quicky1980 0 Posted January 25, 2007 Ok, started gathering parts needed for my vr transplant, just wondered if my fk ak coilovers which are designed for the 2.0 16v would be ok with the vr6, i know the vr is heavier but if i higher the coilovers up a little will they be ok? also do i have to change the suspensions top mounts too? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted January 25, 2007 The 16V AKs won't have damper valving suited to a heavy VR engine bobbing up and down. They might work though, as a temporary measure but I would change them at your earliest oppurtunity for some VR6 specific ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VeeDub Geezer 0 Posted January 25, 2007 isnt the whole suspension the "plus" set-up on a VR? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quicky1980 0 Posted January 26, 2007 "plus" whats that about? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted January 26, 2007 like mk3 golf i thin k with slightly wider track Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quicky1980 0 Posted January 26, 2007 ye i know the track is wider, thats not a problem. just that I have brand new fk ak's on and will be a pain having to replace them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted January 26, 2007 Top mounts should be ok, but like the cheesermiester said you will need new dampers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted January 26, 2007 i have the AK's on my vr6, they were great for the first 6/9 months, but they have become very crashy/soft?? put it this way mate, they will be coming off as soon as i get some decent koni/spax suspension. karl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marmite monster 0 Posted January 26, 2007 ive driven karls vr and it is a bit bouncy.im going to have the same problems as my 16v is now vr an i have gay ak coilovers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted January 27, 2007 you could be ok Si, mine does weigh more than yours, as i have a charger bolted onto the side :lol: karl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trevor 0 Posted January 28, 2007 you looking for a 2.9 vr engine ? ive got one for sale if your int ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quicky1980 0 Posted January 28, 2007 i have the engine thanks just need rear subframe, loom and fan/rad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corozin 0 Posted January 28, 2007 You'll need new springs & dampers. The VR6 lump is considerably heavier than the 16v. You'll also need a new steering rack BTW. Quite frankly with prices where they are, and the work involved in what you're contemplating, you'd be better off just trading for a VR6. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quicky1980 0 Posted January 28, 2007 new rack? really why? well would consider that option of trading my rado but spent too much time and money on mine to sell now, doing vr for now untill i can get my hands on r36 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
