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Title: Scirocco owner saying hello (updated 25/03/12)
Post by: Deacon on May 22, 2009, 10:34:33 pm: Hello,

I've been lurking on here and reading plenty of amazing build threads and so thought it was about time I said hello. I'm not a Mk5 owner but have got a Scirocco so still part of the VW family. I have to say this is a fantastic forum - seems to be full of really good info and none of the bitching you seem to get on some sites. Anyway, few picies of my 'Rocco to make my intro complete:-

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fy35%2FDeacon666%2Frocfront.jpg&hash=3a8862d41a9800547c80b7367bfca5396737238d)

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Deacon
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: Edition30 on May 23, 2009, 09:54:47 am: Loving the Rocco's more each day, welcome and do you have any plans for it? :drinking:
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Post by: v2brett on May 23, 2009, 10:07:59 am: nice rocco :happy2: and welcome to the site
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Post by: illyun on May 23, 2009, 10:59:50 am: Welcome :happy2:
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: Caz on May 23, 2009, 11:10:24 am: welcomes :happy2: :smiley:

love roccos.. was looking at getting one when swap my mk5 in in a year and bit.. should be a few more models and options out by then. know the caractre (or however you spell it) kit is out for it now...

looks best in white! :happy2:
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: snapey on May 23, 2009, 11:47:21 am: Looks spot on. Is it the diesel or the 1.4 TSI?

Luke
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Post by: T88OMM on May 23, 2009, 01:06:09 pm: Welcome along matey...car looks great :driver:
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Post by: Top Cat on May 23, 2009, 02:30:18 pm: Welcome to the forum :happy2: How come you went for candy and not Blue Deacon. :signIWS:
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: Deacon on May 23, 2009, 04:22:17 pm: Thanks to everyone for the welcomes!

Quote from: Edition30 on May 23, 2009, 09:54:47 am
Loving the Rocco's more each day, welcome and do you have any plans for it? :drinking:

I have a few plans but they've had to be shelved as I recently split with my misses and so all funds have had to be re-diverted :sad:

Quote from: snapey on May 23, 2009, 11:47:21 am
Looks spot on. Is it the diesel or the 1.4 TSI?

Luke

It's the 1.4.

Quote from: Top Cat on May 23, 2009, 02:30:18 pm
Welcome to the forum :happy2: How come you went for candy and not Blue Deacon. :signIWS:

Always had a thing for white cars and I think that the white is the BEST colour on the 'Rocco for showing off it's shape.

Deacon
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: SteveP on May 23, 2009, 04:26:44 pm: Hello and Welcome Deacon :happy2:

I was chatting to a fellow white Rocco 1.4TSI owner yesterday who had just had it remapped to 219bhp (from a 1.4 :surprised:) Understandibly he was a very happy man :driver:
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: 08micsta on May 23, 2009, 05:18:04 pm: I need a Rocco in my life :sad: :driver:
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: Deacon on May 23, 2009, 06:02:28 pm: Quote from: SteveP on May 23, 2009, 04:26:44 pm
Hello and Welcome Deacon :happy2:

I was chatting to a fellow white Rocco 1.4TSI owner yesterday who had just had it remapped to 219bhp (from a 1.4 :surprised:) Understandibly he was a very happy man :driver:

Who was it mapped by do you know? I'd be very tempted but a bit worried about the longevity of the car boosted to that amount?

Deacon
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: 182_blue on May 23, 2009, 07:31:17 pm: Welcome to the forum, like the car
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Post by: JPC on May 23, 2009, 08:46:38 pm: hello there my friend! ;)
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Post by: Greeners on May 23, 2009, 09:16:40 pm: Welcome fella! :drinking:

Tis the colour I'd choose If I were buying a Rocco! :happy2:
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: Ifti on May 23, 2009, 10:13:28 pm: Welcome.
I like the front of the car, but Im afraid to say, i dont like the back of these cars!!
Nevertheless, as long as you like it, thats the main thing!
Any pics of the inside??
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: wigit on May 23, 2009, 10:47:17 pm: deacon good to see you over here and will be good to see you again at the RR day :happy2:
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Post by: big al on May 24, 2009, 04:32:54 am: love the car mate,
Welcome to the forum,
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Post by: WhiteGTI on June 05, 2009, 10:21:10 am: Welcome to the forum! Nice car :happy2:
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Post by: Moschops on June 05, 2009, 10:22:17 am: Hi and Welcome :driver:
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: x5pea on June 05, 2009, 11:16:41 am: nice 210bhp map from revo just out :laugh:

welcome
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Post by: hammyhammer on June 05, 2009, 01:48:37 pm: Hi and welcome - looks lovely. :driver
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Post by: Golfster S on June 05, 2009, 06:02:02 pm: Hello and Welcome....... :driver:

Rich
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Post by: vwrascal on June 05, 2009, 08:12:43 pm: welcome, rocco porn :drool:
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello (update 20/02/10)
Post by: Deacon on February 20, 2010, 11:59:37 am: Well after much uming and ahing over which springs to go for I decided on Eibach springs for lowering my Scirocco.

The springs were supplied and fitted by Midland VW (Web: http://www.midlandvw.com/ Telephone: 01543 485700) who were also kind enough to let me take a few pictures:-

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Wonder how much these will cost when they eventually need replacing?
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A comparison of the stock rear spring and the Eibach rear spring
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Having the alignment checked after fitting
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And a couple of before and after shots

Rear before
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Rear after
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Front before
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Front after
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Side on before
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Semi side on after
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Random badge shot
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Next up was a re-map and then the plan is some new wheels.

Deacon
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: Deacon on February 20, 2010, 12:07:13 pm: I had the car Revo'd and then a few days ago I had it rolling roaded at Midland VW. Graph is below:-

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The car was run three times on the REVO 98 setting and produced a highest of 208.6hp and 229.3lbft and was also run once on the REVO stock setting where it produced 173.3hp and 188.4lbft.

The ride height has also settled to be a little lower than on those pictures I posted.

Next up is wheels I think - either TD Pro Race 1.2's with no lettering or the 1.3's.

Deacon
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: stealthwolf on February 20, 2010, 02:40:32 pm: I love the white rocco but everytime I see one, I think of x5pea's rocco.
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: Deacon on February 20, 2010, 03:08:31 pm: Quote from: stealthwolf on February 20, 2010, 02:40:32 pm
I love the white rocco but everytime I see one, I think of x5pea's rocco.

Yep x5pea's 'roc is def. a hard act to follow!

Deacon
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: alex_chung on February 20, 2010, 06:15:01 pm: Lovely looking car. Once those springs settle it will be a bit lower and will have a better stance.
Alex
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: DaveB@Vagbremtechnic on February 21, 2010, 07:45:27 am: Hi Deacon

Just cant wait for my CW rooco to arrive in 21 days, 12 Hours and 30 minutes.

It cant come quick enough as Im spending a fortune with idle hands waiting for it to happen!

May I ask why did you go Eibach instead of the H&R?

Nice remap btw
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: Deacon on February 21, 2010, 11:20:31 am: Quote from: DaveB1970 on February 21, 2010, 07:45:27 am
Hi Deacon

Just cant wait for my CW rooco to arrive in 21 days, 12 Hours and 30 minutes.

It cant come quick enough as Im spending a fortune with idle hands waiting for it to happen!

May I ask why did you go Eibach instead of the H&R?

Nice remap btw

Hey,

I know what you mean the wait is def. a killer!

I went for the Eibach's rather than the H&R's for a couple of reasons - I had both Eibach and H&R springs on a couple of previous cars and always preferred the Eibach's ride, I intend to change the exhaust and had read a few people who had the H&R's and changed the exhaust had problems with the exhaust bak box catching on speed bumps - I live in speed bump central so that put me off and finally, the place I wanted to fit the springs could supply either Eibach or KW whereas I would have had to order the H&R's from Germany (as they are silly expensive here for some reason for the 'roc) so that was the final thing that swung me to the Eibach's.

Deacon
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: wigit on February 21, 2010, 04:55:42 pm: get them wheels on so i can see what they look like on mine :party:

loving the map on that car so much nicer than stock 2.0tsi
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello (update 01/06/11)
Post by: Deacon on June 01, 2011, 11:15:14 pm: Haven't updated this for a while and as I'm one of the four Scirocco's Chungster has lined up to join you on the stand at Inters I thought I should do a little update.

Changed the gear knob for a golf ball one (I know some people wont like this as it's not a golf but I liked the feel of it more than the stock knob and I also liked the fact it was a little higher than the stock knob)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fy35%2FDeacon666%2FDSC07540.jpg&hash=efc500e1ec137b7a4e029db2d449a3f3ed346f00)

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I also fitted the metal pedal set and a metal footrest cover:-

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Quick picture of a little interior 'fun' mod I did.

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A picture of the prototype ITG 1.4 intake kit fitted to my car at GTi Inters 2010:-

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Graphs for the prototype ITGinduction kit (nicked from Wigit - Thank you!)

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Pictures of the final production version of the ITG intake:-

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Excuse the pictures and the state of the car's interior!
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello
Post by: Deacon on June 01, 2011, 11:18:06 pm: Sorry, bit long winded this one!

I've had my 'roc two and a half years now and so decided to get the geometry don a few months ago for a number of reasons but mainly because it was lowered a year and a bit ago, I slid on the ice and hit a kerb damaging the one wheel and also because i wanted to see if the handling could be improved.

I went to Center Gravity in Atherstone Warwickshire (http://www.centergravity.co.uk/) as I had heard good things about them and had spoken to Chris Franklin there when I owned a previous car and had been impressed by what he had to say. They are a Porsche specialist but also work on other makes. The first thing to say for anyone who fancies making use of their services is that they are extremely busy – I originally phoned at the end of January hoping to get booked in for the third week in February but couldn’t actually get in until April!!!

The service that’s provided isn’t your standard alignment check – this is a full geometry set up to suit your needs.

There are a number of parts to the process which Chris goes through – I’ve outlined the key points but only briefly – this is a four hour process!

The first thing I noticed on arrival was the four Porsches and the Ferrari sat outside. It was truly a drool fest with my favourite being split between a 993 C2S or the 996 GT2. Actually it was the GT2 – pure porn!

Inside Center Gravity there is a customer area with a laptop with internet access, free drinks, biscuits, magazines, comfy chairs, etc with a large viewing window into the main workshop. Chris greeted me and explained about the facilities and the process and we had a general talk about cars then it was on with the process.

Firstly Chris takes the car on a predetermined test drive routs with you as passenger and describes the various tests he is performing as he goes while also assessing the car for any mechanical issues. He was fairly happy with how my car was which was nice to know and didn’t expect the geometry measurement to show any major issues.

Back at the workshop part two of the process involves a thorough check of the car’s tyres for damage, pressure checked (and corrected for temperature!), correct size tyres on, tread depth, etc. All was good on my car except it was noted that the wear on the drivers rear was a little strange wearing more on the inside edge and progressively getting less worn to the outside.

Next step was loading the car with ballast to simulate a full tank of fuel and fluids. (If the car is more track rather than road orientated driver ballast is also added!)

Next was a check of the ride height and then the wheels were checked using the ridiculously sophisticated equipment and cameras attached to each wheel to ensure they are not buckled or out of round in any way. Again I was happy to see that all was good at this stage too.

Next up was the actual geometry measurements using the official VW figures as the baseline.

On the attached image the Initial Measurement is where the car was. The Target Data is the VW figures and the Final Measurement is where Chris got the car to.

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One of the issues that showed up from the initial measurement was that the rear toe was out with the rear left having positive toe while the right had negative. Chris asked if I had noticed any difference in terms of steering response when turning left or right and I had – the car seemed happier to turn one way than the other. Chris explained that this toe issue would explain this and the slightly odd wear on the rear right as the wheels were effectively like this // rather than / \ or || or \ / as would usually be expected. The other issues were to do with the amount of negative camber front and rear but more importantly the cross camber differences.

As you can see in the Final Measurements Chris managed to address these issues although he was limited in the camber adjustment by what could be physically altered on the car. The image bellow gives a clearer view of the final adjustments made and you can see just how much closer the measurements are to each other now on the left and the right of the car both front and rear.

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The next step was another test drive again on a predetermined route where Chris drives the first part (just to ensure that there are no wayward handling characteristics introduced) before handing over to you for the rest. All I can say is wow. The difference from what seem like such minute changes is amazing. The turn in is now much sharper, the car resists understeer better and the rear end is now more mobile and willing to help out. The difference that was there before in turning is now gone and the car responds equally whichever direction. The car is a lot pointier now, the steering feels less wooden and the response is much improved. The car is also a lot more playful and fun to drive. Chris had some suggestions for some further tweeks that could be made to improve things even further which I will take up in due course.

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One of the things Chris points out right at the start is that if after the second test drive you are not happy with the changes that have been made the car will go back into the workshop for further changes until you are happy.

In all the process took four hours! Chris is an absolute perfectionist and one of the only people I’ve ever felt that my car was in truly good hands with. It was a pleasure seeing Chris work and his knowledge and passion for his subject is just awe inspiring. Chris was also very happy for me to be in the work shop, to be asking him questions and to take a few pictures a couple of which I’ve attached.

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If you enjoy driving your car I would absolutely recommend a full geometry set up – the difference is astounding!
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello (updated 01/06/11)
Post by: Deacon on June 01, 2011, 11:20:35 pm: I had a new exhaust made and fitted recently. It was custom made by someone who's made exhausts for previous cars and family members cars so I knew it would be a good job. I went with a custom exhaust for a few reasons; I only really wanted the rear section rather than a full catback and most rear boxes you can buy require cutting the stock sytem which I didn't want to do and I also don't like the way that the rear silencer box hangs down so far on a lot of the off the shelf aftermarket stuff - much further than on the stock system. The solution for me then was a custom exhaust which does away with the rear silencer box altogether!

Anyway some pictures:-

This is a picture of the underside of the car with the stock sytem in place
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Now a few pictures trying to show the new system and absence of rear silencer box!
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Finally a picture of the rear of the car showing the tailpipes (twin 75mm)
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Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello (updated 01/06/11)
Post by: Deacon on June 01, 2011, 11:25:49 pm: Last update!

Just before I had the geometry done I had the wheels refurbed in matt black by Rimstock as I fancied a colour change and also had some damage from hitting the kerb due to ice. I initially went to A1 wheels in Wolverhampton as they are quite local to me but was happier with the dealings I had with Rimstock (who were also cheaper but had a slower turn around on the wheels).

Some pictures with the matt black wheels but I have to apologise as they aren't great - matt black against a white car is no fun to photograph!

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Deacon
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello (updated 01/06/11)
Post by: RussZS on September 04, 2011, 10:46:49 am: Some very tasteful and well executed modifications to a lovely car there.

Out of interest, how much did Rim Stock charge please? Also, how much was the alignment? I'm keen to get my Edition 30 set up 'properly' somewhere. There's a place in Tipton with the very top alignment machine, but they don't know how to get the best out of it.
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello (updated 01/06/11)
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on September 04, 2011, 10:55:10 am: Splitter is off the car at VW, will take a tape measure and get propper measurements mate :happy2:

Great write up on geometry, something im wanting to get done too
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello (updated 01/06/11)
Post by: Deacon on September 04, 2011, 08:39:54 pm: Quote from: RussZS on September 04, 2011, 10:46:49 am
Some very tasteful and well executed modifications to a lovely car there.

Out of interest, how much did Rim Stock charge please? Also, how much was the alignment? I'm keen to get my Edition 30 set up 'properly' somewhere. There's a place in Tipton with the very top alignment machine, but they don't know how to get the best out of it.

Thanks for the kind words!

The refurb was £248.06 including VAT which included the removal and refitting of the tyres, balancing, valves, loan wheels etc. I'd totally recommend Rimstock for the refurb and John Blades is a great bloke to deal with (even took me on a mini factory tour while I was there!)

The alignment was £238.80 including VAT. I know it sounds like a lot bit Chris Franklin is gifted! Of all the mods I've done to my car I reckon this may well have been the best as the car drives soooo much nicer post alignment. Definitely recommended although you'll probably have to book several months in advance Chris is that busy!
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello (updated 01/06/11)
Post by: Deacon on September 04, 2011, 08:41:37 pm: Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on September 04, 2011, 10:55:10 am

Splitter is off the car at VW, will take a tape measure and get propper measurements mate :happy2:

Great write up on geometry, something im wanting to get done too

Thanks fella - much appreciated! :happy2:

Having the geometry done has definitely been one of my favourite mods! Totally recommended
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello (updated 01/06/11)
Post by: Deacon on September 04, 2011, 08:42:10 pm: Quote from: RIZLA X on September 04, 2011, 06:56:09 pm
NICE PICS, WHATS THE DRIVE LIKE??

Really, really good!
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello (updated 01/06/11)
Post by: Deacon on September 04, 2011, 08:43:27 pm: Sorry one last post (multiple quoting and my phone don't mix well!)

Any chance this could be moved to build threads please mods?

Thanks,

Deacon
Title: Re: Scirocco owner saying hello (updated 25/03/12)
Post by: Deacon on March 25, 2012, 02:17:20 pm: Finally managed to get a few pictures with my new summer wheels on (many thanks to wigit for selling them to me!):-

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Wheels are VWR wheels in 18x8"