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by BytDigit
Mon Apr 06, 2020 3:59 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Scirocco R (2009) vs Scirocco R (2015 facelift) Same turbos?
Replies: 1
Views: 3401

Re: Scirocco R (2009) vs Scirocco R (2015 facelift) Same tur

IMK, (almost) same engine (old-CDLA, new-CDLC and CDLK) and turbo. Different software.
by BytDigit
Mon Apr 06, 2020 3:21 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Rear sub-frame rust
Replies: 2
Views: 3480

Re: Rear sub-frame rust

All 2004-2014 VAG cars (2 or 4WD, no difference) have the same design, material and very sh***y protection, they all rust at some point. Not critical for safety, but very critical when needing to balance the rear wheels, as the specific place where you adjust the screws is most likely very rusted an...
by BytDigit
Mon Apr 06, 2020 3:12 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: To buy a R or not?
Replies: 1
Views: 2626

Re: To buy a R or not?

I just bought one R and found some problems I was not aware of. My recommendations: - look for rust, especially on the rear subframe and around it. - avoid already tuned cars, there is a high chance the car was abused. Or buy one with a known history and a tuning log. - even if the car seems OK, ask...
by BytDigit
Mon Apr 06, 2020 2:59 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Misfire And Rough Idle
Replies: 2
Views: 2983

Re: Misfire And Rough Idle

Hope it is not too late, or you already fixed it. I would check the distribution belt, chain and chain pusher as it might be that the camshafts are misaligned, somehow. VCDS would be able to show you the camshaft angles - a pro mechanic would be able to tell if they are correct or not. The other way...
by BytDigit
Wed Jan 08, 2020 7:07 pm
Forum: Scirocco R Talk
Topic: Forge Twintercooler dimmensions
Replies: 1
Views: 2190

Forge Twintercooler dimmensions

Hi all, My Forge twintercooler got bent in a sidewalk edge by the previous owner and I need to change it. Still, I intend to find a cheaper option to the 500+ pounds "Twintercooler", as I need only the intercooler itself, not all the piping, and let's be honest, there are lots of intercool...