The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
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The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
Hi everyone
Nice to see a Scirocco dedicated forum! I'm Josh and I hail from sunny Australia...Melbourne to be more precise.
Just bought a new and fully-optioned 2013 Scirocco R last week. I am new to the Volkswagen scene having only owned a Mazda 3 before this. I got some lowering springs installed and a set of VMR wheels. I am planning a few more visual and performance mods and will update this space.
This is my Mazda
Feedback and suggestions are most welcome
Cheers
Josh
Nice to see a Scirocco dedicated forum! I'm Josh and I hail from sunny Australia...Melbourne to be more precise.
Just bought a new and fully-optioned 2013 Scirocco R last week. I am new to the Volkswagen scene having only owned a Mazda 3 before this. I got some lowering springs installed and a set of VMR wheels. I am planning a few more visual and performance mods and will update this space.
This is my Mazda
Feedback and suggestions are most welcome
Cheers
Josh
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Re: The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
I'd say to stop using the blur effect in post processing, I think it's distracting. If you want the background blurred get a lens with a big aperture and do it with the camera rather than add it it post. Nice car though and welcome to the forum.
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Re: The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
The front splitter, where did you buy it?
Nice car overall!
Nice car overall!
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Re: The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
The front splitter was from EZLIP. It's made of rubber. lol
I've just got the Kerscher full CF splitter
I've just got the Kerscher full CF splitter
Re: The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
Not a fan of the splitter (a bit too Mazda-ey for my liking), otherwise an awesome looking car with nice mods.
Bet there aren't too many of these in Aus huh?
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Re: The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
I think the splitter is so hot. After seeing the Concept X car i falled in love.
Im going to buy one from kercher too! Semse like the fitment is very good.
Im going to buy one from kercher too! Semse like the fitment is very good.
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Re: The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
Thanks guys. Yup Sciroccos are still quite rare in Australia which is a good thing I guess.
Here are some pics with the new gunmetal wheels. I am liking the current ride height. Not too low but low enough for daily driving even with the lip...although I avoid multi-story carparks in the city. lol
Here are some pics with the new gunmetal wheels. I am liking the current ride height. Not too low but low enough for daily driving even with the lip...although I avoid multi-story carparks in the city. lol
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Re: The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
Thanks guys! I have quite a list of mods I hope to achieve with this car.
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Re: The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
Great looking car Josh, and the photos look really good..
What mods do you have planned for her?
What mods do you have planned for her?
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Re: The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
looking very nice Love it!
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Re: The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
Cheers guys!
As for future mods:
I am looking to get an APR or Viezu tune and a VWR Intake.
Also eyeing the Scirocco Cup spoiler but I need to see more pictures of it before I pull the trigger.
I will be receiving my Maniacs Paddle Shift Extensions tomorrow. Will post pics after installing them.
As for future mods:
I am looking to get an APR or Viezu tune and a VWR Intake.
Also eyeing the Scirocco Cup spoiler but I need to see more pictures of it before I pull the trigger.
I will be receiving my Maniacs Paddle Shift Extensions tomorrow. Will post pics after installing them.
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Re: The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
I've got to admit, I'm not a huge fan of the cup spoiler, it really does 'spoil' the lines of the scirocco but styling is all personal taste so whatever floats your boat.
The VWR intake looks really good, I'm not sure if you get it down in Auz but the REVO inlet looks good and works very well. The later models of the inlet come with a ceramic coating to reduce the heat in the inlet pipe.
The VWR intake looks really good, I'm not sure if you get it down in Auz but the REVO inlet looks good and works very well. The later models of the inlet come with a ceramic coating to reduce the heat in the inlet pipe.
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Re: The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
Thanks for the info James. I have to agree, the cup spoiler does seem to be a little too bold and out there for my taste.James321 wrote:I've got to admit, I'm not a huge fan of the cup spoiler, it really does 'spoil' the lines of the scirocco but styling is all personal taste so whatever floats your boat.
The VWR intake looks really good, I'm not sure if you get it down in Auz but the REVO inlet looks good and works very well. The later models of the inlet come with a ceramic coating to reduce the heat in the inlet pipe.
I have ordered the VWR intake but will look in to the REVO inlet. Also toying with the idea of getting a ne exhaust set up. More photos and updates to follow soon.
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Re: The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
Gorgeous car mate. Bet you're proud to sit in the drivers seat of that beauty!
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Re: The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
Thanks mate! I am very pleased with how the car is developing. This forum has provided me with loads of inspiration.
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Re: The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
wheel spacers installed feedback welcome as always.
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Re: The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
Very nice work mate ! I am wondering how did you do the german flag in the front grill ? is it a sticker ?
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Das auto.
Das auto.
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Re: The Chronicles of an Australian Scirocco R
Thanks mate. I got the German badge from EuroBadgz. It is made of ABS plastic.
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Snapshot of both my cars! The Mazda and VW.
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Snapshot of both my cars! The Mazda and VW.