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  14. February Car of the month (CornishVR6)

    in Feature Car Section

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    Welcome to this months feature car of the month, which goes to Cornishvr6. He has been been with us since April 2009, and lives in cornwall. Despite the lousy weather he's been suffering. he's built this lovely Mk3 Golf VR6. Anyway, I'll let the picstures do the talking.

     

     

    Engine

    1992 Golf MK3 VR6 , Reg A11 VRG
    2005 Audi TT 3.2 V6 Engine 
    Storm developments Reworked factory ecu
    Dubpower stainless 6 branch  conversion manifold
    Dubpower stainless de-cat running single Bosch R32 lambda
    Jetex 2.5" non resonated stainless exhaust system
    Forge Motorsport mk5 R32 carbon airbox
    42 Draft Designs Crackle black water pipe with drain plug
    Moroso inline coolant filler in top hose and high pressure cap
    Low temp Fan switch
    Battery relocated to the boot
     

    Chassis
    17" RH  wheels with aftermarket dishes, 8.5" fronts and 9" rears all wrapped in Falken  205/40/17 tyres all round.
    Eibach camber bolts
    FK adjustable coilovers
    Powerflex subframe and wishbone bushes
    Audi TT 312mm front brake upgrade and Pagid brake hoses
     
    Exterior
    Partial re paint in 2012 to freshen up the front end
    Hella mk4 style headlights
    Fk smoked crystal fog/indicator set
    Bonrath lower air intakes
    Cult society boot plinth
    oem Lupo GTI Aero wiper arm set
     
    Interior
    Recaro CS Sportster seats fully retrimmed with matching rears and door cards.
    Golf mk3 Anniversary red seatbelt set
    Audi TT Dashboard conversion (in progress)
    Highline black ABC Pillars
    Votex mk3 carpet mat set
    MK3.5 black sunvisors with illuminating mirrors
    Polo 6n2 GTI Leather steering wheel
    Focal Components throughout
    Pioneer headunit 
     
     

    User Details
    Name - Mark Aldred
    Club name - Cornishvr6
    Age - 31
    Occupation - Retail Manager
    Location, Helston , Cornwall
    Hobbies - Vw's,  Spending time on the local coastline
    Likes - Show season, going out for a meal, Beer, Spicy food, Socialising with friends, RNLI.
    Dislikes - Winter, Seafood, Seagulls
     
    First car - Clio Sport Phase 1
    Current cars - 1992 Golf mk3 3.2,  2003 passsat 2.0 20v (daily)
    Dream car - Porsche 911 GT3 RS (in white)
    previously owned. - Clio sport ph2 , impreza uk turbo, Golf mk2 driver, Golf mk3 Gti 16v, Golf mk1 1.8 Karmann clipper.
    What got you into Dubs -  I think the whole scene seemed more friendly and more supportive than other marques, then at my first show weekend meeting other VR6 owners who had been part of the club for many years, and seeing so many amazing modified cars.
    Best feature on your car? - Its a tough one as in the past 3-6 months the whole car has transformed due to different modifications, but it has to be the engine swap, I can't accelerate without having a massive grin plastered over my face, I don't think I'll ever get bored of the noise! This is closely followed by the new interior, and the number plate!
    Future Modifications - Eibach or H&R anti roll bar kit, Schrick Cams, full re-spray, uprated Fuel pump, maybe a charger or turbo... I don't think I'll ever run out of things to do!
    Favourite other members car - Its difficult to pinpoint just one as there are lots of cars in the club I really like for different reasons and good to see the evolving work going into them whether its an oem example or big power show car but if I had to pick it would be Gethins mk3 24v (VIW 28)
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    General Stuff
    1. Blonde or Brunette? Blonde
    2. Takeaway or home cooked? Home Cooked
    3. Tea or coffee? Coffee
    4. Euro or USA look? Euro
    5. Soap or Documentary? Documentary
    6. Mates or Dates? Both
    7. Pubs or clubs? Pubs
    8. Sun seeker or thrill seeker? Sun Seeker
    9. Lager or spirits? Both
    10. Dogs or Cats? Cats
    11. Night out or couch potato? Night Out
    12. All go or all show? Combination of Both
    13. Summer or winter? Summer
    14. Tattoos or piercings? Neither
    15. Football or rugby? Football 
     
    Your experience of the car (ups and downs)
     
    the downs consist of basically every MOT (as with most older cars!) there's normally a problem that is a total pain to sort out, but the downs are definitely outweighed by the ups, I love my car, and get so much enjoyment out of cleaning it, driving it and getting it to a show!!

  18. VR6 Rebuild

    in Engine Tuning

    Posted

    Not sure on gas flowing a head, i'd go for wossner or mahle pistons. Same brand or IE con rods. You'll have to find a engine place near you that does crank balancing e.t.c schimmel performance cams (263 are good for turbos), mocal oil cooler (pref thermostatic) chargecooler im not sure on, as im going custom, but heard very good things about the Schimmel kit.

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