Sharkie's TSI Amarok Build

[brad]

The only reason I'm interested is that apparently due to the Amaro's height the sidesteps serves as perfect protection against opening car doors next to it ....... not sold on it yet.

There would be that as a positive. Also, slightly less trashed sills if you tend to use dirt roads.

I fixed the mudflap issue by adding some ute/box trailer basic rectangular mudflaps on top of the OEM units. Squared them up at the sides & extended downwards another 50mm.

On the Captiva, the vehicle is low enough that you don't have to use the side step to get in the vehicle (wife=162cm, me = 167cm). What it does do is effectively make the sill of the vehicle another 100-150mm wider, so you have to step out wide. It tends to rub against your clothes. Maybe different on other makes.

I watch with interest. Amarok TSI with mods very much appeals to me.

[Sharkie]

After long wait, it's good to see you enjoying it. It is looking good.

Thanks Miro, yup 6 months after order and problably 6 months before looking and debating whether to buy

Its been great so far, smooth and surprisingly punchy.

More mods coming, though at a slower pace now that I have the basics sorted ....

[Sharkie]

Thinking of getting these flares: 2012 Volkswagen Amarok Fender Flares

And leaving them black. Look at the white Amarok, looks awesome ... will need some black wheels possible though.

[Transporter]

After long wait, it's good to see you enjoying it. It is looking good.

[Sharkie]

I like it. Why buy the top of the line Amarok when you can buy the base model and customise

Do the X5 wheels bolt straight up? And are you able/going to get VW centre caps for them?

Keen to see where this one goes.

RE Wheels: You need spigot rings to adjust for the bore differences (BMW 72.6mm and VW T5 65.1mm), both 5x120 though and BMW wheels bolts to allow for the rounded seat (kit available from the UK for about $70)

I will be swapping caps over, just need to get some VW T5 or OEM Amarok caps.

I already had a guy in a Highline Amarok stop late yesterday and ask me how he could get his hands on 1 like mine ...... seemed very dissapointed he would have to "downgrade" .... lol

Baseline in Red with some nice additions plus petrol engine will make it a knockout - most powerful Amarok in the world soon ....

[tigger73]

And spent the afternoon fitting the rear sports bar. Came out great

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I like it. Why buy the top of the line Amarok when you can buy the base model and customise

Do the X5 wheels bolt straight up? And are you able/going to get VW centre caps for them?

Keen to see where this one goes.

[Sharkie]

Sports Bar

And spent the afternoon fitting the rear sports bar. Came out great

[Sharkie]

Fogs

Been very busy yesterday

Fitted the front fogs mid morning

[Sharkie]

re: sidesteps.

Wife has them on her Captiva. They serve no useful purpose. Do not want.

Also, the front mudflaps dont stop the mud from accumulating on the top of the sidesteps. 'Rock may be different.

The only reason I'm interested is that apparently due to the Amaro's height the sidesteps serves as perfect protection against opening car doors next to it ....... not sold on it yet.

[tigger73]

Fitted the BMW X5 wheels this morning. 255-60-18 Continentals on them.

Very pleased with the result, suits the Rok well

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Now needing flares .....

Looks so much better than with the stock steelies


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[brad]

re: sidesteps.

Wife has them on her Captiva. They serve no useful purpose. Do not want.

Also, the front mudflaps dont stop the mud from accumulating on the top of the sidesteps. 'Rock may be different.

[Sharkie]

Wheels Edition 1

Fitted the BMW X5 wheels this morning. 255-60-18 Continentals on them.

Very pleased with the result, suits the Rok well



Now needing flares .....

[tigger73]

Wasted no time when I got home and installed the RNS510

Mod 1 Complete

Wow less than 24 hours and your first mod already done... not staying "stock" for long

[Sharkie]

SatNav

Wasted no time when I got home and installed the RNS510



Quick code with VCDS and test to pickup the satelites and done.

OPS Rear sensors working perfectly too!



Mod 1 Complete

Coded the RNS510 properly this morning, now displaying on the MFD ...

[Sharkie]

Delivery!

Delivery happened today.



Turns out I got lucky and Big Red has the MY14 upgraded MFD and the MFSW with buttons on the right! Awesome

The colour coded front bar came out perfect!