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by Deacon
Sat Mar 01, 2014 12:40 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: VWR Springs?
Replies: 5
Views: 689

Re: VWR Springs?

They used to be rebranded kw springs but now eibachs I believe so if you look at pics of those should give a reasonable idea.
by Deacon
Fri Feb 14, 2014 8:10 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: VMR710 wheel colour
Replies: 11
Views: 1902

Re: VMR710 wheel colour

Matt bronze!
by Deacon
Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:53 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Modified insurance
Replies: 9
Views: 1174

Re: Modified insurance

Greenlight definitely have a £20k max now.
by Deacon
Thu Oct 10, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Wheel alignment
Replies: 14
Views: 3285

Re: Wheel alignment

A proper alignment was one of the best mods I had done. Costs a lot more than £60 though...
by Deacon
Mon Oct 07, 2013 7:39 pm
Forum: General Off Topic Stuff
Topic: anyone been to any theme parks? alton towers etc?
Replies: 3
Views: 3758

Re: anyone been to any theme parks? alton towers etc?

So I have never really been a fan of heights :( . And never been interested in theme parks. So to make most of my week off and to try and overcome my fear of heights I thought what better way to do it than going to a theme park. We booked drayton manor for me and the gf and are currently in the hot...
by Deacon
Sat Sep 21, 2013 3:19 pm
Forum: Cars and Motoring
Topic: Build thread: Caterham 1.6
Replies: 27
Views: 28370

Re: Build thread: Caterham 1.6

wigit wrote:
trix wrote:nah i'll just come and show you how to drive yours ;)
need a catch up
Corrected :clap:
Lol!
by Deacon
Sat Sep 21, 2013 2:44 pm
Forum: Cars and Motoring
Topic: Build thread: Caterham 1.6
Replies: 27
Views: 28370

Re: Build thread: Caterham 1.6

trix wrote:nah i'll just come drive yours ;)

Steady on! :-)

Just sorting exhaust and lowering a touch.
by Deacon
Sat Sep 21, 2013 11:15 am
Forum: Cars and Motoring
Topic: Build thread: Caterham 1.6
Replies: 27
Views: 28370

Re: Build thread: Caterham 1.6

Kev wrote:Sorry to see the Caterham go but it sounds like the two replacements will give you just as much fun. Look forward to your new build topic :D

What Kev said!

Pictures!

(And when you decide the roc needs a change you should get a gt86 daily... :-))
by Deacon
Fri Aug 30, 2013 4:31 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: 1.4 tsi Rising Blue Just Starting To Mod - updates to come.
Replies: 12
Views: 5147

Re: 1.4 tsi Rising Blue Just Starting To Mod - updates to co

6.1 ? Impossible. Stock 2.0 TSI - 6,6 :) Now I've got 2.0 TSI+ 270/411 - 5,9 on RaceLogic. My tuned 1.4 ran 5.67 to 60 at gti international a couple of years back so it is possible. The progressive way the 1.4 puts its power down makes it particularly good for 0-60 times (gets obliterated then by m...
by Deacon
Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:45 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: 1.4 tsi Rising Blue Just Starting To Mod - updates to come.
Replies: 12
Views: 5147

Re: 1.4 tsi Rising Blue Just Starting To Mod - updates to co

therealtimmsy wrote:Thanks!

BBs CR-5 18" didnt want to go any bigger on the wheels as it costs more in rubber, and i think 18 is enough :)

and i dont think ill change my mind :P the Quad just completes it for me.....
No worries. Wheels look good. Will look v. nice when lowered.
by Deacon
Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:43 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: 1.4 tsi Rising Blue Just Starting To Mod - updates to come.
Replies: 12
Views: 5147

Re: 1.4 tsi Rising Blue Just Starting To Mod - updates to co

6.1 ? Impossible. Stock 2.0 TSI - 6,6 :) Now I've got 2.0 TSI+ 270/411 - 5,9 on RaceLogic. My tuned 1.4 ran 5.67 to 60 at gti international a couple of years back so it is possible. The progressive way the 1.4 puts its power down makes it particularly good for 0-60 times (gets obliterated then by m...
by Deacon
Mon Aug 26, 2013 9:42 pm
Forum: The Showroom
Topic: 1.4 tsi Rising Blue Just Starting To Mod - updates to come.
Replies: 12
Views: 5147

Re: 1.4 tsi Rising Blue Just Starting To Mod - updates to co

Looking very good!

What wheels have you gone for?

If you change your mind on the quad exhaust I have a custom 1.4 exhaust for sale.
by Deacon
Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:07 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Winter Tyres
Replies: 2
Views: 525

Re: Winter Tyres

Seconded. Had Nokian wra3's on mine. They were awesome. Didn't have any problems in even the deepest snow we had last year.
by Deacon
Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:16 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: New car ordered!!
Replies: 14
Views: 2255

Re: New car ordered!!

Congratulations! Sounds like you've got the best of both worlds there!
by Deacon
Sun Aug 11, 2013 7:18 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Engine Fault 1.4 TSi 160, be aware
Replies: 40
Views: 58755

Re: Engine Fault 1.4 TSi 160, be aware

Would it not be cheaper to maybe source a good used engine through ebay or from a scrap yard maybe?
by Deacon
Mon Aug 05, 2013 10:30 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Engine Fault 1.4 TSi 160, be aware
Replies: 40
Views: 58755

Re: Engine Fault 1.4 TSi 160, be aware

It didn't add the gear indicator to the red display.
by Deacon
Mon Jul 29, 2013 8:40 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Happy 5th Birthday Scirocco Central
Replies: 13
Views: 1134

Re: Happy 5th Birthday Scirocco Central

Happy birthday! Seems like only a few weeks ago since I signed up!
by Deacon
Sun Jul 28, 2013 9:23 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Making the roc a bit more pointy?
Replies: 5
Views: 1053

Re: Making the roc a bit more pointy?

A full geometry set up was one of the best things I had done for my roc's handling.
by Deacon
Mon Jul 22, 2013 6:33 pm
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Thinking of coming back!
Replies: 25
Views: 2598

Re: Thinking of coming back!

You have to try the new gti - awesome.
by Deacon
Fri Jul 19, 2013 5:29 am
Forum: General Scirocco Talk
Topic: Thinking of coming back!
Replies: 25
Views: 2598

Re: Thinking of coming back!

wigit wrote:M135i auto ;)
Providing you can live with the hideous looks!