Scirocco R - Essential Mods
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Scirocco R - Essential Mods
Hi All!
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!
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!
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Re: Scirocco R - Essential Mods
H&R springs, stage 1 map, exhaust!
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Re: Scirocco R - Essential Mods
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?scottwilliams97 wrote:H&R springs, stage 1 map, exhaust!
Re: Scirocco R - Essential Mods
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
Nige
Cheers
Nige
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Re: Scirocco R - Essential Mods
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..
Superb service from Nige and a very high quality product. I will be writing a little review soon..
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Re: Scirocco R - Essential Mods
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?
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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Re: Scirocco R - Essential Mods
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
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
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Re: Scirocco R - Essential Mods
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;
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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Re: Scirocco R - Essential Mods
Just to make you aware, these are for a golf?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;
I can post you my brand new spare set for £15?
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Re: Scirocco R - Essential Mods
Oh aye - I forgot they were different sizes
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Re: Scirocco R - Essential Mods
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
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thank you is everything to your satisfaction /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
cheers
nige
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Re: Scirocco R - Essential Mods
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
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Q5Le3yfM2hgWgyfh1
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-SCIROCCO- ... SwHptY9nnn
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Thanks for the video
Looks good and cheap.
Any problems with fitment or codes?
Looks good and cheap.
Any problems with fitment or codes?
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Re: Scirocco R - Essential Mods
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.BenJeffrey wrote: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?scottwilliams97 wrote:H&R springs, stage 1 map, exhaust!
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Re: Scirocco R - Essential Mods
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
Re: Scirocco R - Essential Mods
Its helps with getting power down and also makes your steering sharperSalazar 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
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Re: Scirocco R - Essential Mods
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?