US Scirocco 16v....now RIP

Post by **Mr Funk** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 3:12 pm

Good to see the Jesi Master finally at it again.

Those massive US Spec bumpers, are you able to change them or do they have to stay on?

mr.brown · Post by **mr.brown** » Sun Jul 10, 2011 5:30 pm

Legally there's no issue in changing to "Euro" bumpers. The only problem (from what I've seen) is that the front and rear skirts are different on US cars, so some big holes are left visible. Example here -

I can live with that though

mr.brown · Post by **mr.brown** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:42 pm

If you see any toothless hens, it's my fault...

And if you're thinking those bumpers look new/NOS, they are

Post by **GTXTRA** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:46 pm

Post by **The Autoad** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:10 pm

monzajake · Post by **monzajake** » Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:18 pm

Ooooh i want a right hand manifold.......
Top work fella good to see you make your stamp over the pond.

mr.brown · Post by **mr.brown** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 3:59 pm

Took it for it's first test run today

Bit odd driving "stick" after a whole year and even odder changing gear with right hand relying on left to keep the wheel steady. Power steering is nice but tbh not that impressed - makes it light at high speed. More dead weight to get rid of at some point I suppose

Handling OK, not spectacular. It has Bilstein shocks mated with unknown non-stock springs. Firm, not bouncy but the back end tends to be a bit floaty when pushing hard round a bend. I'm no expert but could that be due to the stiffened front end (factory K bar + Neuspeed upper)?

Speed? Well, it's as fast as a sorted 8v but don't get forget that even when new the PL only chucked out 123 horses. With 132k on it, this one's probably a bit less. Euro spec cam to add to the list as well. With the Autotech exhaust it sounds bloody fast though

Anyhow, will try and take some pics tomorrow - it's too hot right now - already 30 C outside and it's only 11am!

mr.brown · Post by **mr.brown** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 4:10 pm

markh · Post by **markh** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 4:23 pm

As ever-----LEGEND !!!!

mr.brown · Post by **mr.brown** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:14 pm

*sadly I had to break the car

as there was no interest when it was put up for sale.

Bill · Post by **Bill** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:33 pm

Very Tidy on a Friday

Post by **Reverend Frog** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 10:23 am

Looks twenty times better: excellent!

G Beats · Post by **G Beats** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 4:28 pm

Looks very nice and much better.

bluestreak56 · Post by **bluestreak56** » Sun Jul 17, 2011 5:50 pm

Haha whats the ride like on stilts?

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