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Hi all. I haven't been on the forum in ages but I got asked the other day about my old MK3 so I said I'd look for my build thread and give it a bump. I sold up in 2013 and still miss the "man car" but looking forward to next year... Kevin -
As per the title http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141565147828?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Kevin
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Removed from my old MK3 VR. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MK3-VW-GOLF-VR6-K-N-Panel-Air-Filter-/141565134494? Kevin
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Hi, long time mate. I didn't think the day would come either tbh but it's that time. Definitley be good to catch up soon.
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Hello mate. I hope it does sell as I have no intention of breaking it into small peices. Too much time and money have gone into it so I'd prefer it go to a good home where it will actually get driven more than once or twice a month. Preferably somewhere far from where I live so I don't see it lol. How's yours going? Fast by the sounds of it. 11.85 eh?
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Just popped in to say hi to those who know me and those who don't. It's been a while since I've posted or even attended a show but I do log in and have a browse every now and again. Sadly the day I thought would never arrive has come and my beloved VR of 7 years is now up for sale here http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?492054 . It's not a decision I've taken lightly but needs must as they say. I have no plans to get another anytime soon but this place is so addictive, I won't be saying goodbye to you all. Just sitting behind my screen remeniscing and probably drown
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Wow. Everyone does their thing a little bit different I guess.... Any ideas what sort of readings are showing on the boost gauges?
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I'd use wheel bearing grease as it's more suited. From memory, I think it's called LM grease. I don't think CV joint grease would be up to the job as it's a lot thinner and not as high temp. Kevin
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That's the stuff Craig. I think they call it Momentum now.
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performance front pads
spindat45 replied to beardyvr6's topic in Wheels, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
I went for Ferodo DS2500 pads with dimpled and grooved discs on mine. I can't fault them and I've never felt that they needed to be warmed up to work properly. My discs came as a package with red stuff pads which I sold and bought the Ferodos. They aren't the cheapest of brake pads but like you, I wanted to stop instead of crash. Well worth the money imo. Kevin -
Struggles to Idle when started
spindat45 replied to Rossymond's topic in I.C.E, Security an Electrical
Have you cleaned inside the throttle body? I had a similar problem with mine. I took off the throttle body, gave it a good clean internally with carb/injector cleaner and it cured it. It's something I used to do as part of a service when I worked at a garage years ago. Might be worth a try. Kevin -
Z Engeneering Super Chaerger Kit? Good/Bad? Advice please!
spindat45 replied to Tindall_7's topic in Engine Tuning
Good chargers imo. Not the biggest power output compared to some but very easy to fit if you have all the parts as they aren't oil fed. There are a few variations on the pulleys and belts which will determine whether it is a ZR1 or ZR2 and what PSI it will run. Take a few pics of it when you go to view it and post them. A few of us on here (myself included) have them fitted or may have in the past. Kevin -
Hi Rikki. Give Pat a call mate. He would know. Kevin
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trouble getting needles on clocks to re-align
spindat45 replied to scottlock40's topic in I.C.E, Security an Electrical
Just out of interest, what was the cause if the problem? Kevin -
Yes. I forgot the magic bit
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There is a thread somewhere on here with all of the VW codes. The Highline paint code is LC9Z. It's known as Black Pearl Metallic. Kevin
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I bought new manifold gaskets from Euro car parts when Ifitted mine as the ones that came with it didn't looked a bit thin and not up to the job. I didn't have any probs with bottom bolts but we took the engine out to do it. If you haven't managed to get the bottom bolts tight enough, that could be why it's blowing Definately a bit more raspy sounding after fitting a decat as the old cat also acts as a silencer for the exaust gases. Kevin
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Btw, I have it on good authority that Synta is produced by Castrol. Just don't quote me....
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The recommended oil and the one I have always used on my VR N/A and now charged, is Synta Silver 10W40 semi symthetic. There is an alternative available from TPS or GFS I think. I've always been of the opinion that a fully synthetic oil is too thin for these engines as they run so damn hot but I'm sure some will disagree. Kevin
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Definately more performance options if you search for S3 or equivalent pads. Here's the DIY write up thread http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?216210.post A pic of my 312's behind 17's. http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj201/spindat45/25102009704.jpg
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double post
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As Gaz said, if you have ABS, there isn't a brake bias valve so no need to worry about uneven brakinig. The 312mm brake upgrade is a very good option. No real need to uprate the rears as they only do about 30 percent of the braking. Standard rear discs look small through certain wheels so often it's more about looks than practicality. I went for standard discs and pads on the rear.with dimpled and grooved discs and Ferodo DS2500 pads up front. Well worth the price in my opinion but there are various pad and disc combos out there that will work well. I have a late MK3 so only needed the pad ca
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LOL. You still driving that car with the steering wheel on the wrong side?
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A bit random but by chance I just checked the date and I can't believe it's 5 years to the day that I started this thread. So much for my initial plan to just lower it and maybe change the wheels......
