Hello from Newbie & a Qn.

[6potdub 0]

Just thought I would say hello on here as it seems to be one of the most informed and chilled out forums for VW's. I own the poor relation to the C – a mk3 golf but its not too bad being slowly modded to my liking. I wanted a C VR but would not pay the price asked for low mileage cars so I hope you don’t mind posting on here! :?

 

Mods so far:

- Mk4 lights / crystal repeaters / M3 rear lights, Eibach front/rear AR bars, Eibach lowered springs, Koni TA front/rear dampers, Vibratech engine mount, Poly rear bushes, 17" RS4 style alloys, Jetex Exhaust, CDA air intake, VSR Maifold & re-map @ stealth :D

 

Next to go on:

- AMD Big Bore TB

- Lightened flywheel & crank pulley (read that this is a good mod)

 

Considering one or more of the following later in the year:

- Schrick Cams

- G60 3.6 final drive

- Big valve head (don’t think its worth the expense)

 

 

Also, can any g60 owner tell me what speeds you can get in each gear?

 

 

Cheers.

[VR6 0]

Anyone's welcome on here :)

 

Sounds like a nice car - why not stick some pics up?

[Henny 0]

Normal G60 values are around these (from the top of my head)

 

1st = about 30

2nd = about 52

3rd = about 85

4th = around 120 (I think, don't think I've ever redlined 4th...)

5th = around 150 at redline

[_leon_ 0]

as it seems to be one of the most informed and chilled out forums for VW's

 

it is that mate - certainly find it more level headed than other forums

[RadoAds 0]

Welcome one and all I say, the more the merrier........unless your weird :roll: :lol:

[6potdub 0]

The G60 gearing is quite a bit shorter than I expected (& the 3.3 vr box). Should make a difference to the acceleration, although I dont want to go too short with the 3.94 although I bet its nuts. :twisted:

 

Looks like im in at Stealth in Sept for a big valve head and cams so looking forward to that.

 

Cheers for your comments - will post pics when I get them.

:)

[Henny 0]

2nd gear on a standard G60 is crap...

 

I've now got a different (VR6) ratio in mine and get around 64 in second...

 

Problem is that I can still spin straight through 1st and 2nd... :| :oops:

[CorradoWannabe 1]

I can get up to 60 in 2nd on my 1.8 16V.. well i got up to 60 on my one day of ownership (rest of the time car has been at mechanics and i've been out the country :cry: had to have the gear linkage cables changed.. but then once that was done it didnt start.. turns over.. but doesnt fire (i'll post more details in another thread if its a big problem!))

[stevemac 0]

2nd gear on a standard G60 is crap...

 

So's 1st.. :mad:

[Henny 0]

true Steve, but it's the same as a VR6's 1st gear... :|

[stevemac 0]

true Steve, but it's the same as a VR6's 1st gear... :|

VR has a higher rev limiter tho :?

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Welcome 6potdub.

 

A good list of mods planned there. What cams are you going for? 268s, 264s or 256s?

 

I've got the AmD Throttle on mine and with the Schrick VGI manifold, it's a belter of an engine, even with standard cams. Did you get Vince to do a UniChip MAF interception map or did he get Geoff down to remap your ECU? Hopefully the former as you can mod the engine without needing a new chip each time.

 

The 3.61 diff is a good plan and you may aswell add a Quaiffe to the shopping list whilst the box is apart :lol:

 

What big valve head are you using? A schrick one or rebuilt standard one with bigger valves? Should give good results with the manifold, throttle and cams.

 

Keep us up to date with the progress. Are you on the vr6golf.co.uk forum aswell?

[6potdub 0]

Hi

 

Yep - Vince did the install of the VSR with a UniChip so chipping is no probs. Dont have the dollar for the AMD BBTB at the moment although I am sure it will help the big valve head and cams (maybe later in the year). They are Schrick as well and the cams will be 268's although I need to speak to Vince re. this.

 

My only gripe with the vsr is the engine feels flat after the switch over so I hope this will give the 'urge' it needs - maybe this is not be as bad on a 2.9?

 

I am thinking about the gearing as a longer term plan now and a diff is certainly the way to go but this is one for next year now! (hopefully)

 

Will let you know how I get on but I cant get booked into Stealth until sept as they are so busy. :(

 

Have checked the vr6golf forum but not posted.

 

Thanks for the positive reposnes - have you guys got a rolling road bash planned this year?

[Henny 0]

yup, we've got a Rolling road session at Stealth a week on sunday (25th July) 8)

 

Come along... 8)

[6potdub 0]

Thanks for the invite but car out of action until I get it to Stealth so will have to miss it :( :( :( :(