Hofmiester

Hi, I've just finished a vortech V9 install but have what I think is a problem. T'd in my vac/boost gauge. My vac at idle is only 16 and I think it should be about 22 from what I've read. Anyone know what the correct vac reading should be? Also, I'm running the DV off the brake booster line. One of the two nipples on the one way valve. The gauge is T'd into my DV line. Anyone know if that is an ok setup? Cheers Ron

Well so much for no problems, finally T'd in my boost gauge. Something is not quite right. My vac at idle is only 16 and I think it should be about 22, plus boost peaks at 3 psi which maybe explains the performance. Anyone know what the correct vac reading should be? Also, I'm running the DV off the brake booster line. One of the two nipples on the one way valve. The gauge is T'd into my DV line. Anyone know if that is an ok setup? Cheers Ron

Me too mate, needs more boost already :) I'm just so pleased that it worked at the moment. I took a real gamble buying a random charger without any of the other bits.....crazy fool RH cups arrived today, will be refurbed next week. Just wondering what colour. Silver or maybe Anthracite? would Anthracite work on a Blackberry?

Catch can arrived this morning, also expecting a delivery of some new rims. Going for RH cups for a bit of a change, still love the Monty IIs though. Will hopefully look a bit like this but a touch lower and no nasty body kit [ATTACH=CONFIG]75509[/ATTACH]

Oh man....you lucky, lucky boy!

Cheers matey, really appreciate it. We've relocated the MAF and filter to the passenger side and that was a good move. If I hadn't read Rams and Craig's threads, I would have missed that trick. Vid at idle

It Lives! Running bloody sweet.... I was expecting more teething issues with it being partially DIY kit. Michael at MB motorsport in Gateshead had been a legend. He ended up making a load of bits, adapting bits and it all looks super neat. I also read on the Vortex about all the idling issues and stalling when coming up to the lights. Coffee grinding noises at idles etc which had me a little concerned. So far all seems good, all you can get is a whistling/wine sound which is cool. Idle is rock steady (Vince at Stealth provided the map) and its not stalled at the lights yet ;) Power delivery is not as crazy as i was maybe thinking it would be. Basically just like a standard car but when you get to 4k rpm it starts to feel like there is more poke coming in.....by 5k it is going really well and the whistle really pipes up.....by 6.5k it is really in yer face. Coming from turbos, it's totally different. Feels like a big NA car with head work, cams etc

I'm not a fan of overly lowered cars either to be fair, when I bought mine it was "dick head" low....never really understood that scene. Unfortunately KW1s are what I have. Although I've raised them from what it was.

Yep, had 17"s....ride was terrible....went to 205/45/16....much much better

Hi Jim, I had Konis and H&R on my old VR6.....great ride but not great for low look. Sounds like they'd be ideal for you. I have KW V1 Inox too and been thinking about switching to Koni/H&R at a later date.

That's where the harder parts of the plastic have survived but the other bits (softer) have oxidised over the years, leaving swirl marks. If they are not too bad then just leave them but if it is bad, you could sand and paint them with somthing like Halfords Bumper Spray, I have done trim with that before and it lasts well with a satin finish close to factory.

3M VHB is what I used and it worked well

Yeah, I'm keen on this one too. Even if they are all one piece!

Haha cheers James! Yeah the old girl was just on the cusp of falling through the cracks. Basically it had an owner from 2004 to 2011 that spent a fortune but then it was run on a budget until I bought it. Lets see what stage 1 is like first, power delivery will be different to yours as will have less torque and the power is all up top. At least I have the option to ramp up the boost later but saying that, I'm a big OEM+ fan and so the st1 V9 charger may only deliver 50-60bhp more, but is supposed to drive like stock and without modifying the engine.

Yeah, they didn't even clean up the rust hole, literally just epoxied the can lid into the hole, filled and painted. Can't be that old as when I bought it it was smooth but rust bubbled up within a month or so. This then gave me the kick to take all the arch liners off and have a good look underneath and at the petrol cap. All good there and it looks like the wing with the rust is a replacement as it has no factory sealant on the back, unlike the other side. Body shop looks excellent, lots of classic cars etc (recommended by another member off here) so confident they'll sort it. Ron

Hey mate, ideally if I can get just the bit I need for a few quid, that would be better. If I don't find any single parts though, I'll be in touch!

Cheers Andy, it is getting close to the standard I wanted it to be. Will get some proper pics once the bodywork has been done as all the pictures in this thread are from I-Phone. When you look at Mookie's original thread on page 1, he used an SLR and the paint really shows it's true quality.

She's over at MB Motorsport today to have the charge pipe fabricated this week. Also might fabricate the idler bracket if we need it. Should all be done for the weekend I hope :) Also got it booked into Walter Bell Coachworks in 3 weeks time to have the wing repaired and respray done. Got a new grill and a few other choice bits like 70mm spoonfed front spoiler. So looking forward tot he end of the month when hopefully all is ready.

Good buy for £1400! looks good.

"I had my hole welded up....." Sorry, made me smile. I am such a child ;)

Hi, I need the rear driver side rubbing/trim strip (the ones that are glued to the body and normaly removed) Mine has a few cracks and so looking for a mint one. It is for a later 1994 VR6 Thanks

Hi Hassan, Is the a waiting list for these or do we just pay you and it's all sorted? I need a set for my VR6, thanks

That's a hazard of shows, mixed bag of people often. At VW fest there were normal folk but also a fair few Chavs roaming about, being rowdy and smoking weed right in front of my kids, not to mention the swearing :( Really need someone on the stand at all times.

I find that the VR pedal travels further than a modern car before the real stopping begins. Not very progressive. Compared to my wife's 2011 Fabia, again with factory 288s it's the same feel so I think it is normal. Compared to the Mk7 golf GT, the brakes feel terrible :( That's progress though!

Charger install being finished this week..... :)