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So have read the Wheels COTY coments regarding the R tonight. Any of the comments regarding the ride hold true amongst our owners?
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Scirocco: Indium Grey, DSG, pana roof, Sat/Nav, Dynaudio, VWR springs and APR stage 1. Now sold
Arriving April 17 Audi S3 sedan, Panther black, S-tronic, PP2, pano, matrix lights, assistance pack, 40:20:40 seats, mirror pack, light inlays
Tiguan: Tiguan 162TSI, DAP and pano in Habanero -
Ride quality is firm on normal and sligtly softer on comfort. Sport is very rigid.Originally posted by Mac135 View Post
In regards to it being a negative i dont see it as such. If i wanted to drive around in a car with boat-like suspension id have bought a lexus or something other that a sports coupe.Scirocco R - Candy White, Sat Nav,tinted windows, H&R Springs, 19x9 ETA BETA Tettsut X Black rims.
Audi S3 Sedan - Riviera Blue Exclusive paint, PP2, H&R Super Sport springsComment
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You also need to take into account the roads they used for their "test loop". They really are mostly a long way from what any of us will come across in normal driving..Originally posted by Mac135 View PostCandy White Scirocco R DSG with Panoramic Sunroof and RNS510 Sat Nav, tint
Cup Rear Spoiler, VMR V718 GM rims, APR Tuned, Brembo 6 pot BBK, Eibach Pro-Kit springs, Low line RVC, Exhaust flap deleteComment
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So far have kept mainly in normal setting for daily drive and it's fine, not noticing road being worse than usual. Sport is noticably firmer and probably a bit too hard for day to day, at least around my place. Doesnt like potholes at all, even small ones, but planning not to drive into any (more)...Originally posted by Mac135 View Post
I thought wheels reviewers just looking hard for reasons not to give another VW an award...plus car is not really newScirocco R - reflex silver, manualComment
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I agree about the Lexus thought.....but equally don't want something so hard edged it is not day to day friendly.Originally posted by Bain View Post
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The worst i'm likely to have to deal with are the odd level crossing or two around town plus some touring - great Ocean Road, black Spur etcOriginally posted by Andych View Post
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Dodging potholes could be entertaining in itself. Agree that it would be strange to award a car that is really three years old. Also, in truth doesn't really advance the hot hatch genre. This point was made in relation to the Focus and Audi - don't see why the R would be different.Originally posted by sc77 View Post
Having read the article the Honda sounds a worthy winner - not that I would want to own one. I hope though it doesn't come down to the volt or leaf, split by the 86Scirocco: Indium Grey, DSG, pana roof, Sat/Nav, Dynaudio, VWR springs and APR stage 1. Now sold
Arriving April 17 Audi S3 sedan, Panther black, S-tronic, PP2, pano, matrix lights, assistance pack, 40:20:40 seats, mirror pack, light inlays
Tiguan: Tiguan 162TSI, DAP and pano in HabaneroComment
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The ride is firm buts that's how I like it. Haven't really tested out the sport mode yet, waiting for the engine to run in before giving it the full boot. Comfort is fine for freeway/highway cruising and normal is perfect for every day driving.
I felt the wheels comments regarding the ride were harsh given the intended purpose of the carComment
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You dont really need to run these engines in.Originally posted by octagon View Post
Traditional older cast blocks had to be run in because generally the pistons and would have 'dags' on them and stressing the engine could cause the dags on the pistons to gouge the combustion chamber (cylinder) causing leaks etc.
These days with the precise engineering of the engines (alloy blocks etc) the need to 'bed' the engine in is less. The proof is the fact that the first service is at 15000km's, not the 3000km's of some of the other engines out there. Also, the engines are run and tested before they ever see an engine bay.
I wouldnt exactly redline it (if you are that worried) but I certainly wouldnt be babying the car around - dont stick to long idle times or singular speeds for long periods of time.
Anywho, just my opinion.
Scirocco R - Candy White, Sat Nav,tinted windows, H&R Springs, 19x9 ETA BETA Tettsut X Black rims.
Audi S3 Sedan - Riviera Blue Exclusive paint, PP2, H&R Super Sport springsComment
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CarAdvice.com.au has a Scirocco R test (ViC Alps). They repeated the comments about the unusually harsh ride on the 19inch rims and that the ACC doesn't work as well on the Scirocco R as the Golf R - comfort doesn't really work.
Maybe the Scirocco R is the same as the RS250. It works better on the smaller 18inch rim/tyre combo.Comment
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This from Sydney Morning Herald Drive section...
Volkswagen Scirocco R hot hatch first drive
They mention Leather as an option but it is not shown on the VW site yet... not that I would have ordered it...Candy White Scirocco R DSG with Panoramic Sunroof and RNS510 Sat Nav, tint
Cup Rear Spoiler, VMR V718 GM rims, APR Tuned, Brembo 6 pot BBK, Eibach Pro-Kit springs, Low line RVC, Exhaust flap deleteComment
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The VW service guys told me not to baby the car, its not japanese, just drive it how it's built to be driven from day 1. .. So who am I to argue? Just need car back now...Originally posted by Bain View PostYou dont really need to run these engines in.
Traditional older cast blocks had to be run in because generally the pistons and would have 'dags' on them and stressing the engine could cause the dags on the pistons to gouge the combustion chamber (cylinder) causing leaks etc.
These days with the precise engineering of the engines (alloy blocks etc) the need to 'bed' the engine in is less. The proof is the fact that the first service is at 15000km's, not the 3000km's of some of the other engines out there. Also, the engines are run and tested before they ever see an engine bay.
I wouldnt exactly redline it (if you are that worried) but I certainly wouldnt be babying the car around - dont stick to long idle times or singular speeds for long periods of time.
Anywho, just my opinion.
You can tell I'm bitter...?Scirocco R - reflex silver, manualComment
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Hi Guys,
I have been driving the car for just over a month now, and I love it! I haven't had the pleasure of having a European car before, only Japanese cars, 323 SP20, 200SX, 350Z and RX8.
The difference in the car is amazing, personally I liked the interior of the RX8 a tiny bit more than the Scirocco (Leather and more wraparound feel) and at the back it had the center console for the drive shaft which made it more snug.
The car is really fun to drive, I have been driving in Sports and S mode (DSG) pretty much the whole time. I love the feeling of the power and the way it handles the gear changes (DSG) Sounds nice.
Overall, I love the attention to detail in the car and the way it just works. Put your foot down and drive it however you want.
Couple of things I have noted, some times the mirrors don't fold open, I think I need to wait for the car to be running for a few seconds as it doesn't seem to register the switch flick at start. I also noted that sometimes the driver side window doesn't seem to go down if you push both windows to go down at the same time. Strange, but everything else is great.
I am used to harsher rides, so this feels nice, again this is personal preference. I had 19s on the other cars and that was rough, this is made for it.
That's my 2cents
MJComment
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That's what I want to hear.Originally posted by preeman View PostScirocco: Indium Grey, DSG, pana roof, Sat/Nav, Dynaudio, VWR springs and APR stage 1. Now sold
Arriving April 17 Audi S3 sedan, Panther black, S-tronic, PP2, pano, matrix lights, assistance pack, 40:20:40 seats, mirror pack, light inlays
Tiguan: Tiguan 162TSI, DAP and pano in HabaneroComment
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I didn't want to start a new thread..
So heres my question, How do you reset the fuel consupmtion on the car. Its stating average 35ish L/100km and I'm struggling to find a way to reset to give a more releastic number..
But why would it have such a huge number, I've been driving slow abd babying the car (pissing rain in Sydeny)..
Help needed... its not super important but its getting under my skin.
Cheers guysComment
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Originally posted by why_999 View Post
On the right hand side of the dash, bottom right corner (where your speedo is etc) there is a reset/0 button. Scroll across to your fuel consumption using the MFD buttons on the steering wheel (right side of steering wheel) and then hold the reset button down for a few seconds. It will reset to --/L 100km.
Same for resetting odometer etc.Scirocco R - Candy White, Sat Nav,tinted windows, H&R Springs, 19x9 ETA BETA Tettsut X Black rims.
Audi S3 Sedan - Riviera Blue Exclusive paint, PP2, H&R Super Sport springsComment
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Otherwise RTFM...
Candy White Scirocco R DSG with Panoramic Sunroof and RNS510 Sat Nav, tint
Cup Rear Spoiler, VMR V718 GM rims, APR Tuned, Brembo 6 pot BBK, Eibach Pro-Kit springs, Low line RVC, Exhaust flap deleteComment
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