Scirocco R - Essential Mods

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BenJeffrey
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Scirocco R - Essential Mods

Post by BenJeffrey »

Hi All! :yes:

Picked up the Rocco R on Friday night, manual, candy white on a 65 plate. Completely standard (at the moment) but loving the car, already racked up around 400 miles since Friday!

I've tried to search for any thread similar to this, but what would you say the best bang for your buck, or "must do" mods for the Rocco are? I know most will say that a remap is up there, I'm currently thinking R-Tech Stage 1, this is for everything else from little interior/exterior changes to turboback exhausts.

Fire away!
scottwilliams97
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Location: South Wales

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Post by scottwilliams97 »

H&R springs, stage 1 map, exhaust!
BenJeffrey
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Post by BenJeffrey »

scottwilliams97 wrote:H&R springs, stage 1 map, exhaust!
Seen a lot mentioned about the exhaust, would love to go decat but don't want the headache at MOT time. Catback the next best thing? Or cut the middle silencer out?
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We have a massive range of system options for the R - feel free to call me on 01744 610244 for details and our forum member discount...
Cheers
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Csyder
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Post by Csyder »

Look no further than Nige at BCS Powervalve for an exhaust system. I have just had a turbo back system fitted and it is amazing.

Superb service from Nige and a very high quality product. I will be writing a little review soon..
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Post by dotcodotuk »

Are uprated Anti Roll Bars worth considering for an R? Something like the H&R kit?

And on the subject of H&R, does anyone have a link to a before and after shot of them fitted?
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Post by toplad »

My Mods are,

Tuning box, circ. 310 BHP. Peps it up nicely

Anti Lift kit. Helps get the extra power down better, but by no means a cure for wheels spin in colder months

Black Badges front and rear, looks good on my Candy white. (have a spare set if interested)

Not a Mod, but a proper alignment has improved the handling and stability
Delberthot
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Post by Delberthot »

I haven;t done anything tuning wise to mine yet but have just bought one of these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK5- ... 2749.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I have also just fitted a set of black mirror caps - I *think* it is these ones but can;t be sure as my wife bought me them for Christmas

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-View-Wi ... Swj99aOl5u" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'll also be going for the change of badges but unsure whether to go for just black or one of these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122742286483 ... 1436.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122742294819 ... 1436.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Delberthot wrote:I haven;t done anything tuning wise to mine yet but have just bought one of these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK5- ... 2749.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I have also just fitted a set of black mirror caps - I *think* it is these ones but can;t be sure as my wife bought me them for Christmas

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-View-Wi ... Swj99aOl5u" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'll also be going for the change of badges but unsure whether to go for just black or one of these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122742286483 ... 1436.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122742294819 ... 1436.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Just to make you aware, these are for a golf?

I can post you my brand new spare set for £15?
Delberthot
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Post by Delberthot »

Oh aye - I forgot they were different sizes :hide:
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Post by starsky »

Hi Nige, I have sent you an email query about a price for a cat back system for my Scirocco R, looks a great product :yes: :yes:
nige bcs
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starsky wrote:Hi Nige, I have sent you an email query about a price for a cat back system for my Scirocco R, looks a great product :yes: :yes:
thank you is everything to your satisfaction /
cheers
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Karnivore
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Post by Karnivore »

Change interior lights to LED (I went for blue, but can get red or white as well)

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Q5Le3yfM2hgWgyfh1

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-SCIROCCO- ... SwHptY9nnn
toplad
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Post by toplad »

Thanks for the video

Looks good and cheap.

Any problems with fitment or codes?
skid101
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Post by skid101 »

BenJeffrey wrote:
scottwilliams97 wrote:H&R springs, stage 1 map, exhaust!
Seen a lot mentioned about the exhaust, would love to go decat but don't want the headache at MOT time. Catback the next best thing? Or cut the middle silencer out?
If you decide to go this route( stage 1 from R tech) get the exhaust from Nige first so Niki at R tech can map with the mods. rate both highly.
Salazar
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Post by Salazar »

toplad wrote:My Mods are,

Tuning box, circ. 310 BHP. Peps it up nicely

Anti Lift kit. Helps get the extra power down better, but by no means a cure for wheels spin in colder months

Black Badges front and rear, looks good on my Candy white. (have a spare set if interested)

Not a Mod, but a proper alignment has improved the handling and stability

Can you please explain what consist the anti lift kit???
I have 308hp and 462nm and I have so much wheel spin
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Post by Paradox1 »

Salazar wrote:
toplad wrote:My Mods are,

Tuning box, circ. 310 BHP. Peps it up nicely

Anti Lift kit. Helps get the extra power down better, but by no means a cure for wheels spin in colder months

Black Badges front and rear, looks good on my Candy white. (have a spare set if interested)

Not a Mod, but a proper alignment has improved the handling and stability

Can you please explain what consist the anti lift kit???
I have 308hp and 462nm and I have so much wheel spin
Its helps with getting power down and also makes your steering sharper
MuiroccoR
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Post by MuiroccoR »

It’s lower arm rear bushes. Hard poly compound helps reduce movement in the lower arms and forces the wheels into the ground a bit harder. Paradox. Did you see a lot of difference with this fitted have you replaced any other bushes with polybushes?
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