So little update after my first 2 weeks of ownership of my VRS 245, absolutely love it and honestly cannot find any faults or have any grumbles.

 

Couple of pics as updates so far, mods as per signature.

 

 

Edited 7 January, 20197 yr by Chris245
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Black exhaust tips are interesting since mine has the lovely chrome ones good choice of body colour though

Did you get it from Garland in Aldershot? I've been in once and the sales guy I spoke to asking for some help wasn't that impressed as mine came from Lancaster in Milton Keynes - VWFS are based in MK and they do PDI for VWFS cars he should of course know this already lol

Edited 7 January, 20197 yr by Scotty72

Just now, Scotty72 said:

Black exhaust tips are interesting since mine has the lovely chrome ones good choice of colour though

Did you get it from Garland in Aldershot? I've been in once and the sales guy I spoke to asking for some help wasn't that impressed as mine came from Lancaster in Milton Keynes - VWFS are based in MK and they do PDI for VWFS cars he should of course know this already lol

It came with the black exhaust tips, part of the special edition and black pack I believe....and yeah, best colour ha! 

 

I did get it from Garland and I deal with Ashley. I believe that he is the most knowledgeable there and a big car enthusiast.  

2 minutes ago, Chris245 said:

It came with the black exhaust tips, part of the special edition and black pack I believe....and yeah, best colour ha! 

 

I did get it from Garland and I deal with Ashley. I believe that he is the most knowledgeable there and a big car enthusiast.  

My MY19 245 has the black pack standard but it seems not the full black pack as per your special ed with the black tips.

Red was a no brainer as it was that or white for no cost.. I had a white car once urgggghh never again. I really like the red in any case and it matches my Triumph Speed Triple 1050cc also in Red  

What was involved with the lip and skirts? Much drilling? 

8 minutes ago, Scotty72 said:

My MY19 245 has the black pack standard but it seems not the full black pack as per your special ed with the black tips.

Red was a no brainer as it was that or white for no cost.. I had a white car once urgggghh never again. I really like the red in any case and it matches my Triumph Speed Triple 1050cc also in Red  

Red is my fav colour and my last 2 Mercs have been white. It reminds me a lot of my old 2002 LCR, and I have always been a fan of red & black combo. Has a real nice deep shine to it, these pics are in rubbish light and taken just before I posted.

 

I think the special edition came with the black exhaust tips, 19" wheels, LSD amongst other stuff.

12 minutes ago, Kenai said:

What was involved with the lip and skirts? Much drilling? 

 

Easy but needs 2 or 3 sets of hands!! Need to remove the front undertray to tighten the bolts and just drill around 15 hols through the splitter and bumper and then use the supplied bolts, took about an hour. The skirts were easy and took about 10mins each side, they come with self drilling bolts and I used 6 across the bottom and then 4 at a slight angle to make sure it was all tight They came with 10 bolts for each side.

 

Might be trickier on the drive but a good mate runs hos wn body shop so popped on the lift and made life A LOT easier 

Edited 7 January, 20197 yr by Chris245

43 minutes ago, Chris245 said:

Red is my fav colour and my last 2 Mercs have been white. It reminds me a lot of my old 2002 LCR, and I have always been a fan of red & black combo. Has a real nice deep shine to it, these pics are in rubbish light and taken just before I posted.

 

I think the special edition came with the black exhaust tips, 19" wheels, LSD amongst other stuff.

I just have chrome exhaust tips and 18 inch wheels. Engine lsd dsg 7 speed identical. You get better seats.. I had to option mine to get them.. No chance on a lease.

55 minutes ago, Scotty72 said:

I just have chrome exhaust tips and 18 inch wheels. Engine lsd dsg 7 speed identical. You get better seats.. I had to option mine to get them.. No chance on a lease.

You have solid rear discs too @Scotty72

 

MY18 245 has 310mm ventilated rear discs 

 

Mine are lipping already, might have to get some drilled replacements maybe with ole sckool RedStuff pads, can always shout Yahoo outta the window if it don't sound chav enough on the brakes

Edited 7 January, 20197 yr by themanwithnoaim

14 minutes ago, themanwithnoaim said:

You have solid rear discs too @Scotty72

 

MY18 245 has 310mm ventilated rear discs 

 

Mine are lipping already, might have to get some drilled replacements maybe with ole sckool RedStuff pads, can always shout Yahoo outta the window if it don't sound chav enough on the brakes

No I don't, more rumourmongering lol ventilated mate, would you like a picture like the exhaust? Why would they skimp on braking with a car with the same power, lsd and dsg 7 speed gearbox?

2 hours ago, Scotty72 said:

No I don't, more rumourmongering lol ventilated mate, would you like a picture like the exhaust? Why would they skimp on braking with a car with the same power, lsd and dsg 7 speed gearbox?

Have you got a G meter ?

30 minutes ago, themanwithnoaim said:

Have you got a G meter ?

 

I do....not really used it yet 

37 minutes ago, themanwithnoaim said:

Have you got a G meter ?

There you go.. Well done I don't have one unless I missed where to find it?

Really had to dredge the bottom of the barrel to win this one lol lol lol lol

Very nice. Got any closer photos of the skirts? Interested how it looks where they meet the sill. 

 

They should have come as standard on a vRS! 

43 minutes ago, Swirly182 said:

Very nice. Got any closer photos of the skirts? Interested how it looks where they meet the sill. 

 

They should have come as standard on a vRS! 

I can get some pics tomorrow but the fit incredibly will and are spot on perfect.

55 minutes ago, Scotty72 said:

There you go.. Well done I don't have one unless I missed where to find it?

Really had to dredge the bottom of the barrel to win this one lol lol lol lol

TBH I've forgotten most what was standard with the mods I've made

 

Biggest thing for me is the seats, the lumbar support alone was worth the twenty-six hundred quid uplift over the standard vRS price.

2 hours ago, Swirly182 said:

Very nice. Got any closer photos of the skirts? Interested how it looks where they meet the sill. 

 

They should have come as standard on a vRS! 

same skirts?

 

any good?

11 minutes ago, JohnnyType2 said:

same skirts?

 

any good?

Mine are from Super Skoda, same as the front lip.

Looks good - is that Corrida Red or Velvet Red?

11 hours ago, themanwithnoaim said:

Have you got a G meter ?

Don't forget the all important lap timer for those Track days hardcore 245 owners do!

39 minutes ago, BA Baracus said:

Looks good - is that Corrida Red or Velvet Red?

Corrida, Velvet wasn't available on the Special Edition.

9 hours ago, themanwithnoaim said:

TBH I've forgotten most what was standard with the mods I've made

 

Biggest thing for me is the seats, the lumbar support alone was worth the twenty-six hundred quid uplift over the standard vRS price.

Agree seats are fabulously comfy for an OLDIE like me particularly as most of my working days tend to be around 13.5hours long and comfort is a top priority so no lowered stiff springs for me.

Edited 8 January, 20197 yr by shyVRS245
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16 hours ago, Chris245 said:

So little update after my first 2 weeks of ownership of my VRS 245, absolutely love it and honestly cannot find any faults or have any grumbles.

 

Couple of pics as updates so far, mods as per signature.

 

 

Loving all the mods you've done so far and I know you have more planned when funds and SWMBO allow. Keep up the good work. Just have to make it as fast as mine LOL.

17 minutes ago, shyVRS245 said:

Don't forget the all important lap timer for those Track days hardcore 245 owners do!

I can't take mine on the track anyway so have no need for one LOL