v happy new vr6 owner :) a few noobie qs..

[bunjiman 0]

Hi All,

 

I'm new to the forum. Had a beautiful valver that I loved to pieces but it got pinched on a low loader last summer !!

 

I've finally replaced with a pretty much original VR6 in aqua blue - I really do love these cars :) Gave a TT 225 what for the other day and I couldn't believe I pulled away from him in a 93 car - he wasn't too happy...

 

So it's pretty much original apart from the following - it's had leather fitted from a storm (looks lovely and is so comfy!) and I've just had a jamex kit fitted all round since the bilsteins were knackered. Anyway, she pulls like a fright train makes a lovely noise and looks boooootiful! It also has daviva (or something) AC fitted I think (the blokey told me it was original AC but I think not). I have a decent new sony front unit and a sub in the boot (which can come out if need!)

 

I've replaced the lights back to stock, got rid of the eye lid thingy at the front and she's now all stock apart from a jetex ss exhaust (plus the aforementioned leather, jamex & AC etc).

 

Er I should stop stambling and get on with my dullard Qs:

 

1) I purchased (bit silly) new rubber for the roof since the edges have degraded badly - looking at it I could have just cut the edges off with a stanley knife. Anyway I've got the VAG part but I'm not very confident at removing the old and fitting the new. Any pointers would be great....

 

2) Anyone know how to raise jamex suspension any more!? i've used the c key to tighten a lot but don't want to do any more since the lower spring is v compressed. ride hight is still very low (or seems) at the front as i keep catching speed humps etc.

 

3) I applied some autoglym aqua wax 'express waxes wet cars' (my dads) after a good wash and i can't get the fcuker to polish off! my old man says to get the black n decker on it with a lambswool piece. can anyone recommend this? my arms \ wrists are killing...

 

4) Boring but wanted to know - I've tried total closure (it has the standard toad cat 1 fitted) - the sunroof starts to close however after a split second all stops. I'd wondered if this might be connected to the fact that I can't operate both front windows simultaneously - the passenger doesn't have one touch open / close (at least from drivers side as haven't tried from passengers side). Can anyone confirm if this might be the problem? Any info would be great

 

5) The switches to operate the AC (norm / max) look like VW stock however sit where the storm heated seat buttons should sit I think - any info would be great (it seems to work but I think needs regassing)

 

6) Only one fob and key came with the car. I've sourced another key from ebay but need to get it cut and want to avoid VAG costs - can i just get this done at a key cutters? I'd also like another toad fob (or any really that works) however I don't seem to have the code on the fob that i had on my last rado - is this a problem? Any info again would be great...

 

7) Anyone have the parcel shelf straps or know where I can get some? It's a little rattly at speed ahem...

 

Right that's it. Sorry for my ramble and apologies if these Qs have been asked before and if some are slightly off topic - any help would be much appreciated.

 

I'll get some pics up tomorrow if anyone wants to see. I love the colour - it seems to change depending on the light! I'll also get some picks up of my old valver since it was pinched it might be of use to anyone who might have bought a cheap one from somewhere near sw london too...

 

Cheers

 

Ben

 

ps had a fantastic run on the barton street in lincs today if anyone knows it. looking forward to drive to a1 from deapest lincs too... :)

[dinkus 10]

Move to Members Gallery - you only need to get posts approved in the For Sale section ;)

 

Sounds good though - welcome aboard and get some pics up! :)

[Walesy 0]

Move to Members Gallery - you only need to get posts approved in the For Sale section ;)

 

New members need their first 2 posts approved too dude :tongue:

[bunjiman 0]

ok thanks - should i delete this post and then re-post in the members area then?

 

also, where should i put these pics? apologies i'm a complete novice..

[dukest 0]

Here's a couple of answers for you - welcome! Aqua is a very good colour :)

 

1) I purchased (bit silly) new rubber for the roof since the edges have degraded badly - looking at it I could have just cut the edges off with a stanley knife. Anyway I've got the VAG part but I'm not very confident at removing the old and fitting the new. Any pointers would be great....

 

2) Anyone know how to raise jamex suspension any more!? i've used the c key to tighten a lot but don't want to do any more since the lower spring is v compressed. ride hight is still very low (or seems) at the front as i keep catching speed humps etc.

 

3) I applied some autoglym aqua wax 'express waxes wet cars' (my dads) after a good wash and i can't get the fcuker to polish off! my old man says to get the black n decker on it with a lambswool piece. can anyone recommend this? my arms \ wrists are killing...

 

I've used this once before and it took a little while to come off but got there in the end, a machine might do it but be very careful not to over do it, especially if you have it on the plastic spoiler/bumpers.

 

4) Boring but wanted to know - I've tried total closure (it has the standard toad cat 1 fitted) - the sunroof starts to close however after a split second all stops. I'd wondered if this might be connected to the fact that I can't operate both front windows simultaneously - the passenger doesn't have one touch open / close (at least from drivers side as haven't tried from passengers side). Can anyone confirm if this might be the problem? Any info would be great

 

Mines not a Toad but you have to hold the button on mine until everything closes - it doesn't do it automatically

 

5) The switches to operate the AC (norm / max) look like VW stock however sit where the storm heated seat buttons should sit I think - any info would be great (it seems to work but I think needs regassing)

 

The Diavia system was the only AC option available for the car and was a dealer fit rather than factory fit option. Hence it might look a bit nonstandard.

 

6) Only one fob and key came with the car. I've sourced another key from ebay but need to get it cut and want to avoid VAG costs - can i just get this done at a key cutters? I'd also like another toad fob (or any really that works) however I don't seem to have the code on the fob that i had on my last rado - is this a problem? Any info again would be great...

 

VW charge £20ish to cut you a key, but if you have a factory immobiliser (likely for M or N reg - you can tell if you have a fatter style key too) then they'll make you recode the new and old keys to match it which they charge about £45 for.

 

7) Anyone have the parcel shelf straps or know where I can get some? It's a little rattly at speed ahem...

 

Apparently they are obsolete now but you can get some from a german company called ARZ tuning although they're a bit expensive. Or there are possibly some from another VW model that fits - try the search on here.

[vr6storm 0]

Hi All,

 

I'm new to the forum. Had a beautiful valver that I loved to pieces but it got pinched on a low loader last summer !!

 

I've finally replaced with a pretty much original VR6 in aqua blue - I really do love these cars :) Gave a TT 225 what for the other day and I couldn't believe I pulled away from him in a 93 car - he wasn't too happy...

 

So it's pretty much original apart from the following - it's had leather fitted from a storm (looks lovely and is so comfy!) and I've just had a jamex kit fitted all round since the bilsteins were knackered. Anyway, she pulls like a fright train makes a lovely noise and looks boooootiful! It also has daviva (or something) AC fitted I think (the blokey told me it was original AC but I think not). I have a decent new sony front unit and a sub in the boot (which can come out if need!)

 

I've replaced the lights back to stock, got rid of the eye lid thingy at the front and she's now all stock apart from a jetex ss exhaust (plus the aforementioned leather, jamex & AC etc).

 

Er I should stop stambling and get on with my dullard Qs:

 

1) I purchased (bit silly) new rubber for the roof since the edges have degraded badly - looking at it I could have just cut the edges off with a stanley knife. Anyway I've got the VAG part but I'm not very confident at removing the old and fitting the new. Any pointers would be great....

 

2) Anyone know how to raise jamex suspension any more!? i've used the c key to tighten a lot but don't want to do any more since the lower spring is v compressed. ride hight is still very low (or seems) at the front as i keep catching speed humps etc.

 

3) I applied some autoglym aqua wax 'express waxes wet cars' (my dads) after a good wash and i can't get the fcuker to polish off! my old man says to get the black n decker on it with a lambswool piece. can anyone recommend this? my arms \ wrists are killing...

 

4) Boring but wanted to know - I've tried total closure (it has the standard toad cat 1 fitted) - the sunroof starts to close however after a split second all stops. I'd wondered if this might be connected to the fact that I can't operate both front windows simultaneously - the passenger doesn't have one touch open / close (at least from drivers side as haven't tried from passengers side). Can anyone confirm if this might be the problem? Any info would be great

 

5) The switches to operate the AC (norm / max) look like VW stock however sit where the storm heated seat buttons should sit I think - any info would be great (it seems to work but I think needs regassing)

 

6) Only one fob and key came with the car. I've sourced another key from ebay but need to get it cut and want to avoid VAG costs - can i just get this done at a key cutters? I'd also like another toad fob (or any really that works) however I don't seem to have the code on the fob that i had on my last rado - is this a problem? Any info again would be great...

 

7) Anyone have the parcel shelf straps or know where I can get some? It's a little rattly at speed ahem...

 

 

 

1)Ive still got to get mine fitted,but IIRC its a case of pulling the plastic bits from the front and then remove the rubber stuff,I take it you have bought the plastic part as well as the rubber tape stuff that lines the groove?,as you have to be real carefull when removing the plastic

 

2)is this Jamex kit a coilover kit? or is it an actual height adjustable suspension kit?,if its neither then you'll have to change the springs

 

3)autoglym aqua wax 'express waxes wet cars',have you tried washing it again,with a stronger shampoo solution,then wash again as per normal and use the wax one panel at a time,as it sounds like it has dried in,tho bear in mind that the stuff really should be used if the car has recently been polished and you are trying to keep the polished bodywork protected

 

4)the front windows IIRC don't work together but one after the other,some C's do have one touch some don't no rhyme nor reason to it,your sunroof is perhaps cutting out due to the mechanism having some sort of resistance when closing??

 

5)Diavia A/C was a dealer fit option,so the switches were fitted anywhere they could,the usual one is to relocate the ABS warning lamp to the switch blank beside the headlight switch,there was a Heater control unit that had A/C buttons but this was for LHD markets(more so N.America),the A/C is more than likely needing regassed,IIRC Kwik-fit are doing a money back deal on this if it doesnt lower your temp after they have regassed,tho tbh no doubt they will conditions like your A/C has to be faultless

 

6)as long as you don't have the factory immobiliser(94-on IIRC) that reads the key then just use any key cutter,as for the alarm fob,I had an issue with my 993's alarm in that I only had one fob,as it was of unknown origin I just replaced the whole system,fairly cheap as I kept the original Porsche immobiliser,and just went for a central locking/ultrasonic alarm

 

7)sounds more like the little foam bits on the tailgate are giving the noise,as the straps are really only for raising the parcel shelf when opening the tailgate,so are slack when the tailgate is shut

[bunjiman 0]

Thanks for the prompt replies gents! I can get going on my bank holiday fun now..

 

In reply:

 

1) Yes it's the full strip - I'll have a go at peeling off from the front later on today then give a good clean and dry then have a go at putting the new ones on. Looks like there's a clip at the front and back and then double sided tape all the way along so hopefully should be fairly straight forward...

 

2) It's a coilover kit - came with no instructions and my old man's local garage did it for me (roy alexander of louth - bmw specialists. v decent honest people). It just seems to ride low. I'd wondered if it is lowered by default by about 40mm or so as I don't want to turn the c spanner anymore!! real test will be the bumps in london ... (!) which are a real help to the tax paying motorist.

 

3) Just bought a 240v car polisher from halfords (new best customer). I'm going to wash her again with plain water (or should i use turtle wax 'car wash' stuff again) then see if this will polish out. Hope so. She looks lovely except when close up!

I doubt

 

4) nothing up with the sunroof as it tilts / slides no probs. I'll check the fuses but doubt it's that myself. It's the toad a101i or something - i have no instructions and can't find any online as i'd wondered if this is something that's programmable. not a biggie!

 

5) thanks for the ac info - sounds like a factory fit then as it's stamped from eons ago. i think there's a rear sticker that specifies spec etc so i can check just to be anal...!

 

6) great i'll just try asda's later then...

 

7) i've seen vw ones on ebay - mkii golf i think and passat maybe. would these fit? not up for spending $$$ on these things! i'll check the tailgate foamy bits...

 

one other q - can i use the standard blue halfords anti-freeze coolant?

 

many thanks!

[bunjiman 0]

pic as promised!

[vornwend 0]

Welcome to the forum.

 

I replaced the roof strips last year - as you say start from the front . Easy job but take your time and get it all nice an clean when the old ones are out. The new strips should fit so tight that the tape is really unnecessary - I was gonna heat the tape to get better adhesion/stickiness but in the end it wasn't needed. Expensive but do look good and should last another 15 years!

 

Good luck with the other niggles.

[vr6storm 0]

Thanks for the prompt replies gents! I can get going on my bank holiday fun now..

 

 

 

5) thanks for the ac info - sounds like a factory fit then as it's stamped from eons ago. i think there's a rear sticker that specifies spec etc so i can check just to be anal...!

 

 

 

 

 

one other q - can i use the standard blue halfords anti-freeze coolant?

!

 

its only LHD markets that the A/C was Factory fitted btw,yours would have been dealer fitted at some point,either when new or retro-fitted afterwards

 

Coolant wise,only use the VW stuff,G12+ IIRC,tho do a search on here,dependant on how long the coolant has been in there if its the original stuff(surely to god not!!!) then if you mix it with anything else even after emptying the system,there is a small potential unless done correctly and properly flushed to have the remaining stuff gel up with the new stuff

[Walesy 0]

Looks like a stunner! 8)

[bunjiman 0]

thanks for all the help so far!

 

few more pics for you

 

off to see if i can get the a/c recharged...

[Philuk 0]

very very nice mate! looks stunning in the light!!

[RDH 0]

Hi

 

If you are still struggling to remove the polish buy some quick detailer spray (Halfords do Meguires), spray it on the panels/affected areas and wipe off with a microfiber cloth.

 

HTH

 

Rich

[bunjiman 0]

Thanks for that Rich - I'll give it a go as I still haven't shifted the stuff!

 

A/C charged up and all working well.

 

Had a great drive earlier :) I love these damn cars! Took my old man for a spin and made him drive. He's after one now (in grey with leather if anyone has one going!)

 

Next Q - 97 or 95 RON? Should be 98 too no? Think they have 98 in Europe...

 

Right back to Question Time, these naughty MPs. Anyone know if they've been claiming for motors too?

[bunjiman 0]

Just loaned the car to my mum and she's come back saying the indicators aren't working - just had a look and she's right. Not sure what's she's done but I've no idea where to start other than the fuse box which I'm trying to locate now...

 

Any pointers would be great - have a long journey later and could do with them working!!

 

Cheers...

[bunjiman 0]

ok found the fuze box so about to see which fuze tallys with the indicators then see if it's blown. odd thing is the lights still flash when using the alarm fob. wouldn't have expected the indicators to blow a fuze either - hope it's not something bad with the electrics...

[Critical_Mass 10]

ok found the fuze box so about to see which fuze tallys with the indicators then see if it's blown. odd thing is the lights still flash when using the alarm fob. wouldn't have expected the indicators to blow a fuze either - hope it's not something bad with the electrics...

 

Could be your indicator stalk that is buggered in some way. If they work when turning alarm on/off and the hazard warning lights work, this would probably be the next place to investigate.

[bunjiman 0]

 

Could be your indicator stalk that is buggered in some way. If they work when turning alarm on/off and the hazard warning lights work, this would probably be the next place to investigate.

 

thankfully not the indicator stalk :) - turned out to be a relay in the end and luckily the local garage had a spare. heard these don't really go so a unlucky i guess. just had a fantastic drive from oop north to london. these cars rock :)