Scirocco r mods

[preeman]

Hi All,
I had the tyres changed again. I am now running with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus.

255/30/R20 - 92Y

According to GPS my speedometer is now actually dead on track, it used to be a 4 or 5 KPH over.

[Scratchyratface]

So I prepare myself, how much were they?

[preeman]

Over all it was just over $3500. New Tyres and the Wheels.

Any ideas on how much the stock wheels and tyres weigh per set? I am meant to now have two piece light weight set so I would like to work out how much I saved. Hmm.. maybe this week I will just get them weighed.

Still not too happy with the grip, but even the originals had issues with keeping power on.

[preeman]

Next on the list is either:
* Lowering
* Some sort of tune

I am expecting both these to cost around $1000 each, any thoughts on which way first?
Is the power usable? I assume we can't use that extra power in 1st at any stage?

And the wild outside chance, a big brake upgrade, however I expect this to be more around $3000?

[kazsiddique]

How u finding the ride quality on the 20inch rims?

[Scratchyratface]

Are you manual or DSG preeman?
I've heard the stage 1 tune takes it up to around 221kw and as we don't have the AWD of the Golf R and the Roc is a bit lighter then I reckon if you do upgrade then make sure you get the DSG tune. I've had some prices for a tune at $750 + DSG tune at $750ish aswell. Not sure what the APR tune offers for $1200-$1500?

[preeman]

At this stage I am stopping all the work on the car.

I am not sure if you guys have seen the story on Drive.com.au about VW and power loss on cars?


I have had that happen to me three times since I have had the car, asked service to look at it twice and no fault found. The latest incident was about two months ago and nearly resulted in an accident. I expected to have power to clear cars next to me while in a lane that was quickly ending due to a parked car! Instead, no power while the foot is on the pedal, it did kick in later resulting in panic all around. Not a good moment.

I am due back to service this Thursday, unless they can find the fault and fix it, I don't want to spend any money on the car.

My faults so far are:

* Driver side window not going down sometimes
(Now the switch clips are broken by service while they tried to find faults)
Being replaced Friday - They have replaced this before with no fix

* Passenger side window does not go up sometimes
(Comes back down sometimes, it has now ripped through the rubber grove it is meant to be running in)
Being replaced Thursday

* Driver side door armrest as a big dent from where I keep my 5 Kilo worth of arm resting weight
(Come on you expect this stuff to be long lasting for like 10 years!)
Being replaced Thursday

* Driver side door seal is pealing from the body
(Spotted Yellow powder near R plating on the door base, wondered what it was, it was dried glue that falling away)
Being reviewed on Thursday

* Rough Idle
(For the last month or so every-now and then the car revs slightly up and down, never used to)

* Clunky gear changes
(Some times in Drive for some unknown reason, it seems like the rev's on the shift don't match and you can feel the car jerk as it clicks into gear)

* Power Loss - No response
To be reviewed


I bought my car on 30th December 2011 and have done just over 41,000Ks in it. It is my daily drive for work as I am always driving around Sydney for customer meetings.

[Scratchyratface]

oh crikey! I've had some issues with the windows going back down when they are supposed to be closing.
I only get the rough idle when the DSG is in manual mode, in Drive mode it just idles quietly.
The power loss is a massive concern, please keep us updated with the developments on all those issues.

[preeman]

Will keep everyone update.
I am just hoping they do something about it, instead of just saying no fault found like the last two instances.


With your windows, check if the rubber guides/groves in the little panel that has the side mirrors are still straight. If that rubber is ripped it will catch the window as it goes up, get stuck and the window will go back down. Mine are now completely ripped.

[Andych]

Are you manual or DSG preeman?
I've heard the stage 1 tune takes it up to around 221kw and as we don't have the AWD of the Golf R and the Roc is a bit lighter then I reckon if you do upgrade then make sure you get the DSG tune. I've had some prices for a tune at $750 + DSG tune at $750ish aswell. Not sure what the APR tune offers for $1200-$1500?

Stage 1 tunes all relate to approx 190 kw at the wheels... and while a DSG tune will certainly improve how it changes etc it isnt a necessity for Stage 1 or even Stage 2+ be it in a Scirocco or Golf R. It certainly wont improve traction...
Mine has the APR stage 1 tune and has had it for 12 months now... the tune is fantastic... well worth the money.

At this stage I am stopping all the work on the car.

I am not sure if you guys have seen the story on Drive.com.au about VW and power loss on cars?

Not good to hear of your problems... the majority of us on here have had little if any issues...

For a bit of clarity on the "Power loss" issues mentioned in Drive and many other publications... the one that is making all the headlines is a manual diesel Golf, not sure but I think it was a Mk5... while the ones from overseas have been with DSG gearboxes they also have been diesels and they also result in an engine light coming on and the car going into limp home mode....which would make it easy for VW to track the problem...

I hope you get the problem sorted... I have experienced that problem before but in a different manufacturers Diesel wagon with dsg and it certainly gets your attention...