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scirocco R in AU

Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 2:55 am
by rennenhaus
Volkswagen FINALLY decided to offically bring these into Australia, and I've been waiting since the day they first released them overseas.

I was very happy to pick up my Scirocco R (after growing up with a MK2 Scirocco Karmann in Canada) last Friday, and just thought I should share a picture :clap:

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many.. many parts to add to it

cheers -ian

Re: scirocco R in AU

Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 1:24 am
by Mac135
Have seen your post on VW watercooled "back" home. Nice shot. It seems there are more cars around in sydney at the moment than elsewhere. I still haven't seen one in Melbourne other than on dealers forecourts.

Re: scirocco R in AU

Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:07 am
by kenti
Nice ride! White rims suits the Rising Blue well!

More pictures, please :)

Re: scirocco R in AU

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:40 am
by rennenhaus
few more pictures!

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and went for a drive with a mate on the weekend

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Re: scirocco R in AU

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:43 am
by Mac135
Doesn't look out of place with the R8 does it.

Re: scirocco R in AU

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:09 am
by jinrai
Looks awesome! What wheels are those and specs if you don't mind

Re: scirocco R in AU

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:32 am
by Shaun
Nice, not a fan of the wheels though, IMO they ruin the look of the car.

Re: scirocco R in AU

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:24 am
by rennenhaus
jinrai wrote:Looks awesome! What wheels are those and specs if you don't mind
I picked mine up from VWRacing UK, wheels are made by team dynamics (1.2's)

18x9, +35
tyres are 255/35R18

Re: scirocco R in AU

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:27 am
by rennenhaus
Shaun wrote:Nice, not a fan of the wheels though, IMO they ruin the look of the car.
it's partly form, partly function for me

have found in years of tracking and tarmac rally events, wheels are a consumable item.

so i like wheels that tend not to bend, but when they do, easy (and cheaper) to replace.

i think the white will tie in a bit better once the rest of the car is sorted, much like my old R32 was

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Re: scirocco R in AU

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 3:07 pm
by clauuualc
like the rims

Wanted to see how they look on a Scirocco so that I can decide to buy them or not...

Thnik I'll take them after seeing your pics...
The only problem is that I must stick to 17":(

Re: scirocco R in AU

Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:46 pm
by jinrai
rennenhaus wrote:
jinrai wrote:Looks awesome! What wheels are those and specs if you don't mind
I picked mine up from VWRacing UK, wheels are made by team dynamics (1.2's)

18x9, +35
tyres are 255/35R18
Do they come in other colours? Had a look on their website and this is all i found

http://www.volkswagenracing.co.uk/parts ... y-wheel-6/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Can you point me in the right direction? Appreciate it :yes:

Re: scirocco R in AU

Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:52 pm
by jinrai
Here's another site but they don't have 18 X 9 +35

http://www.teamdynamicsracing.com/pro-r ... race12.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Are you sure it's not +30?

Re: scirocco R in AU

Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 6:13 am
by rennenhaus
positive it's +35

VWRacing UK brought them in to use on their race cars I believe

Re: scirocco R in AU

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 10:54 am
by jinrai
Is this the same wheel? do you think?

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Re: scirocco R in AU

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 11:31 am
by Hannan
They look quite similar.. I think the rims look really small on the car aswell as making the car look higher.

Re: scirocco R in AU

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 11:42 am
by jinrai
I think the pics are deceiving, it's actually only 5.7mm lower to the ground and smaller in arc gap...I'm thinking of going for bigger tyres 255/40/18 make the gap smaller and when it's lowered it should look nice...the offset of these wheels are perfect! Love it!

Re: scirocco R in AU

Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:06 pm
by clauuualc
That's not the car from VWR?

Re: scirocco R in AU

Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 4:20 pm
by rennenhaus
quick update:

finally got most of the engine mods in place; Milltek TBE, VWR intake, HPFP + 145 bar fuel reg, Forge DV + Twincooler

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and then finally started getting suspension and such in place; VWR springs, H&R sway bars, Supaloy control arms, VWR engine mounts

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next... brakes.. and maybe some wider rubber

Re: scirocco R in AU

Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 5:35 pm
by Junaid
Some nice mods and nice power! :clap: