Scirocco Van - updated after Spa-Ring pictures

[gusci]

A friend's wedding in Bolton and some time off and not least the car inspired me to do the journey by car, 4200km round trip. The car was far more comfortable as a long distance cruiser than I imagined. It was a pleasure to drive in 3-4 hour stints unlike anything I've tried before. Also the Autobahns let me stretch her legs. If anyone fancies trying anything up to 220km/h very smooth, hit 230 before a lack of clear road and sense took hold, it's one hell of an impressive car.

I was also lucky enough to get a full day on the Nurburgring too, it's an amazing experience and I recommend it to you all. The Scirocco also seems to be the new car of choice for the rental firms there, I can see why. It's a hell of a thrill but without going too crazy the car has a lot more to give than my driving, those I took for a drive were might impressed and even amongst the Ferraris and 100s of 911s she got quite a lot of attention

Coming back I was even more lucky Spa Farncorchamps was open for a track day, though far more sanitised than the Ring, perhaps a little too much it's a great place to push her, some of the in field is incredible, really saw how much the Scirocco can take. Very very very impressed there, again if you have a Scirocco you really have to try this. It's really makes the car come alive.

From Spa, sorry some of the pics were taken in the wrong camera mode so quality isn't the best.





And finally from the Ring coming out of the mini Caroussel,



It had to be done:

[pafa]

Coolest stickers ever! :-)

[Candy Monster]

looks beautiful on the track

[tjanum]

It is absolutely wonderful looking at the track. I took my rocco to Sicily this summer, and had I had time for it, I would definitely had gone to Nürbergring. After seeing yours there, I'm kicking myself for not going there.

On the autobahn I took it to the top. The needle turned 250, but my handheld GPS showed 239 km/h. I had about 60 kg of dead weight in the back though. I actually didn't feel any loss of grip at that speed, but then it was on a straight stretch with no lane shifting, because there were hardly no other cars. I actually did it between to petrol stations (31 km) and found, that at full throttle it gives me 2,9 km/l . Did you by any chance notice your fuel consumption on Nürbergring?

FYI, if you ever plan on going east or south, be sure to plan for extra stops. I went to Prague on my way to Sicily and both in the Czech Republic and Italy I was stopped by the Police several times, and let me tell you, they weren't at all interested in me or my papers . And for the past 4 years I've been going to the south of Europe every summer and never been pulled over once.

Let me know if you plan to go to Nürbergring again. I'm game

[retboell]

How does this track driving work, insurance wise?
I have been looking around at different insurance companies, and it seems that noone offers coverage on track driving? Seems like high stakes for a Scirocco owner...

Looks great, by the way!

[gusci]

Thanks guys, always nice to hear what you think.

Insurance wise I'm quite lucky and it wasn't an issue... for the Nurburgring it is only a toll road so unless it is expressly stated in your insurance that you aren't covered on the ring you should be ok, worth calling of course. For a day at spa on any other track worth checking again, the RIng is the one to go for anyway, important to stay within your own abilities, this guide was really useful http://www.heiser.net/documents/nurburgring/

That's a great story Tjanum sounds like you really really went some to get that from the car, I was carrying 30-40 in the back and you're right it was really stable. Unfortunately I wanted to know I had a lot or breaking room in front of me and usually someone would pull over. Curses!

Interesting hearing your stories about being pulled over, it reminded me of mine! :-) Going through customs I got a lot of questions, at first I thought they believed I looked dodgy, which I probably do but also lots of nice questions about the car. Pulling up at a services this elderly German couple pulled up and in the most perfect English asked if I was enjoying the car, then thanked me for talking to them. The best was rolling on the ring the second time and getting pulled over, You can imagine I was nervous enough and then got questions about the car, the lack of seats and then a smile, "nice car, cheers mate". Was great Something this fun shouldn't be this liked

I definitely think a trip again next year should be on the cards so sounds a great idea to me, can't have you driving past again

[wigit]

forum trip to the ring next year then

most uk insurance policies exclude it

[gusci]

A scirocco take over would be great, but the 911's in their place

I was very lucky to be covered, no one seems to check so you can do it at your own risk but I wouldn't recommend it at all, you're vunerable to the mistakes of others as much as yourself. I'm sure someone must offer short term cover.

[drnick]

Picture 4 above is excellent

[ChrisL]

Could you say more about what else is added with the Danish 'van' option ? I presume the driver's guard is one but is there any different floor panels etc ? And if you did get to know and pass on the VW order code, I could harass the UK dealer for it !

[bianco]

The Roc is delivered stock with four seats to the Danish importer. He then removes the seats, and install the van floor and guard (of his own design).

[RW1]

Do you think the importer may do a kit to send out? Any contact details?

C.