GVKs Scirocco GT TDI NAV

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  1. GVK

    GVK Paid Member Paid Member

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    Picked up this yesterday, from Nottingham 140ps GT TDI NAV with DCC.... 61 mpg on return journey home.

    Had a boost leak from where new turbo fitted, turbo muffler seal was missing!

    Has a dent on bonnet, no AC and the locking wheel nut key is missing. Other than that it's a nice car to drive. Will remap, and lower it on H&R or Eibach springs. Have coded out the ESP/ASR function so 5 sec press turns everything off as per BMW. Coded the RNS510 to allow NAV functions up to 60 km/h, and messed about with some of the lighting functions. Used OBD eleven pro.

    Nice handling car for stock, pity it has budget sh*te tyres on 235/40x18 - will get some new ones on the front at least AsAP.
     
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    Very nice.
     
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    I thought they felt a wee bit sharper than a Golf.
     
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    Yeah they do - DCC and much wider track helps, budget tyres don't help though...crap.
     
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    Thanks!!
     
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    Dirty flanks!

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    All clean !!!
     
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    Looks very nice :thumbup:
     
  13. Savagesam

    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

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    I’m surprised, I have driven a few R’s and they’re awful cars to drive imo. I’d have the ED30 personally :(

    Still, I hope you enjoy it. Can’t beat TDI fuel economy for sure.
     
  14. Tristan

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    Where do they get the wider track from, Gary?
     
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    Wider wishbones , and rear arms are Passat I believe....
     
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    I'm doing more miles and mid 20s mpg from the Edition 30 is not good for the bank balance, even caning about on B roads the TDI is doing 40mpg at least and 60 on a run st 55-60mph....
     
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    Removed rear lamp tints , back to OEM

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    Whilst it was jacked up yesterday I had a look around and found causing of a rattle going over manhole covers, the NSR bump stop is perished and the shock cover is just floating in mid air... Going to put a pair on and H&R lowering springs.
     
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    Are you loving it?
     
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    I reckon he is.
     

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