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I just have to share this information with you track guys. I have taken my vr6 turbo to about 6 or 7 trackdays and my only problem until now is brakes. I like to brake hard and late, and thats why I boil brakefluid and overheat my pads. Ive tried bigger tt-brakes but with no luck. So i bought a set of hawk ht10 pads and a set of slotted rotors (cant remember what type) went to the track ant they where awesome! They had good feel and just got better the warmer they got. I also used motul dot4 brake fluid with 600 Fahrenheit boil. This is the best setup I ever tried and all with the origina
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rear brake issue on vento vr6
Bobtrude replied to Antihero1981's topic in Wheels, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
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rear brake issue on vento vr6
Bobtrude replied to Antihero1981's topic in Wheels, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
Not talking about cutting, the heat will make the metal more maliable..... and the bolt will come out... -
rear brake issue on vento vr6
Bobtrude replied to Antihero1981's topic in Wheels, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
Heat it up with a burner........ until it gets REAL hot. Then do the trick above. -
Yes, when we rebuild our cars like: change headlights turboconvert fit coilovers all the new modifications need to go in the cars documents. If not the car doesnt have innsurance. So to get turbo convertions approved all parts and everything that is done has to be approved by TÜV in germany. Or decra. So my list is as follows: Total new weight of car. Brakes are strong enough for extra PS. Cars construction is strong enough for extra PS. Suspension approved Emission test/ cycles test. Db test. Documentation of vehicle PS at specified boost. wheels and tires must be approved. So lets see
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So a little update: Havent been driving my car to much for the last 2 years due to no MOT and the lack of TÜV and then turbo rebuild approval from the Norwegian DMV. Going to Germany some time this spring to get my TÜV and then hopefully get it approved in Norway. I have been cleaning up my enginebay and getting the car tip top so nothing goes wrong at the TÜV. some pics: My apexi avcr and wideband lambda.... The re-leathered steeringwheel/gearknob/handbrake with perforated grips. wastegate BOV and oil breather return
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panasonic and JLaudio = perfect for me .
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Trying to decide what wheels. Advice please:)
Bobtrude replied to Bobtrude's topic in Wheels, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
Would that make them ET38 (as I think the vr6 is suposed to have), and what wheels are they? are they for E-class? what year.... -
yes and it would fool the maf....
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Trying to decide what wheels. Advice please:)
Bobtrude replied to Bobtrude's topic in Wheels, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
I argee, but im not sure if everybody else does . Doesnt matter, I like them alot. Do you know what spacers you need to make them the same as a vr6 should have? -
Trying to decide what wheels. Advice please:)
Bobtrude replied to Bobtrude's topic in Wheels, Brakes, Suspension and Steering
Well since i just found out that im not going to the states I just bought these . http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?428244 Not from Ian-rogers but here in Norway. what do you think? -
Check your oil filler cap. If its loose it can give you idle problems.
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Jepp it makes that noise if I dont wait . If i where you I would change my gear oil and leave it to that, I have a turbo on mine and I dont plan to do anything to my gearbox before it eventually breaks;). Ofcourse it depends how high the noise is, but try with new oil first, this is cheap and may be enough.
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I dont know about the 1. gear but it actually says in your instuctionmanual for the vr6 that you should select reverse after the car has been stationary for a couple of seconds. It also says that you shouldnt have your hand on the lever when not changing gears (resting your hand) that may wear the syncro rings .
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I dont know if my technique is the best but I drained my system and stuck a gardenhose in one tube while i kept the one on the other side of the engine open. Did this with several different tubes. Then i filled the engine with clean water, started it and drained it after the thermostat had opened and the whole engine had circulated the water. Did this approx 4 times, then filled it with vw coolant...