Steves VR6 - now SOLD :(

[Philuk 0]

looking good mate! :D

[stevef182 0]

Thanks bud!

[stevef182 0]

Ordered some Gliptone leather restoration products today so hopefully will get the new interior looking much better this weekend. Even after a good scrub with G101 it looked so much better, I'm hoping to get some good results.

[stevef182 0]

I now have the old cloth interior for sale, £200 for everything, ad posted in classifieds!

[stevef182 0]

In the interest of keeping this thread up to date;

 

Having hit a mahoosive pothole and ruined my wheels I am now running a set of d90s, thanks to Bristolbaron for the adaptors, really happy with how they look for now, but they will be getting a full refurb in the spring.

 

Have fitted KW V1s and new top mounts all round which is already a great improvement to the drive and handling etc.

 

I have ordered the following which will be going on next week which should hopefully finish it off;

Powerflex front wishbone bushes

R32 rear wishbone bushes

VAG lower ball joints

VAG tie rod ends

Front wheel bearings

 

The car recently had a full service, and once the above parts are all fitted it will be going in for full geometry set up.

 

Then time to focus on more power.

Edited November 3, 2011 by stevef182

[wy906 0]

Very nice and very sensible upgrades. I like everything about it; well, apart from the de-badged grill but then I’m a purist! :)

[stevef182 0]

Thanks mate. I actually regret selling the original grill, good to be able to change it up once in a while.

 

Will hopefully have time to give her a clean and get some pics up this weekend - weather permitting!

[jacko 0]

Steve, any pics with the D90s on her?

 

We should meet up again soon

[stevef182 0]

Only a rubbish phone pic. See above mate, hopefully get some this weekend. Keen to meet up soon mate.

[VWVW 1]

I have ordered the following which will be going on next week which should hopefully finish it off;

Powerflex front wishbone bushes

R32 rear wishbone bushes

VAG lower ball joints

VAG tie rod ends

Front wheel bearings

 

 

 

If you dont mind...How much does these part cost from VW..Thinking of doing the same with mine at some point. Pm me if you like.

[stevef182 0]

I dont mind at all mate, thats what the forum is all about. Once i pick them up from TPS i'll let you know.

 

For now though, Powerflex front wishbone bushes for the VR (PFF85-201) retail at £21.06 each, but got mine for £29.99 for the pair.

[stevef182 0]

Below is a list of all the work/mods done to the VR to date:

 

Engine/Running Gear:

Ported & Polished Head (@ Stealth Racing)

Miltek Stainless Exhaust

Custom De-Cat

K&N Panel Filter

Up rated (Blue) HT Leads

Up rated Engine Mounts (to be fitted)

Exhaust Mounts

New Clutch

Oil Pressure Switches (VAG)

Fuel Pump (VAG)

Fuel Sender (VAG)

Fuel Filter (VAG)

New Coolant Bottle (VAG)

Various hoses

New Rad Fans (VAG)

New Rad Fan Motor (VAG)

Re-wired Rad Fans

Colour Coded rocker cover

 

Chassis/Drivetrain:

Porsche d90s (6J & 8J) with Toyo Proxes

FK 5x130 adaptors (25mm)

KW V1 Coilovers

Febi Top Mounts

288mm Front Brake set-up

288mm discs and pads

Pagid Rear Brake Pads

Wishbones N/S & O/S (VAG)

Inner CV joints N/S & O/S (VAG)

Powerflex Wishbone bushes (front)

R32/TT Wishbone bushes (rear)

Lower Ball Joints (VAG)

Rear Wheel Bearings N/S & O/S (VAG)

4 Wheel laser alignment (hunter)

FK Konigsports (now sold)

Weitec shocks and Spax Springs (now sold)

EXIP BBS Style 16’’ alloys with Toyo Proxes (buckled)

 

Exterior:

Re-Sprayed bonnet, drivers door, rear bumper, front bumper (LC5U)

De-Badged Grill

Lupo Wipers

Replaced Wiper Linkages

New Fog Light Lenses

All Red Tail Lights

Deleted Rear Wiper

Colour Coded Rear Badge

Car parks dents/dings pulled

 

 

Interior:

Heated Black Leather Interior

Chrome Door Handle Pulls

New Floor mats

New Rubber Door Trim

Chrome Cluster Rings

Chrome Heater Rings

New Seats Clips

New Interior Clips

New Window Rollers

Aftermarket door handle strikers

 

ICE:

Alpine Headunit (now sold)

Alpine CDA iPod Headunit

Twin 10” GS Design Subs

4 Channel GS Design Amp

Alpine component speakers

Alpine 6x9s

Vibe Wiring (all cables & RCAs)

[CazzaVR 0]

Blimey Steve! It really mounts up doesn't it? What's left to do then?

[stevef182 0]

Hey bud, yeah I was quite shocked when I put the list together, especially considering how OEM it still looks (but thats a good thing in my eyes)

 

Next is either more power (forced induction) or maybe sell her. Part of me wants something new/different, but the other part cant bear to think of selling. But its been 4 years now and I have done almost everything I wanted to do when I first bought her, and have enjoyed every second of both the work and driving her..will have a good think first though.

 

In the meantime I suppose I'd listen to sensible offers.

 

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Following a long chat with the Mrs I am putting the car up for sale

Edited February 19, 2012 by stevef182

[VWVW 1]

Cant believe your selling up after doing all that recent work to your corrado.

[CazzaVR 0]

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[Portent 0]

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[stevef182 0]

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[stevef182 0]

Cant do it - have mulled it over (and over and over) and decided that for now, for numerous reasons, im definitely keeping it.

 

Now has 13 months MOT (only needed an ABS sensor which I knew about, and a headlight clip)...prior to the MOT I fitted a new hub and wheel bearing at the front o/s. With that and all the previous work on the bushes, ball joints etc etc she's now driving beautifully. My only frustration is there is a slight knock coming from the exhaust on the rear beam so will sort that next weekend.

 

Gave it a quick wash today, pics to follow.

 

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[Portent 0]

:D

[stevef182 0]

Camera had no battery so only Iphone pics unfortunately, they looked a lot better on the phone. Anyway, you get the idea.

[CazzaVR 0]

Excellent news! 8)

[stevef182 0]

As soon as i find a pair of 7j or 7.5j d90s to replace the current front 6js, they will be getting a refurb and wrapped in new rubber.

 

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:D

 

Excellent news! 8)

 

:D

[stevef182 0]

Have replaced the de-badged grill with a baged one - sprayed it black.

 

Got hold of 2 7j d90s for the front which look a lot better.

 

Gave it a quick clean last weekend:

 

 

 

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Edited July 27, 2012 by stevef182

[stevef182 0]

Raised the coilovers up very slightly - think its about right now in terms of looks and drivability.