Scorpion Unleash New VW Scirocco 1.4 and 2.0 TSi Exhaust System

Exhaust maestro Scorpion has released its latest system onto the market; The new VW Scirocco TSI. The Derbyshire-based firm had already released a version for the TDI model last year, so the latest fitment should appeal to the purist petrolhead, covering both the 1.4 and 2.0 versions.

After a considerable amount of road and dyno testing, the new system is available as a direct bolt-on replacement to the OEM part. Bolting directly to the rear of the factory catalyst pipe, the 70mm system is available in two fitments. Either a centre and rear box for those that want maximum extraction with minimum intrusion, or for those that prefer a sportier tone, a Sports bypass pipe is available, leaving just the rear box to handle silencing duties. One of the biggest advantages over competitor’s designs is that Scorpion’s engineers have invested considerable time in studying the flatter profile of the factory rear box when designing theirs. Despite no loss in flow, the flatter Scorpion rear box tucks up into the rear underbody far more neatly than any other aftermarket system, improving looks, ground clearance and the all-important under car air-flow characteristics. This is an element often overlooked by aftermarket manufacturers, but it’s careful consideration is hardly surprising when you consider the wealth of OEM experience that Scorpion has to draw from.

Whilst the fit and finish are certainly as the factory intended, power and throttle response gains are most definitely not! – with consistent improvements of between 5 and 10% being recorded during Scorpion’s extensive testing regime. Also finalised, but still undergoing full Global approval, is the firm’s high-flowing sports cat that will bring significant performance gains whilst retaining full legality in all markets. Expect to see this later in the year.

Each system is precision-fabricated at Scorpion’s UK factory from aerospace quality T304 Stainless Steel and carries a lifetime guarantee. The sound is far more sonorous than the standard item, with a nice growl when pressing on, but keeping a subtle note for comfortable cruising.

Usefully, this box will fit all 1.4 and 2.0 TSI Scirocco models, providing more grunt, more growl – and more grins. Priced at just £418.95 for the single box system and £523.95 for the twin box set up, it’s the first essential modification for any hot ‘Rocco.

For more information on this, or any other Scorpion product – or to order your free catalogue, please contact the sales team on 01773 744123 or click to www.scorpion-exhausts.com

Records Tumble Once Again at Main Event!

Santa Pod Raceway, the home of European Drag racing proved yet again to be the venue of choice for discerning race fans and petrol heads, as no less than 3 records were smashed during last weekend’s ‘Main Event’ – including 2 World Records!

Anticipation was high prior to the event, thanks a simply eclectic list of talent and machinery that promised great things from the outset. With last year’s event seeing records broken and then re-broken before the ink had chance to dry on the timing slips, the capacity crowd were looking to the ‘Who’s Who’ entry list, including top US ¼ mile star Melanie Troxel, to provide them with similar thrills this year.

Despite the weather being less than helpful on the Saturday, they didn’t go home disappointed, with John Bradshaw kicking things off by setting a new world record for the quickest Skyline in the World!! His hugely impressive slip 7.4513/187.41 with a textbook reaction time of just 0.0022 seconds will be very hard for anyone to beat. Jap fans will be delighted to know that John and his charging Nissan will be wowing the crowds, along with hundreds of other Eastern gems at the Japshow, at Santa Pod on the 4th of July. ‘Well, that was five years of hard work condensed into a little over 7 seconds of glory!’ laughed John. ‘We owe it all to our sponsors, Abbey Motorsport, Nissan UK, Motul oil, Gizzmo and AET Turbos. The strip was superb and really helped us to get a fantastic launch. We’re delighted, as you can imagine!’

Two wheel aficionados got their ticket money’s worth thanks to a storming World record run from Frenchman Eric Teboul’s Rocket Bike. Setting the World’s best ET for a bike – at a mind numbing 5.2321/249.02, it was as scary to watch as it was impressive!

Melanie Troxel’s competitive day at the FIA Main Event at Santa Pod Raceway was short, but she put on a superb show for the fans.

After losing in the first round of eliminations, Troxel returned for an exhibition run where her R2B2 Racing Camaro ran the fastest Pro Mod pass in European drag racing history — a stunning 5.937 at 242.42 mph. Aside from the historic speed, her elapsed time was just the second five-second run on European soil.

Finally, to top it all off, Urs Erbacher kept Top Fuel honours high, with a new European speed record of 314.87 mph!

Commenting on the weekend, Santa Pod General Manager, David Lloyd-Jones said ‘We’re delighted that it’s been yet another weekend of superb racing. It’s good news for the sport and even better news for the fans when history gets re-written like this. The Main Event is getting quite a reputation as a record-breaking round, so here’s hoping that the drivers and riders can keep pushing the envelope throughout the season and into next year. It’s testament to our superb Marshalls and track crew that our strip surface allows this kind of action with such regularity.’

For more details on Japshow, or any Santa Pod event, please click to www.santapod.com or call the team on 01234 782828

Modified Cars for Sale

We are proud to announce the launch of a brand new website which has been aimed at those looking to buy a modified car.

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Thankfully, Dijitul Media and Maxxd have  launched a new website called Modified Car Pages which has every single modified car listed for sale that you could possibly want to find. Arranged into specific categories Modified Car Pages has been introduced in order to help more people find a second hand modified car.

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