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Re: VW Scirocco R
[Re: Jimbo]
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08/12/2012 08:29
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Well a bit of an update on the Scirocco; I did a track day at the Dubai race track a few weeks ago, it was a VW day so nothing to compare the car against apart from the Golf GTis and Golf R's, I had the only Scirocco R on track, the Golf seems a much more popular choice over here. The suspension worked very well, nice and firm and cornered pretty flat. It's a similar feel to the coupe on the track, it will under steer through the apex if you carry too much speed into the corner so slower in and accelerate out just like the coupe. It would really benefit from a bit of extra front camber which is adjustable on these and some better tyres for next time I take it out. Still awaiting the ADV.1 wheels from the states, they should finish it off nicely in a Gunmetal Grey I think the ride height is just about right, I can come down an extra inch or so but I think it looks about right where it is.
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Re: VW Scirocco R
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08/12/2012 10:52
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Looks good that Jimbo - missus is tempted by one as her next company car, just hope the scheme isn't phased out by then.
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Re: VW Scirocco R
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08/04/2013 15:42
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A few more odds and sods getting fitted this month: SuperAlloy wishbones, 40% lighter than standard and these add a little more caster to the mix by off setting the rear mounting point. The camber is also adjustable by slotted holes in the ball joint end. Exhaust: Just took delivery of an Akrapovic system with carbon tail pipes The welds on this system are superb, a real quality piece of kit It will be mated to a EuroJet downpipe and 200 cell cat which should free up quite a few ponies. Other mods on their way are the EuroJet FMIC, Revo intake and Revo Stage II remap. Looking forward to the transformation.
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Re: VW Scirocco R
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08/04/2013 15:53
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Sounds good, been keeping an eye on this and seems to be shaping up nicely.
Got the rims yet?
Now in the 400+ bhp club!
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Re: VW Scirocco R
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08/04/2013 18:44
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I need a little while for the funds to recover then they will be on their way. I'm undecided though; ADV 8.1 Or ADV 7.1 (which obviously look stunning on this car)
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Re: VW Scirocco R
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08/04/2013 19:35
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Both lovely, but think I prefer the ADV 7.1
What about some good old BBS, cant go wrong on a dub.
Now in the 400+ bhp club!
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Re: VW Scirocco R
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08/04/2013 23:35
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All the best and keep us posted!
Now in the 400+ bhp club!
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Re: VW Scirocco R
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13/04/2013 15:43
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Wow, you're not messing around there are you?Bloody fantastic looking motor mate, If you don't mind ill pop over to check it out at some point?
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Re: VW Scirocco R
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13/04/2013 20:30
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Wow, you're not messing around there are you?Bloody fantastic looking motor mate, If you don't mind ill pop over to check it out at some point? Of course you can mate, are you in town at the moment?
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Re: VW Scirocco R
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25/08/2015 19:31
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Well it's been with me for 3 years and I still love the car but unfortunately it's time to move on from the Scirocco R.
If anyone is in the market for a more modern coupe replacement then this car is it. A good looking car with a really good motor which is very easily tuned to give some pretty impressive performance.
I've got the RS5 for performance but it is no match for just good clean fun, the RS is blisteringly quick, better handling, ultimately quicker A to B and a lovely car to drive but for looning around, the Scirocco wins.
So what's going to replace the Scirocco....well it's another VW in the form of the Touareg. It's the 2016, 280hp V6 petrol sport version (which I don't believe they sell in the UK?). It's a nice spec, leather, nav,360' area view cameras, keyless entry, push button start, 20" alloys and big moon roof, it's coming in a metallic grey with chocolate leather interior.
I will be sad to see the Scirocco drive away but it's still got a years warranty on the car so now is the right time to sell.
Long live the Scirocco R
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Re: VW Scirocco R
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27/08/2015 09:35
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Nice write up and good to see someone following up on a thread for 3 years!!
Dark leather in dubai?!?! Hope it's air con'd!! (the seats I mean)
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