poll250 0 Posted September 27, 2012 I didn't think the boost had been turned up that much though: isn't it running around 310bhp, so I'd imagine under 300lb/ft torque. Is there a LSD in the box? Will be interesting to see what's happened for sure. Fingers crossed it's something simple! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 27, 2012 If the noise goes / changes when the clutch is pressed, it kind of does suggest it's gearbox or clutch related unfortunately. As Coullstar says, a fat midrange and 4x4 kills the gearbox. VRTs normally spin the excess torque away as they're FWD, but in 4WD, the gearbox has to absorb ALL of it if the tyres grip and clutch doesn't slip. 20mpg!! Is the geometry OK? Ah, you're running a syncro rear beam? I heard they run shed loads of toe. My VRT returned 27mpg overall and that was 400hp :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaded2882 0 Posted September 27, 2012 I didn't think the boost had been turned up that much though: isn't it running around 310bhp, so I'd imagine under 300lb/ft torque. Is there a LSD in the box Will be interesting to what's happened for sure. Fingers crossed it's something simple! Ye the boost is fairly low but no lsd. ---------- Post added at 5:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 5:13 PM ---------- If the noise goes / changes when the clutch is pressed, it kind of does suggest it's gearbox or clutch related unfortunately. As Coullstar says, a fat midrange and 4x4 kills the gearbox. VRTs normally spin the excess torque away as they're FWD, but in 4WD, the gearbox has to absorb ALL of it if the tyres grip and clutch doesn't slip. 20mpg!! Is the geometry OK? Ah, you're running a syncro rear beam? I heard they run shed loads of toe. My VRT returned 27mpg overall and that was 400hp :D Ye it's all syncro stuff as far as I know. I'm sure I could well beat 20mpg, but it is a second car so only gets driven about once a week so I go for it :-) I had a bit more of a mess with it today and it feels like the gearbox as I could get it out of reverse without a load of rocking! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted September 28, 2012 I'm sure even a turbo, 4x4 VR can do better than 20mpg on a decent long cruise. What an awesome plaything .. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozowen 2 Posted September 29, 2012 Matt, I am gutted it has happened again. I think I became so worried after doing it the first time when the box was rebuilt in 1st & 2nd gear I was extremely careful only really going once 3rd gear was reached. It was in 2nd and going for it on my both occasions. Lets hope it's not to bad. I must say if it had happened to me again then I would have researched the possibility of a derv box from something or gone quaife. Good luck matey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swompy 0 Posted September 29, 2012 One thing I cant get my head around is why the box has VR6 internals and not the 4motion internals the box came with. Would make sense to keep the box as a whole really :shrug: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted September 29, 2012 Its a syncro box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swompy 0 Posted September 29, 2012 Its a syncro box. On the first page there is a photo with the car spec and it says Mk4 4motion gear box, unless im miss reading it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaded2882 0 Posted September 29, 2012 Matt, I am gutted it has happened again. I think I became so worried after doing it the first time when the box was rebuilt in 1st & 2nd gear I was extremely careful only really going once 3rd gear was reached. It was in 2nd and going for it on my both occasions. Lets hope it's not to bad. I must say if it had happened to me again then I would have researched the possibility of a derv box from something or gone quaife. Good luck matey Ye I think it will be an upgrade of some kind. It's going back to DG end of next week so I will see what Graham finds and assuming the box is dead then I'll take his advice on where to go with upgrading. ---------- Post added at 4:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 4:24 PM ---------- On the first page there is a photo with the car spec and it says Mk4 4motion gear box, unless im miss reading it As far as I know it's a 4 mo box. Not that I'd know the difference but I'm pretty sure Graham said that the other day. And I've no idea why they didn't leave the 4 mo gears in! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swompy 0 Posted September 29, 2012 Might be a cheap fix to put a complete one on for now and save for something more fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaded2882 0 Posted October 16, 2012 So it is the gearbox that's gone. Good news is I'm having a G60 Rallye box with LSD and this 6 speed Quaife kit in it: http://www.quaife.co.uk/shop/products/qke1v so it should handle more power in the future :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted October 16, 2012 Sounds like a good plan standard just isnt going to cut it on a car like this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaded2882 0 Posted October 16, 2012 Here's a little vid of it spitting flames at my mates house Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swompy 0 Posted October 26, 2012 Sounds and looks promising :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLCSO 0 Posted October 27, 2012 Ta-da! Some added fizz for 'The Ribena Beast' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted November 12, 2012 I have been corresponding with the original owner of this. Turns out he has an RS4 as well as well as a few other toys now. Still has his RWD rear engined VRT Mk1 Golf as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaded2882 0 Posted November 12, 2012 Ye, I did email him to let him know I had it and hewas glad it was still on the road. If we are talking bout the same guy that is? Jeff I think it was, one of the owners of Pipeworks with Ian, both ex Dubsport. That was the guy who built it anyway, you might mean Nick as I know he had all kinds of tasty stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted November 13, 2012 Mr Hosker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaded2882 0 Posted November 13, 2012 Ye I think he had a gumpert Apollo too! The orange mk1 is in the same issue of golf+ as mine, very nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted November 13, 2012 Still has both apparently. Mk1 is now Helious and with added turboness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaded2882 0 Posted November 30, 2012 It's back.... And it sounds like a touring car :) Videos to follow, I have a very busy weekend but hopefully more of an update next week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLCSO 0 Posted November 30, 2012 It's back.... And it sounds like a touring car :) Videos to follow, I have a very busy weekend but hopefully more of an update next week. Great news, looking forward to the vids... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaded2882 0 Posted December 3, 2012 Here is the remains of the old box :s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaded2882 0 Posted January 6, 2013 It was the first dry and free weekend I have had for a while, so I gave it a clean and polish as the new car cover has arrived. It's a bit pricey but fits like a glove and looks like it will hold the elements out: http://www.everycarcovered.com/138-all-year-protection/71-all-year-protection-car-cover.html I got a few videos of the 6 speed Quaife in action as well! The first one is a very shaky passenger view! But it gives a fair idea of the noise from the inside: Then a couple of fly bys: And winding down: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
