Scirocco Central

Hi all,

It's winter here in Norway for a few more months, but I'm already doing a little planning on which summer tires to go for when the summer arrives.

Today I have the original R-Line 18" alloys "Mallory", 235/40-18. These are now fitted with rubber for the winther. Pics of the Mallorys can be seen here: http://www.sciroccocentral.co.uk/forum/ ... =13&t=7377" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Basically I had decided to go for some 19" alloys for the summer, but now I'm not sure what will look best on my car. My plan was initially to lower the car, and I know that 19" alloys look great when lowered. I have now decided that I probably will not lower the car this summer, so the big question for all you guys is: What does look best on a rocco that's not lowered, 18" or 19" alloys?

The alloys I'm considering are:



or



Another option if I choose to go for 18" for the summer is to put summer tires on the "Mallory" alloys, and buy some cheaper 18" alloys next winter, and put the winter tires I allready have on those. What do you think?

Mine's dropped about 35mm and I'm running 19's summer and winter (just went 19" from 17"). I think the Roc looks super with 19"s and some moderate lowering. If it wasn't my daily driver or if I didn't have kids I'd probably drop it a bit more, but I find this perfect.

Here's some pics of one of your wheel picks on gunmetal on my Roc:

Your car looks amazing, and I love the clean look with votex styling as well! Gun metal suits the viper well

Is it lower in the front, or is it just because it's standing in a slope? Which lowering springs do you use, H&R?

19's all the way.

18's are sooo last decade

Mine is standard height (albeit R height) and it looks OK IMO, It would look better with a drop but the ride is firm as it is




And on my standard 19" silver ones

The 19" you have on yours do look good with your ride height as well, blue. Does anyone know if the R is lower than the standard rocco per default? From these pictures it does look quite the same, but it's hard to tell exactly.

The VW brochure says it's lowered by 10mm but it doesnt state 10mm over which version !, please note the picture of mine with silver alloys was on the day of delivery and the springs had not settled much

*edit just checked the scirocco brochure and it looks like the height of the R is 10mm less than the GT

The pic of mine is also the day after delivery. Will the springs settle much?
I have also read that the rocco is 10mm lower than the golf, but that is just the chassis height i believe.

kenti wrote:Your car looks amazing, and I love the clean look with votex styling as well! Gun metal suits the viper well

Is it lower in the front, or is it just because it's standing in a slope? Which lowering springs do you use, H&R?

Thanks Unfortunately I can't take credit for this one since I bought it as is, except for the new winter wheels just added.

It's Eibach PRO springs only, 35mm if I'm not wrong. Got the packaging in my garage, but I'm pretty sure. It's just the hill that makes it look lower in the front. Here it is on level ground:

kenti wrote:

Black is such a nice color both in general and on the Roc, but unfortunately it's a bitch to keep clean. My last project was black and I loved it, despite all the washing

kenti wrote:The pic of mine is also the day after delivery. Will the springs settle much?
I have also read that the rocco is 10mm lower than the golf, but that is just the chassis height i believe.

It dropped a tad but not much, yes the rocco has a lower over all height than the golf too, I know this as the wife said the rocco was too low and I tried to convince her they was the same even though I knew they were not lol.

supra253 wrote:

kenti wrote:Your car looks amazing, and I love the clean look with votex styling as well! Gun metal suits the viper well

Is it lower in the front, or is it just because it's standing in a slope? Which lowering springs do you use, H&R?

Thanks Unfortunately I can't take credit for this one since I bought it as is, except for the new winter wheels just added.

It's Eibach PRO springs only, 35mm if I'm not wrong. Got the packaging in my garage, but I'm pretty sure. It's just the hill that makes it look lower in the front. Here it is on level ground:

Your car has exactly the lowering I want for mine, but I'm a little hesitant modding the car when it's brand new! How are you coping with the nasty roads we have here in Norway, no problems?

supra253 wrote: Black is such a nice color both in general and on the Roc, but unfortunately it's a bitch to keep clean. My last project was black and I loved it, despite all the washing

Yeah, ditto that. But it's worth it for sure. Love it in black, even though the rocco looks great it all colours. Took it for a wash two days ago, and now it already look like it's never been washed before

182_blue wrote:

kenti wrote:The pic of mine is also the day after delivery. Will the springs settle much?
I have also read that the rocco is 10mm lower than the golf, but that is just the chassis height i believe.

It dropped a tad but not much, yes the rocco has a lower over all height than the golf too, I know this as the wife said the rocco was too low and I tried to convince her they was the same even though I knew they were not lol.

Lol, priceless. Has she noticed yet?

kenti wrote:Your car has exactly the lowering I want for mine, but I'm a little hesitant modding the car when it's brand new! How are you coping with the nasty roads we have here in Norway, no problems?

No problem whatsoever. I have the adaptive undercarrige and "Comfort" setting is actually quite comfortable, however, there was a noticeable difference from the original 17" winter wheels to the 19"'s I have on now...hehe...but for a lowered car it's very comfy, and the adaptive undercarrige definitely comes to it's own more with the lowering kit. I've tested both with and without.
IMO the Roc (like most other similar cars) needs at least a moderate lowering to prevent it from looking like a monster truck...

Whereabouts in the country are you? If you're close you can catch a ride some day and see how it feels I'm just outside Oslo (Skedsmokorset).

kenti wrote:

182_blue wrote:

kenti wrote:The pic of mine is also the day after delivery. Will the springs settle much?
I have also read that the rocco is 10mm lower than the golf, but that is just the chassis height i believe.

It dropped a tad but not much, yes the rocco has a lower over all height than the golf too, I know this as the wife said the rocco was too low and I tried to convince her they was the same even though I knew they were not lol.

Lol, priceless. Has she noticed yet?

Yeh she knew I was lying, well she did when I went to pick it up and the only parking space was at the side of my new scirocco and I had to park them side by side lol, she wanted me to get and S3 you see :-)

supra253 wrote: No problem whatsoever. I have the adaptive undercarrige and "Comfort" setting is actually quite comfortable, however, there was a noticeable difference from the original 17" winter wheels to the 19"'s I have on now...hehe...but for a lowered car it's very comfy, and the adaptive undercarrige definitely comes to it's own more with the lowering kit. I've tested both with and without.
IMO the Roc (like most other similar cars) needs at least a moderate lowering to prevent it from looking like a monster truck...

Whereabouts in the country are you? If you're close you can catch a ride some day and see how it feels I'm just outside Oslo (Skedsmokorset).

That gives me something to think about, I have the ACC myself.

It would be fun to catch a ride with yours. I live in Oslo, only 15 mins away from Skedsmokorset.

kenti wrote: That gives me something to think about, I have the ACC myself.

It would be fun to catch a ride with yours. I live in Oslo, only 15 mins away from Skedsmokorset.

No problem! Just send me a PM and we'll work it out! I'd love to study the R-line a bit closer as well as I'm thinking about ordering a new one...

Are you on VACN by any chance?

I prefer 19s. Better feel on a good road as well.

supra253 your car looks very nice. Subtle, but that bit more aggressive.

fun meter wrote:I prefer 19s. Better feel on a good road as well.

We're not big on good roads in Norway...

supra253 your car looks very nice. Subtle, but that bit more aggressive.

Tanks