The first Scirocco R to come to Australia!!

[AP]

Hey Guys,

The boys are doing the evidence pack for the first inport of a Scirocco R into Australia..
Here is a few Iphone shots of my new baby..>D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2746/4517080275_dbecd4c59b_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2792/4517713420_15d223d0c9_o.jpg

I will post some more photos tomorrow!!:D

[Paolo]

you sir keep raising the bar! very excited for you!

[Tim]

noice.
Not sure if you have discussed it yet. But is there any idea of how much one of these babies will cost landed, complied and registered? Obviously without the R36 awd conversion :P

[AP]

you sir keep raising the bar! very excited for you!

Thanks Paolo, I'm very excited I almost jumped on a plane to NZ to look at it myself!!!

[G-rig]

Can't wait for this..
Black looks awesome in those pics, is that an R badge on the back?

[AP]

is that an R badge on the back?

Yes Sir that is!!!!! Mmmmm

[saad]

Beautiful

[AP]

noice.
Not sure if you have discussed it yet. But is there any idea of how much one of these babies will cost landed, complied and registered? Obviously without the R36 awd conversion :P

Not sure yet as it depends on the dollar at the time of transfer.. It will be over 70k finished to my door..
This has only just been released in NZ, it's there first car and I have taken it...Hahaha But if you wait to buy a second hand one you will save 10k plus or even more...
But I don't care I want it so I will get it...

[schoona]

Awesome!

[10d]

Bad AP, bad boy :)

[bwen]

You and your ridiculous cars! I'm waiting for a build thread :D

[Lima]

JIMP :eek: :cool: :p

[JohnA]

congrats and may i also say WOW

now excuse me whilst i wipe the mess i left

[AP]

Bad AP, bad boy :)

You know you want to be bad with me 10d....Hahaha

[nath_mk6]

Said it before, but will say it again, it's a beautiful machine AP, lucky man

[Rayjuice]

holy crap that is a great looking car!
Congrats on raising the bar again :D

[Paolo]

small GTG when it arrives? otherwise were going to have to wait until Anthonys birthday to see it in the flesh hahaha
with your permission of course

[random]

awesome car, i was thinking about doing something similar, because the sirocco is a beautiful car, was so disappointed they decided not to bring it to australia. but definitely congrats! one of a kind (in Australia)

[MasterKevin]

OMFG !!!!!! SEX !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ar44]

Maddd!!!!!!

[mshl1979]

........

[chris32]

Very nice AP, can't wait to see it in the flesh. Congratulations.

[R32Perth]

Good work AP. I am sure you will be satisfied with your birthday present this year lol....

Look forward to the build thread, who will be doing all the mechanical work?

Are you going to find a wrecked R32 for the AWD driveline?

[AP]

Most of the work will be done by HPA Motorsport!! I purchased a water damaged 2008 R32 a while ago now.. It will run the complete R32 running gear with a Twin turbo R36 engine...

[SUGA]

Can't wait to see this with my blurry eyes Ap! Awesome!

[S&H]

Beautiful and the right colour too.

[Cam]

All I can say os WOW.
WOW WOW WOW lol.

That beast is gonna turn heads (even without the r36 engine in it lol)
:p :D

[Taz_]

Damn, that's impressive.

I heard the US shop bought one from Canada to do the conversion since they didn't get that model in the US. Can't believe you'll have one in Australia!

[AP]

Damn, that's impressive.

I heard the US shop bought one from Canada to do the conversion since they didn't get that model in the US. Can't believe you'll have one in Australia!

HPA brought one from Germany, then put the full drive line from a r32 and strapped twin turbos on it!!
Check out the "worlds first" thread for all the info!!

[Justin Fox]

I purchased a water damaged 2008 R32 a while ago now.. It will run the complete R32 running gear with a Twin turbo R36 engine...
:eek::eek::eek:

I love how daring you are guy! Inspirational! And damn that thing looks wiiiide!

[Androo]

Nice stuff, this should be interesting!

Will the Scirocco be heavier than the R32 once it's done?

[RobR32]

Love it AP!!!!!
Will we be seeing the beast at the gtg on sunday? ? ? ?

[AP]

Nice stuff, this should be interesting!

Will the Scirocco be heavier than the R32 once it's done?

No it should be lighter... Have to wait and see!!!

[Tim]

Not sure yet as it depends on the dollar at the time of transfer.. It will be over 70k finished to my door..
This has only just been released in NZ, it's there first car and I have taken it...Hahaha But if you wait to buy a second hand one you will save 10k plus or even more...
But I don't care I want it so I will get it...

Nice.
Props to the guys who have the balls to become a registered workshop. Hopefully within a couple of years we will see quite a quite few Sciroccos on our roads. Especially as the second hand values plummet.

[Pharkus]

I live vicariously through you AP! Keep it coming.

[stevie]

Damn you lucky man AP! I so want one!

Looking forward to the bulid!

[MasterKevin]

OMFG !!!!!!!! SEX !!!!!!!!!!

lol lol

[windyzz]

CongratZZZZ Ap. Spechless................. *Dreaming*....... lol

[defaultx]

That looks so awesome mate, congrats!!! I cannot wait to see it in the flesh, looks amazing!

[chewy7]

Far out!! Go AP!!!

[Frenchie]

My approval !!!

[Byza]

speechless... this is so awesome.. congrates and cant wait to see updates etc...

[en.elle]

Very awesome - congrats!!

[Paul_OH]

Awesome! I'm a big fan of the Scirocco and would definitely get one if available locally. VW Aust stated that they'd cannibalise sales from 3dr Golf - so what!? Imagine the extra sales that they'd get from other brands aswell, very shortsighted...

[GBJ-R32]

congratz looking good so far. how long will it take before it lands from shipping

[stephen8512]

AWESOME AP!!! can't wait till this is finished around august!!!

[G.:Rowler]

Damn those Roccos are fat! Love your work AP. Those lads at HPA are mad scientists, I'm sure they'll piece together another work of art for you.
Congratulations and best of luck with the build.

[G-rig]

Still can't believe you swiped the first one LOL :D

[Pharkus]

Still can't believe you swiped the first one LOL :D

Totally Ninja!

[Nardi330]

sorry for the noob question. this is a race car only (not registable)??

regardless, awesome car and very rare here!!

[AP]

congratz looking good so far. how long will it take before it lands from shipping
Should be at city performance in two weeks!!

[AP]

Still can't believe you swiped the first one LOL :D
Just landed in NZ last week!! They have only 20 coming in the country this year..

[AP]

sorry for the noob question. this is a race car only (not registable)??

regardless, awesome car and very rare here!!
No way mate this will be a daily driver!!! 100% road rego and legal!!

[Nardi330]

No way mate this will be a daily driver!!! 100% road rego and legal!!

but how?????

[AP]

Beacuse the scirocco has been approved for importing!! That's how...

[Nardi330]

under SEVS?

omg i wonder how much is compliance.

[AP]

I can give you the importers details if you want.. Mine will be the first so the next one will be cheaper and not as complex to do!!

[Nardi330]

yes please.

PM sent thanks

[AP]

yes please.

PM sent thanks
Replied to PM Philip!!

[mshl1979]

I mean judging from a few posts up you mentioned that it'll be about $60K to bring one to Aust. That isn't bad at all considering it's an Rocco R. If it every got release in Oz it should be only slightly cheaper.

[Nardi330]

Replied to PM Philip!!

thanks heaps.

[Pharkus]

Brother in law is in NZ for the next year accompanying my sister in law who is doing some surgery specialisation year there. I told him to get a Sirrocco R whilst he was there for a car to drive around in then after the year import it here. He got a second hand Mazda MPV instead....EPIC FAIL and he is now got one strike against his name.

[Lima]

but how?????

More info here -> http://www.ausmotive.com/2010/03/11/exclusive-volkswagen-scirocco-one-step-closer-to-australian-shores.html

[AP]

That's it Liam!! I so glad they approved the scirocco..

[G-rig]

Brother in law is in NZ for the next year accompanying my sister in law who is doing some surgery specialisation year there. I told him to get a Sirrocco R whilst he was there for a car to drive around in then after the year import it here. He got a second hand Mazda MPV instead....EPIC FAIL and he is now got one strike against his name.

So inconsiderate!!


More info here -> http://www.ausmotive.com/2010/03/11/exclusive-volkswagen-scirocco-one-step-closer-to-australian-shores.html

Great news LOL, a day after i buy a GTI..

Probably need a bit more space at this stage (only car) but will have to get a Scirocco R next time :D.

[bigwill]

*rubs eyes* awesome ap! look forward to what u do to it :D

[Kooki]

More info here -> http://www.ausmotive.com/2010/03/11/exclusive-volkswagen-scirocco-one-step-closer-to-australian-shores.html

Thanks Liam, that's good information. :D

[J.T]

Congrats on the new purchase.. it is one seriously good looking car!! and it will be an animal when its complete. More than a one of a kind! I also think the fact that it is NZ's first delivery and you are taking it off them is hilarious!! :D

[Mister_duck]

Wow can't wait to see it in the flesh.

[10d]

Nice! I am more and more convinced now.

[Bizi]

The big question is whether you will accessorise it with a black or a white VWGolf sticker. :)

[Jethro41]

Nice work Anthony,

Looking forward to seeing this car progress through it's build..

I now understand your sig. :)

I've sent you a PM re importer... I wouldn't mind jumping on your bandwagon...if you don't mind.

[felixR]

wowow this will be interesting!

[AP]

Nice! I am more and more convinced now.

Yeah sure you are mate!! you are too scared... Hahaha

[zz2]

Anthony, have i ever told you how much i hate you??

and by hate i mean extreme envy

farken awesome ride!

[Jig]

Dont hold back AP!

Congratulations there man.

[AP]

Dont hold back AP!

Congratulations there man.

Never been one to hold back my friend!!! Tendy said "that Scirocco is like a hot sexy woman, just to hard to resist.."Hahaha

[10d]

Never been one to hold back my friend!!! That Scirocco is like a hot sexy woman, just to hard to resist..Hahaha
Wait till your wife hear this :lol:

[AP]

Wait till your wife hear this :lol:

I don't know what you are talking about..:O But I hope your misses isn't on this forum..:lol:

[Button]

Would I be right in saying that at 3:30 this afternoon in Artarmon I was being followed by Australia's only Scirocco R?

I was so excited I almost crashed my car!!!

[AP]

Would I be right in saying that at 3:30 this afternoon in Artarmon I was being followed by Australia's only Scirocco R?

I was so excited I almost crashed my car!!!

It sure was, the tech from CPC doing a road test!! Haha

[M4RK0]

Awesome black!!! soooooo classy!

Congrats AP,

[M4RK0]

From where did you imported the car Ant?

[funkymonkey]

From where did you imported the car Ant?
He did mention it coming from NZ.

I actually thought you brought it in under the used car rule. Mad props to you sir for buying it brand spanking new. Altho I'm actually surprised it took this long, the new car eligibility (ie under 500km) was listed a year ago, were you waiting on availability in NZ?

Have they given you an estimate on how long till it's registered and on the road?

[AP]

Sorry Funkymonkey not able to dicuss that on here!!!


He did mention it coming from NZ.

I actually thought you brought it in under the used car rule. Mad props to you sir for buying it brand spanking new. Altho I'm actually surprised it took this long, the new car eligibility (ie under 500km) was listed a year ago, were you waiting on availability in NZ?

Have they given you an estimate on how long till it's registered and on the road?

[AP]

UK!!


From where did you imported the car Ant?

[10d]

AP, did you give her a cuddle and pat today?

[AP]

Oh yeah!!


AP, did you give her a cuddle and pat today?

[burgs]

Cant wait to see the beast, will this be attending the nationals on Sunday?

[onpole01]

Wow Ap I know I've come in late on this thread but that's freakin awesome man!!!

Well done to you mate and can't wait to see and hear it!

[Bizi]

One More Sleep!

[benough]

It's coming up to the end of July, any word on the car? I read that you'll be in the tuning challenge in 3 weeks time.

[Lima]

Bump! Was just thinking about this car earlier today and wondering how progress is going...

[benough]

I just presumed he was keeping "Mum" until after the tuning challenge.

[nath_mk6]

Okay so to answer for AP as he is flat out busy with his restaurants, the Rocco for the challenge will not be mini Godzilla as the engine was not ready in time.

[benough]

Okay so to answer for AP as he is flat out busy with his restaurants, the Rocco for the challenge will not be mini Godzilla as the engine was not ready in time.

So what level of moddedness will it be at for the challenge?

Also when did he employ you as his PR assistant? ;)

[nath_mk6]

Lol Ben, I guess you'll have to wait for the mag like the rest of us.....

[benough]

Hey Anthony. Here's a photo of everyone who built your car.

via Ausmotive

http://www.ausmotive.com/images2/VW-Scirocco-100K-01.jpg

[AP]

Na mine is a Scirocco R that's only one of the base models!! Hahaha

Thank's Nath!
Well to be honest guys there won't be any Scirocco updates on the internet due to some knobs taking illegal video's without consent and then posting them up on Youtube!!
To be very honest I'm sick and tired of all the BS and slander on other forums about me and my cars and how I earn my money!! I know it's my fault for posting in the first place, So
I'm going to be the one to put an end to it!

I build the cars for my self and from now on I'm going to enjoy them for myself!!

I know there will be a lot of you pissed at me for this but I have three kids, wife and business that are far more important than having some one say sick car mate!!! Hahahaha

[Bizi]

I'm sorry to read this, Anthony as you're an amazing example of commitment to excellence.

Enjoy your life outside of here... It makes a bit more sense now, thanks.

[nath_mk6]

.....how I earn my money!!

what is this money you speak of! ;)

[Andym]

what is this money you speak of! ;)

haha, that's something the kids on this forum think every day ;)

[benough]

Na mine is a Scirocco R that's only one of the base models!! Hahaha

Thank's Nath!
Well to be honest guys there won't be any Scirocco updates on the internet due to some knobs taking illegal video's without consent and then posting them up on Youtube!!
To be very honest I'm sick and tired of all the BS and slander on other forums about me and my cars and how I earn my money!! I know it's my fault for posting in the first place, So
I'm going to be the one to put an end to it!

I build the cars for my self and from now on I'm going to enjoy them for myself!!

I know there will be a lot of you pissed at me for this but I have three kids, wife and business that are far more important than having some one say sick car mate!!! Hahahaha

That's a shame dude but understandable.

So how/when can we, the non haters, see the final product?

[Cam]

Thats fair enough Anthony, completely understandable.
You'll always get that on the internet though, doesn't matter if its a car, bike, computer, house, system or something else completely....there are always going to be people out there trying to ruin the fun.
Envy is a funny thing on the internet.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hater

;)

I think nearly all of us here appreciate not just the amount of money spent but the passion, time and effort it takes to build and maintain the sort of cars that you own. I say good on you. Don't let anyone else spoil the fun.

Cheers,
Cam

[Robby_jai]

Well to be honest guys there won't be any Scirocco updates on the internet due to some knobs taking illegal video's without consent and then posting them up on Youtube!!


AP i'll assume this comment was aimed at me specifically. have sent message to you. welcome to respond. cheers

[Jeffie]

Im pretty sure hes talking about someone else here.

[Robby_jai]

Im pretty sure hes talking about someone else here.

nah mate i think its aimed at me. I actually took a video of an entrants car because it was a very nice and amazing car at today's event and without even thinking i posted it on youtube. In another thread Anthony made a comment to this video and i actually realised i shouldnt have posted it and agreed on his comment and quickly removed the offending video.

to be really honest i think i'm going to do the same and bail out from this forum. there seems to be this thing about this forum where one has to carefully word his post for the fear of offending some one. It's like tip toeing on thin ice....its just so fragile in here. This is in no way aimed at the moderators or admin on this forum because they actually do a good job controlling this forum.

But its losing some of the spontaneity of what a true forum is about where one can share their thoughts and opinion, laugh and joke and just be who they really are without the fear of offending someone or hurting some one's ego etc.

This whole forum almost appears to focus on stroking people's ego and nurturing that ego till it gets bigger and bigger. It's a lot of back slapping and a lot of group hugs. (this is my thought and opinion and is in no way a reflection of the members of this forum many who I have met and think are very nice people)

to steal a line from anthony i modify cars for my own joy and amusement and its a passion i loved sharing. but i'm losing the joy of forums that i once had.

[Jeffie]

Come join OzRS. We respect all cars great and small!

Well most. hehe

BTW I thought he was referring to someone who posted an actual illegal act...

[silverbullet]

After reading anthony's post makes me wonder. Why do we have forums? Why did I sign up?. Well for me the drives, learning more about my car, buying and selling stuff, socializing with a good group of people. Perhaps some of us are getting too old for forum banter.Regardless AP has been a Beacon for us all.

[nath_mk6]

AP i'll assume this comment was aimed at me specifically. have sent message to you. welcome to respond. cheers

Rob he isn't referring to you

[Bizi]

I'm really sorry it came to this; so many people had been supportive, very interested in the story and the progression of this for Anthony and appreciative of his contribution to the car scene in Australia.

Life has its ups and downs and some things can put hobbies into perspective, like family/relationship, work, home, health or other personal issues.
We've even sadly had people from one of our drives later have a fatal accident. It is such a waste and so sad.

I think we should try to be available and around for people when they need it. Iam only saying this because I have had some experience of this recently and a friend is dead and we had no idea until he was dead.

We shouldn't take this forum fun too seriously; life is too precious to not enjoy our time here.

I hope that everyone reading this thread can reflect on their behaviour on and off the forum, their dealings with people and think about what matters in life. Then come here to enjoy the discussion of our cars and fun that can be shared. :)

Thanks, everyone. There's so much more to life than this place, even though it is a fun place to be.


Ben


PS. Hopefully, in time, we can learn more about this Scirocco and any future Scirocco projects. It is such a great project car. :)

[Frenchie]

Na mine is a Scirocco R that's only one of the base models!! Hahaha

Thank's Nath!
Well to be honest guys there won't be any Scirocco updates on the internet due to some knobs taking illegal video's without consent and then posting them up on Youtube!!
To be very honest I'm sick and tired of all the BS and slander on other forums about me and my cars and how I earn my money!! I know it's my fault for posting in the first place, So
I'm going to be the one to put an end to it!

I build the cars for my self and from now on I'm going to enjoy them for myself!!

I know there will be a lot of you pissed at me for this but I have three kids, wife and business that are far more important than having some one say sick car mate!!! Hahahaha

Nah no one can be pissed at you Ap. I can respect that Ap and do hope we can still catch up with at meets etc - I must say shame though how there is always some punk to ruin things in this world.

No Rocco for no one!!

[saad]

OK I dont get it - since when are people talking shit about AP, his cars, and how he earns his money etc? I havent seen any of this?

[G-rig]

There will always be jealous people and knobs around.. You don't want a forum that is too precious either where you can't give an opinion without offending others, so it's a bit of a balance.

Would be good to see how the Scirocco project turned out, I think most people here are appreciative of AP's work and sharing his cars with us.

[Androo]

That's sad to hear, I was talking to you at the Galston Gorge cruise and now after reading this it's a tease we won't be getting updates about the scirocco.

But we have to keep in mind that it's polite to ask people for permission to take photo/video of your belongings but in a public place permission is not needed, as long as number plates are hidden there isn't a law that stops people taking photos of yourself, children or cars as long as it's not used to sell or profit on. That's the law, that's how photographers get away with it. Always nice to ask.

I have great respect for you AP, followed from day one the R32TT build thread and tried your restaurant mmmm very yummy. Family always comes first. Would be interested in an update if it's possible some how :(

[Jig]

OK I dont get it - since when are people talking shit about AP, his cars, and how he earns his money etc? I havent seen any of this?

Neither have I seen or heard people disrespecting AP. Not in this forum anyway. I respect everyone's decision and in this case AP's but the one thing that remains common in this forum is the sharing of knowledge. Personally, this is the primary reason why I am on this forum. To share information and if it is interpreted as "showing off", or boasting in accords or simply telling the world that I have so much cash I can do what I want with it, then its their own personal interpretation of what is being shared. Nothing wrong with that as long as that does not get turned around negatively and back fire on you. In AP's case, it looks like it has back fired on him, and is not his fault in anyway by the way, its just that people are people and the 7 deadly sins are in all of us.

However, truthfully, I dont care if you have bought a 1M dollar car or have done a 1 dollar mod. The fact you have shared it with us is good enough for me. Its now up to me to interpret that and if you have a solid mind about you, then you need to taper those 7 deadly sins.

I dont necessarily agree with Robby_Jai's comment either that this forum is like threading on thin ice. My interpretation on Robby's comment is just that we simply are being asked to think the words before saying it, be more mature, and have some sense of respect and decency. These are qualities that humans should pursue anyway but there will always be people who will post before thinking, that are jealous or bitter, bullies or simply wanting to ignite negative responses because they feel its funny and entertaining. There is a famous saying that goes "if you have nothing constructive to say, then dont say it".

All the best AP. I'll be seeing you around for sure.

[Androo]

I'm still trying to find ways of making more money :P I guess it's normal for us to question sometimes as long as it doesn't get personal or a personal attack. If you know what i mean, as humans we are curious and it's not a bad thing. I can see what Robby is trying to say, i guess it's like that anywhere really... it's not something to leave a forum for though.

If anyone has visited his restaurants which we have on a meet (I went with a group outside the forum) and recommended to another group of mates and they also liked it.

Hope you are still sticking around Anthony.

[RKFChan]

Its really sad to hear this....from a perspective of a uni student/younger member its been very motivating/inspiring seeing members like Anthony and the many other members here who have pursued their passion for cars and shared it with everyone here.

Agreeing with what Jig said, anyone that has put in an effort to share their experiences, joys and knowledge should be respected and treated with common courtesy.

I do hope you will come back at some point to show us how it all pans out with the Scirocco.

Good luck!

[stephen8512]

Its just sad really. Forums (I feel) are designed so that one can learn, come together as a community and respect one another. But again as Jose said, there are always going to be idiots who are jealous, bullies, bitter or just plain stupid.

On another forum (many will know which one), I have seen both AP's and Jig's thread be bombarded with crap by idiots being just that...idiots. It just seems like these guys have nothing better to do than to critisize someone, then it becomes a personal thing asking about how this person can afford such mods, then they question someones earning capacity, what they do for a living, etc etc. I mean, seriously...why?

It's like that on other forums where you see someone who is 25 and has, for example, a Honda DC2R....then you see someone who is 18 and has a brand new S2K. (I'm using Honda as an example here). Now some pple would be like "wow, you're 18 and you have an S2K? I wish I had that when I was 18..." then you have some pple who say "so your parents buy that for you? I hate it when rich kids come to flaunt how much money they have...I'm 25 and I've bought every single one of my cars on my own". etc etc. They put down this new kid down before he has done anything. I mean, at the end of the day, who really cares? Does it really matter that someone is better off than you and can afford to have an S2K when they are 18 and you couldn't? Does this mean that the S2K guy is a bad person for being rich? Its this sort of attitude which brings the forum down....but sadly, its something that can't be eliminated as like Jose said, it's human nature and everyone is different. The only thing that can be done is to moderate it as much as possible if a forum is to become a strong community.

These are the sorts of people who are jealous and want to drag you down to their level by acting like idiots. More often than not, theyre the ones who envy you the most and thus, the term "hater" is applied as it can manifest into that. My motto has always been "haters hate, so let them do their job". >D And its best if you surround yourself with like minded individuals than those who see the world as owing them a fortune because they;re not where they want to be.

Great thing I found about this forum was that there is a lot of respect for one another. Probably because the average age group is a lot more mature than some of the other meets i've been to in the past.

AP, I know you're not but dont let this kind of sh1t get to you. Ignore it. U have a successful business, married with 3 kids and a great collection of cars. If there are haters, let em hate buddy! NO need to justify anything. Ignore the tornado of bullsh1t that might get swept around you and just focus on the positive :)
Hope to still see you around at the meets mate!!

[Androo]

Why do people automatically think just because people ask certain questions they are haters? Human beings are curious and we ask questions to find out things we like to know. You don't always get answers to questions, and sometimes you do. It's normal.

It's like having a discussion about APR/GIAC/Bluefin, you have certain people who are willing to discuss and certain people who just want to have a war and parade on one product.

A forum won't be the same if you take away the "different" people. If everyone is the same it will be boring, even in the real world.

[Tinto]

AP this feels like history repeating from when you first joined golfmkv.com and people pried a little about the Lotus and your plans for the R32.
I don't know what the video stuff is all about, but if you don't want the odd jibe / query about your situation or (amazing) car collection then you're right - it is better not posted.
But in most cases it is adoration and curiosity about the successes you've had in life, not anyone trying to bring you down or attack you, and certainly not your family.

Family stuff is another matter altogether (I don't know why that was bought up), but any threat there would make me close accounts immediately.
But - and I'm being 100% honest here and not having a go - no one does this stuff purely for themselves. We ALL seek approval from others in one way or another. Forums are a great way to see responses from people who share your interests.

Shiiit - even this post is history repeating.

[saad]

Ah yeah I remember that, the turbo R32 and James being a cop and telling AP to get it engineered etc.

[Androo]

Ah yeah I remember that, the turbo R32 and James being a cop and telling AP to get it engineered etc.

What's wrong with that? It could be a friendly suggestion, or a heads up in case he does get pulled over one day. I don't see any issue with things like that, it's a car forum and expect people to have an input. If you don't want peoples inputs don't post on a forum. It works two ways. Take Byza's approach, it's nice to hear the good and bad. But if someone threatens you or family that's a completely different matter all together.

[saad]

What's wrong with that? It could be a friendly suggestion, or a heads up in case he does get pulled over one day. I don't see any issue with things like that, it's a car forum and expect people to have an input. If you don't want peoples inputs don't post on a forum. It works two ways. Take Byza's approach, it's nice to hear the good and bad. But if someone threatens you or family that's a completely different matter all together.

Nothign wrong but I think the tone came across wrong, and there was a big kerfuffle.

[Androo]

Nothign wrong but I think the tone came across wrong, and there was a big kerfuffle.

Ah ok, misunderstandings always happen online. You can't really tell if people are serious/having a go/ or just being honest and helpful. It's all good.

[G-rig]

I mean, at the end of the day, who really cares? Does it really matter that someone is better off than you and can afford to have an S2K when they are 18 and you couldn't? Does this mean that the S2K guy is a bad person for being rich? Its this sort of attitude which brings the forum down....but sadly, its something that can't be eliminated as like Jose said, it's human nature and everyone is different.


As long as the person isn't a tosser about it and rurbbing it in everyone's face then don't see the problem. I wouldn't argue if someone bought me a car, but some of us have to pay for it ourselves.

[bwen]

This whole forum almost appears to focus on stroking people's ego and nurturing that ego till it gets bigger and bigger. It's a lot of back slapping and a lot of group hugs. (this is my thought and opinion and is in no way a reflection of the members of this forum many who I have met and think are very nice people)

to steal a line from anthony i modify cars for my own joy and amusement and its a passion i loved sharing. but i'm losing the joy of forums that i once had.

I hate to say it but I think I'm in the same boat here.

Interesting plans for the Scirocco R though, it sucks you didn't get it finished on time for the tuner challenge but hopefully we might see an entrance from it next year?

[AP]

No robbie wasn't aimed at you!! It was aimed at someone that put a video of my car on youtube!!! But you shouldn't have put that video of someone car! Put yourself in there shoe's, if something happened to his car on that day it could have been a shit fight!!! Thank you for removing that video, the owner is very thank full...


AP i'll assume this comment was aimed at me specifically. have sent message to you. welcome to respond. cheers

[AP]

What are you implying something G-rig? Remember if you can't say some thing to some ones face than don't type it! I never rub anything in anyones face, guys on this forum that really know me know that!!!


As long as the person isn't a tosser about it and rurbbing it in everyone's face

[G-rig]

What are you implying something G-rig? Remember if you can't say some thing to some ones face than don't type it! I never rub anything in anyones face, guys on this forum that really know me know that!!!



Wasn't talking about AP but in general terms, so don't get the wrong idea :).

I know you don't and never said you did!!

[AP]

It's all good mate! Just in a bad mood! Need to focus my attention else where!


Wasn't talking about AP but in general terms, so don't get the wrong idea :).

I know you don't and never said you did!!

[G-rig]

It's all good mate! Just in a bad mood! Need to focus my attention else where!

No worries, I'm always in a bad mood so don't worry.

It was in reply to stephen8512's post about other people getting given cars & people being jealous etc - and said I couldn't care less if they do as long as they aren't cocky about it. So wasn't even directed at you, and I've met you and wouldn't call you a tosser LOL.

[nath_mk6]

Anthony, love the new profile shot, that engine really is sexy........

[AP]

you don't miss a trick do you Nath! Hahaha

[schoona]

Amusing ^

I can see both sides, the potential for personal information (videos included) is too easy to be dumped on to the internet for any prying eyes. Whilst ever you have a tight knit community, information spreads. Fast.

I have not seen any public slandering on this particular forum towards AP which is great. At the end of the day though if it has happened elsewhere and it's how he feels, then s be it. Highly disappointing because his level of investment (not just monetary) has really helped expose a great brand that is VW.

Anything that involves family is simply not on.

It also has to be taken in to consideration the "image" portrayed by people on the internet. Unfortunately it's not a true test of character, and it seems plenty of negativity is directed towards people such as Anthony. Australia and it's tall poppy syndrome?

In any case, those that are just coming in will have an example of what not to do (if AP leaves), those that stay will have to soldier on, and I'm sure he has made enough friends/acquantainces on here to keep himself busy. So many people humping his leg! :P

Wish you all the best, hope all travels well champion :)

[10d]

AP, don't be moody. Go play with your flaps >D

[nath_mk6]

AP, don't be moody. Go play with your flaps >D

>D :lol: :lol: >D hahahahaha

[AP]

You dirty old man!! Hahaha


AP, don't be moody. Go play with your flaps >D

[silverbullet]

Thank Jesus. This thread was going mariah Carey. Good to see it's back to sisco.

[stephen8512]

Thank Jesus. This thread was going mariah Carey. Good to see it's back to sisco.

LOL jono u never fail to crack me up

[silverbullet]

yeh no worries stephen. Hey congrats on the golf r.

[stephen8512]

cheers buddy!

[Frenchie]

It's all good mate! Just in a bad mood! Need to focus my attention else where!

Come in today Ap if you got time - I ll put you through the pads, get some that aggression out >D

[Pharkus]

Thank Jesus. This thread was going mariah Carey. Good to see it's back to sisco.

Nothing wrong with a bit of Mariah!

[G-rig]

Yeah Mariah is hot!!

[Androo]

It's about the thongy thing in life... let me see that thong.









Slightly NSFW.....









http://files.myopera.com/luisjmontes/albums/855051/lrg-3298-st-2009-000406-fenny-argentina.jpg http://forum.i3d.net/attachments/offtopic-english/943182052d1249724207-happy-birthday-frank-dat-ass1.png

[derek]

http://forum.i3d.net/attachments/offtopic-english/943182052d1249724207-happy-birthday-frank-dat-ass1.png
!

[AP]

Now that's a hot arse!! It reminds me of the Scirocco!!! Hahaha


http://files.myopera.com/luisjmontes/albums/855051/lrg-3298-st-2009-000406-fenny-argentina.jpg[/IMG]

[Androo]

Honestly I'd have a hard time picking which one to ride! LOL

[VR53KS]

I think that'd make even the most dedicated car lover forget all about their automobile.. What VR6? :lol:

[technopato]

AP, you sticking to your guns?
No sharing about the developments on Baby Godzilla??

[mmmmmm]

Hi all,

can anyone please direct me to the right way of importing my VW Scirocco R from NZ?
migrating to NSW in December next month.

thanks for all your input.


rgds

Jo

some photos of mine "Black on Black" scirocco R

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/vw/172950-volkswagen-scirocco-r-4.html

[nath_mk6]

http://www.scuderiaimports.com.au/

[nath_mk6]

hot car by the way!

[mmmmmm]

Thanks Nath

[VR53KS]

Fucking fuck that is sexy man... Kudos and hope to see it around!!

[random]

http://www.scuderiaimports.com.au/

69,990 is not a bad starting price... BUT that is for a 155kw? as the R base price in NZ is 69250....

[mmmmmm]

Thanks mate, hope to take it there with us.
hope there is no restriction on private owned and import.

[mmmmmm]

Yes you are right.

[AP]

No that's with the full 199kw!!


69,990 is not a bad starting price... BUT that is for a 155kw? as the R base price in NZ is 69250....

[Bizi]

G;day Jo,
www.dotars.gov.au is the Aust Govt regulator of private imports; if you have owned the car while residing overseas for 12mths of ownership, then you would be able to do it if you're reading the full info and filling in the forms correctly.

Let me find something more specific, but that's it in a nutshell. If not owned while residing OS for 12mths then you'd have to pay a lot to get it complied. Contact AP and his Scuderia Imports contacts - it's taken what seems ages to get the paperwork / SEVS or whatever compliance license sorted.

Did you buy the Scirocco in December 2010 or before and reside the past year under a long white cloud?

I think all Kiwi people who've owned a Scirocco for a year should 'migrate' long enough to complete the sale of their car and have an enjoyable 'residence' holiday before returning across the ditch and doing it all over again. :)

Hi all,

can anyone please direct me to the right way of importing my VW Scirocco R from NZ?
migrating to NSW in December next month.

thanks for all your input.


rgds

Jo

some photos of mine "Black on Black" scirocco R

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/vw/172950-volkswagen-scirocco-r-4.html

[AP]

Hey Mate,

How long have you owned the car for? Private owned should be easy provided you have owned for 12 months or more! You might also have to put it back to standard ie; brakes, suspension, wheels etc!
Speak to Sam from Scuderia Imports! He should be able to help you..
I have a white sitting in Auckland waiting to be shipped. I can't wait..


Thanks mate, hope to take it there with us.
hope there is no restriction on private owned and import.

[AP]

Oh and love your Scirocco R too!

[silverbullet]

nice scirrocco man

[random]

No that's with the full 199kw!!

Oh yeah i forgot about the currency rate, i always thought it was close, but in fact it is currently $69250NZ to only $55kAUD, so $15k for import fees i guess?



I have a white sitting in Auckland waiting to be shipped. I can't wait..

Didn't you get a black one, that was shipped into Aus already? (the one on page 1?)

[silverbullet]

just blew my wad reading this thread again...i'm sensitive

[Bizi]

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/importing_vehicles/general/personal_imports.aspx


Vehicles imported under the personal imports scheme, amendment to the vehicle quotaRelated Links
Application for Approval to Import a Vehicle
Considerations Before Importing
Eligibility Criteria
Persons Eligible to Certify Documents
Vehicle Equipped with an Air Conditioner
Selling an Imported Vehicle
Notice of Rights of Review
Legislation
Contacts
The personal imports scheme allows migrants settling in Australia, and expatriate Australian citizens returning permanently to Australia after a long period overseas, to bring their personal vehicles with them.

Currently, applicants may import one vehicle (under the scheme) every 12 months.

After 18 November 2010, applicants may only import one vehicle (under the scheme) every 5 years.

Purpose of the amendment
This change to the vehicle quota was introduced by the Australian Government under the Motor Vehicle Standards Amendment Regulations 2009 (No. 1). The change was implemented via an amendment to paragraph 13(1)(e) of the Motor Vehicle Standards Regulations 1989, please see item 14 of the Amending Regulations. The purpose of the amendment is to more accurately focus the personal imports scheme onto the original policy intent.

Previously, the scheme had been open to expatriate Australians regularly importing a vehicle every year whilst remaining overseas. These vehicles by-passed normal certification arrangements. The amendment is designed to prevent abuse of the scheme without impacting upon genuine migrants and expatriate Australians returning to Australia after spending long periods of time overseas.

Transitional arrangement
The amendment will commence on 18 November 2010 after a 12 month transitional provision.

The Amending Regulations are available from Comlaw. You can download a copy of the regulations and the Explanatory Statement describing the effect of the change.

A consolidated version of the Motor Vehicle Standards Regulations 1989 is available from Comlaw.

[stephen8512]

Oh yeah i forgot about the currency rate, i always thought it was close, but in fact it is currently $69250NZ to only $55kAUD, so $15k for import fees i guess?



Didn't you get a black one, that was shipped into Aus already? (the one on page 1?)

the black one is now owned by scuderia imports. AP is getting a white one as per his previous post

[Frenchie]

Oh so mean black on black ! Sexy car

[nath_mk6]

lol I just realised Scuderia used some of my photos.....

[Bizi]

just blew my wad reading this thread again...i'm sensitive

hehe


All you needed was stimulation!



Are you migrating to Bondi or the Gold Coast, mate?

[Bizi]

Hot action shot.
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd417/VWWC_Australia/News%202010/news111105.jpg

[vanboy]

Saw my first Scirocco in the flesh yesterday! Though I had to be on holidays here in Singapore to see it.

Going off to see about some rims today, fingers crossed. Pics when I get home next week ;)

[Big_Al]

I sure hope that VWA will eventually bring this car to Aus.. i mean if its avail in NZ.. why not the Aus market?!!?

Would buy this car in a heartbeat!

[funkymonkey]

Hi all,

can anyone please direct me to the right way of importing my VW Scirocco R from NZ?
migrating to NSW in December next month.

thanks for all your input.


rgds

Jo
Hi Jo, back when I was working for J-Spec Imports we helped a fair few NZudders bring their cars over as personal import. The process gets you a gold compliance plate, and isn't as stringent as the regular compliance process. It can also be carried out by a larger selection of VASS' nationally rather than be limited to being complied by RAWS.

Most often you don't need to return a lot back to standard either, as long as you can meet EPA (sometimes fixed by just detuning if you have a modded car) standards and have items like airbags, seatbelts etc which are determined by the ADR standards for when the car was manufactured. The VASS will be able to guide you as to what may need to be changed anyway.

In order to be eligible for import though, you need to be able to prove that you've owned the car for a period of 12 months or longer. This means things like fuel dockets, service books, insurance policies etc will expedite the process.

If you need any help with it all drop an email to info@j-spec.com.au and ask for Craig, he's a kiwi expat himself, so knows the process like the back of his hand.

Hope that helps.

I sure hope that VWA will eventually bring this car to Aus.. i mean if its avail in NZ.. why not the Aus market?!!?

Would buy this car in a heartbeat!NZ is a non manufacturing country, ie they don't have any local manufacturers' interests to protect or shield from cheaper foreign cars (by way of taxes, duties, etc) nor do they have a national design standard like we do (ADRs) therefore anyone can import anything into NZ. Australia is a totally different kettle of fish. We're more like America in that sense. I wouldn't go holding my breath for VW to bring em out here unless it's a brand new worldwide revision.

[mmmmmm]

G;day Jo,
www.dotars.gov.au is the Aust Govt regulator of private imports; if you have owned the car while residing overseas for 12mths of ownership, then you would be able to do it if you're reading the full info and filling in the forms correctly.

Let me find something more specific, but that's it in a nutshell. If not owned while residing OS for 12mths then you'd have to pay a lot to get it complied. Contact AP and his Scuderia Imports contacts - it's taken what seems ages to get the paperwork / SEVS or whatever compliance license sorted.

Did you buy the Scirocco in December 2010 or before and reside the past year under a long white cloud?

I think all Kiwi people who've owned a Scirocco for a year should 'migrate' long enough to complete the sale of their car and have an enjoyable 'residence' holiday before returning across the ditch and doing it all over again. :)

Hi mate,

No havent owned the car for 12 months yet, does it mean im restricted to take it with me?

I really hope the SEVS would void the 12 months requirement but im no expert in this, yes will contact
Scuderia.

:)

Thanks for the info mate

[mmmmmm]

Hi Jo, back when I was working for J-Spec Imports we helped a fair few NZudders bring their cars over as personal import. The process gets you a gold compliance plate, and isn't as stringent as the regular compliance process. It can also be carried out by a larger selection of VASS' nationally rather than be limited to being complied by RAWS.

Most often you don't need to return a lot back to standard either, as long as you can meet EPA (sometimes fixed by just detuning if you have a modded car) standards and have items like airbags, seatbelts etc which are determined by the ADR standards for when the car was manufactured. The VASS will be able to guide you as to what may need to be changed anyway.

In order to be eligible for import though, you need to be able to prove that you've owned the car for a period of 12 months or longer. This means things like fuel dockets, service books, insurance policies etc will expedite the process.

If you need any help with it all drop an email to info@j-spec.com.au and ask for Craig, he's a kiwi expat himself, so knows the process like the back of his hand.

Hope that helps.
NZ is a non manufacturing country, ie they don't have any local manufacturers' interests to protect or shield from cheaper foreign cars (by way of taxes, duties, etc) nor do they have a national design standard like we do (ADRs) therefore anyone can import anything into NZ. Australia is a totally different kettle of fish. We're more like America in that sense. I wouldn't go holding my breath for VW to bring em out here unless it's a brand new worldwide revision.

Yes it is very much helpful guys, it seems that i may be stuck with the 12 months requirement :(
Hope not.
Thanks for all your infomation so far.

[mmmmmm]

Yes sorry the 199kw but the price is right.

[mmmmmm]

Hi AP, Less than 12 months.
all back to standard? :(
I will ask for SAM at Scuderia.
Nice, which dealership is that in Auckland?
White is hottt :) , my first choice of color but wasnt available.

[mmmmmm]

Oh and love your Scirocco R too!

Thanks :)

[mmmmmm]

nice scirrocco man

Thanks Johno

[funkymonkey]

Yes it is very much helpful guys, it seems that i may be stuck with the 12 months requirement :(
Hope not.
Thanks for all your infomation so far.
well if you haven't owned it for 12 months yet, then it has to come in under the RAWS scheme, and most RAWs will require it to be standard, or will swap the parts on your car for standard parts for purposes of compliance. technically they are meant to destroy the parts that they take off the car to return it to standard, but most often if you can make arrangements with them to "find the parts in a dumpster behind the workshop"... if you know what I mean.

If your car isn't that heavily modded (ie mostly bolt on mods), then I'd recommend talking to the RAW that will be compliancing your car to see if an arrangement can be met. If it is heavily modded (ie structural changes to chassis, motor etc) then I'd look at selling the car and importing another in Australia. Keep in mind importing a car into NZ means you've already paid taxes on it, you'll have to pay more taxes on the same car when it's brought into Australia.

[AP]

Or you could just wait till you have owned it for 12 months then ship it!

[mmmmmm]

well if you haven't owned it for 12 months yet, then it has to come in under the RAWS scheme, and most RAWs will require it to be standard, or will swap the parts on your car for standard parts for purposes of compliance. technically they are meant to destroy the parts that they take off the car to return it to standard, but most often if you can make arrangements with them to "find the parts in a dumpster behind the workshop"... if you know what I mean.

If your car isn't that heavily modded (ie mostly bolt on mods), then I'd recommend talking to the RAW that will be compliancing your car to see if an arrangement can be met. If it is heavily modded (ie structural changes to chassis, motor etc) then I'd look at selling the car and importing another in Australia. Keep in mind importing a car into NZ means you've already paid taxes on it, you'll have to pay more taxes on the same car when it's brought into Australia.

Not much mods, just wheels, suspension and brakes therefore can be easily put back to factory set up :)
ok will talk to RAW agent, yeah another option is parting the parts and selling the car.
however would like to take it with us if its not too much trouble :)
No taxes in here apart from GST.
Yes do not mind paying taxes there when importing to Australia.
Thanks for your advises so far.:)

[mmmmmm]

Or you could just wait till you have owned it for 12 months then ship it!

No way AP, thats too long, going to be in NSW in a month time.
cant wait that long, perhaps you may be interested in my KW V3 (including damping control termination if yours is option with dc) and AP Brakes should we had to part them from the car
and sell the car before we go :P

[mmmmmm]

well if you haven't owned it for 12 months yet, then it has to come in under the RAWS scheme, and most RAWs will require it to be standard, or will swap the parts on your car for standard parts for purposes of compliance. technically they are meant to destroy the parts that they take off the car to return it to standard, but most often if you can make arrangements with them to "find the parts in a dumpster behind the workshop"... if you know what I mean.

If your car isn't that heavily modded (ie mostly bolt on mods), then I'd recommend talking to the RAW that will be compliancing your car to see if an arrangement can be met. If it is heavily modded (ie structural changes to chassis, motor etc) then I'd look at selling the car and importing another in Australia. Keep in mind importing a car into NZ means you've already paid taxes on it, you'll have to pay more taxes on the same car when it's brought into Australia.

sorry mate, forgot to ask if Scuderia is a RAWS approved agent, or do you know of any one that is good to deal with to sort this out?
thanks again, have a good weekend to you all. :)

[funkymonkey]

Not much mods, just wheels, suspension and brakes therefore can be easily put back to factory set up :)
ok will talk to RAW agent, yeah another option is parting the parts and selling the car.

here is the SEVS entry that makes your car eligible for entry under the RAWS scheme:
http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/sevs/632-00.htm

Currently there are no approved RAWS (workshops) that can comply the car to the Australian Standards required to bring your car into the system. AFAIK Scuderia is still in the process of getting their test vehicle approved, which can take anywhere from a month to a couple of years from experience, depending on a range of factors like how much the manufacturer likes to pressure DOTARS (the regulatory body) or what kind of history the workshop has had or simply how anal the assessor feels like being.

With that in mind your options are to wait till it reaches 12 months and then move over (not sure how passionate you are about your car, but I'd say that's kinda silly). Or sell your car, buy something local to keep you mobile, and then when a RAWS is approved to compliance them, then look at importing one for them to comply.

You can search the RAWS who can comply your car here:
http://raws.dotars.gov.au/rawswebpublic/RAWPubSearch.asp
It's updated nightly so you'll know as soon as they get it.

[Lima]

Hi all,

can anyone please direct me to the right way of importing my VW Scirocco R from NZ?
migrating to NSW in December next month.

thanks for all your input.


rgds

Jo

some photos of mine "Black on Black" scirocco R

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/vw/172950-volkswagen-scirocco-r-4.html

Actually, if you already own the car, then it's probably best to check out the Customs website (http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page4371.asp) and leave Scuderia Imports out of it (maybe???).

Your car looks HAWN too!!!

[Pharkus]

Rocked up to the VW dealership in Hamilton, but the Sirrocco for test drive was not in when we were there (lunch?). I did manage to score a catalogue though =(

[mmmmmm]

Actually, if you already own the car, then it's probably best to check out the Customs website (http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page4371.asp) and leave Scuderia Imports out of it (maybe???).

will do so.

Your car looks HAWN too!!!

Thanks.

[funkymonkey]

Actually, if you already own the car, then it's probably best to check out the Customs website (http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page4371.asp) and leave Scuderia Imports out of it (maybe???).Step 1 on that page says you need to get a VIA. To get a VIA you need to bring the car in under the RAWS scheme (Scuderia) or have owned it for more than 12 months with proof (personal import). Hence the posts above ;)

[mmmmmm]

Step 1 on that page says you need to get a VIA. To get a VIA you need to bring the car in under the RAWS scheme (Scuderia) or have owned it for more than 12 months with proof (personal import). Hence the posts above ;)

Looks like i will not be able to bring it with me ... the car wont have its first b'day till April and im gonna
be in NSW by Dec next month.
:(

Thanks for your help so far.

[Tim]

Looks like i will not be able to bring it with me ... the car wont have its first b'day till April and im gonna
be in NSW by Dec next month.
:(

Thanks for your help so far.

maybe you can keep the car in NZ for a bit longer and make sure you go visit it every now and then.

[mmmmmm]

maybe you can keep the car in NZ for a bit longer and make sure you go visit it every now and then.

cant wait that long :(

[mmmmmm]

left and Sold the Scirocco R back in NZ and got a Grey Golf R here in Sydney. Merry Xmas guys.

[G-rig]

Scirocco is the biggest non-event in AUS unfortunately.
Hope they make it here one day but plenty more choice anyway with 3/5door GTI's and R's.

[_Just]

left and Sold the Scirocco R back in NZ and got a Grey Golf R here in Sydney. Merry Xmas guys.


Scirocco is the biggest non-event in AUS unfortunately.
Hope they make it here one day but plenty more choice anyway with 3/5door GTI's and R's.
But how do the Scirocco R's compare to the Golf R's? Are they quicker?http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/23.gif

[Tim]

But how do the Scirocco R's compare to the Golf R's? Are they quicker?http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/23.gif

They are quicker because they are lighter and handle nicer with a lower centre of gravity and wider track.
but the lack of awd means that getting traction off the line will be a lot harder. Id say a tuned golf R would eat one off the line.

[_Just]

Ahh! So they're definitely FWD's then. Nice.

Thanks for the reply mate.

[Big Yellow]

watch the episode of best motoring. the rocco r destroys all.

[Bizi]

watch the episode of best motoring. the rocco r destroys all.

Video etc here:
http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?1511-Scirocco-R-Vs-Focus-RS-Vs-Megane-250-Cup-Vs-Boxster-(VID)

[stephen8512]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAkkOlfoCJw

Best Motoring JDM vs Euro
It shows the 0-400 1/4 mile times for each car + 3 laps around tsukuba
Tsuchiya is behind the wheel of the Scirocco R

[iluvbrownale]

Scirocco is the biggest non-event in AUS unfortunately.
Hope they make it here one day but plenty more choice anyway with 3/5door GTI's and R's.

already here

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/results.aspx?N=1216+1246+1247+1252+1282+4294962746 +4294878208&keywords=&tsrc=allcarhome&Nne=15

[stephen8512]

This is for AP. Found this on the RForum.co.uk thread

If this is a taste of whats to come, then this thing is gonna be an absolute weapon.

Not a fan of the front bar or the bodykit to be honest (or the wheels), but damn....the figures are scary!!!

Cant wait to see your beast AP!




Copy/paste job from the thread. This is Alex's HPA Scirocco (AP You know him or know of him)



Here's a friends Scirocco...

I offered to marry him, but he wants me to sign a prenupt...

It's the first of it's kind in the US
The first AWD conversion
The first VR6 conversion
The first twin turbo conversion

0-60mph in 3.2 seconds with an 11.3 1/4 Mile

The car is an absolute beast when pushed but as docile as a kitten when driven slowly.

The pictures really don't do justice to the level of detail, fit and finish that went into this conversion. HPA were on point for this conversion, right down to the MFD integration of boost and oil temperature...

Here are a few pics from The Texas Mile... taken last March during the Spring running.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm209/uberVduber/HPA%20Scirocco%20at%20Texas%20Mile/DSC_5664-1.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm209/uberVduber/HPA%20Scirocco%20at%20Texas%20Mile/4469463717_2cb8b135e0_o.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm209/uberVduber/HPA%20Scirocco%20at%20Texas%20Mile/DSC_4734.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm209/uberVduber/HPA%20Scirocco%20at%20Texas%20Mile/DSC_4736.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm209/uberVduber/HPA%20Scirocco%20at%20Texas%20Mile/DSC_4750.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm209/uberVduber/HPA%20Scirocco%20at%20Texas%20Mile/DSC_5275.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm209/uberVduber/HPA%20Scirocco%20at%20Texas%20Mile/DSC_5278.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm209/uberVduber/HPA%20Scirocco%20at%20Texas%20Mile/DSC_5388.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm209/uberVduber/HPA%20Scirocco%20at%20Texas%20Mile/DSC_5590.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm209/uberVduber/HPA%20Scirocco%20at%20Texas%20Mile/DSC_5590.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm209/uberVduber/HPA%20Scirocco%20at%20Texas%20Mile/DSC_5593.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm209/uberVduber/HPA%20Scirocco%20at%20Texas%20Mile/DSC_5602.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm209/uberVduber/HPA%20Scirocco%20at%20Texas%20Mile/DSC_5729.jpg

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm209/uberVduber/HPA%20Scirocco%20at%20Texas%20Mile/DSC_5746.jpg

[xc17ed]

WOW

[technopato]

EPIC!!!!

[derek]

dis
http://www.tacticaladvantage.com/images/jimp.gif

[AP]

That's a great car! What is that forum in the uk your on?

[stephen8512]

its a small forum for Golf R and Scirocco R owners AP. Think it was started up by some UK blokes. I found this in the Scirocco thread on that forum. Check ur PM :)

[AP]

Thanks Stephen! Always like to talk to other who have done similar projects for feed back..

[nath_mk6]

why the secret forum?

[AP]

why the secret forum?

Don't want the knobs following! Haha

[Bizi]

Any update on when the Scirocco R can get a compliance plate?

What a long and tortured process that has been! That's how it looks, anyway.

[AP]

Not yet! The wait is killing me.. I have a 750hp 3.6 Twin Turbo engine with a built DSG box, Kw clubsports, Massive brake set up and lots more goodies but I have no Scirocco R... Hahaha


Any update on when the Scirocco R can get a compliance plate?

What a long and tortured process that has been! That's how it looks, anyway.

[stephen8512]

If Alex's HPA Scirocco is anything to go by, this thing will fly....

Just dont get that kit because the Scirocco R looks awesome from factory already.