Jamesr_VR6 0 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 never seen them :S Link to post Share on other sites
spadam 7 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 yea i was also a little dissapointed really expected it to be faster than it is. owned the car nearly a year now in that time had it rebuilt, cat back exhaust, BMC. still got new ht leads and silicone hoses to go on. hoping by cleaning the hall sensor and fitting new Ht leads it may seem a little better fingers crossed. Link to post Share on other sites
spadam 7 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Oh also had full service when rebuilt spark plugs, oil filter, got fuel filter waiting to go on aswell Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 check the photos section there are pleanty of vids in there mate fightin torque, santa pod etc etc Link to post Share on other sites
petrolh34d 0 Posted October 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 From what you're saying, I suspect that there might be something wrong with my VR then, I'm realistically averaging about 26 mpg normal, and about 30 on motorways, and that is actually trying to be fuel efficient :/.Ok, so maybe my car might not be running right, but as regards to what Jamesr said about an economical car that's fun and not a diesel, I'm not looking for an economical car, I realise that power doesn't really come without a price.When I changed from my MK2 Gti (which was very quick), I expected that since she had quite a bit of tuning done to her, that a VR6 would not be too far off the same fuel economy. The difference is vast though, my VR guzzles fuel like there's no tomorrow, and I genuinely recon that my MK2 would've eaten her off the road performance wise.To finish my point, I honestly think that there are better options available as far as power and economy in a car are concerned, whether you're looking for a diesel or a petrol as opposed to a VR6. The fact of the matter is that VR6's just don't cut the mustard without having to throw thousands of pounds at them first of all.Don't get me wrong, I'm a complete Dub nut, they're all I've ever driven, and most likely all I'll drive for the foreseeable future, I'm just relaying some of my initial impressions of the car. I'll report back after I've had her serviced properly and cleaned the hall sensor. Hopefully my opinion will have changed, fingers crossed. Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Most if not all of us will and do admit that the VR is not a quick point to point car..........but these really come into there own when on long drives as they are very comfy and very easy to drive long distances and a lot of us do every year with our trip to the ring every Easter.Only way to make these cars scooby killers is by spending thousands on em and going FI. I myself only went FI 5 months ago after trying my hardest to stay NA for as long as poss...........now its sooooo much more fun Link to post Share on other sites
petrolh34d 0 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Couldn't agree with you more on the comfortable to drive part, I love mine for that bit.I'm not ready to spend thousands on her just yet though, I imagine I'll probably go through a few cars and then come back to a VR6 at some point. I'll hold onto her for now though.When I come back to tune a VR it might not be in a Golf though... i've always fancied a mid engined VR6 Polo 6n track car (6) hehe Link to post Share on other sites
ingham 5 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 make sure you use good fuel like optimax my car is slow with normal unleaded but i never put it in..optimax only Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 my mk2 VR6 was an amimal... 220BHP in a mk2 shell!schricked up and G60 final drive in the gearbox... nothing came close! Link to post Share on other sites
petrolh34d 0 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 make sure you use good fuel like optimax my car is slow with normal unleaded but i never put it in..optimax onlyOften considered using BP Ultimate, it's the only half decent fuel you can get around here, and have been lured by promises of extra miles per tank, but with the way my VR's guzzling fuel at the minute, and the fact it's about £1.17 a litre around here, I've not filled her up on it yet.Does it really make that much of a difference? I know I'd be putting it in a VR, but is there anything to the claims of extra miles to a tank? Link to post Share on other sites
petrolh34d 0 Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Jesus Pete, I bet your MK2 was like greased lightning, covered in shit being forcefully propelled of a shovel hehe.She looks extremely tidy as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Jamesr_VR6 0 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 IT all depends what you want from your car really...It doesnt matter what you buy there is always a more "economical version / faster version / reliable version" etc etc....The thing i love about them is as ive said further back in the thread is the "wolf in sheeps clothing"Once i have my VR no-doubt i'll forced induction of somekind, and there will be nothing better than pulling up to the lights next to some pikey in a scooby in what will essentially look like a debadged MK3 and tos ee the look on his face in my rear view mirror!!!!!all depends what you want from the car really, not many you can pick up for under £2k with 184bhp (in good nick anywho) Link to post Share on other sites
jesterwalker69 0 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 The thing i love about them is as ive said further back in the thread is the "wolf in sheeps clothing"That is exactly y i haven't chopped mine in for a Jap power beast yet. Everyone expects a Skyline or Rex to take off. No one expects my 13yr old de-badged to Rooooooooooooarrrrrrrrrrrr past them at 150odd!! (down the strip of course!) Link to post Share on other sites
Jamesr_VR6 0 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 yes of course Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 once you go FI the first time the man in his new porker/farrari looks at you as you are still in the area/mirror or passing (Depends how far you go... ) in your 20 year old car you never turn back.. Link to post Share on other sites
tododavies 1 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 keep it a bit longer and get used to it, if it doesnt have coilovas, get it on some asap, they are fantastic! also my vr6 is faster than my old 2.5 e36 beemer when driven hard. there not overly fast no, but when you know the revs and where the torque is, its smiles all the way for me Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Down side is very few people get out of the way of a J reg Golf believing it to be a £50 shed.ha ha so true no one ever moves out the way !!they do if you flash them BM style Mark taught me :-( lolwelcome mate def get her all serviced up and you should notice the difference, I love my VR smiles from ear to ear everytime :-) Link to post Share on other sites
warby 0 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 [blockquote]welcome mate def get her all serviced up and you should notice the difference, I love my VR smiles from ear to ear everytime [/blockquote]I realise this is more about the 'real' vr but my 4mo is the same, i think expensive to tax, run, insure, feed, repair, not very fast etc, but its a gazillion times more reliable than my mates r33 skyline gtst sounds bootiful and the 4wd is the most fun ive had in the wet with me kecks on (sideways racing an R6 on the mountains) :-d and i say to skyline owning friend every weekend, it makes me smile like a school child, especially as it is being rebuilt again at the mo Link to post Share on other sites
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