Monday 9th June 2014

VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI: PH Carpool

The love for the dub scene through the eyes of one passionate Scirocco owner

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Name: Danielle Bagnall
Car: Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0-litre TSI GT
Owned since: February 2013
Previously owned: Renault Megane

It's come a long way from Plain Jane origins

Why I bought it:
"Ever since the Scirocco went on sale I've wanted one. I popped to my local Arnold Clark dealership, on the day they went on sale, and came away with a new Renault Megane - either the sales man was very, very good or I was high. The truth is though, at the time of release, I just couldn't afford one. So last year I finally bought one - a stunning Candy White 'rocco with only 30K on the clock, and one previous owner."

What I wish I'd known:
"There have been no surprises with my purchase, up to now I've had a smooth ride with her and still loving every minute!"

Things I love:
"I love my car - there's no other way to put it. I loved her when I first bought her, but since the mods it's taken it to a whole new level. I even get Instagram comments from random people, saying they've seen me on the road and that the car looks awesome. She drives amazingly well too.

Mercedes wheels controversial, even among dubbers

"Some people have asked 'why change a perfectly good car so dramatically' well, my answer to this, it's because I wanted to make her mine - it's just like walking into a dealership and selecting the options you want for your car. I appreciate classics as well as modified cars - my love for cars knows no bounds.

"I love the VW scene too - most are great and would do anything to help a fellow 'dubber' out."

Things I hate:
"I'm really struggling to think of something I hate about my car, but if I had one little niggle it would be how low the metal strips sit for the jack - as you can see the car is lowered, and it is static, and these pieces of metal often catch on speed bumps."

Costs:
"The first thing I did was buy some coilovers, the 80mm drop Ultra Low from H&R, which I fitted myself. I try to do everything I can myself, until something goes horribly wrong and I have to pay someone.

"My colour change was done by Staffordshire Car Painters in Stoke on Trent. They did an awesome job with the car and the subtle changes I asked them to make, such as smoothed rear reflectors, smoothed front number plate recess, smoothed line details in rear bumper and colour-coded side strips all really work.

Wheels sourced in time for Ultimate Dubs show

"What next? Oh, to find the perfect wheel - I always knew I wanted these particular Mercedes S-Class 22-spoke monoblocks, but they're pretty hard to come by. But I managed to find a set a week before the Ultimate Dubs show in March. A wheel choice that most have questioned, and still question, but I have kept the badges on the wheels and on the car to ensure I am not trying to make it something it isn't - I love the wheels and I wanted to go down the OEM-plus route rather than aftermarket."

Where I've been:
"2014 has been a great year for the 'rocco, I introduced her new look at Ultimate Dubs in March, and she went down really well. She will be at Players Classic, Goodwood, VW Days, France in June, and MIVW, Holland, in August. She is my daily and is my only form of transport so she gets about with me quite a bit."

What next?
"I don't plan on selling her for a good while. I still love her and feel that there is more I can do if I wanted more - such as engine modifications and a change of alloy. Maybe even interior changes... I've been thinking about stripping her out and putting RCZ R seats up front."

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[donkamio]

These really are great cars. good looks, build quality and performance. I like you got a Candy White 'rocco with only 30K' last year and its been faultless. Only mine is completely standard. Nice work though and good read!

[V8 FOU]

Oh Dear......

Shouldn't this be on Barryboys?

And, forgive me, what is an "instagram"?????

[Chicane-UK]

V8 FOU said:

Oh Dear......

Shouldn't this be on Barryboys?

And, forgive me, what is an "instagram"?????

PH snobbery at its finest.

[TheBALDpuma]

I think it looks great, the colour is fantastic and the mods subtle but make a positive difference.

I'm not sure on the wheels though. They look good, but I'm not sure they're quite right for me - maybe an inch too big, and a touch to 'busy' compared to the cars more minamilist lines and look.

[pppppppppppppppp]

You forgot the "two self-tapping screws on the front numberplate" mod :-)

I normally dislike visually modded cars because they're usually crass, but excessive lowering excepted, I really like this, especially the paint colour. Just don't park it in a field. You'll never find it again.

Also avoided the four exhaust pipe shenanigans that VW decided to go with on my Golf (you do get used to it btw).

As for the wheels, again I really like them.

Any mods under the bonnet?

[thatdude]

What's with a significant portion of motoring enthusiasts referring to their vehicles as "she"?

[pppppppppppppppp]

V8 FOU said:

Oh Dear......

Shouldn't this be on Barryboys?

And, forgive me, what is an "instagram"?????

It's not really Barryboys though. The paint job's reasonably subtle (ignore the "smooving") and the lowering's a bit daft but it's not stupid.

By the way, instagram is the same as instamatic. Go into Jessops and ask for an instamatic so you can get down with the kids. They'll know what you mean.

[knebworth01]

V8 FOU said:

Oh Dear......

Shouldn't this be on Barryboys?

And, forgive me, what is an "instagram"?????

Yes, what daft thing to say. I'd imagine V8 FOU is the sort of person that thinks an Audi is the height of class and cool, ie: someone that doesnt really appreciate car culture.

[pppppppppppppppp]

thatdude said:

What's with a significant portion of motoring enthusiasts referring to their vehicles as "she"?

Sexual attraction?

[Veeayt]

thatdude said:

What's with a significant portion of motoring enthusiasts referring to their vehicles as "she"?

Why, as to that - any vessel in Royal Navy possession was officially referred to as 'she' since its first days, so perhaps it is just upholding to tradition

Can't stand an article about car that holds words such as dub or VW scene. I'm off.

[robbieduncan]

First picture appears to be destined for a bad parking thread...

[vit4]

I like that colour a lot

[V8 FOU]

knebworth01 said:

Yes, what daft thing to say. I'd imagine V8 FOU is the sort of person that thinks an Audi is the height of class and cool, ie: someone that doesnt really appreciate car culture.

Audi? Yuk..... Not cool no class.

No snobbery, just think it's pretty 'orrible.. My opinion, etc

Oh just noticed about car culture? I might not "get" this car - but I have only been involved with car scene / racing / custom / etc for over 40 years. For instance I have had many bike customs featured in magazines and won silverware, not to mention a few cars too. Be careful of what you speak without prior knowledge...

[Chicane-UK]

knebworth01 said:

Yes, what daft thing to say. I'd imagine V8 FOU is the sort of person that thinks an Audi is the height of class and cool, ie: someone that doesnt really appreciate car culture.

I try make a habit of looking at someone's "My Garage" in their profile before making such sweeping statements. It's pretty clear he fully appreciates car culture

[X5TUU]

been there, done that, got the tshirt, grown up and moved on ... life is better OEM

[anonymous-user]

knebworth01 said:

Yes, what daft thing to say. I'd imagine V8 FOU is the sort of person that thinks an Audi is the height of class and cool, ie: someone that doesnt really appreciate car culture.

Doesn't do it for me either. The wheels look daft and number plate in the window, nope.

[S10GTA]

yonex said:

Doesn't do it for me either. The wheels look daft and number plate in the window, nope.

Is that even legal?

[NateWM]

V8 FOU said:

Oh just noticed about car culture? I might not "get" this car - but I have only been involved with car scene / racing / custom / etc for over 40 years. For instance I have had many bike customs featured in magazines and won silverware, not to mention a few cars too. Be careful of what you speak without prior knowledge...

>criiiinge<

[Ved]

Saw a blue R on the motorway on Friday which was nice. This one, not so much although the colour is nice enough.

Whatever floats your boat.

Edited by Ved on Monday 9th June 13:31

[JayUK91]

V8 FOU said:

I have only been involved with car scene / racing / custom / etc for over 40 years. For instance I have had many bike customs featured in magazines and won silverware, not to mention a few cars too. Be careful of what you speak without prior knowledge...

Then surely you can appreciate the work and passion this person has put into their car rather than relying on snarky remarks just because it's not to your taste. This kind of attitude only serves to discourage other PHers from showcasing their cars.