Project - VDUBIN -Bagged Vr6

[vdubin]

The Fun Begins !

1996 Black VR6.
Manual.
Leather.
Sunroof.

Get It Onn !
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0274.jpg

Day Three

[vdubin]

Stage one roof lining.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/RoofliningSag.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Rooflininggone.jpg
Roof lining gone.

Spent 2 hrs taking all plastics sides off plus roof lining all will be covered in this.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Roofliningfabric.jpg

[vdubin]

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0257.jpg

May have gone a lil overboard with the amount I brought...

BEFORE
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Bootlid.jpg

AFTER
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/BootlidDyna.jpg

Tried to take a door card off today & was a lil scared, Is there a secret to get these off without breaking them !
From what I can remember on my last Vr6, I dont think ill have much room to even apply much Dynamat anyway ?

[vdubin]

Stickers
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Stickers.jpg

[vdubin]

What the car is Atm and will be..
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0256.jpg

[Andym]

welcome! looking foward to this.

[drewr]

"does thomas have to smack a bitch"- hahahahah! love it.

Roof lining pattern looks dope; can't wait!

[Byza]

looks like a good project... keep it up

[VR53KS]

Subscribed - interesting start, looking forward to moarrr :)

[vdubin]

Cheers ppl.

So im after some coilovers, I want to get nice n low and still have a smooth ride if possible.

Can anyone Give me a link-Info to some good coilovers for my car, I had a look while back but cant find any good sites

[AusScare]

Can anyone Give me a link-Info to some good coilovers for my car, I had a look while back but cant find any good sites

I'd be looking at ones with damper adjustment, eg Bilstein's, kw v3(?). Just don't get the cheapest hot tuning or something, they are terrible for ride quality.

Love the stickers, 'filthiest' ha!

[DubSteve]

I'd be looking at ones with damper adjustment, eg Bilstein's, kw v3(?). Just don't get the cheapest hot tuning or something, they are terrible for ride quality.

Love the stickers, 'filthiest' ha!

This is the most stupidest comment I have ever seen!

In all honesty you pay for what you get. If you go hot tunings they are good priced and are ok quality. If thats all your doing and not going track days or pushing the car this is fine.

If your going to go track go KW V2s, V3's on a mk3 is overkill and are worth more than your car! I am running V2's on mine and from the 6months that I was riding on them before I pulled the car off the road I was happy with it. Both rebound and hight adjustable but still not cheap. Cost me over $2000 and that was with mates rates in 07.

[AusScare]

This is the most stupidest comment I have ever seen!

In all honesty you pay for what you get. If you go hot tunings they are good priced and are ok quality. If thats all your doing and not going track days or pushing the car this is fine..

I've been in three different cars with hot tuning and the ride has been terrible in all. I went in a car with V3's and the ride quality was considerably better.

He said he wants a nice smooth ride, so I wouldn't recommend hot tuning at all. From my own experiences.

[peedman]

Sorry steve but i have to agree! Having ridden in your V2's, my koni's coilovers and rayray's hottunings its a clear difference. Hell my cup kit i had on my mk3 td was better than hottuning but in the end the bumpy ride would get to me.

Hottuning/vmaxx/racelands are only good for one thing and thats lowering!

[Tim]

Hot Tunings ride ok. I think its just that every second person who has them winds them all the way down. Its then that they ride like arse.

[peedman]

In the end i guess its what you can tolerate and i can tolerate noises and squeaks but not bumpiness.

Another alternative that not many ppl have tried in oz are the ST suspension which they say is similar/same as KW v1 but only galvanised steel instead of full stainless.

[schoona]

I have JOM's which are a cheapie also and at a "normal" height they rode sweetly on the standard wheels.
At the moment its pretty low on different wheels and os is a bit crashy at times.
I would say that if I raise it up by ~10-15mm all round the car rides awesomely (relatively speaking) and is more comfortable/progressive than PSS in a MKV GTI, BC''s/Teins in Nissans etc...

In saying that when I re-do the car properly I will probably look at osmething like a V2...

[vdubin]

Ok interesting thoughts there thanks ppl's .

Well with my ride im going for the hoodride/Rat type of look.(This is stage one)
And me being me went and brought some steelies before I had my car ..
They dont get past the breaks there 15s ! well thats what you get for jumpin the gun on things hey !
I Had crome mooncaps too whos gona want to buy these now lol ..mmm anyway.

In other news door cards on a 97 Vr6 are awesome fun to take off...

[schoona]

Ok interesting thoughts there thanks ppl's .

Well with my ride im going for the hoodride/Rat type of look.(This is stage one)
And me being me went and brought some steelies before I had my car ..
They dont get past the breaks there 15s ! well thats what you get for jumpin the gun on things hey !
I Had crome mooncaps too whos gona want to buy these now lol ..mmm anyway.

In other news door cards on a 97 Vr6 are awesome fun to take off...

Pretty sure Mk4 Steelies and New beetle steelies will work.....

[vdubin]

Cheers Schoona

ill put a Post in wanted section.

[schoona]

Don't know how much luck you will have here, but try eBay (german/us etc too) or vwwatercooled.
Also call Matt @ Camden GTI...might have some ideaS?

[vdubin]

Ok thanks Schoona.

This is what I done over the wknd,,
Fade on the boot wing was bad.
From.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Bootwing.jpg

Too.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/BootWing2.jpg

Then.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0287.jpg

Then..
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/CheckerBootwing.jpg

Sorry about the MASSIVE photos will have to chop down from now on.

[vdubin]

Back Shot .
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0299.jpg

[DubSteve]

Sorry steve but i have to agree! Having ridden in your V2's, my koni's coilovers and rayray's hottunings its a clear difference. Hell my cup kit i had on my mk3 td was better than hottuning but in the end the bumpy ride would get to me.

Hottuning/vmaxx/racelands are only good for one thing and thats lowering!

Not really Pedro, ask Preeny about my mk1, how low was that car? possibly one of the lowest golfs ever in OZ... They were hot tunings and they were awesome, dailying those weren't a issue.

[stephen8512]

hey thats nice DIY work on the spoiler!!! came out real good! i reckon a layer or 2 of clear would make it stand out even more, unless u like the matte look :)

project is coming along nicely

[vdubin]

Thanks mate,

I was thinking the same thing but I like matte.
I plan on painting the car a matte colour.

[Water Boy]

Looking good mate!

Hope to be seeing you at Day of the Volkswagen in November.

[vdubin]

Cheers Water Boy, Its getting there
And I Cant Wait for DOTV.

So Ive had two Quotes For the roof lining, First guy said around $320-$360, Becuase its got to be done in the car,
Found out its An aftermarket sunroof ! Thought ok thats what I was expecting but hes too busy,
Second Quote $1000 ! yeah sure mate when can you do it !
Pfft piss off $1000 ! I got one more guy too call tommorro.
If he cant do it then Me & my old man will do it.

[schoona]

Jump on watercooled and go through Mickeys VR6 thread (all 100+ pages of it) and find his headlining. He did it himself. As did Rayray (not sure if his is documented) but they both look mint, were done as DIY. Just need fine spray on glue and some cool material from Spotlight. And some patience!

[Frenchie]

Great start mrdubbin..another worthy subscription!

[Justin Fox]

Crazy! Looks like you're really having fun :)

[vdubin]

Jump on watercooled and go through Mickeys VR6 thread (all 100+ pages of it) and find his headlining. He did it himself. As did Rayray (not sure if his is documented) but they both look mint, were done as DIY. Just need fine spray on glue and some cool material from Spotlight. And some patience!

I have seen mickeys build and the rood lining he did, great job.
unfortunately Its not that easy for me Being a aftermarket sunroof has made it hard.
(you really need to see it to understand)

The last upholster I went to see also said around $1000,he was very cool thoe gave me alot of ideas.

So its come down to me and my old man doing the job,We have come up with some ideas, but what I need to do is buy another MK3 Full roof lining and cut the hole for the sunroof fit it all in the way it should of been done.

So on the phone monday to the wreckers to try find one !

[vdubin]

Great start mrdubbin..another worthy subscription!

Why thank you Mr Frenchman

[vdubin]

Crazy! Looks like you're really having fun :)

Id say 50-50 atm Haha...bloody roof lining!

[vdubin]

I thought Ive done the back, now I need something on the front
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0300.jpg

[vdubin]

Something Ive been preparing for the last 4 months...On the car soon.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0301.jpg

[stephen8512]

how do u prepare that? like, what do u have to do to get a consistent rust finish?

[vdubin]

The old natural way of just leaving it out in the weather,Soaking it in water everyday speeds it up,But if you cant wait Hydrochloric acid does the trick.Ive done all these.

[vdubin]

half way there.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0380.jpg

[ben oz]

Mint work - that looks like hard work! Cant wait to see the rusty bit attached !

[WABIT]

if you want to speed up the rust process, use hair peroxide mixed with vinegar and salt, brush it on and in 30seconds! BOOM! instant rust
looking very unique mate

dom

[stephen8512]

interior bits lookin nice mate!

but i still dont get the whole rust look....isnt that kinda bad for the metal? i dunno, to me, a rusted car is a beat, old car not being taken care of. If that pic of the rust is of the bonnet, then to me it'd seem like a pretty hot looking black VR6 where the owner took care of every part of the car EXCEPT the damn bonnet! lol

but hey, maybe i'm just late to the party...who knws? it might end up growing on me :)

[vdubin]

if you want to speed up the rust process, use hair peroxide mixed with vinegar and salt, brush it on and in 30seconds! BOOM! instant rust
looking very unique mate

dom

Ahh very interesting Dom may have give this a try as im not happy with my bonnet AGAIN.
Got this stain in the middle I cant blend in & its shitting me .

cheers , Unique is exactly what im going for.

[vdubin]

interior bits lookin nice mate!

but i still dont get the whole rust look....isnt that kinda bad for the metal? i dunno, to me, a rusted car is a beat, old car not being taken care of. If that pic of the rust is of the bonnet, then to me it'd seem like a pretty hot looking black VR6 where the owner took care of every part of the car EXCEPT the damn bonnet! lol

but hey, maybe i'm just late to the party...who knws? it might end up growing on me :)

I have two bonnets, rusty and black so when I get sick of ppl looking at it and lip reading there mouths saying WTF .
I can change back to the original.

This will be a car you either love or hate .

[vdubin]

Newest addition Thule roof racks and thule Wind faring.
Soon to come custom bike holder for my rusty rat bike.(dont think thule bike holders will work for my bike)
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Front.jpg

The rusty Rat.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/Sidebike.jpg

[Frenchie]

Coming together nicely, this thing is going to rock !

[vdubin]

So spent the weekend putting my Coils in.
I end up getting hot tuning As im putting the car on Air next yr
why spend $1,500+ on coils when im going to spend $3500+ to put it on air in less then 6 months.
Im happy with the out come.

We installed the front first and once we started lowering the jack down realised we couldnt get the jack out so the old man came up with these lil rippers.
If theres any interest In wanting one of these I Can bring some down to day of the volkswagen.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Airlift3.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/AirLift.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0673.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Frontfulllow.jpg

[AP]

Looks hot!!

[stephen8512]

i reckon u should use the check pattern on the mirror covers as well. would tie in nicely.

[VR53KS]

What's happening rims wise man? Tried and tested BBS RS?

Looks awesome so far, and I'll take you up on the offer of catching up when I drive down for DOVW.. We're probably gonna look for overnight accomodation around Albury the night before and do the rest of the drive on the day, reckon it's doable?

[Bizi]

Loving the ratbike... looks exactly like my first (pre BMX) bike frame and grips! Didn't have a sissy bar as big, that's fer sher. Even the tyres look about right. :)

[Paolo]

me personally, i think its getting too much with the checkered lip, rust, etc. i prefer the 'less is more' look IMO. However, bike rack with your low rider on top would be crazy dub spec just like how they roll in the states

[vdubin]

i reckon u should use the check pattern on the mirror covers as well. would tie in nicely.

I have thought of doing this...will see.


Looks hot!!

Cheers AP.


What's happening rims wise man? Tried and tested BBS RS?

Looks awesome so far, and I'll take you up on the offer of catching up when I drive down for DOVW.. We're probably gonna look for overnight accomodation around Albury the night before and do the rest of the drive on the day, reckon it's doable?

Man Id love a set of BBS RS !
Atm im happy with these,In saying that if a set of bbs rs were for sale for Id be very interested.

The trips doable in one go if your keen,I know many ppl who have done syd-melb newcastle-melb in a day.
If your going to stay in albury you got free accomodation at my house got a spare room and a couch how many of you are coming down ?

[vdubin]

Loving the ratbike... looks exactly like my first (pre BMX) bike frame and grips! Didn't have a sissy bar as big, that's fer sher. Even the tyres look about right. :)

Haha yes the rat bikes a one of a kind.

[vdubin]

me personally, i think its getting too much with the checkered lip, rust, etc. i prefer the 'less is more' look IMO. However, bike rack with your low rider on top would be crazy dub spec just like how they roll in the states

Yea man each to there own hey,This is just a lil faze,Will all totally change again.
As for the Bike on the roof, Its the cherry on top of the cake !

[vdubin]

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/clear.jpg

Colour coded the fake fog lights and VR6 badge, last pic show it too just a better shot.

[Frenchie]

You are one filthy dude !! love anyone that steps outside the box ! Keep that crazy sexy flava goin >D

[Byza]

man this just keeps getting better everytime i check back... Good work..

[Big Yellow]

theres a set of 17" RS for sale in vic for $550!! do it!!!

[vdubin]

theres a set of 17" RS for sale in vic for $550!! do it!!!

Dude wheres the link !

[vdubin]

You are one filthy dude !! love anyone that steps outside the box ! Keep that crazy sexy flava goin >D

Hahah, ohh im keeping on, Dont you worry.


man this just keeps getting better everytime i check back... Good work..

Thanks mate.

So next on the list is an old school Eski, Im going to check some second hand shops out soon,
living in a lil town I dont have much Choice really so Ill see how I go.

And no its not for the roof racks....And wont be used as an Eski Ever..>D

[Byza]

Hahah, ohh im keeping on, Dont you worry.



Thanks mate.

So next on the list is an old school Eski, Im going to check some second hand shops out soon,
living in a lil town I dont have much Choice really so Ill see how I go.

And no its not for the roof racks....And wont be used as an Eski Ever..>D

Eski will make a good tank for bags...!!!

[Big Yellow]

Dude wheres the link !

its on vwwatercooled.org.au

have a look in the classifieds, but they are 5x114.3, so u'll need adaptors.

[Big Yellow]

Eski will make a good tank for bags...!!!

they make good subby boxes too! haha

[vdubin]

Eski will make a good tank for bags...!!!

Man thats a sweet idea, But Big yellow got it right !

The Tank for the bags will also be unique....once i think of one ha

[vdubin]

Scored the Eski .$5.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0852.jpg

ripped the plastic out.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0858.jpg

Boxed.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0862.jpg

The beast thats going in it.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0860.jpg

[Frenchie]

Sweet. Good pick up.

[vdubin]

Got Clamps.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Clamps.jpg
Ohh & bricks.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Clamps1.jpg

[vdubin]

The Top of the sub-box was glued to the Eski lid.
I can work on the sub without taking it out !
Clamps on each side make it nice and tight.
If theres a leaking of Air issue
We will glue the lid down for good.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Openeski.jpg

Lid on.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/closedeski.jpg
Still not finished one more very random thing to go

[AusScare]

Looks sick! Does the box need an exit port for the air?

Nice work so far.

[vdubin]

Nope Ive never had a port for this sub( you can thoe )
The subs designed for 1 cubic foot, lil box BIG bass, best sub Ive ever had.
This is the 3rd car ill be running the sub in and all boxes have been sealed.
Thats why im a lil worried about Air leaks.

[vdubin]

Thought about a couple ideas for the custom bike racks but none I felt were safe.
so I end up getting this.
This rack will work for rusty plus my DH perfect .
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Bikerack.jpg

[vdubin]

Sub all wired up.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/subinbox.jpg

Back speakers to be replaced with these JBL's
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/oldfornew.jpg

Headunit,
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/headunit.jpg

Its 3 yrs old been in one other car why replace something thats good.
I was hoping to have the car done over the weekend but I cant find the 16 pin wire harness,
Not happy tried 4 car Audio shops nope sorry dont have that,looks like a special order,
will try one more place monday !Other then that all RCA + remote wires are installed.

The main power Im paying someone to run as I cant work out how the hell to run it into the car
Ive searched the net found some things for MK3s not VR6s much bigger engine less room I cant see Shite .

[Water Boy]

Be cool to see this at DOVW!

[vdubin]

Boot Install.
Im not a fan of exposed amps and wires eg: amp screwed to the back seat so on.
just looks like a half ass job too me.

Heres what Ive come up with .
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0900.jpg
Inside car.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0901.jpg
Two amps Ill be Using.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0903.jpg
Ill be using couple these lil fans to keep the amps cool.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0902.jpg
Lid on.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0904.jpg
Behind seat.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0905.jpg
How ill be holding the Sub-Eski from behind.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0908.jpg
Sub-Eski on top.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0906.jpg

[vdubin]

full concentration right there !
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0895.jpg

[scotty1991]

thats mad

[vdubin]

16 Pin Harness is orderd HOPE I get it before friday !

Running the Main Power Round 2 !
( I prefer to do things myself so gave it another shot)
I run all my RCA + Remote wires down the passenger Side,
And run Power Down drivers Side.

You will have to lift this guard up.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0910.jpg

I held my up using Scrap bit of wood.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0911.jpg

Too the right of the tiny motor will be a Gromet You can see the red wire just
Take the gromit out and push your wire thru hole it will come out under your steering wheel. http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/BigGromit.jpg

Drill hole thru Big Gromit make it a tight fit.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0917.jpg

This is where your wire will come out (gromit) into the engine bay.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/redring.jpg

Again drill hole thru Gromit much more professional this way.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0925.jpg

Self explanatory
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0926.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0933.jpg


http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0934.jpg

BOOM !

[vdubin]

Ive got this in the MK3 Section as a D.I.Y too
Its got a couple more pics.

[Frenchie]

You ve a busy man ! Your boot install rocks, good to see some custom work..

[vdubin]

Bonnet goes on tonight....
It's a different finish (rust as a finish job HA) from the pic I posted, still rust, but much happier with it this time around.

[vdubin]

.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/rustyb.jpg

[MasterKevin]

tough :)

[stephen8512]

rusty!

[vdubin]

Got back from DOVW couple hrs ago,It Was awesome, great drive , nice weather very happy.
Within 2mins of parking my car Classic Restos wanted an interview first thing Fletch said to me,

"Mate, Ive gota ask about that bonnet" I just laughed, Ok sure.
So I done a lil interview on cam after driving 3 hrs,An interesting start to the day.


Also there was a couple of guys from here at the show, I got no idea whos who ??
living in the country is a bit lame when I comes to things like this I only really know ppls
names from forums and thats it ! lol.
so hopefully can start meeting ppl next show just come say Hi !


This is the only shot I got of my car at the show itself.http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/CameraMan.jpg

On the way home thought id show my old man the famous barny vw graveyard I took some pics there.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_1114.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/grave.jpg

[schoona]

Looks fresh mate, congrats on the car :)

[Frenchie]

Nice repping!

[vdubin]

Ive been ask by a couple people now, are you going to clear coat it.
Not once have I even considered giving it a clear coat,
I think it will give it that wet look all the time?

So far Every pic Ive seen of my car from dovw shows the bonnet in different shades.
Some bright rusty orange, others very dark rusty its sweet lol.
Im worried it will look the same all the time with a clear coat.
So at this stage no clear coat.

Mate also said wont the rain take the flowing effect of the rust away ..Hopefully not, time will tell i guess.

Rainy day.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0008.jpg

[Water Boy]

Yo dude I was the bloke who judged your car in the morning as yoru arrived (I also own the silver Mk3 on widen steelies, roof racks etc)

Im pretty sure I placed your car runner up in modified Mk3. (But I undestand you had a fair drive home so left early)

Peace...

[vdubin]

Had a feeling that was you water boy,
like I was saying before Ill hopefully put names to faces next car show.

Yeah had a 3 hrs drive ahead plus I was buggerd allready.

Runner up thats cool so wheres my massive trophy..

[BUZZ3N]

Shit this is pretty much exactly the same as what I'm doing ATM but mines white. No rust tho I have other plans for the bonnet ;) where did you get the racks and fairing from if u don't mind me asking? And what did they cost?

Matt.

[vdubin]

www.thulestorebotany.com.au

Great help, free postage, super quick, cant go wrong.

man I sound like I work for them Ha.

Prices are all in there mate.

[vdubin]

lameo update --Done nothing to the car besides paint the front bottom guard black again,
Ill replace it once its stuffed.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Locusts.jpg
FILTHY ~!

[Frenchie]

Durty !! just the way I like my women >D

[vdubin]

Frenchie
Durty !! just the way I like my women

LOL Yes Sir .

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0098.jpg

So paints on for next Year mate wanted to paint it before new yrs but im not ready atm.
As for Bags im thinking twice now Im more interested in going overseas instead,Will see.

[vdubin]

Back From my break.

I Went to perth as I always do, I have family over there.
Spent most my time with My very gifted cousin who can draw anything I mean anything.
He's a sign writer and is slowly starting his own business, He hooked me up with some stickers .http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Stickerbulk.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/GotRust.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Sub-Eski.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Fuelsticker.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Fridge.jpg
Mad bubbles on the wings...grrr.

Thats only a couple Ive used so far.

For anyone interested in custom stickers specially ppl in perth just shoot me a PM.
He can custom design anything you want bussiness car or your personal car.

[vdubin]

Grass.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/backg.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/frontg.jpg

[Mr Scruff]

Grass looks cool, nice touch.

[Frenchie]

oh LOVE the grass touch ! Time for putput >D
Good stuff

[vdubin]

Steelies !!! 16s

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/steelies.jpg

Got couple Ideas for these at this stage.

1- Two tone colour (Centre one colour lip a different colour)
2- Sand blast, then rust them....
3- Crome plate them.
4- Burnt orange colour as close to rust as possible.
5- Very bling idea will see if its even possible yet.

Got no idea on what tyres too use (help plz), & no doubt the arches will have to be rolled.

[Mr Scruff]

Black lips orange centres or vice versa?

How wide are they, 6" ? To avoid too many rubbing issues try & find some 185/40's

[vdubin]

Black lips orange centres or vice versa?

How wide are they, 6" ? To avoid too many rubbing issues try & find some 185/40's

I was thinking something like that,Mite play around with some spray cans.
see what I like then get them powder coated,only prob is the powder coater has to have that colour...

Wheels are 6 1/2 .
Thanks Mr Scruff !

[Water Boy]

A dark grey.

[vdubin]

I just gave the steelies a fresh coat of mat Black looking nice as is.May play with some colours.
Also ripped all the black n white cloth interior off and painted it all mat black.I Change my mind with things real quick..

On other news having a lowish car is allways fun when it comes to drive ways speedbumps & so on,Well I went to the shooting range thursday night drove in the drive way thinking shit thats a short STEEP drive way....Finished up jumped in the car drove up to the drive way thinking what are you doing this isnt going to work...I continued on, SCRATCHHHHH ahhhh...reversed back & had to Drive along the grass till I found a nice drive way to get back on the road lol !!

This is result

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/oilpan.jpg

Will drain Oil over weekend & see what we can do to fix it, & possibly make a bash plate.

What oil are VR6 owners using ?
Can you buy a shallow version oil pan ? or make it shallow ?

[schoona]

Im on my second sump now as well haha.

Bought a new one from GAP (germanautoparts.com), wasn't that expensive which was good.

Shallower, you can use the 24v oil pan and pick up....can't recall if you need the pump as well. It''s not a cheap exercise though, and the new one will be aluminium. At least it isn't the most proud thing hanging out of your bay though!

[vdubin]

Im on my second sump now as well haha.

Bought a new one from GAP (germanautoparts.com), wasn't that expensive which was good.

Shallower, you can use the 24v oil pan and pick up....can't recall if you need the pump as well. It''s not a cheap exercise though, and the new one will be aluminium. At least it isn't the most proud thing hanging out of your bay though!

Thanks Schoona,


Will fix this one.
Plan to make a bash plate also...I checked the Net for bash plates & The one I found was made from aluminium thats like a hot knife to butter,pointless really.
Mine will be made from 3mm stainless steel.


http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Scratch.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Leak.jpg

Good Bye oil Leaks

[vdubin]

First stage "Ghetto Bash plate" (4mm steel) ON the Sump itself.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Bashplatetwo.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Bashplate.jpg

[vdubin]

Ok Im painting the car, Im in the mood !!!
Now its going to be a matte finish mat ? how ever its spelt .

Is there a site or anything to show me what my car would possible look like in some colours ?

Or Ill just suss some colours out and go for it.

Im really looking for a unique colour too !

[vdubin]

So far.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Halfway.jpg
Two tone.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/twotone.jpg

[vdubin]

Well Hrs & Hrs of sanding and then more Hrs of sanding.....
Lets just say Ive learnt alot from this little project.
And so far its been Very rewarding .
Not a full matte finish but I knew this would be the case.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0395.jpg

[MasterKevin]

this thing is dope !!

[Mr Scruff]

Well Hrs & Hrs of sanding and then more Hrs of sanding.....
Lets just say Ive learnt alot from this little project.
And so far its been Very rewarding .
Not a full matte finish but I knew this would be the case.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0395.jpg

Really nice colour. Black steelies & white wall tyres would look awesome.

Bit like this;
http://www.fuelzine.com/storage/Deus_271110_Luke_Ray-7.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1291089708020

[vdubin]

Cheers .
man that bike is sooo nice but Too late wheels painted Artic White.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/whiresteelies.jpg

Progress shot.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/progress.jpg

[Frenchie]

Hell yeah Mr dubbin - LIKE
This destined to be delicious - great scheme you're going with

[vdubin]

Hell yeah Mr dubbin - LIKE
This destined to be delicious - great scheme you're going with

Thank U Mr Frenchman !
After another two coats of paint Its gone a little Darker more the colour I wanted:D
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/partss.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/underbon.jpg

[vdubin]

I'd Rock this look!! ,But Ive put too much time into it, Will be finished this week
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0401.jpg

See my back window rubber bottom part , bad bend it in..not cool Will try fix it once its painted.

[vdubin]

Also can you buy some type of foot Guard for these parts on the doors?
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/footguards.jpg

I know there going to get hammered by shoes !

[Mr Scruff]

Don't think you can buy specific kick guards but i'm sure you could make something with some rubber or maybe skateboard grip tape would look cool?

Can't wait to see this done, it's gonna be the coolest MK3 in Aus!

[vdubin]

Don't think you can buy specific kick guards but i'm sure you could make something with some rubber or maybe skateboard grip tape would look cool?

Can't wait to see this done, it's gonna be the coolest MK3 in Aus!

I cant wait too !
Thats a Sweet idea Mr Scruff Grip tape ! Will look into that for sure !

[Frenchie]

I reckon you take a look at TMT tuning and/or Ebay Germany, surely there must be something for those foot guards..
Def going to be one bitching ride!!!

[stephen8512]

'ere ya go

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120708117920&item=120708117920

[vdubin]

Cheers Stephen

Well Matte paint is a complete different ball game to a traditional paint job.Last coat of matte & thats it no sanding back or buffing,So the last coat has to be mint...

Now I understand doing it in the shed at home has its risks,
I knew this Cause im all about D.I.Y Learning is part of life.

Today was ment to be the last coat but then I found these only on two parts of car.

Water spots
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/waterspots.jpg
So LAST coat tommorro !!! this will be the 5th coat Ha !
Note this is not the true colour !

[Frenchie]

Good stuff look forward to finish touch

[vdubin]

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Grrr.jpg
Almost there.

[MasterKevin]

Dude this thing is dope as shit!

[vdubin]

Dude this thing is dope as shit!

Haha Thanks Kevin,
Ill have much better pics up shorlty,Got a Photoshoot lined up !

[vdubin]

Couple Of Photos from today.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/frontup.jpg

My cousins monster van makes my car look like a toy !
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DaneReece.jpg

Cleaned all old stickers off my wind faring,
Gave it a splatter effect with some white paint,and the Mk3 sticker :D
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Thule2.jpg


Tyres coming soon for my White Steelies !!

[MasterKevin]

Dude this is fucking dope as shittt !!! haha

good work i like it :)

[Mr Scruff]

Looks great, very nice work!! Looking forward to see it with the steelies on

[vdubin]

Couple Quick pics !

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/one.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Two.jpg

[tippah]

Mate this car is cool...... I like that you have done it all yourself or had a go at it even if you didnt get it right first time. I built a 84 WB Panelvan and know the pain of it all. You start in one section and it spreads like wild fire to the whole car.....

Fucking Nice Bro

[vdubin]

Mate this car is cool...... I like that you have done it all yourself or had a go at it even if you didnt get it right first time. I built a 84 WB Panelvan and know the pain of it all. You start in one section and it spreads like wild fire to the whole car.....

Fucking Nice Bro

Ahh cheers Tippah ,Its very addictive once you start the D.I.Y.


Heres some day time shots.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_07292.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/backJPG.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Plenty.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_07322.jpg
Dirty wheels & Ill be forever cleaning them ....

[Mr Scruff]

Looks awesome mate, really cool. Very, very nice work.

Good luck keeping those wheels clean :D

[Pmk]

I am loving this car !!

[vdubin]

Looks awesome mate, really cool. Very, very nice work.

Good luck keeping those wheels clean :D

Thanks Alot Allan.
Oh yes the wheels are filthy atm ha.


I am loving this car !!

Same here mate, Cheers :)

[vdubin]

So Ive done another D.I.Y mod

This one's called a Joey Mod.
From what Ive read "Joey" back in the Day stood for "something different"


Night Time
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Headlights-1.jpg
Crappy Day Time.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Joeymodwhite.jpg

Most ..If not all the Joey Lights I have seen are Black, I didnt like the black So I went White
"Something Different";)

[Jig]

Just wow. Just wow.

[10d]

Cool dub. With extra serving of ice for the paintjobbie!

[schoona]

Looks awesome Reece, definitely different round these parts!

[vdubin]

Thanks Guys.

Theres not much more I can do to the car atm or is there ?
Its way to cold to paint, I want to repaint the bonnet.

I have two more mods, both will put the car on another level.

Ones coming after winter.
The other, when it breaks ill replace it...not the motor.
Then some dope looking wheels after all that :p

[vdubin]

Washed the car today, using the high pressure hose.. I noticed a small black mark on the back left wheel, some dirt ? I put the Gun full blast right next the spot then this happen...

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/paintflakewheels.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Spewin.jpg
I just laughed ..

I painted them so no one else to blame but myself, I also knew this was going to happen but I was getting impatient and just wanted to paint the wheels and strat driving the car again..

Soo while Im doing my next mod on the car(very soon!), Ill get the wheels Powder coated ..what colour thoe, not much goes good with matte blue? Im up for any colour, providing they have it.Ill eventually get some real nice wheels.

Heres some pics :)
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/sideView.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/fronton.jpg

[WABIT]

haha wikid man! soon soon!!

[vdubin]

Haha sweeeeeeet !!!

[Mr Scruff]

Stick with white i reckon, looks so good.

[vdubin]

I think your correct there Mr Scruff.


So I finally met another Local Dubber plus hes a photographer AKA the Nightphotographer (James) owns the polo Gti.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/IMG_8553.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/IMG_8560.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/IMG_8581.jpg

For anyone around the boarder Area or out of town Interested in photos of there vw with a difference pm me & ill pass on nightphotographers details ![/SIZE]

[Sammy]

Loving the gay bacon!

[MasterKevin]

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/IMG_8560.jpg

this is fucking wicked !

[vdubin]

yes Im happy as with thoes pics !

Well its happen.

I've wanted to do this to my car for ever now,I had planned to do this to my type 3 notchback but thats on the back burner for now.

So heres My Next mod.:)


http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0645.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0647.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0649.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0650.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0652.jpg

HUGE Thanks To DOM (Wabit) for hooking me up and Andrew @ OPENROAD TUNING

[vdubin]

Now this will be NO rush job! ( 2-3 weeks)
Im using 2mm thick Square stainless steel .

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0495.jpg

Runing Dual Viar 400s
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0493.jpg

I plan to make the boot a total one of a kind show piece with Copper hard lines :lol:

[GBJ-R32]

ah shittttt, this is going to be epic

[10d]

Dope!

[tylerjames]

cant wait to see this finished

[zz2]

so pimp! love your work

[zz2]

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/IMG_8560.jpg

this pic is very 'festive'

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WB5Uqb1KWJ4/TfJmH8TKv5I/AAAAAAAAGxA/huqroWaQ3wI/s1600/Rainbow.png

[Mr Scruff]

Awesome work!! Are you doing the install yourself?
What's the paln, get it laying the frame?

[vdubin]

Cheers people,

I cant wait for this to happen,but I must take my time & do the job correctly the first time.




Awesome work!! Are you doing the install yourself?
What's the paln, get it laying the frame?

You know Im doing the install my self (And the old man) Mr scruff !

As for laying frame thats the ultimate goal.
This does require some buchery so we will see if its even a smart move.

[schoona]

Congrats man, awesome buy!! Hope it works out sweet!

[stephen8512]

You've been busy Reece! Been catching up on your thread and just wow! Should be great once sacked!

Can I ask what the front and rears are? Airlifts? Bagyards? And I can see you went with the switchspeed...did you get specific psi gauges with it?

[Jig]

Old School. Serious hardware there. I like a lot.

[Mr Scruff]

Old School. Serious hardware there. I like a lot.

Are MK3's considered old school?

[schoona]

Probably. Wrong side of halfway in Mk1 - Mk2 - Mk3 - Mk4 - Mk5 - Mk6

haha

[Mr Scruff]

You know Im doing the install my self (And the old man) Mr scruff !

As for laying frame thats the ultimate goal.
This does require some buchery so we will see if its even a smart move.

Good man! What sort of butchery, chassis notching, turret raising?

[schoona]

Have to guess notch because you can rub shafts on Mk3's static let alone airride lol

[vdubin]

You've been busy Reece! Been catching up on your thread and just wow! Should be great once sacked!

Can I ask what the front and rears are? Airlifts? Bagyards? And I can see you went with the switchspeed...did you get specific psi gauges with it?

I sure have Stephen, Air lifts front and back,switchspeed was a must.
It looks great & its easy to use.(where to mount it is the Question !)
I have no Gauges I dont think ill need them.

Dom basically told me set the number 2 setting to your ride height drive straight to get a wheel alignment.
So I can drive on that setting and it wont fk the tires,slam it for shows raise it for speed bumps.
So theres no real need for the Gauges.


Good man! What sort of butchery, chassis notching, turret raising?
That I can not answer as of yet. This is all new to me.
maybe just a notch, I may aswell aim for the lowest Mk3 in Aus, :cool:
Turrent raising that word just scares me ?


The Air tanks are sealed off now.
pics will tell the story.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/10092011032.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/10092011033.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Tankends.jpg

[vdubin]

So now its alot of this.... THINKING.....
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Thinking.jpg

Set up One
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Idea1.jpg

Set up two (slight change)
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Idea2.jpg

Also need to put this sucker somewhere lol.
Theres no spare wheel now so I may build a box in there and have the sub Flush with the floor
or rock my fibreglass skills again and make something crazy..endless ideas
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Sub.jpg

Very dodgy but this is how I will run the Hard line,Im going for steel now not copper.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Hardlines.jpg

[vdubin]

Also got this little 3 ltr tank.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/3Ltr.jpg
Im not sure where this will go, its basically going to have an air connection on one end so I can use Air powered tools ,no more issues if I get a flat tyre :)


Maybe here .
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0881.jpg

[Frenchie]

Nice more Air on here... Good move... Had to catch up some reading Mr Rubbin I am liking what you're doing
Car is looking good and better yet to come

[GBJ-R32]

This is crazy, well done

[Mr Scruff]

Looking good. I'm liking the sound of the the lowest MK3 in Australia.

[vdubin]

Ok update nothing great but a must.

Pressure Testing the tanks as there custom made.
The tanks will have to hold 150psi which shocked me, Thats Huge, A normal home compressor holds 120 psi

Me & the old man hydrostatic tested them, This method is the best way.


150psi
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/150psi.jpg


190psi
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/190psi.jpg


http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Littletanktest.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/toptanktest.jpg


So they all passed which is great news...Moving along :)




Nice more Air on here... Good move... Had to catch up some reading Mr Rubbin I am liking what you're doing
Car is looking good and better yet to come

HAHA Mr Rubbin new number plates ???
Thanks Frenchie.


This is crazy, well done
Cheers mate.


Looking good. I'm liking the sound of the the lowest MK3 in Australia.
As Am I Scruff!

[vdubin]

The holders for the Air tanks have been a hard one.
This is what we came up with.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Holders.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/LoctiteAnti-Seize.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Holders2.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Holders4.jpg

So far 25+Hrs have been spent on these tanks lol..

[schoona]

Just think of the happy end result man, looks good !!!

[vdubin]

Something like this,,
Sub wont be in the wheel well, Ill make a box that I can take out for car shows.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/blank.jpg

In other news my cars been running strange of late,So I brought new leads & plugs but still it lacked power,I put the foot down and it had nothing no power..My mate come around with his Vagcom,We got a couple ABS issues but nothing with the Engine..I thought Ok so went for a drive & it was good again...

Stu also said it could possibly be the throttle body, A local Vw guru said its maybe the Air sensor .

So I cleaned them today.
Dirty
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DirtyTB.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DirrtyTB.jpg

Cleaned
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/CleannedTB.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/CleanedTB.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Cleaned.jpg

Went for a drive again and its better, At one stage when I gave it a boot fool it died for a split second then pushed me back into my seat..time will tell.
Once the bags are on its going in for new coolant,oil, & fix that ABS issue

[stephen8512]

nice reece!

What compressors did you get? 400? 444? and im guessing from the air tank setup ur not going hardlines? would be dope if u could pull it off!

[vdubin]

nice reece!

What compressors did you get? 400? 444? and im guessing from the air tank setup ur not going hardlines? would be dope if u could pull it off!

I brought Dual 4oo's Stephen,hardlines are a must there happening.
Heres a lame effort but gives you an Idea of how I want it to look.
I only have the one issue, The Water trap floating like that.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/watercatcher.jpg

Next week im seeing a company thats going to hook me up with every fitting Ill need for cost price (possible Sponsor) & maybe give me some ideas with the Water trap.

[Mr Scruff]

Coming along very nicely. Square tanks are cool, very original.

[Frenchie]

ohh wee dude some heavy DIY! Nice touches and big ups for doing all this, bet the wiring is a bitch

[vdubin]

ohh wee dude some heavy DIY! Nice touches and big ups for doing all this, bet the wiring is a bitch

Cheers Frenchie,
Im all about DIY :cool:

I have nightmares about the wiring..

It should be straight forward & not that hard,Im just a little worried about running wires to the head lights & ignition.

But none of thats happening untill my car can drive again..:(

[stephen8512]

I brought Dual 4oo's Stephen,hardlines are a must there happening.
Heres a lame effort but gives you an Idea of how I want it to look.
I only have the one issue, The Water trap floating like that.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/watercatcher.jpg

Next week im seeing a company thats going to hook me up with every fitting Ill need for cost price (possible Sponsor) & maybe give me some ideas with the Water trap.

Hmmm yeah will be interesting to see where u put the water trap. However, very happy that you've decided to go hardlines!!! Copper or Aluminium? Copper is probably cheaper and more accessible...(IMO looks better too!)

Ahhh so you're running dual 400's. Nice! Really cant wait to see this finished Reece. Keep up the good work buddy. And massive props for doing this all DIY ;)

[vdubin]

Time for a update .
Lets just say this project has been a real patience tester.

Pics.
Back Bags
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/BackBags.jpg

Fronts.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/FrontbagsI.jpg

Pins to hold the floor down.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Pin.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Pins.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Pintop.jpg

Holders for the door.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Alumminumtabs.jpg

Water Traps moved to the back.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/watertrapsbackview.jpg


little air tank set up.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Minitankset-up.jpg

When finished will look like this
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/TheFinalSetup.jpg

And be sitting like this maybe a little lower.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Lowfront.jpg

So its fully plumed & wired having some issues, Trouble shooting it tommorro....

[schoona]

Congrats mate, really really impressive thought and finish on this! Awesome 3

[Frenchie]

Oh yeah Mr rubbin'
Been missing this thread

[rayray086]

Niiice!! My struts and bags still haven't come in yet :(

[vdubin]

Australias First Bagged VR6 :)
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/IMG_0885.jpg
Photo:James Gallimore

[Rob32R]

Looks wicked :)

How did you get GTI Denver's to fit on a MK3?

[AusScare]

Looks wicked :)

How did you get GTI Denver's to fit on a MK3?

Probably Polo GTI 16", 5x100.

Also, Mickey's fire twirling??

[darksigno]

damn talk about amazing, the amount of work you have done on this thing is out of this world, i love it

[vdubin]

Probably Polo GTI 16", 5x100.

Also, Mickey's fire twirling??

nope, Thats the Photographer James.

Thats correct there polo gti wheels fit straight on :)


damn talk about amazing, the amount of work you have done on this thing is out of this world, i love it

The amount of work & time Ive spent on this is insane lol Thanks darksigno.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/IMG_0879.jpg

[Mr Scruff]

Looks amazing, nice work fella!

[Nathan_b]

Awesome work !!

[Jig]

Crazy good.

[Seby123]

why is all the good stuff in victoria :(

[stephen8512]

The amount of work & time Ive spent on this is insane lol Thanks darksigno.

it shows mate. Looks absolutely fantastic. Well done!

did I read correctly a new paint scheme may be on the cards?

[vdubin]

Looks amazing, nice work fella!


Awesome work !!


Crazy good.

Thanks Heaps :)


why is all the good stuff in victoria :(

Haha theres some dope rides up your way too !

My Car will be at Dub-Stitute,I Hope to meet some fello members & there rides

And one more muckaround night photo cause thats what build threads are about

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/IMG_0883.jpg

[zz2]

awesome colour! what is it a matt blue?

loving tho long exposure shots too

[schoona]

Congrats Reece, finished product is definitely something to be proud of!

[vdubin]

it shows mate. Looks absolutely fantastic. Well done!

did I read correctly a new paint scheme may be on the cards?

Im gald people like it, makes it all worth it :)
Haha yup, Ill be doing tests after the show its nothing like a full respray or a different colour I guess youll find out soon lol


awesome colour! what is it a matt blue?

loving the long exposure shots too

Matt blue is correct Its a colour I found in bunnings, went to a Auto paint shop And had the guy match it best he could custom colour :cool:.
James the photographer loves long exposure shots too haha.


Congrats Reece, finished product is definitely something to be proud of!
Ha yea it was All worth it ! cheers Mal.

Oh and heres the final boot set up hardlines done !
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Hardlinesdone.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/Hardlinesleftside.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/JustFits.jpg

[schoona]

Sooooooo gonna give a review of the airride or what? lol

[zz2]

those custom stainless tanks look really good! i have never seen an install done like this before. i assume you crunched the numbers to make sure you were getting all the correct volumes?

[vdubin]

Sooooooo gonna give a review of the airride or what? lol

Air Ride is amazing ! Im yet to run gauges up front to see what PSI I have in the bags,The bags full of air are ridiculous,If you drive over any type of bump the hole car bounces bad,It's like having basketballs as your suspension but its great for thoe killer speed bumps, just drive really slow over them.Take some air out (again dont know the psi yet) And its so smooth was really impressed.


those custom stainless tanks look really good! i have never seen an install done like this before. i assume you crunched the numbers to make sure you were getting all the correct volumes?

And you probably wont ever see a set up like this again.Im really trying to do things to this car no one else would.
When I first starting telling people Im doing square Air tanks ppl in america thought HA never, good luck with that one...blaa blaa

Instantly I was like bring it lol so I done my research and found out plenty of reasons why air tanks are all round Starting thinking mmm maybe Ive bittin off more then I can chew,But dad said we can do it, Show thoes yanks ! ( Without my old mans welding skills none of this would of happened ).

Its all stainless steel 4mm thick with 8mm thick side walls and gas welded
They were all individually hydrostatic tested too 200psi and will never go passed 147psi again.

[vdubin]

Well just a little picture update.

From 4WD
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0253.jpg
To rusty stickerd mess
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/angled.jpg
Too custom matte blue & Air bagged
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/now.jpg

Ive owned the car just over a year now .

Atm im just fine tuning the Air ride, In the near future some dope wheels, Exhaust system, and a twin turbo R36 dropped into it..NOT.

Next tyres will be 35's so I can sit that little lower.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/backwheeltucking.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0714.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0706.jpg

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn285/reece7000/VDUBIN/DSC_0712.jpg

[Mr Scruff]

Looks wicked! Now lay that frame!

[stephen8512]

nice mate!!!

i thought u were going to go hardlines?! what happened!!

[vdubin]

Looks wicked! Now lay that frame!

Slowly Working on it !



nice mate!!!

I thought u were going to go hardlines?! what happened!!

Ive done Hardlines from compressors to the tank.
But connecting tanks together hardline wouldnt work theres no room for them basically once you add elbos its way to bulky.

As for under the car that will all be hardline & braided air line in the near future :)

[stephen8512]

As for under the car that will all be hardline & braided air line in the near future :)

i like this