Red=Fast 0 Posted January 6, 2005 this car is going to be a monster when its done. i cannot wait to see it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoxyLaad 0 Posted January 6, 2005 Well just to fill in the gaps of Phats dead camera, I have just removed the side panel from my boot floor assembly, and have some more pics to show you people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
20v turbo 0 Posted January 7, 2005 CoxyLaad, dont forget to take them pliers out :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valver 0 Posted January 7, 2005 Good work fellas - keep up the hard work! :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoxyLaad 0 Posted January 7, 2005 wouldnt be the first time - I have lost countless ratchets and sockets from the engine bay while driving up the road...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
20v turbo 0 Posted January 7, 2005 yep i know what you mean :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60JAY 0 Posted January 8, 2005 You're doing well there lads.Keep up the good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
potatonet 0 Posted January 9, 2005 I have talked to a guy here in the states that did the VR6 4*4 and he said it was great but reduced the life of the drivetrain to half of the original expected life. basically it puts a good deal of stress but nothing to shatter anything, it will however deform things over the long run. he was running about 350 bhp out of a turbo VR6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoxyLaad 0 Posted January 9, 2005 what? | dont believe that for one second. rallyes and syncros dont deform themselves do they? the only reason this would happen is if it was not done properly in the first place :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted January 9, 2005 what? | dont believe that for one second. rallyes and syncros dont deform themselves do they? the only reason this would happen is if it was not done properly in the first place :roll: I agree! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
20v turbo 0 Posted January 9, 2005 i've got some nice 100x50 box in the garage better strap that to the bottom of the car when i do mine then?? :roll: :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
potatonet 0 Posted January 9, 2005 all I know is he said his gears were really worn after the first year of driving it like that. deform is not the best word for that situation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhatVR6 0 Posted January 9, 2005 I think the 350bhp may have had something to do with that, not the 4wd............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TajMan 0 Posted January 9, 2005 You would be better finding a syncro Passat in Canada and getting that IMO. You would have evrything you need except the propshaft. With loads of leftovers to sell and recoup some outlay. Gavin I just wanted to double check, is there any difference in transmissions that bolt up to the VR6 and G60 engines? If I imported a passat syncro from Canada what engine does the passat have and will it bolt to the G60 engine? What year ranges was the passat syncro made that I'd be looking for? If I really can do this with a car from Canada then it's much more likely that I'll try it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhatVR6 0 Posted January 9, 2005 Floorpan all drilled ready for welding This is the cross memebr that you can't buy anymore. it has to be cut from a syncro. the ends had been cut off thos one, but I'l sort that out later And this is where it goes Niticed how the rear panel, which used to be the back of the boot is now under the car! Stiffening brace. one of 2 that steady the x-member Started filling in the hundreds of holes. 5 hours of welding gone into that panel so far (and I'm still crap at it!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
20v turbo 0 Posted January 9, 2005 i know its a bit late for you paul but a tip for spot welding without having to drill all the holes,take the shroud of your torch or get a spare one and just cut 4 groves in it so it looks like a castleated nut then put it back on turn the amps up on the welder put the torch over where you want to weld so that it is toucing the job and put the trigger,saves alot of time and effort. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhatVR6 0 Posted January 9, 2005 It's only a 120a welding set. I've been using it on full blast all the time! mine wouldn't be capable or doing that. Anyway, plug welding is much stronger. (b4stard, that could have saved me 4 hours work!!!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhatVR6 0 Posted January 13, 2005 hello!?!?! does anyone actually bother to read this thread since it's been dunped under "drivetrain" where nobody looks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubster82 0 Posted January 13, 2005 where was it before ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dub16 0 Posted January 13, 2005 I have been following it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dub16 0 Posted January 13, 2005 Can't remember where it was before, but was easier to find than here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big-ted 0 Posted January 13, 2005 I'm reading, just speechless! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scruffythefirst 0 Posted January 13, 2005 I've been folowing, am mightily impressed. Building a kit car is piss compared to all that :notworthy: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhatVR6 0 Posted January 13, 2005 getting a bit sick of welding now (mainly becazsue I'm not very good at it!) I hate welding thin sheet, it burns through far too easily. Almost done now though, just need some more ear plugs so I can grind back all my ugly welding and get some seam sealer and underseal on there ASAP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted January 14, 2005 I'm enjoying this thread almost as much as Celebrity Big Brother - and I enjoy that immensely. The only thing the thread lacks is Caprice! Seriously, it's very impressive that you're taking the time to share this information with others. I'll remember you in my will. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites