MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Members Rides => Topic started by: Norbreck21a on April 05, 2011, 08:26:59 am
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Hi guys, well finally took delivery on Friday of my brand new Candy White 2.0TDI Bluemotion. Have to say, did shed a bit of a tear and a lump in the throat when they drove my Golf away.......then this came around the corner :laugh:
I’ve only driven about 200 miles so far so she’s still very new and tight, but already returning 50.2 mpg (51.5 according to the MFD so much more accurate than my old Golf). I have to say, she’s everything I hoped she would be. I was a little worried that after 5 years ownership of the MK5 Golf, the Rocco wouldn’t be very much different (especially as it shares many interior components), but it’s like chalk and cheese. I loved my Golf, but the Rocco feels much more, planted and well, sort of cosseting (if you know what I mean). More intimate that the Golf and the seats are superb, and yes, as many of my friends on here kept telling me, the black interior is much more sporting that my beige leather in the Golf :ashamed:
Only had her a couple of hours and already started to modify her. Anyway, enough pre-amble, here’s the first few piccies. Better and more artistic ones will follow.
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The mods
LED Sidelights
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Chromed Exhaust Tips (from a Skoda Yeti)
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Anti Slip –Boot Liner
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Sliding Cup Holder (an absolute bas*ard to fit)
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Chromed DSG Pedals
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Rear Cup Holder and air vents (complete with working air ducts to front).
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Covered front Storage tray (from a MK5 Golf) – Not an ashtray.
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Stainless Steel Sill Trims
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Black “R” model fascia surround (prefer this to the silver one it came with)
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Still to do.
Door warning lights. I already have the parts and harness made up, just need to get up the courage to take the door cards off a 4 day old car (gulp) ?
Rear reversing camera. One for later in the year with the assistance of a couple of boys off the forums.
RNS-510 Voice control. Need to sort out the additional wiring to get the RNS voice control working, as currently it’s only connected to the factory Bluetooth.
That’s about it to date.
As I said, so far absolutely delighted.
Full spec.
Scirocco 2.0TDI (140) GT bluemotion in Candy White.
Options
Factory Bluetooth
RNS-510 (fitted by me)
Winter pack (heated seats, heated washer jets, headlight washers and low washer fluid warning)
Cruise Control
Folding Mirros with puddle lights.
Rear parking sensors (which integrate onto the headunit screen - very nice)
Standard spec.
Leather flat bottom multi function steering wheel
High line dash
18" Interlagos Alloys with Pirelli self sealing tyres.
Auto dimming rear view mirror, lights and wipers
Dual zone climate control with auto recirc.
Centre armrest with MDI and Aux socket
Adaptive chassis Control
Tyre pressure monitor
Privacy glass from B-Pillar backwards.
twin Exhaust pipes
Front Fog lights with cornering function.
Twin Reverse and Fog lights (yay !!)
Blution motion - Auto Start/Stop fuction and braking recuperation.
Cheers
Andrew
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Then got the call yesterday to say the wifes new Polo had also just arrived at the dealers, so had to go and have a quick look. Here she is (still in transport mode having just arrived off the transporter an hour before).
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Should pick her up next weekend when the wifes private plate details arrive from DVLA.
Spec is.
1.4 DSG SEL - 3 Door in Flash Red
Options
17" Boavista Alloys
Multi Function Steering Wheel
Winter pack (seat heating, headlight washers, heated washer jets, and screen wash fluid sensor)
Convenience pack - Auto Wipers and auto dimming rear view mirror
Climate Control
The RCD-510 that came with the Rocco will also be dropped into this as well.
So I'm now well and truely skint.
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very nice Scirocco you got there,
Like the fact you have already changed it with simply VW original parts to make it even better.
Just be careful with your LED ligths, Here in New Zealand a Scirocco R owner replaced all lights with LED lights.
Lets just say he ended up with a hefty bill as it burnt our the CAN-BUS melted wiring through out the car too.
so just make sure your LED lights are CAN-Bus friendly.
Otherwise keep up the good work.
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Andrew
The easiest way to achieve the Voice for the RNS with a factory installed kit is to cut the wires right up at the Mic end in the overhead light.
Using a bit of 4 core (preferably screened) run it to the RNS via the door pillar - Left side a drop the glove box may be easiest.
Solder the microphone end to the 2 cores running to the RNS Mic In and the two from Mic Out are soldered to the wire that then runs back to the BT module.
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:congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Love the scirocco. The reversing camera is awesome - get it fitted so you don't damage the poor thing!
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very nice Scirocco you got there,
Like the fact you have already changed it with simply VW original parts to make it even better.
Just be careful with your LED ligths, Here in New Zealand a Scirocco R owner replaced all lights with LED lights.
Lets just say he ended up with a hefty bill as it burnt our the CAN-BUS melted wiring through out the car too.
so just make sure your LED lights are CAN-Bus friendly.
Otherwise keep up the good work.
Thanks for the heads up, but yes, they are CAN-Bus Friendly.
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Very nice Andrew, lovely car particularly like the chrome tail trims looks exactly like it should, also love the ACC on the Roccos makes a massive difference :congrats:
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Looking good Andrew ;)
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Lovely car Andrew,
admire your courage to start taking it apart already!
When you modded the rear of the centre console did you take off a piece with a 12v socket (or maybe a blanking plug) on it? If so hang onto it or flog it mate, they're not cheap to buy considering their size! I slightly damaged mine doing a mod and went to dealer to get a new one and declined his offer, fixed my original and can't see it anyway where I sit!
Enjoy your new ride,
Regards,
John
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if your wife thinks the boavista's are too big then let me know!! been on the lookout for 2 months for a set. :rolleye:
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Nice new pair of Veedubs there Andrew :happy2:
What do they do to the Scirocco to mark it out separately as a Bluemotion version?
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Nice new pair of Veedubs there Andrew :happy2:
What do they do to the Scirocco to mark it out separately as a Bluemotion version?
Thanks Hurdy, apart from the badges on the boot (which I didn't get as I had ordered the car with the badge deletion option), it's got Stop / Start technology, Braking energy recouperation and a lightended and low friction crankshaft with special bearings as well as a special battery and alternator.
With regards to the Start Stop, I thought this would get tedious and a pain in the ar*e, so was prepared to switch it off (using the additional switch near the forward cubby hole / Ashtray). But to be honest it's been brilliant. It only works when the oil has reached a specific temperature, then say at traffic lights, you brake and hold the car on the brake pedal. After a couple of seconds at standstill, the engine gently shuts off and a large "Start / Stop" logo appears in the MFD. Then as soon as you even start to release pressure on the brake pedal, it's started again. It's quicker at startup that I can take my foot off the brake pedal and back onto the gas pedal.
And at 50mpg (calculated) on the first 1/3 tank over the weekend (bearing in mind it's only got 178 miles on it at the moment), seems to work !
Also have to say, totally fallen in love with DSG, and although it's "only" got 140bhp, and is still very new and tight, takes off like a banshee with a lovely (non TDI typical) growl from the exhausts.
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Yes that the same question..... Bluemotion has always meant frugal economy etc and not a 140bhp version..........Whats brake recuperation? do you mean regenaration perhaps?
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if your wife thinks the boavista's are too big then let me know!! been on the lookout for 2 months for a set. :rolleye:
haha, don't think so bud, the wife absolutely loves them !
To the rest who have replied, many thanks for the kind words, and VrStu, thanks for the tip on the voice control :happy2:
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Wow... 2 new cars eh?? :notworthy:
Both look very smart, and some nice subtle mods on the rocco! :happy2:
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Wow... 2 new cars eh?? :notworthy:
Both look very smart, and some nice subtle mods on the rocco! :happy2:
Yeah Rich, I'm now extremely poor :sad: :sad:
Spare a pound guvnor' ?
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Yes that the same question..... Bluemotion has always meant frugal economy etc and not a 140bhp version..........Whats brake recuperation? do you mean regenaration perhaps?
Its definately recuperation, as in the Audi adverts. It increases the load the alternator draws when braking stealing the extra energy when not needed to charge the battery and draws alot less when driving to limit the extra strain on the engine when accelerating etc to mimimise energy loss.
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if your wife thinks the boavista's are too big then let me know!! been on the lookout for 2 months for a set. :rolleye:
haha, don't think so bud, the wife absolutely loves them !
To the rest who have replied, many thanks for the kind words, and VrStu, thanks for the tip on the voice control :happy2:
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If you don't want to cut the Mic wire you could use plugs and make an adaptor loom but it'll add to the cost.
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Stu,
good idea, I think Darren said he had a spare mic harness with the necessary take offs for RNS and Bluetooth. I'll drop him a PM :happy2:
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:congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Love the scirocco. The reversing camera is awesome - get it fitted so you don't damage the poor thing!
Stealth, It's deffo one of the things on my to do list. However, it's quite different from the MK5 / 6 Golf units, as the rear emblem on the Rocco isnt a handle and so doesn't tilt.
It's a seperate unit that goes above the number plate in the recess between the 2 number plate lights, so involves a bumper off and a small cut ( :scared: :scared:) to the bumper.
It's all genune VW stuff, and the Roccos in germany and some other countries have this as a factory option, but sadly not in the UK. So retrofit all the way.
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Very nice Norbreck :happy2:
It is frustrating that we dont get some of the options the continent get, when its something as simple as a reversing camera
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It's a seperate unit that goes above the number plate in the recess between the 2 number plate lights, so involves a bumper off and a small cut ( :scared: :scared:) to the bumper.
Does that make it like the Tiguan? I think SteveP showed it to me on his. Not as slick as a badge camera and it's liable to get dirty/need regular cleaning.
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Very Nice Andrew!!!
Best of luck with them both mate! :happy2:
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:congrats: :congrats: :congrats:
Love the scirocco. The reversing camera is awesome - get it fitted so you don't damage the poor thing!
Stealth, It's deffo one of the things on my to do list. However, it's quite different from the MK5 / 6 Golf units, as the rear emblem on the Rocco isnt a handle and so doesn't tilt.
It's a seperate unit that goes above the number plate in the recess between the 2 number plate lights, so involves a bumper off and a small cut ( :scared: :scared:) to the bumper.
It's all genune VW stuff, and the Roccos in germany and some other countries have this as a factory option, but sadly not in the UK. So retrofit all the way.
I had to clean my camera on my Roc once during the winter, despite it getting dirty, you can still use it perfectly well. Happy to advise and assist in any way.
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Really want the camera on mine too :happy2:
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Really want the camera on mine too :happy2:
Have you spoken to Mr P? 2 at one sitting is viable.
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What a lovely pair Andrew! :grin:
Glad you finally got it mate, liking the gloss black RNS surround :happy2:
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Very nice, lovely looking cars and love those wheels on the scirocco, powder black and I would love to bang them on mine :evilgrin: Good fuel eco as well good luck with them and enjoy
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Wow... 2 new cars eh?? :notworthy:
Both look very smart, and some nice subtle mods on the rocco! :happy2:
Yeah Rich, I'm now extremely poor :sad: :sad:
Spare a pound guvnor' ?
lovely cars Andrew, that must have emptied the piggy bank. Nice mods too
Enjoy
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Cheers chaps. Much appreciated.
QD, might take you up on details for the camera :happy2:
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Very nice looking Polo too,
Was busy replying yesterday just as you posted it up.
very nice, being 1.4? I'm hoping you ended up with Polo GTI perhaps?
None the less still nice looking polo.
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Andrew you and the wife have far too much money :grin: :grin:
lovely looking motors and great spec on both :happy2:
would look even better in the scottish countryside!!!
scott :wink:
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Scott,
We have even more money now a kind Scottish gent deposited a couple of hundred quid in my bank account :grin:
Hmm...now what shall we spend that on ? :driver:
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:driver: do I see some colour in that wheel :innocent:
Looking lovely Andrew nice set of motors mate :happy2:
Darren
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Thanks Darren. Not spoken to you in a while.
How's the family and car doing (in that order) ?
Spoke to Scott last night, god he can natter :grin: (sorry Scott, couldn't resist :P) about you two and Eddie(with partners) going to GTI International this year. Mentioned it to Ange and we might pop down on one of the days, so hopefully meet up with you all then ?
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hi mate
stupid question. you said on page one about fitting the airvents and cup holder... what was there before? ive only ever seen armrest with airvents
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Thanks Darren. Not spoken to you in a while.
How's the family and car doing (in that order) ?
Spoke to Scott last night, god he can natter :grin: (sorry Scott, couldn't resist :P) about you two and Eddie(with partners) going to GTI International this year. Mentioned it to Ange and we might pop down on one of the days, so hopefully meet up with you all then ?
There both well mate doing sound :happy2: Cars good running well, its sitting in the drive looking good at the moment has I use my mountain bike for work now.
Darren
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i don't suppose you still have the silver facia that surround the cliomatronic and stereo do you? would this fit a mk5 golf dash?
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Sorry Andrew if I'm getting in the way but no it does Rachel, the top of it is different has the vent layout is not the same on the mk5 Golf to the Scirocco.
Darren
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ahhhh thanks for that darren :)
i don't pick up my golf till Wednesday, so i could't check to see (visually) if it would fit
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Cheers bud :happy2: