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Building a VW Scirocco R Track car in New Zealand

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The Journey

Futura Trailer

It was inevitable that I had to get a trailer.. I just didn't think I was going to have to do it so quickly. However ripping the interior out and fitting raceseat and harness meant airbags had to …

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First Changes

Building a Volkswagen Scirocco R Track car in Queenstown New Zealand

We stripped the car interior, Barry’s original plan was to keep it looking nice inside for a bit longer but Troy and I got carried away and ripped everything out pretty much from behind the …

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First findings on the race track

scirocco r wheel

I thought the R version and keeping it roadlegal would be ok for awhile. My plan was to drive to the Highlands race track in the car and learn the lines over summer then start changing things.  I …

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First day on Racetrack

Highlands Racetrack

What a feeling, drive through the gates at Highland and head out on an empty racetrack, I drove slowly for a few laps just getting used to being on the track and using a helmet. you think its jus …

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Highlands Membership

A lot of stuff to be sorted, first up was a Highlands Motorsport Park membership. It’s a big one to pay up front but what an asset and an amazing track it is. I did my induction and got a few laps on …

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Buying a Scirocco

Scirocco R Track Car New Zealand

I was set on a Scirocco from the start and was searching Trade me for R Versions and when I found this one I didn't waste anytime. Full service record, immaculate interiors! It was made to rip …

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