the mesh on the side of the headlights...
Now to just find the right colour to do the Tallies... I kind of think it is going to have to be shadow chrome... but it is so expensive.. :facepalm:

Bain

08-05-2012, 06:44 PM

Not too bad for $120 odd delivered..
As for more CF... no, I will leave it at just the mirrors... Personally I don't think they look out of place at all...they actually tie in quite nicely with the mesh on the side of the headlights...
Now to just find the right colour to do the Tallies... I kind of think it is going to have to be shadow chrome... but it is so expensive.. :facepalm:
Fair enough!

What about replacing the tallies with a shadow chrome rim in a different style? That way you have 2 rims to swap between if you wish to.

Andych

08-05-2012, 11:04 PM

What about replacing the tallies with a shadow chrome rim in a different style? That way you have 2 rims to swap between if you wish to.

Hmm I have been down that track but so far I havent found anything I really want that is in the range I am willing to pay...

I am contemplating going naked on the Tallies though....highly polished with clear coat... Certainly different...:facepalm:

Bain

09-05-2012, 06:38 AM

Hmm I have been down that track but so far I havent found anything I really want that is in the range I am willing to pay...

I am contemplating going naked on the Tallies though....highly polished with clear coat... Certainly different...:facepalm:

Nothing wrong with different. If we were all the same, all of the CW/Gray/Black cars would have black mesh like rims - which looks great! but isnt very 'individual'.

Andych

09-05-2012, 07:25 AM

Nothing wrong with different. If we were all the same, all of the CW/Gray/Black cars would have black mesh like rims - which looks great! but isnt very 'individual'.
There are enough of them in Sydney now....well in CW anyway.

she_dub

09-05-2012, 08:24 AM

There are enough of them in Sydney now....well in CW anyway.

We were just some of the first to receive our Rocs.. wait till more people have their Roc's delivered.. Then try being individual.. especially those of you with CW :sticktongue:

Andych

09-05-2012, 09:04 AM

We were just some of the first to receive our Rocs.. wait till more people have their Roc's delivered.. Then try being individual.. especially those of you with CW :sticktongue:

That is why mine will not end up as a clone....:P

Mac135

09-05-2012, 09:20 PM

We were just some of the first to receive our Rocs.. wait till more people have their Roc's delivered.. Then try being individual.. especially those of you with CW :sticktongue:

It is still going to be a rare sight - VW won't sell that many in a year. If i read the VFACTS data correctly only 15,000 or so coupes were are sold last year, though might be more this year with the toyota 86/BRZ. If VW sell 1,000 R's they will be doing well.

Dare i say more exclusive still in indium:smile:

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That is why mine will not end up as a clone....:P

Once again the answer is indium:banana: