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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)





 
 
 
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!!

Thats good because ive got my eye on a bigger turbo
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Hi guys,
Been lurking round here for a while now, and I love this forum! So much so that it inspired me to buy a VR6 and a Vento Over the time I've been on here i have been plodding along with the conversion, doing bits in afternoons and when I can get a free moment. (Plus I'm a lazy git so progress is slow!) I iaim to make this into a track weapon, aiming for around 350-400bhp with most likely a turbo. Although I am on a tight budget, there will be no expense spared, and no corners cut!
I bought a engine off a breakers, but I made a silly mistake of buying a OBD1 block to go into a OBD2 car... I contemplated making the car obd1, but thought for futures sake it may be best to leave it OBD2. So sold the block, and got a new one
So the strip down begins! front end comes off, and the loom and various pipework e.t.c. comes off and very slowly the engine will come out, Biggest problem I had was the inevitable rounded / rusted bolts and the driveshafts were really well stuck into the shaft cups, (nothing a good beating with the hammer wont fix )
This leaves the bay pretty much bare, give it a wipe down and a lick of hammerite round the rusted steering racks wishbones e.t.c. ready for the engine to go in.
This is pretty much where I've got to I'm afraid. I can only do a bit at a time, and theres one thing aftger another with this project, one problem springs to mind when i was trying to take the old loom out, I had cleverly parked it right next to a woodsaw, so I couldnt open the drivers door! Needless to say, laying upside down across a handbrake and gearstick is very uncomfortable!!
I'll try and keep it updated when I can, hopefully may be of some use to people who are pondering the conversion. At the minute im just mating the gearbox (Thanks to Neal H for the box and shafts) to the block, and its a minefield of problems if your trying to do it outside of the bay, any advice? Or people willing to give me a hand?!
Sorry I havent worked out how to put the pictures inbetween the text yet, so you'll have to make do with all the pictures jumbled together at the bottom
Cheers for all the help and advice everyones given me, definitely wouldnt be where I am now without you lot!!

Ooh what you doing to the underside? I was tempted to make a rollover jig, but im a pikey countryman so i'll just use a teleporter
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Heres some pics i promised earlier. Not making a lot of progress lately, been struggling with illness, and subsequently no work from being ill.
 
No work + no pay makes David a dull boy
 

You need a return to the expansion tank, or go expansion tank-less i believe
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i did, i was looking the wrong section... all sorted now
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I really need to get this done. Spoke to my body guy, organised a way of getting it to his for engine bay spraying and a few other bits im keeping secret
Keep working on my tubular manifold, bit stuck on the collector, can anyone help!???
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Its only one out of the ten fingers, plenty of worse places to get infected
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Floor now under coated, base coated and laquered

Made me chuckle, but also gasp in disbelief, especially as his friend was a 'honda tuner'
 

 
http://www.epiccarnage.com/hey-guys-please-help-with-my-mods-gone-wrong-do-it-yourself-port-and-polish-on-audi/

look on the bright side, we can call you Tony Lommi from now on

Woopsie, went a bit over.. try again matey

Cool: me
Uncool: my receipt folder
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managed to make a grounding terminal for a sub out of a half inch copper pipe. thank goodness it was hidden because it looked a sight!

Just a quick test to see what size rad I need for the back n out looking for bearings to fit the 4mo hubs and syncro arms if anyone noes ? If not il machine the hubs down ?
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I got the UM oilcooler setup. Works great!

I'm doing full tubular mani with individual headers. Well, trying. So far I've just swore and nearly cut my hand off with a slitting disc.
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Good man, if it makes you feel better, my vans starter motors packed up
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Had a couple of dry days so got the engine in

Mmmm cooling goodness
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We've got Pete, now we just need a tree and lights
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That beard
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Keep it up dude, if you scrap it you've lost all your hard work that you've already put in. No point selling a games console just cos your stuck on one game
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Name: VW Vento (1996)
Date Added: 18 December 2013 - 02:19 AM
Owner: Quinny
Short Description: Car was bought at a dealership...It was a trade-in used as a deposit for a new vehicle by previous owner. The car had a cracked windscreen and the bushes and alignment needed to be done. It was in stock form in the lot. Everything else on the car was in excellent condition.

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