Post by: mvb12 on September 07, 2016, 11:38:29 am
I'm a bit of a squirrel :ashamed: 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
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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
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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.
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Few weeks ago took a trip to the Peak district Lady Bower and met up with a few of the Gang
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A57 snake road is a beautiful drive and would recommend it :happy2:
Post by: ducman77 on September 07, 2016, 03:02:31 pm
Love the front end :happy2:
Please excuse my ignorance but I know virtually nothing about thr scirocco R :ashamed:
Is it not the same engine and running gear as the Mk6 Golf R??
Post by: mvb12 on September 07, 2016, 03:27:35 pm
Looks great!
Love the front end :happy2:
Please excuse my ignorance but I know virtually nothing about thr scirocco R :ashamed:
Is it not the same engine and running gear as the Mk6 Golf R??
Same engine (CDL) minus 4WD
Post by: Paradox1 on September 07, 2016, 04:09:06 pm
Post by: rdfcpete on September 07, 2016, 07:35:26 pm
Definitely never be common, even though the Mk6 R's are getting pretty sparse :happy2:
Post by: mvb12 on September 07, 2016, 08:02:57 pm
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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Post by: mvb12 on September 07, 2016, 08:17:02 pm
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 :happy2:
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
Post by: ducman77 on September 08, 2016, 08:49:29 am
Same engine (CDL) minus 4WD
Aha. Thanks for that. Good to know.
Sounds like a great combination :smiley: :happy2:
Post by: bonelorry on September 08, 2016, 09:10:06 am
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 :smiley:
Get some proper pics of the car up, Are you near Sheffield? I live about 15 Mins drive away from the A57 Snake Pass.
Post by: Paradox1 on September 08, 2016, 10:59:15 am
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 :smiley:
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
Post by: th3_f15t on September 08, 2016, 11:59:39 am
Good choice, everyone jumps on the 4wd band wagon. I think the rocco is better looking.
I have no shame in doing just this... :happy2:
Post by: mvb12 on September 08, 2016, 04:12:07 pm
Same engine (CDL) minus 4WD
Aha. Thanks for that. Good to know.
Sounds like a great combination :smiley: :happy2:
Haha :happy2:
Post by: mvb12 on September 08, 2016, 04:15:28 pm
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 :smiley:
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 :grin:
Snake road was just a day trip but was a brillient day indeed. :happy2:
Post by: mvb12 on September 08, 2016, 04:21:37 pm
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 :smiley:
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.
:happy2:
Post by: mvb12 on September 08, 2016, 04:23:19 pm
Good choice, everyone jumps on the 4wd band wagon. I think the rocco is better looking.
I have no shame in doing just this... :happy2:
:laugh:
Post by: mvb12 on September 08, 2016, 04:43:47 pm
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Have heard some good and bad feedback about this product but it would seem the Bad feedback is mostly to do with the earlier versions and even some dodgy Chinese copies floating about.
A few people running them on stage 2+ and hybrid had said that there is a noticeable difference in how the boost is held ect compared to the stock DV
The DV+ isn't going on yet as doubt I would notice any difference but they always say every little helps....
Post by: mvb12 on September 08, 2016, 04:48:35 pm
The Rocco is going in for a stage 1 this Sat!!!!
With the Golf, I went from stock to stage 2+ but this time round I thought I'd go through the stages :P
So I wonder what Mr Niki will get out of the Rocco come sat?
:popcornsoda:
Post by: Paradox1 on September 08, 2016, 04:51:31 pm
Yes you read it correctly.
The Rocco is going in for a stage 1 this Sat!!!!
With the Golf, I went from stock to stage 2+ but this time round I thought I'd go through the stages :P
So I wonder what Mr Niki will get out of the Rocco come sat?
:popcornsoda:
Good luck with the map, should be sitting at 300bhp if the rest of the motor is stock. will be fun to drive no doubt lol
Post by: DANBOY66 on September 08, 2016, 05:26:23 pm
Post by: bonelorry on September 08, 2016, 09:24:10 pm
Yes you read it correctly.
The Rocco is going in for a stage 1 this Sat!!!!
With the Golf, I went from stock to stage 2+ but this time round I thought I'd go through the stages :P
So I wonder what Mr Niki will get out of the Rocco come sat?
:popcornsoda:
How long ago did you book the car in with R-Tech?
Post by: mvb12 on September 08, 2016, 10:04:25 pm
Get that gfb fitted before mapping mate
If time allows...
Post by: mvb12 on September 08, 2016, 10:05:23 pm
Yes you read it correctly.
The Rocco is going in for a stage 1 this Sat!!!!
With the Golf, I went from stock to stage 2+ but this time round I thought I'd go through the stages :P
So I wonder what Mr Niki will get out of the Rocco come sat?
:popcornsoda:
How long ago did you book the car in with R-Tech?
When it comes to R Tech.... Good things come to those that wait :happy2:
Post by: bonelorry on September 08, 2016, 10:35:35 pm
Yes you read it correctly.
The Rocco is going in for a stage 1 this Sat!!!!
With the Golf, I went from stock to stage 2+ but this time round I thought I'd go through the stages :P
So I wonder what Mr Niki will get out of the Rocco come sat?
:popcornsoda:
How long ago did you book the car in with R-Tech?
When it comes to R Tech.... Good things come to those that wait :happy2:
Not really answered my question. Doesn't matter.
Post by: mvb12 on September 08, 2016, 10:52:46 pm
Yes you read it correctly.
The Rocco is going in for a stage 1 this Sat!!!!
With the Golf, I went from stock to stage 2+ but this time round I thought I'd go through the stages :P
So I wonder what Mr Niki will get out of the Rocco come sat?
:popcornsoda:
How long ago did you book the car in with R-Tech?
When it comes to R Tech.... Good things come to those that wait :happy2:
Not really answered my question. Doesn't matter.
2 months.
Post by: DANBOY66 on September 08, 2016, 10:52:54 pm
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Post by: mvb12 on September 08, 2016, 10:55:43 pm
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Got to play the squirrel game haha
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Post by: bonelorry on September 09, 2016, 09:11:36 am
A good CDL engine should be around the 310BHP mark, Torque varies. My 6R made 313BHP & 340LB/FT :smiley:
Post by: grey golfster on September 09, 2016, 09:20:36 am
For me, it would be back to the future in one of these very Deloreanesque...Mk 1 Storm.
http://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-features/scirocco-r-vs-scirocco-storm/23641
Tried a new one back in the day, only memory is of the TRULY frightening lack of brakes, apparently due to poor OEM LHD > RHD conversion. Am sure the modders have sorted this by now!
Post by: mvb12 on September 09, 2016, 09:22:25 am
Thank you!
A good CDL engine should be around the 310BHP mark, Torque varies. My 6R made 313BHP & 340LB/FT :smiley:
Was that with R Tech?
Post by: bonelorry on September 09, 2016, 09:47:08 am
Thank you!
A good CDL engine should be around the 310BHP mark, Torque varies. My 6R made 313BHP & 340LB/FT :smiley:
Was that with R Tech?
Yes, Used Niki twice now. Once on my old ED30 which made 297BHP & 317LB/FT and then again on my 6R.
I am just on with trying to look at my Rota and arrange a day in October to do a Stage 1 on my current ED30 :)
Post by: mvb12 on September 09, 2016, 12:35:03 pm
Is it just me, or do these new Scirocco's have a real "fat @rsed" look about them?
For me, it would be back to the future in one of these very Deloreanesque...Mk 1 Storm.
http://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-features/scirocco-r-vs-scirocco-storm/23641
Tried a new one back in the day, only memory is of the TRULY frightening lack of brakes, apparently due to poor OEM LHD > RHD conversion. Am sure the modders have sorted this by now!
Brakes are same as S3 / Golf R / R32 and work well (have heard the piston diameter is ever so slightly different but not 100% on that) , haven't had brake fade so no complaints as yet.
Rear end is gorgeous :love: nice and round :laugh: i guess thats what people refer to when they say "real head turner" :grin:
Post by: Paradox1 on September 09, 2016, 12:58:32 pm
Is it just me, or do these new Scirocco's have a real "fat @rsed" look about them?
For me, it would be back to the future in one of these very Deloreanesque...Mk 1 Storm.
http://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-features/scirocco-r-vs-scirocco-storm/23641
Tried a new one back in the day, only memory is of the TRULY frightening lack of brakes, apparently due to poor OEM LHD > RHD conversion. Am sure the modders have sorted this by now!
Brakes are same as S3/Golf R / R32 and work well (have heard the piston diameter is ever so slightly different but not 100% on that) , haven't had brake fade so no complaints as yet.
Rear end is gorgeous :love: nice and round :laugh: i guess thats what people refer to when they say "real head turner" :grin:
She does have a fat arse!!
#Ghetto booty!
Post by: grey golfster on September 09, 2016, 05:14:05 pm
Sorry lads, I'm old enough to have been talking about the mk 1 Scirocco's brakes :sad1:
When it was new... :sad1:. :sad1:
Post by: SurreyED30 on September 09, 2016, 05:22:22 pm
Hope your well
Jake
Post by: Little_Dave on September 09, 2016, 06:34:21 pm
Like Danny said try and get that dv+ fitted before mapping
Dave
Post by: mvb12 on September 09, 2016, 08:37:48 pm
"Brakes are same as S3 / Golf R / R32 and work well (have heard the piston diameter is ever so slightly different but not 100% on that) , haven't had brake fade so no complaints as yet. "
Sorry lads, I'm old enough to have been talking about the mk 1 Scirocco's brakes :sad1:
When it was new... :sad1:. :sad1:
Yeah i was referring to how far they have come since then :driver:
Post by: mvb12 on September 09, 2016, 08:39:09 pm
Nice looking rocco marvin :happy2: get a few more pics up when you can so I can have a nose :drool:
Hope your well
Jake
Yes mate,
she is a looker :grin:
I'm well mate, must catch up sometime with the others, its been a while since we've seen ya! :happy2:
Post by: mvb12 on September 09, 2016, 08:42:49 pm
Get some more pics up marv u little squirrel :popcornsoda:
Like Danny said try and get that dv+ fitted before mapping
Dave
might fit it down at R Tech as not had time today been too busy.
but only a few hours left for Niki to work his Magic.
only have REVO to compare his map to so its going to be interesting as although the REVO wasnt as quick as the R Tech mapped cars I did enjoy the aggressive surge of power so hoping i'm not disappointed with this linear approach :ashamed:
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on September 09, 2016, 09:26:23 pm
Get some more pics up marv u little squirrel :popcornsoda:
Like Danny said try and get that dv+ fitted before mapping
Dave
I'm sure he will change it to a more aggressive setup if you didn't like linear :happy2:
might fit it down at R Tech as not had time today been too busy.
but on;y a few hours left for Niki to work his Magic.
only have REVO to compare his map to so its going to be interesting as although the REVO wasnt as quick as the R Tech mapped cars I did enjoy the aggressive surge of power so hoping i'm not disappointed with this linear approach :ashamed:
Post by: SurreyED30 on September 09, 2016, 10:34:54 pm
Yeah man definitely have a catch up soon, I'm always about now the house refurb is done and it's all settled down at home. :happy2:Nice looking rocco marvin :happy2: get a few more pics up when you can so I can have a nose :drool:
Hope your well
Jake
Yes mate,
she is a looker :grin:
I'm well mate, must catch up sometime with the others, its been a while since we've seen ya! :happy2:
Post by: ducman77 on September 09, 2016, 11:16:37 pm
Post by: Rampage on September 10, 2016, 11:14:14 am
I'll keep an eye out for you mate :drinking:
Post by: bonelorry on September 10, 2016, 11:39:47 am
Post by: DANBOY66 on September 10, 2016, 02:38:38 pm
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Post by: mvb12 on September 12, 2016, 02:25:58 pm
I managed to fit the GFB DV+ (pre mapping) so boost would be better held one hoped. :happy2:
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So Niki got to work and car stock dyno'd at 269/274 which saw me start grinning as quoted out the factory is 265/258. :grin:
So the magician got to work and whilst this was going on and I was talking to the R-Tech Lads, my mind was constantly thinking about what power I would make for stage 1 :ashamed:
Was expecting a strong 300-310hp, but the Rocco done me proud. 319/336 :notworthy:
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So the drive home was wet and as such, couldn't really push on and see what this R-Tech stage one is all about.
Sunday was itching for a blast so i headed out to some of my "private roads" and got cracking.
The power delivery is smooth, completely different to my REVO map on my GTI, which was very aggressive but this "linear" approach enables you
to get more power down and get on it a lot quicker.
The figures are bloody impressive as its near enough close to my REVO figures on stage 3 with all the supporting mods, but I guess that's the difference between Generic Vs "Niki" custom mapping.
Whilst there i took the liberty of taking a few more pics
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Post by: mvb12 on September 12, 2016, 02:27:36 pm
Really looking forward to hearing how Niki got on today. CDL motor such a good base to start from. Best of luck :happy2:
very good base as my stage one has proven :wink:
Post by: mvb12 on September 12, 2016, 02:29:55 pm
Get more pics up Marv! Looks lovely!!! :happy2:
I'll keep an eye out for you mate :drinking:
Simon,
Long time mate,
Got a few pics down at R Tech.
Have you mapped yours yet?
Post by: mvb12 on September 12, 2016, 02:30:24 pm
I know the figures but I will let the OP post them! Its done well :smiley:
Quality mate, well pleased with her :happy2:
Post by: mvb12 on September 12, 2016, 02:55:58 pm
Don't think @mvb12 (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=4906) will be ever going Revo again
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I think your right Dan :laugh:
Post by: Paradox1 on September 12, 2016, 03:37:22 pm
Post by: AJP on September 12, 2016, 07:05:05 pm
Post by: SurreyED30 on September 12, 2016, 07:11:51 pm
Cant wait to get the eddy in Niki's hands ...
Post by: mvb12 on September 13, 2016, 08:33:17 am
great results there mate !
Cant wait to get the eddy in Niki's hands ...
Haha ditching the REVO :laugh:
Post by: mvb12 on September 13, 2016, 08:34:17 am
Lovely looking graph. I'd love a CDL!
Cheers Mate :happy2:
Post by: mvb12 on September 13, 2016, 08:34:45 am
Thats some decent figures :happy2: :happy2:
Couldn't agree more :happy2:
Post by: ducman77 on September 13, 2016, 10:37:27 am
Super figures and a lovely looking graph :happy2:
I'd say you're well pleased :drinking:
Didn't realise you had the fancy seats - very nice!!
Post by: mvb12 on September 24, 2016, 08:12:34 pm
Had to hold down the unlock on the key fob and the bloody thing popped open. WTF!!!
Will try some WD40 and hopefully that resolves the issue.