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  1. motocrossmad
    I have a 1996 Highline thats alwatys turned right easier than left! I've chenged everything bar the rack which i'm assuming it now is!! My question is this; After driving my cooper S the VR6 steering feels hopelessly long, is there a rack from something else that fits on which is qhicker???
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    Hi, i have a mk3 VR6 highline 5dr. I'm tempted to fit a pair of Recaro's in the front as they look and feel so much better. I have 2 questions; 1.Do the Recaro's from a 3 door fit my 5 door? 2.Do Recaro's from a mk4 fit a mk3? Thanks Lads
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    Hi all, not been on here in a while as the VR6 has been in storage! It has Wietech 40mm lowering kit all round but otherwise standard, is there any way to combat the understeer under throttle? its very bad in the wet! I've tried all different tyres and nothing made much difference! Am i missing out on some settings or tricks etc?
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    I am under no illusion, time has left the VR6 behind a little, i have had very depressing goes with TDI golfs etc, once with a 535d BMW - that thing made me look silly!! However I still enjoy the car when i use it because of what it was in its day and for being a car, lets face it, you hardly see anymore! Nothing like having something rare, its ok having a civic type R but, come on who hasn't had one - hardly exclusive!! Same as my 5cyl S6's. Just enjoy for being different, they may even be considered a collectors car one day
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    I have a 1996 highline (oval repeaters) that is in need of a pair of front wings. Does anyone have any rust free front wings from a breaker etc?
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    i had it code read this morning and there were only two faults, lambda sensor heater circuit failure and over rev (again) so must be the sensor
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    the filter is not even 2k miles old, the maf is also the same age, its puzzeling me somewhat, its only dramaticallt affected when its been sitting running for ages, it feels the same as when the cam position sensor failed, but that was replaced then
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    No i have a standard airbox with a k&n panel filter and the cone removed, But yeh it is as if that is the problem, but it can;t be with the standard box?
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    Hi all, If i have the misfortune of sitting in traffic in my golf for a long period of time the performance seems to drop off and throttle response feels 'lazy' once i get moving again, as if something is being affected by under bonnet tempriture. The car generally feels more livley just befor it is up to temp also any ideas guys?
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    I had them and i found them ok. GSD3 Eagle f1's are still good for how much they are!
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    Thats whats confusing me so much, i think the air con makes quite a difference. My car on its 40mm springs and shocks measures 31.5cm at the front and 33cm at the back from the centre of the centre cap to the lip of the arch, its just all wrong (however the rear is adjustable by the cir clip). But the front for fast driving is way too low for normal roads! I think, for me, the standard springs which i took off (and were new vw) with the 10mm lowering cups might be my best option?? Where can i get a pair? Am i right in thinking on a 96 car which mine is, you buy and fit the plates from the earl
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    Does anyone know of any 20mm lowering springs for a 1996 VR6 Highline? Mine is lowered 40mm with wietec springs and shocks at the moment but with the weight of the a/c the front is too low for my liking and i feel it is upsetting the handeling. I've been looking and i'm sick of reading the same springs listed for 16v and VR6 with a different lowering rate for each car, they are simply relying on the spring sagging more on the VR6 due to the added weight! I want something VR6 specific and not stupid low! Any ideas anyone?????
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    i have the same problem with my VR6 and always have had it! I have had it tracked 3 times, wishbone bushes (even tried polybush), ball joints etc and have not managed to cure it! Is it an unreasonable to come to the conclusion that is is the rack?? It seams easier to turn left than right, but was unsure if it was something else i've not checked causing this! If it is the rack, is there a ''quicker'' rack i can fit?
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    What difference does it make to the revs in top? at 100mph the standard box is giving about 4000 rmp, whats is it with the g60 diff installed?
  15. motocrossmad
    Not going to go to that level yet as i am 'supporting' two other cars and a bike, but thats very usefull to know about the diff, thanks. What ratio is the VR6 diff and does the G60 one fit in the VR casing??
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    Cams

    motocrossmad replied to russj249's topic in Engine Tuning

    In the new year i'm going to be looking at buying and fitting some cams for my 2.8. I am undecided between 263's and 268's. When i have it re-mapped for the cams will that rais the rev limmiter as well? I would imagine with cams in, they would 'like' to rev more.
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    thanks lads, i know it won't be easy but i'm gonna give it my all, plus my dad owns a tyre shop, so i'll sneak on a set of cut slicks!
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    I have a Highline vr6 which has been remapped, induction kit (if i wish to fit it), wietec suspension and (will have) track tyres. Also by early next year it should have a set of 263 cams. Next year i plan to do a track day with the car, my problem is that i have a friend with a clio 172 who is constatnly telling me that it will waste my VR on the track! After reading what my car has had done, how much of a problem do you think i will have??
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    Front subframe mounts???
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    Bottom wishbone bushes/balljoints???
  21. motocrossmad
    i asumed it was something to do with the oil pump, but wanted to check they all did it. thanks guys!!
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    hi guys, sorry to butt in on a subject but i've had my vr6 for 7 years now and it has always pulled to the left!! I have had the 4 wheel allignment checked 3 times for different reasons and its crack on!! I read on this thread someone mentioned engine mount, and i have always been convinced that my engine slants down to the passenger side. Is this a common reason for vr's pulling kerb side??
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    I have a 1996 highline with an odd (to me!) abs fault. If i get in and just rive it non stop the light stays off as it should, however the moment i come to a stop for more than a couple of seconds the light comes on and stays on! If i switch off the ignition for a couple seconds when the car is moving then back on again the light stays off untill the car stops again! When i have the faults pulled it says that it is the right rear sensor that is at fault, but being the third one in succession i'm sure it isn't!! Has anyone had this or can shed some light on it? thanks
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    lol. no i'm not going the forced route mate, got another car which is turbo'd to play with! I take it then the cams will not really work without another re-map??
  25. motocrossmad
    i won't be doing the work untill early next year as i am wonking on my other project now so i have time to decide. Which are the best out of the two or is there not much in it, and are one or the other easier to source?
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