Mal's Build Thread

[schoona]

Alrighty, here is my build thread. :)

I was on the lookout for a 4x4 that really sounded good with a limited budget. This litle beauty popped up in Newcastle and I snapped it up for $6000.

Had 178XXX kms, steering wheel neeeded TLC, interior plastic was good, seats are probably 85% condition, paint/body work needs attention imo, mechanicals are good.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/DSCN0494.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/DSCN0493.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/DSCN0501.jpg

[schoona]

I attacked the car with a black rattle can and came out with zis:

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/DSCF6009.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/DSCF6003.jpg

Also used Kiwi shoe polish on the bumpers/arches/handles etc. For those of you with older vehicles and faded black plastic, this works. Just need the liquid and some paper towel. Males a massive difference.

[schoona]

I then got probably my favourite/most anticipated thing for the car. An exhaust.

I went with:

- 2 1/4" Mild Steel piping.
- Resonator
- Magnaflow muffler.

Cost = $520

Pictures:
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/l_24264047410d490d9ba9bcf4edd37606.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/l_b6b73ec6ca8c4f27a654db90a2524dbc.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/DSCN0010.jpg

And we have a video :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3LAGjkH_eY

You guys can hear it on Sunday hopefully.

[schoona]

My low beams were shot, so I replaced the lows with Phillips Crystal Visions ($100 for the pair).

Also had a short circuit with my power windows and a regulator die so needed that repaired.

Have replaced my rocker cover gasket, was good to crack open the VR heads and have a look :)

Also did my water pump. Replacement was $140 from Camden GTI. DIY can be found here (no pictures sorry)
http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=36168

[schoona]

Now for some more fun. A group of about 4 mates, supervised by Senior Skirt Burgs installed JOM coilovers into the little Mk3. Can't say it was a stress free affair, there were some hiccups, but a good learning experience for young guys. I also didn't know how "low" it was going to be, so we took precautionary measures by using pavers. I'll let you be the judge ;)

H&R Camber bolts were ordered.

Note: I recommend you get replacement Strut mount rubbers and bearings and install at the same time. Saves you pulling them out again, unless you want the practise.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/Pretty217.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/Pretty218.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/IMG_5277.jpg

With Burgs' GTI:
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/IMG_5324ED.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/IMG_5322ED.jpg

Euro VR6 lip was installed:
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/Pretty230-1.jpg

[schoona]

Then came the black wheels, just for a cheap, different look and to help clean up the wheel presentation. Bridgestone Adrenalin RE001's were fitted, 205/50/15. Really really nice tyre!

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_6338.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_6324.jpg

Have EBC Greenstuff pads waiting to go on the 280mm rotors as soon as the pads I have wear down.... these cost $240 locally.

[schoona]

As the beast sits now (has been raised to a much more suitable height):

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_6369.jpg

I am quite happy with how much better the car presents but there is still plenty to do. Switching between mods and maintenance is a good balance to have. Keeps things interesting :)

Just really want these to go on now!!

15x7 ET23 front and 16x7 ET23 rear BBS/Mahle wheels. A friend of VWW showed them to me and I had to have them for obvious reasons. Love the centre caps. I hope it's not too much, but I will cop a little bit of poke with this set-up, which I am not worried about, it will slow me down.

Dummy fitment without the adapters:
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/24122009070.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/24122009071.jpg

Smallest adapters I have found so far are 15mm H&R ones through ECS Tuning in the States...

[Paolo]

i like it alot! especially the exhaust note
probably get the mods to move this to the relevant section of the forum thou
keep the updates coming!

[10d]

Nicely done, Mal!

[VR53KS]

VR6 love :) I definitely lol'd when you said you were looking for a 4x4.. Because you definitely ended up with one :lol: I know you/your car off Watercooled too, even though I don't go there or post very much these days. Hope to see you at the meet and compare :D

[AP]

As the beast sits now (has been raised to a much more suitable height):

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_6369.jpg

I am quite happy with how much better the car presents but there is still plenty to do. Switching between mods and maintenance is a good balance to have. Keeps things interesting :)

Just really want these to go on now!!

15x7 ET23 front and 16x7 ET23 rear BBS/Mahle wheels. A friend of VWW showed them to me and I had to have them for obvious reasons. Love the centre caps. I hope it's not too much, but I will cop a little bit of poke with this set-up, which I am not worried about, it will slow me down.

Dummy fitment without the adapters:
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/24122009070.jpg
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/24122009071.jpg

Smallest adapters I have found so far are 15mm H&R ones through ECS Tuning in the States...

You can get h&r products from city performance centre aswell..

[schoona]

Thanks Anthony,

Have you got a specific contact I should speak to?

[Frenchie]

Nice Thread Mal !

[Justin Fox]

She sounds like an R32 - nice!

[Jig]

enjoyed reading your build thread. Good choice of mods and that stance is something else. Great job.

[schoona]

She sounds like an R32 - nice!

It would want to Justin! :D

[schoona]

enjoyed reading your build thread. Good choice of mods and that stance is something else. Great job.

Thanks Jig, stance will be even better soon!

[Space Cadet]

Looks tuff mate!

[chris32]

Looking awesome so far.

[schoona]

Small update : RE Adapters

Gave city a call Anthony and recieved no call back about them?

In any case, they have been ordered through Ian @ Rennenhaus and should be here in the near future :)

Just need to find some decent 195/45 or 195/40 15s and 16s lol

Thanks for the love chaps.

PS my old man smashed my Euro lip so need a new one of them too :( haha

[schoona]

UPDATE:

So I got 2 packages today.

Number 1:
What could these be??
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/02062010225.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/02062010226.jpg
Yay!! They need a bit of work to be up to scratch, but good quick buy.

Number 2:

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/02062010227.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/02062010228.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/02062010229.jpg

I didn't realise this, but I now get nuts for my Porsche wheels instead of studs. What sort of nuts? Chrome or Try and match the gold or.... ?

So happy things are coming together and I'm happier with the car again.

PS. Exhaust is for sale, PM me for details.

:D :D

Mal

[10d]

Good stuff there, Mal!

Make sure you get some lock nuts too! Would not want to see people stealing your wheels.

[AP]

Cool Mal, Can't wait to see it finished!

[schoona]

Good stuff there, Mal!

Make sure you get some lock nuts too! Would not want to see people stealing your wheels.

Thanks Tendy :)

Am swaying towards black nuts, I have found Project Mu ones and Rays ones, you can guess the price.

Hmm

[schoona]

Cool Mal, Can't wait to see it finished!

Thanks Anthony :)

[10d]

Thanks Tendy :)

Am swaying towards black nuts, I have found Project Mu ones and Rays ones, you can guess the price.

Hmm

My guy stock those Rays ones. Also have a few alternative as well. PM me which one you want and I will ask.

[G-rig]

Coming along nicely Mal, VR6 are sweet.

[kaoticice]

UPDATE:

So I got 2 packages today.

Number 1:
What could these be??
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/02062010225.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/02062010226.jpg
Yay!! They need a bit of work to be up to scratch, but good quick buy.


Mal

Hey Mal,
Would you mind telling me how much those rails cost and where to get them? And they should be easy to assemble too right?

[AP]

Thanks Anthony,

Have you got a specific contact I should speak to?

Just ask for Alissio!! They are a H&R dealer now!!

[schoona]

Hey Mal,
Would you mind telling me how much those rails cost and where to get them? And they should be easy to assemble too right?

Well I got these second hand off Matt from Camden GTI. They need a sandblast/powdercoat, but they should come up good. For mk3's these are that hard to find because only one thule model was made for them. I got them as a steal pretty much because of the condition.
Haven't tried to put them on but they don't look too complex.

If you want these bars for a mk3, probably trawl vortex or german ebay or something like that Ed ;)

[schoona]

Just ask for Alissio!! They are a H&R dealer now!!

They didn't get back to me ;) Got Ian to get them from ECS (probably should have goone through myself to get them though because ECS were slow as.)

[schoona]

Ok so test fit of the wheels, few things to fix up to make it all mickey mouse, (apart from put rubber on). Excuse the filthy car, been out of town all weekend and moto riding etc.

Pickshers :D :

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/June%202010/IMG_0434.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/June%202010/IMG_0430.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/June%202010/IMG_0445.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/June%202010/IMG_0446.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/June%202010/IMG_0429.jpg

[schoona]

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/IMG_0424.jpg

...

[Justin Fox]

OH

MY

GOD...

Sosososososososo hot!!!!!!!

[10d]

PIMPIN!!!

[kaoticice]

POKEPOKEPOKE..... mon

[MasterKevin]

Sitting very very nicely :P

[schoona]

Thankss boys!!!!! I am so jumpy and happy at the moment it's terrible lol. Cant wait to get rubber on and wind the sucker down :D

[MasterKevin]

lowww is goood :D

[G-rig]

Should look cool Mal!

[AP]

Hot wheels Mal!!

[srbsta]

car looks awesome

[Big Yellow]

So much win right there!!!

Cant wait till u finish these off and slam the mofo down!!!!

[stephen8512]

that is absolute sex!

[schoona]

UPDATE

Well due to caliper clearance issues I have had to source new brakes. It's a bit of a mixup, but I have 288mm rotors (like on Devs late model VR), Mk4 carriers and calipers, which I picked up on Friday night. It's really only rubber that I need now as far as getting the BBS/Porsche wheels on the car.

I have rego/green slip due in 2 weeks, and am now at 205k kms, so I have a major service happening next Friday, as well as a bit of a birthday ot try and cure some front end suspension noises.
List off the top of my head:
- swaybar bushes
-control arm bushes
-new HD strut mounts and bearings
-wheel bearings all round
-urethane rear suspension mount bushings

Also have a new VR6 Euro lip waiting to go on. Will be organising the refurb on the roofracks shortly aswell.

On Friday I went and visited Mickey, whom most of you saw his white VR6 with no bars on at the Nationals. Anyway his neww party piece is a SCHRICK intake manifold. I have to say I was sceptical as to how much difference the intake mani would make. In short it was awesome. Running 1st and 2nd out the car was definitely a lot more brisk, but by how much is immeasureable (comparing to a VR like mine). What was the phenomenal part about it, cruising at 60kmh in 4th, drop back to 3rd and it takes off like a MkV GTI in 2nd. Well worth a spot on a shopping list!

Everyone likes pictures, while I was in Sydney on Friday night I also picked up some TT wheels to run as dailys. Bored with the 15" BBS, though I love the adrenalins on them. I swapped dads Continental rubbber over just to see what it would be like, and well, pictures paint the better idea.....love the actual "look" though, so ill be sourcing 17" rubber soon.

Wheel specs are 17x7.5 ET32.

[schoona]

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/June%202010/mals1.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/June%202010/mals3.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/June%202010/mals2.jpg

OH DEAR!!!
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/June%202010/mals4.jpg

[schoona]

So I have run in to a small problem, see here:

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/02072010279.jpg

You'll notice the bottom adapter is perfectly fine, the wheel nuts are on, and the bolts poking through (facing down) sit flush.

The adapter on top however, nuts are fine, but the head of the hex bolt protrudes ~3mm. This is the wheel mounting face.

I was wondering if H&R had a different set of bolts (I need 10), as the hex protrudes past, but the 60* taper may also be the root problem (Ie it's too long).

Anyone got ideas, have emailed the gentleman that got them in to the country for me as an enquiry, to see what ECS/H&R say.

Only alternative I can think of iss to CB the wheel face to clear the bolt head, but I REALLY do NOT want to do that...

[BBR32]

get the black wheels back haha

[schoona]

The standard 15s ?? haha, would be the easy option. I never seem to take the easy option.

How's about I take your R and you can finish my little project for a while? :P

[Jig]

More pics. Looking good there Mal.

[schoona]

More pics. Looking good there Mal.

I'll get more pics when the car is worthy Jose....it's annoying me at the moment. Just ironing out these last few problems, then it should transform one weekend, all going to plan :)

Thanks for the props lads!

[schoona]

I have got most of a major service out of the way, am just waiting on the NGK plugs to come through and I'll chane them over. The car is running a lot smoother, box feels great also. Used Repsol oils, I'm a fan.

Changed my rear strut mounts to Prothane ones from GAP today, rear end does feel a little bit tighter even on normal street driving.

Will upgrade my brakes (needed for clearance for the BBS) this friday in the midst of the big job:

Control Arm Bushes.

This is going to be a big job, the control arms mount to the body by the same bolts that bolt the subframe to the car as well. So I'm estimating a couple of hours next friday to get all this sorted in time for Rego.

[schoona]

Friday:

Car got rego'd/greenslip paid etc.
Full service almost complete. Usded Repsol oils. Have NGK platinum plugs to go in etc so trying to give the car a bit of a birthday.
Control arm bushes (poly) were an absolute bitch of a job, we used grease, presses, dollies and vices, dropped it in a hot mug of water for 10 mins and still couldnt get 2 of them in. Ended up shaving a better lead on to the bush. It's not going anywhere so I don't regard it as dodgy at all.
The stuffed control arm bush (drivers side), had also stuffed the strut mount (bearing completely collapsed, which I replaced today. Wheel alignment tomorrow and hopefully all the gremlins have been taken care of.

Also need a new sump am weeping just in front of the sump plug.

Onwards and upwards to the fun stuff again

PS. Had no luck with finding replacement bolts for the adapters (ECS/local Hi tensile bolt company) so will shave the hex face. I can't see a problem with this (though let me know if you can?).

[schoona]

Bolts should be machined down this week on the adapters.
Pulled the brakes that I got from Matt apart today and painted them Silver. Have a caliper rebuild kit on its way to fix up the rubber/seals etc and ensure no problems.
I have given myself a month to get these ******* wheels on, it's giving me the shits now haha. Nearly there boys!

[VR53KS]

it's giving me the shits now haha.

How many times have you said that since you've had the car? :lol: Good to see that we've got some progress going on! How much of an upgrade/improvement will the 288 brakes be? Is there a heap of difference in stopping power between the two?

[schoona]

You raise a good point smartarse!
Well Mick's 288s felt better, he had the late model VR setup. That's what you have!!
It's still a single piston caliper (looks bigger in area though?) and onto the slightly bigger rotor (280 > 288).
It's for a Mk4, a heavier car, so I espect an improvementr but not much really, it was more the clearance issue that necessitated the change.

[schoona]

Adapters/bolts have been machined. All good there.
Caliper rebuild kit and new Bendix pads for the Mk4 GTI brakes have been ordered.
Tyres will be here on monday and mounted midweek. Looking good.

For sale soon will be EBC Greenstuff pads for the front of an early VR6 if anyone is interested, PM me.

Also need a new sump and engine mounts. Never stops!

[schoona]

Here's some pictures, sorry about the below average quality, they were really quick!!!

Fronts:

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_0803edit.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_0804edit.jpg

Backs:

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_0801edit.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_0800edit.jpg

[G-rig]

Those are shit :D!

[schoona]

Well played good sir :)

[10d]

Yummy! Nice Mal!

[stephen8512]

tell me you're not going to use the nankangs?

[schoona]

Thanks Tendy :)

Unfortunately for that size, they are one of the most accessible. Also I am happy to trial these (size and nature) as these are only show wheels for one, and (especially the fronts) may end up having solid amounts of camber dialled in. These won't be on the car all the time either.

I'll see the outcome of these, find the best compromise for height/camber/tyre size....I think I can get Yoko S drives in this size, which are a fair bit more expensive, particularly when ou want them fitted and the companies don't want to stretch.

Besides I have RE001's for the majority of my road duties anyway :)

I do take your point on board

[Bizi]

Mal, what's your understanding/experience with Yoko S Drives?

I'm hoping to have some, too.

[schoona]

Hey Ben, I have not yet run them, so can't qualitatively comment. My idea is that bottom of the range (or close to) Yoko's are still going to be a good tyre, though will definitely have their limits. Hence not being too concerned with trying something like the Nankang out for better money (apprentices!!! ha), not sure on the Treadwear rating but I believe it's reasonable.

Other tyres of similar ilk aew the Kumho KH11, a mate of mine had them on 7.5" fronts and 9" backs on his VR6 and they held up pretty well :)
Just a case of finding the size you want/need and having someone willing to fit them.

[Frenchie]

Coming nicely together Mal

[Jig]

Awesome Wheels Mal.

[Big Yellow]

so sick man!!!

get them on!! >D

[schoona]

Friday!!! :D

Get your's on too you turkey!

Thanks for the props fellas :)

[MasterKevin]

Nankangs = fail .

Cumhos (kumho) minimum imo :)

Sexy wheels though :D

[schoona]

RS4 wheels = fail :P

It's all good, your Mk6 is hot.
Point taken.

[DubSteve]

Nankangs = fail .

Cumhos (kumho) minimum imo :)

Sexy wheels though :D

Overdone RS4 reps = fail

Nankangs have better stretch over a kuhmo ;)

[schoona]

^ Haha.

One. Moar. Sleep!!! So pumped! :)

[MasterKevin]

Faggot lol :p

[schoona]

Alrighty piano boy :P (actually wish I could play, something!)

[Justin Fox]

Wait... is someone out there suggesting Nankangs are good for something?! FWOAR! :lol:

[saad]

Wait... is someone out there suggesting Nankangs are good for something?! FWOAR! :lol:

Circuit club have the Nankang challeng ;)

[G-rig]

Nangkangs are the cheapest shit tyre around, good to spend a bit more ;).

Nothing wrong with RS4 Reps, but understand if more people are running them down south (hardly see many up here though).

Anyway as soon as one other person has your wheels they have been overdone..

Those BBS RS are really over done, almost everyone has them in the US >D

[DubSteve]

Faggot lol :p

Alright cocksucker ;P


Wait... is someone out there suggesting Nankangs are good for something?! FWOAR! :lol:

The reason why people use a nankang over a kuhmo is for the stretch a nankang will stretch way better than a kuhmo for that overall "look"



Nothing wrong with RS4 Reps, but understand if more people are running them down south (hardly see many up here though).

Anyway as soon as one other person has your wheels they have been overdone..

Those BBS RS are really over done, almost everyone has them in the US >D

And in europe aswell, you can't deny no matter how hard you want to believe it that BBS rs's are and will be the best wheel on a golf thats why its done!

Not everyone has it in the US alot more people have schidt's, they have been played a fair bit.

[schoona]

This $hit could get personal quickly. Haha.

I thought I noted, for the "look" these are required. Why would I stretch Pilot Sports or something??
I have adrenalins on the standard wheels, much more suited to carving corners than the fitment this is going to be.

BBS RS are overdone, but as Steve said they look so right. To even suggest RS4/RS4 reps are in the same league is pretty "derogatory" towards the RS's. Schmidts, Ronals, OZ's, BBS, Merc/Bentley OEM, have all been done plenty overseas yes, so trying to be a little unique and take a different approach is hard.
It's why I like mine, they are clena, no bolts, a lot more simple looking than an RS, IMO equal effect.

[schoona]

Wait... is someone out there suggesting Nankangs are good for something?! FWOAR! :lol:

Haha, Fisherman Fox :P

[G-rig]

.
for the "look" these are required. Why would I stretch Pilot Sports or something??

As long aa you look cool that's all that matters, but agree I wouldn't waste expensive tyres.


BBS RS are overdone, but as Steve said they look so right. To even suggest RS4/RS4 reps are in the same league is pretty "derogatory" towards the RS's.

BBS RS and the like are a bit nicer than RS4 wheels but personal taste. They should be for the price. I like them but think they suit older cars better like E30 BMW's etc. Don't know about them being the 'best' for MK5 Golfs as I'm sure everyone is just copying each other in the US and except for the mesh centres just look like any steel rim, kind of look smaller due to that style.

Can't really argue with the style though as it looks hot when done properly. Just not really for looks over function as you can't drive the car when it's sitting on the bumpstops.

Ps Just winding you up, they are awesome :).

[schoona]

I knows I knows :)

If you need me, I'll be in the garage ;)

[schoona]

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_0821-1600.jpg

;)

[schoona]

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_0815edit.jpg

I'll give a full wrap up later, coilovers didnt get touched at all.
Am about to start 7x12 hour shifts straights so might have to be a bit patient with me. But I love that the hard work is done mostly, and it has finally come together sortof.

Have to give a big shout to the boys that wanted to come and indulge in my passion for the night and give a hand. Really appreciated, and couldn't have done it without Luke Hulks. An absolute champion, honest bloke :)

[Jig]

Speechless!

[Frenchie]

Hell yeah Schoona man now you really are steppin and reppin !! Love it

What are you doing with suspensions ? as is or lower >D

[G-rig]

Look awesome mounted on the car..

Very classy, suits the car 100%..

[schoona]

Speechless!

"Almost" ;) haha

[schoona]

Hell yeah Schoona man now you really are steppin and reppin !! Love it

What are you doing with suspensions ? as is or lower >D

Thanks mate, much appreciated!

WEll one thing I really hate is rake. Because of the 15s on the front, it rakes like a bitch now.
To close that wheel gap, I would probably need to drop the front by ~30mm to be square with the tyre shoulder.
30mm lower though and the front lip will probably be on the ground.

The back fitment is perfect. It's exactly how I wanted it! But when/if I lower the front, I will end up with even more rake. Obviously he back will have to come down too then....

Will be a bit of trial and error, am going to get used to driving a car built like this for a while....will probably wind it down for shits and giggles for special occasions though ;)

[schoona]

Look awesome mounted on the car..

Very classy, suits the car 100%..

Thanks Greg :)

[Longwall.:r32]

Looks great Mal. How do you have time for all that with the longwall move on? haha

[schoona]

Haha, Im offsite at Varley on RS overhaul. 7 12 hours shifts is killing me. Did all the work then ight before I started haha. :)

Hope to catch you next week maybe :)

Glad you are a fan lol. Bunty thinks it's a poof mobile :P

[zz2]

hells yeah! good awesome Mal

[stephen8512]

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_0815edit.jpg


oh my....its amazing how much the car stands out now with the RS's....its like a boobjob on a hot chick....cant stop staring!!!

nicely done mal! hope to see it in the flesh one day at a cruise perhaps?

[schoona]

oh my....its amazing how much the car stands out now with the RS's....its like a boobjob on a hot chick....cant stop staring!!!

nicely done mal! hope to see it in the flesh one day at a cruise perhaps?

Haha. They aren't RS's. These are a lot harder to find than RS's (hence the odd sizes, they aren't a "complete set"). They are also a simple, clean single piece wheel, not 3 piece like RS's or 2 piece like RM's.

Thanks for the comments though :)

Ahhm, not sure i'll run the wheels on the putty road run (!!!), but certainly october dyno day ill probbaly come down, as well as the watercooled annual summer run to wollongong, which as always everyone is always invited to. Depends how I go :)

[schoona]

My steel spark plug tool and BFI Stealthline Engine mounts arrived today from Tim @ dubaddiction. Thanks fella!

After this little session I am looking at a new project, so my Mk3 wont be changing much until it suits to go nuts on it down the track....:)

[Frenchie]

Again - hope to see this little sexy MK3 machine in the near future.
mm do hint about this new project of yours M man >D

[schoona]

I'll bring it to the Northern Run on the 25th of Sept Frenchman ;)

Hints? It is blue :P

[schoona]

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_0823edit.jpg

Because it just makes me giggle haha

[Frenchie]

mmm nice derriere ! and those lips, just the way I like my woman, I mean my cars >D

Not sure i'm liking the odds of making that Sept run....

[Jig]

Looking so good Mal. Cant wait to see it in the flesh as well.

[DubSteve]

I don't think anyone realised why he posted that last pic, nice pee shooter Mal :)

[schoona]

Glad you appreciated it Shteeeve :)

[VR53KS]

Hahahhaha, pew pew pea shooter :D You know I wubs it Mal, it looks so hot and it took so much time, effort and money to get right that the end result is appreciated x9999 by all of us :)

[Frenchie]

hahaha funny mofo !

[10d]

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_0823edit.jpg

Because it just makes me giggle haha

Giggling I am! >D

Looks kool! Old skool!

[schoona]

Thanks for the appreciating nature fellas :)

So had a few dramas. Will detail later but the car is booked in next friday to sort out some funky driving characteristics. Over the phone diagnosis is a suspected castor problem. Will give the story when I know how to tell it!

[schoona]

Had a chance to get under the car today and have a look see/complete some work.

- Tightened a control arm bolt that has worked it's way loose when I installed the poly bushes a couple of weeks ago. Seems to have cured the problem listed above ^^. The car would 'torque steer" in 5th at 100kmh, seems to be fine now. Am only left with the noise of the coilovers. That has to be my only grip about them, they ride really well (for 550 shipped anyway) and get plenty of low, but damn these are noise!

-Installed BFI "stealthline" engine mounts. They were the only ones Tim had available but they suit my purpose fine, as always fast shipping. Thanks!

-Installed my NGK platinum plugs (now that I got a new spark plug tool, again thanks Tim)

-Moar lows. It didn't come down evenly :( will need another dig tomorrow. But looking better every time. (Not to blow my own horn though!) Will get a good suspension checking over and another alignment done on Friday.

Yee all like pickshers, been learning. These were very quick but hopefully a couple of different "feels" to them.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_0875edit.jpg

Brake Clearance...
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_0883edit.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_0887edit.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_0884edit.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_0878edit.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_0889edit.jpg

[Big Yellow]

damn mal, that shit is off the chart!!! big props!!

[boggey]

saw ur car today :P haha Just letting u know.

[Frenchie]

Sexy time Mal ! looking very sharp - loving your car

[schoona]

saw ur car today :P haha Just letting u know.

Thank's for that Rondy, much appreciated. Haha.

Bout time you got some pictures up and told a bit of a story ya lazy bum :P

And make sure you explain your cool numberplates haha

[schoona]

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_0895edit.jpg

Just playing around :)

[schoona]

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_0892edit.jpg

....

[10d]

Yum!!!

[2000MN]

Hot pics!

[boggey]

Thank's for that Rondy, much appreciated. Haha.

Bout time you got some pictures up and told a bit of a story ya lazy bum :P

And make sure you explain your cool numberplates haha


Pics will be up soonish...., just being a lazy bum i guess haha

[AP]

Looking hot!

[Frenchie]

Very clean tease shots Mal - keep teasing !

[schoona]

Haha!

NA Vento lip arrived today from ECS.
The VR one was just too deep and shit quality so OEM quality it is with the Vento. It's shallower and a lot more durable :)
Darn lowness, I can't even get in my own driveway to wash it haha

[schoona]

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/26092010345.jpg

So the Wollombi drive took its toll....

I don't expect much from here lol, but if anybody has/knows of spare AAA VR6 sump/gasket/plug/studs etc please let me know :)

TIA!

[schoona]

Sump arrived from GAP in 5 days, props to them and was glad to have the little beastie running again last Sunday :)

[schoona]

Well I decided to buy a nice daily so I can start amassing more "less compromised" parts for the VR6

Loose ideas for the VR6 will be VRT (prob stay at 2.8L, GT30R or GT3582R (been looking at compressor maps and different curves and trying to work out which way to go), 4 bucket seat conversion with half cage and minimal interior, respray (nimbus grey, RS or a deeeeeeep blue not sure yet) and 17x9 work meisters all round.

It will take a while, not overnight but I really want to make the best mk3 I can. So this thread will probably be pretty quiet for a while and I'll fire up again when I can start posting some good progress.

My sister is actually getting to drive the VR while she finds her feet in Sydney for uni next year, so it's not gonna gather cobwebs. In the meantime I'll enjoy my DBP Mk4 .:R32


:D :D

http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?2300-I-didn-t-get-a-pen-or-an-umbrella-but-I-got-189-)

[VR53KS]

Srsly! You're going 17" Meisters! That is exactly what I'm planning on doing! Plus of course teh tarbo. You don't mind having a black clone of your car do you? :lol:

[schoona]

Srsly! You're going 17" Meisters! That is exactly what I'm planning on doing! Plus of course teh tarbo. You don't mind having a black clone of your car do you? :lol:

Lol. Nah course not, would be awesome. Have had a similar plan for almost as long as I have had the car, just slowly getting in to a position to do it!

[schoona]

Pulled 86kw atw today with the AFR sensor in my exhaust removed LOL.... Was just for giggles with Rayray, had an awesome day. Was good taking the VR for a run again. Everything now seems so simple in that car but I still love it!

[schoona]

My sister will be driving the car from now on (is moving to Sydney for uni :) )
Anyways the pea shooter was killing power and fuel economy, so for $200 fitted, I got this put on for her. It's interesting (would have liked 2.5" dual rounds but really wasn't too worried)

Sounds good, nice purr. Little bit of drone, but less than the magnaflow. Way less external volume. Power is a lot better, but still short of the Magnaflow. Butt dyno.

Pics:
http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/24012011474.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/24012011473.jpg

[schoona]

And it's still a AA battery off the ground haha

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/14012011461.jpg

[burgs]

Exhaust looks and sounds alot better than the Pea shooter :)

[stephen8512]

I saw your sister driving past me at uni in this silver VR6. Noticed it instantly with the gold BBS rims. Looks hot! Plus I didnt know your sister went to Macquarie!

[10d]

The sister or the car??

[stephen8512]

The sister or the car??

sister was driving the Silver VR6

[VR53KS]

I saw your sister driving past me at uni in this silver VR6. Noticed it instantly with the gold BBS rims. Looks hot! Plus I didnt know your sister went to Macquarie!

I think that's what Tendy was asking about :lol: Damn, if I was going to Macq I'd be excited to see it, but nooooo.

[10d]

LOL. Dev, you are right on the money. Stephen was a bit slow. I was asking what you meant by hot. The sister or the car. Haha.

[schoona]

Hahaha, yeah she is at Macquarie. Just started :) Lives on campus. Started in International Studies but shes looking to switch to International Law (NATO jobs??) later I think. Changes her mind every second haha.

BUt yeah, she's friendly enough, dresses a bit different to most 18 year olds but shes alright. Say hello for me ;)

[stephen8512]

LOL. Dev, you are right on the money. Stephen was a bit slow. I was asking what you meant by hot. The sister or the car. Haha.

Hahahaha oh man I didnt get that straight away...LOL!


Hahaha, yeah she is at Macquarie. Just started :) Lives on campus. Started in International Studies but shes looking to switch to International Law (NATO jobs??) later I think. Changes her mind every second haha.

BUt yeah, she's friendly enough, dresses a bit different to most 18 year olds but shes alright. Say hello for me ;)

I just caught a quick glimpse of a chick driving your car, so I assumed she was ur sis....didnt even get to see her properly...did get a good look at the car though. turned a few heads including mine

[schoona]

:) you are at macquarie too Stephen?

Went to a dyno day up here today, VR6 definetly needs more horsepower :) Only one way to get it hahaha.

[Water Boy]

SHE IS FINE AND GETS EVEN HOTTER BECAUSE SHE DRIVES A STANCED VR6.

Mal I do love ya man!

[schoona]

I'd let you show her the Mexican way Woody :P

[schoona]

Alrighty,

my sister came back up this weekend which gave me a chance to change wheels over for her and play with the coils. Needed to come up marginally at the front, guard sat on wheel at full lock, even just sitting there.

Anyways, here it is now, its on it's way back to North Ryde

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_3607.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_3604.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_3613.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/IMG_3610.jpg

Wish it still had the Magnaflow, but a bit of video fun :)

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/th_Mk3VR6.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/?action=view&current=Mk3VR6.mp4)

[AusScare]

Solid wheel choice.

[schoona]

Thanks you Tim!

[DeanCorp]

Good job buddy! Looks great! :D

[vdubin]

Very nice Mal

[schoona]

Car is back home, might clena the cobwebs out of it tomorrow :P
Failed roadworthy (too low, wrong wheel offset yada yada) but that will be sorted this week.
Car has sustained damage in Sydney :( Sister didn't take as much care as thought but what can you do, just more jobs that are adding up for when I get it back later on (whenever that might be haha)

Laterals homies!

[Vaku]

Wish it still had the Magnaflow, but a bit of video fun :)

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/th_Mk3VR6.jpg (http://s263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6/?action=view&current=Mk3VR6.mp4)

damn.. sounds like an RB engine, lol badass ;)

[schoona]

Funny you say that, I want an RB26 next :P

[Adzy]

Just spotted your thread and had to read through it mal, lovin it bro, always wanted a vr6 but never happened :( perfect wheels and nice drop... bring on the boost ;)

[schoona]

Cheers Adz, posted in your threads before, jalous you have a track so close and can get out and have some good fun! RPF1's are banging and functional too :)

[Adzy]

Cheers Adz, posted in your threads before, jalous you have a track so close and can get out and have some good fun! RPF1's are banging and functional too :)

Yeah it is awesome getting out on the track you must be spewing, only problem is I lose about 3mm+ of brake pad each track day :( Cheers mate loving the RPF1's look tuff and soooo light.. just saw your R32 as well you a baller now! Nice bro :D

[schoona]

Doing the radiator on the VR6, fun job when its pissing down rain and into your garage :/

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii140/schoona/VR6Radiator.jpg