Scirocco R Invasion Down Under

[Rev 555]

We are a long way away but we have an active VW club scene. As more cars get delivered you will see a lot more coming through this forum. For those who are here already we are the lucky 'first' batch of owners who committed early. Anyway enough of the prologue, here are the details of my car! I originally ordered an Indium Grey but this car became available first.

Colour: Candy White
Model: R
Year: 2012
Options: DSG, Panoramic Sunroof, Dynaudio, RNS510 and OEM Bluetooth Kit


Modifications
Yes I am impatient and I like tinkering. These are my initial mods to kick start the project....

Engine
HPA Stage 1 Tune
VWR Intake
Milltek Turbo Back

Suspension
KW DCC Coilovers
H&R Front and Rear Sway Bars
Supalloy Alloy Control Arms and Antilift Kit
BSH Pendulum Mount
HPA Dog Bone Mount
Unibrace Underbody Brace

Drivetrain
HPA DSG Stage 2 Tune

Wheels
ADV 8.1 Forged wheels
Michelin Pilot Super Sports

[Andych]

Mate... that is now pure Rocco Porn...
You certainly didn't waste any time... is yours lower than Tendy's?
Anyway... keep up the good work.

[Mac135]

You say this is a start -where are you heading with this "project?"

Also how are you finding the KW DCC? I was going to ask compared to stock but i'm thinking that you might not have had the stock set up on long enough to compare.

[górnik]

Nice car dude

[Rev 555]

Mate... that is now pure Rocco Porn...
You certainly didn't waste any time... is yours lower than Tendy's?
Anyway... keep up the good work.

Cheers Andrew and I trust you are enjoying yours too! Lol next time you see Tendy ask him that very question!

[Rev 555]

You say this is a start -where are you heading with this "project?"

Also how are you finding the KW DCC? I was going to ask compared to stock but i'm thinking that you might not have had the stock set up on long enough to compare.

I put about 1000kms on the stock suspension so I had a fair idea of ride. In OEM form I found the comfort setting too floaty and a waste preferring to drive in Normal and Sports mode most of the time even on poor Sydney roads. (some strectches of road are pretty bad especially with the rain we have been getting) The KW's surprisingly ride better and I find that I can now use all three modes. The ride is firmer but smoother and more compliant if that makes sense. The Sports mode in OEM form was quite jarring and there was a notable ride difference betwwen the three settings. The KW's however is more subtle in variance in the three modes and I now find myself mostly in Sports mode where there is iminently less roll and comfortable. The suspension package suits my driving style and inevitably this car will be brought on to a track.

The suspension was setup as a package so its hard to isolate the KW's just on its own. Also the Michelins ride better than the stock Bridgetsones even with a lower profile.

K

[SciroccoMan.gr]

Respect...

[Jonny]

Very nice car, it looks great on those alloys and the perfect ride height in my opinion

What's next on the to-do list?

[kenti]

Sweet looking ride!!


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[Deacon]

Beautiful! Love the wheels. How are you finding the PSS tyres?

[wigit]

absolutely stunning

[Rev 555]

Thanks for all the compliments guys I appreciate it coming from fellow enthusiasts.

I thought I share with you a really good upgrade to our cars. Its only just become available and different to the other traditional methods of suspension improvement.

The Supaloy control arms are good upgrade and a great Bang for your Buck. I had them in my previous car and found it transformed the handling. They are lighter thus reducing unsprung weight (the manufacturers claim they are 40% lighter than the stock steel arms. I didn't weigh them but they felt incredibly light!) and the car corners flatter, steering feels sharper and reduces lift.

Here's what they look like with the Sway bar and dog bone mount.



Alloy Control Arms and HPA Dog Bone

[Rev 555]

Very nice car, it looks great on those alloys and the perfect ride height in my opinion

What's next on the to-do list?

Thanks. Going to play with the engine next....stiil undecided which way to go as I am considering a few options and doing a bit more research. In the meantime I am going to enjoy the car for a bit.

[Rev 555]

Beautiful! Love the wheels. How are you finding the PSS tyres?

I think they are the best tyres I have ever had. I hope they last a bit as they were not exactly cheap! They tyres have heaps of grip (also helps being 265's) The new wheels weigh 1.1kgs less than the OEM 19 inch Talladega with 235 rubber.

[Mac135]

Thanks for the opinion on the KW DCC's

[turboyuppie]

Wow, what a nice ride. The lowering kit is also great.

[Gazp123]

Are the 19s or 20s mate? Car looks immense! And how far have you lowered it?

[Deacon]

Beautiful! Love the wheels. How are you finding the PSS tyres?

I think they are the best tyres I have ever had. I hope they last a bit as they were not exactly cheap! They tyres have heaps of grip (also helps being 265's) The new wheels weigh 1.1kgs less than the OEM 19 inch Talladega with 235 rubber.

265's!!!

What are the wheel specs? Pss's at that size must produce some epic grip!

[Rev 555]

Beautiful! Love the wheels. How are you finding the PSS tyres?

I think they are the best tyres I have ever had. I hope they last a bit as they were not exactly cheap! They tyres have heaps of grip (also helps being 265's) The new wheels weigh 1.1kgs less than the OEM 19 inch Talladega with 235 rubber.

265's!!!

What are the wheel specs? Pss's at that size must produce some epic grip!

The grip is fantastic, makes my car feel slow combined with the other suspension upgrades. The chassis can certainly use more power.

Wheels are ADV8.1 Forged One Piece
19 x 9.5 ET35
Tyres are 265/30-19 Michelin Pilot Super Sports

[Rev 555]

A few more pictures from the last photo session.