Black Magic VR6 - Turbo shopping list started...

[A5 VRX 0]

I prefer cloth to the leather, have the Recaro leather in mine but cloth does look great. Nice Corrado, need to clay bar mine when i have time

 

Adam

[kerrly 0]

that is stunning, the paintwork has come up really well!!

 

i have to say the recaros are quite special and are by far the comfiest seat i have come across but those S3 leathers :luvlove: its a tough call.

 

dave

[harryc 0]

Cheers guys, clay bar is definately worth it. Its amazing how much crud it pulls off the paint and the finish is incredibley shiny and smooth :nuts:

[Jim 2]

Agree with the others. Keep the factory recaro's. Nice bit of rare OEM goodness - would be a crying shame to rip them out and stick in some leathers from another model!

[A5 VRX 0]

I agree with Jim, i would be over the moon if mine had the cloth as standard more than leather but not sure i would want to start pulling things out and swapping interiors, the cloth is great and looks (IMHO) alot better than TT leathers etc

 

AJ

[Portent 0]

Another vote for keeping the cloth recaros. If you do swap then go for standard or recaro leather rather than seats from a different model. The recaros look great and I think you would regret changing to non OEM seats.

[harryc 0]

 

 

 

 

 

 

[harryc 0]

 

 

 

[harryc 0]

Got all the bodywork finished, pics of the work to follow!

Edited February 9, 2011 by harryc

[harryc 0]

Im having horrible second thoughts about selling the vr for an s3....Im worried i'll miss the rado once its gone the same way i regretted selling my mk2. Do i spend the extra money on the vr that i was saving to spend on the s3?! Test drove another s3 today and i wasn't blown away, we spent more time talking about my vr i drove there in. If i end up staying with the vr i would spend around 2k on performance parts, perhaps a diy turbo kit or vortex.... Im so confused now!!

[harryc 0]

Right i've started looking into turbo parts after speaking to kev :)

 

Bought;

ARP head set

 

Buying;

Spa manifold

tial 38mm wastegate

Downpipe

2mm decomp plate

 

My mate has a new emarald m3dk kit he's offering me for £500 as well so im thinking of having that off him (depending on how much the kit is new).

Edited February 20, 2011 by harryc

[harryc 0]

I've paid for the manifold and other bits listed above including the 2mm decomp plate. Slight complication with the arp's as i accidently ordered standard ones.....

 

I've been looking at turbo choices, im thinking a gt35-35

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130433938032&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

or a T04s like stealth use;

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Garrett-Journal-Bearing-full-60-1-aka-T04S-Turbo-/130375608707?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e5afde983

 

Im also trying to decide between a liquid/air charge cooler or a fmic and doing some more research into injectors and management.

[Kevin Bacon 5]

If you don't want the added complication of water lines, I'd get the T60-1. It's a nice turbo :)

 

Definitely get the 3" V band option whichever one you choose as it makes installation and maintenance a lot easier / neater.

 

I'd perhaps go for the T4 0.70AR exhaust housing, or T3 0.82.

 

Air-Air intercooling is cheaper, but laggier and not as efficient. PROPER water/air costs a lot of money but is very effective.

Each has it's pros and cons. Quite a few OEs use Air-water intercooling these days, Mercedes, Audi, Jaguar to name but a few.

[harryc 0]

Thanks Kev, I've also been offered a Garrett T3 60-1 0.86AR as part of a deal with most of the other parts i need;

 

Front mount intercooler

Connecting pipe work ( you will need to modify your slam panel )

Bailey dump valve

External wastegate pipe ( vent to atmosphere )

Oil feed pipe

Oil drain pipe

Modified fuel rail with Simens injectors ( believe they are 640cc if not 680cc )

LC1 Wideband ( again will need wiring and calibrating )

 

Will at T3 be too small?

[CazzaVR 0]

Glad you've decided to keep it- stunning car! A turbo'd VR will be sooooo much better than an S3 :-) You've made the right choice.

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Thanks Kev, I've also been offered a Garrett T3 60-1 0.86AR

 

Nice :)

 

External wastegate pipe ( vent to atmosphere )

 

Illegal mate.

 

Modified fuel rail with Simens injectors ( believe they are 640cc if not 680cc )

 

Will be the 630cc. A popular and very decent injector :)

 

 

Will at T3 be too small?

 

Nope, far from it mate.

[harryc 0]

Ok will go for all the above and hack up the w/g pipe so I can plumb it into the down pipe.

 

Has anyone had any experience with this turbo? As i've told kev via pm i am trying to get all the parts needed for under 2k, so far so good will probably end up being a few hundred over once i start picking up all the niggly bits like gauges.

 

New rear discs arrived today and they look so nice compared to the old rusty ones! Picking up the new rear bearings from vw tomorrow as well. Can anyone recommend me some decent pads for front and rear?

Edited February 23, 2011 by harryc

[harryc 0]

Old scummy discs;

 

 

New Brembo discs with vw bearings;

 

 

MK4 rear callipers vs standard vr;

 

 

 

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Replacing damaged dust seal;

 

 

 

 

 

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Good ridge mk2-mk4 hoses;

 

 

Back together;

 

 

 

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Turbo goodies!;

 

 

 

 

Also got my downpipe and 2mm spacer plate.

 

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Rear callipers need de-greasing and another coat of black to hide the red. Braking performance is increased and hand brake holds very firm on 2-3 clicks so im very happy! Got a mk4 rear calliper conversion write up to complete if people want it!

[thegrouch 10]

I'd be v interested in a mk4 rear conversion mate as is high on my (v long) 2 do list!

 

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Write up I meant!