Rocco R Replaces the GTI - Small Issue

[mvb12]

Well the time came Last year to return the GTI back to stock

I'm a bit of a squirrel    hence no build thread being done previously.

but incase anyone is interested.....

Info about the car on purchase:
Mileage 28K
1 previous owner (IMPORT)
3DR
Silver

Spec;
.Tartan cloth
.Winter pack
.RCD310
.Blue glass All round
.Tyre pressure monitors
.CD changer unit in armrest
.Auto wipers
.Auto lights
.Auto dimming rear mirror



Mods prior to returning to stock:

Engine/ power:
.REVO ceramic coated intake
.REVO remap stage 3 file
.Full Miltek decat non resonated exhaust
.LOBA HPFP
.S3 injectors
.Forge front mount twin intercooler
.R8 coilpacks
.Helix organic clutch and LUK DMF
.AEM Meth Kit With Devils own Solenoid and AKS Throttle Body Spacer

Suspension/ brakes:
.(1st brake kit) Porsche NQQSBBK with Vagbremtechnic fitting kit and DS2500 pads
.(2nd brake kit) Audi TTRS brakes with 370mm TTRS Discs and Yellow stuff pads, braided HEL lines
.H and R Springs 30mm lowering springs
.Good year Eagle F1 all round
.H&R rear anti roll bar
.SuperPro ALK kit

Interior:
.MK6 GTI heated Leather seats
.MK6 GTI steering wheel
.Edition 35 gear knob
.GoAPR boost tap
.Newsouth boost gauge
.GTI stickers
.Full LED interior Lighting
.Polar FIS kessy edition
.RNS510 510 Versions C, H, S and DAB
.MK6 climatronic unit
.GTI seat inserts
.Alcantara flocked trims

Engine bay:
.oil cap neck removed
.Black coolant cap
.Black washer bottle cap

Exterior:
.18" Team Dynamic 1.2 Alloys
.black wing mirror caps
.Resin gel plates
.Open fog Grilles
.New front grilles
.Rear wiper delete
.3mm  front rear spacers
.Edition 30 Front Lip
.Edition 30 Rear Lower Valance
.LED Number plate lighting
.Xenon retrofit
.Climair wind deflectors







So i was thinking long and hard about what i wanted next and it was a toss up between 6R/7R/Rocco R.

The 6R i did like and was tempted by the 4WD but suspect 6R will become common place and would be a possible "next car" for most mk5 owners so that sort of ruled it out. the 7R is lovely but a) for the spec i would want was to expensive and b) all the renters/leasers deals would soon be coming to an end and suspect the market will be flooded with them so the Rocco it was. 



Few weeks ago took a trip to the Peak district Lady Bower and met up with a few of the Gang





A57 snake road is a beautiful drive and would recommend it 

[ducman77]

Looks great!
Love the front end
Please excuse my ignorance but I know virtually nothing about thr scirocco R
Is it not the same engine and running gear as the Mk6 Golf R??

[mvb12]

Looks great!
Love the front end
Please excuse my ignorance but I know virtually nothing about thr scirocco R
Is it not the same engine and running gear as the Mk6 Golf R??

Same engine  (CDL) minus 4WD

[Paradox1]

Good choice, everyone jumps on the 4wd band wagon. I think the rocco is better looking.

[rdfcpete]

Looks great and I know it'll go great. I regularly am shotgun for a spin in a rising blue Roc R, they are truly a joy to be attached to for every drive.

Definitely never be common, even though the Mk6 R's are getting pretty sparse 

[mvb12]

Good choice, everyone jumps on the 4wd band wagon. I think the rocco is better looking.

Cheers Mate,

Very happy with the choice I've made and yes, the Rocco wins hands down in the looks department.


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[mvb12]

Looks great and I know it'll go great. I regularly am shotgun for a spin in a rising blue Roc R, they are truly a joy to be attached to for every drive.

Definitely never be common, even though the Mk6 R's are getting pretty sparse 

They are lovely. Took a few on test drives and drove some real battered ones and nice ones. Was quite surprised how solid and planted they are. Still learning the car and the limits but it's always a fun drive

[ducman77]

Same engine  (CDL) minus 4WD

Aha. Thanks for that. Good to know.
Sounds like a great combination

[bonelorry]

Good choice, everyone jumps on the 4wd band wagon. I think the rocco is better looking.

X 2

I bought a 6R earlier this Year expecting it to be phenomenal, Good car but I personally think that the FWD Chassis ED30/ED35/Scirocco R is better to drive and more fun.

The 4WD just does everything for you, Put your foot down and don't really have to think about it...DSG would probably make it even worse and even more un-involving to drive. 0-60 and launching a car is something I would never do. I doubt I would ever buy another one.

Anyway, hope the Rocco R serves you well. I drove a friends a few Years back and was impressed 

Get some proper pics of the car up, Are you near Sheffield? I live about 15 Mins drive away from the A57 Snake Pass.

[Paradox1]

Good choice, everyone jumps on the 4wd band wagon. I think the rocco is better looking.

X 2

I bought a 6R earlier this Year expecting it to be phenomenal, Good car but I personally think that the FWD Chassis ED30/ED35/Scirocco R is better to drive and more fun.

The 4WD just does everything for you, Put your foot down and don't really have to think about it...DSG would probably make it even worse and even more un-involving to drive. 0-60 and launching a car is something I would never do. I doubt I would ever buy another one.

Anyway, hope the Rocco R serves you well. I drove a friends a few Years back and was impressed 

Get some proper pics of the car up, Are you near Sheffield? I live about 15 Mins drive away from the A57 Snake Pass.

Totally agree.

It goes back to a huge discussion we had on Audi sport.net a few years ago. fwd 18t vs s3/haldex
4wd if you want stupid power but fwd for a more fun and involving drive

[th3_f15t]

Good choice, everyone jumps on the 4wd band wagon. I think the rocco is better looking.

I have no shame in doing just this...

[mvb12]

Same engine  (CDL) minus 4WD

Aha. Thanks for that. Good to know.
Sounds like a great combination

Haha 

[mvb12]

Good choice, everyone jumps on the 4wd band wagon. I think the rocco is better looking.

X 2

I bought a 6R earlier this Year expecting it to be phenomenal, Good car but I personally think that the FWD Chassis ED30/ED35/Scirocco R is better to drive and more fun.

The 4WD just does everything for you, Put your foot down and don't really have to think about it...DSG would probably make it even worse and even more un-involving to drive. 0-60 and launching a car is something I would never do. I doubt I would ever buy another one.

Anyway, hope the Rocco R serves you well. I drove a friends a few Years back and was impressed 

Get some proper pics of the car up, Are you near Sheffield? I live about 15 Mins drive away from the A57 Snake Pass.

I'll sort out some decent pics soon.

I'm based in the West Mids 

Snake road was just a day trip but was a brillient day indeed. 

[mvb12]

Good choice, everyone jumps on the 4wd band wagon. I think the rocco is better looking.

X 2

I bought a 6R earlier this Year expecting it to be phenomenal, Good car but I personally think that the FWD Chassis ED30/ED35/Scirocco R is better to drive and more fun.

The 4WD just does everything for you, Put your foot down and don't really have to think about it...DSG would probably make it even worse and even more un-involving to drive. 0-60 and launching a car is something I would never do. I doubt I would ever buy another one.

Anyway, hope the Rocco R serves you well. I drove a friends a few Years back and was impressed 

Get some proper pics of the car up, Are you near Sheffield? I live about 15 Mins drive away from the A57 Snake Pass.

Totally agree.

It goes back to a huge discussion we had on Audi sport.net a few years ago. fwd 18t vs s3/haldex
4wd if you want stupid power but fwd for a more fun and involving drive

Furthest i'll go is Hybrid which to be fair, is more than enough power for me.

I think the debate of 4wd vs fwd will rumble on for many more years but a good set up and diff will help loads in terms of putting power down ect and i'm more than happy with my FWD Rocco thus far.

 

[mvb12]

Good choice, everyone jumps on the 4wd band wagon. I think the rocco is better looking.

I have no shame in doing just this...