Scirocco 1st reviews

[Stos]

Stos I notice your sig says 19 black tallas. Did you order those? Thought they weren't an option on the roc?

Hi Ktrianta, you are right they are not an option. I got the salesman to throw them in as part of the sale. He said he would either swap them over from a Golf R(later found on the what deal did you get thread that Golf R and Scirocco R offsets are different) or he would send them off during pre-delivery to get powder coated and sprayed(they would also be part of warranty if any issues with paint and repairing). It didnt cost me any more and had my heart set on black talladegas as part of the deal. Will make sure to post photo's of how they turn out.

[quozl]

New review in the latest issue of Tarmac Magazine (issue 14) got my sub today, think its on the news stand next week, they also have an Ipad app you can download for free and I think buy individual issues.

Long story short Dean gives it an A

Cheers Q

[ConR]

Hi Ktrianta, you are right they are not an option. I got the salesman to throw them in as part of the sale. He said he would either swap them over from a Golf R(later found on the what deal did you get thread that Golf R and Scirocco R offsets are different) or he would send them off during pre-delivery to get powder coated and sprayed(they would also be part of warranty if any issues with paint and repairing). It didnt cost me any more and had my heart set on black talladegas as part of the deal. Will make sure to post photo's of how they turn out.

Damn, awesome deal! Gonna give my dealer a call to see what they can do!

Thanks mate!

[Andych]

Just an update on my 1st impressions now that I am closing in on the 1500km mark... I know.. I should have more km on it by now..
I tried very hard to resist putting a tune on it... but in the end I went for a Viezu Tune... I am currently running the Motorsport tune and it has completely changed my first impression.
This is how the Rocco should be from the factory... The DSG lite part of the tune has pretty much settled down and it is so much better than standard... even when in D.
The power and torque right through the range is amazing and the exhaust is now even better... coupled with the sound of the turbo spooling up... Magic...

[Rev 555]

Agree 100% with Andrew. I am nearing the 2000k mark and although I did start modding at a very early stage (1000kms) the car was so good in stock form that I would have been quite happy driving it as it was for a bit longer. It was that good. Everything from the note of the exhaust to the shift of the DSG was superb. Not to mention the steering and handling. I must say though the stock car felt underpowered since I had fairly modified GTI running a K04. The power was there but I missed the instant surge and the exhaust noise.

The experience post tune and suspension upgrade is something else! Its makes a great package even better! My K04 GTI will find it hard keeping up due to the grip the car now has combined with the extra power from the Stage 1 tune. The DSG tune certainly makes it fun driving in all gears especailly in manual where you can drive it off the limiter before shifting.

[Mac135]

So are you also running the Viezu tune or APR. REVO or something else?

[Rev 555]

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[SteNZnet]

Picked up a black, 6spd, dynaudio, satnav about 4 weeks ago

I must be getting old..
I'm sick of the front wheel tramp with anything other than a crawl at take off
I'm sick of navigating around pot holes and tar chicanes (Sydney roads)
I'm sick of every tool in a toyota, mitsi or Subaru hang in off my arse like we are at Nurburgring
I have a 6spd manual and don't get farts and blats at downshift like the dsg brothers (I feel left out)
The spartan interior is ok.. the rear view is ok.. Love the audio..
But I must admit... I miss my R36 wagon (which my son is now driving)
I think a generational swap is looming..

[Mac135]

After how many weeks of ownership?

[eccentric]

Had the car for 1 month now, done just over 1000kms. Coming from a 280kwatw evo, I wasn't expecting much from the scirocco R in terms of performance, due to it's fwd configuration. It was supposed to be my "sensible car". 1st week of ownership, I felt that it was the perfect blend of luxury and speed, driving it in between work. Took it up for Kinglake/Spurs during the 2nd week, was too scared to push the limits on a public road and still had low expectations of its cornering abilities. It's the 4th week now & I can confidently say it has surpassed my expectations in terms of acceleration & how it behaves in the corners. I have driven the R32 MK5, MK5 & MK6 GTI & Golf R. I would say it feels most similar to the MK6 GTI, but 30% better in the performance department if I had to put it into numbers (not knocking GTIs at all). Driving experience is IMO more rewarding than the 4motion variants - braking feels more mechanical than assisted, steering feel is more driver oriented & XDL works like a charm, almost like a mechanical LSD tugging you into the corner but of course lacks that out corner and off the line traction of a 4wd. Just my 2cents, take it with a grain of salt.

[Bain]

Picked up a black, 6spd, dynaudio, satnav about 4 weeks ago

I must be getting old..
I'm sick of the front wheel tramp with anything other than a crawl at take off
I'm sick of navigating around pot holes and tar chicanes (Sydney roads)
I'm sick of every tool in a toyota, mitsi or Subaru hang in off my arse like we are at Nurburgring
I have a 6spd manual and don't get farts and blats at downshift like the dsg brothers (I feel left out)
The spartan interior is ok.. the rear view is ok.. Love the audio..
But I must admit... I miss my R36 wagon (which my son is now driving)
I think a generational swap is looming..

lol.. sounds like you A) drive it incorrectly and B) bought the wrong car.