Ian D 1 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Just joined up and thought I would start a build thread for my 1997 VR. I have had it just over two months, and have so far put 4000 mile on it! Pictures taken just after its first decent clean, polish and wax.Its a nice spec with cloth recaro seat and digital climatronic, Needs a few bits that I have been buying slowly.The wheels need refurbishing, I have bought new center caps already, but would refer to replace them with anything bigger at the moment. Keeping options open, I like the JDM style wheels, but then also Merc and BMW ones so who knows what will go on!I have taken the badges off, but have kept them incase I change my mind. I have fitted mk4 style lights as I got them cheap and one of my originals didn't work on main beam. But will get a replacement Hella lamp. Also thinking of Morettes if I can find a pairSince the pics I have put amber front indicators on, but I really cant decide what the best look is for this colour car.Oh yeah and mud flaps are staying on over winter! Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Looks nice mate keep us posted Link to post Share on other sites
matty.vrt 120 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 looks like it has just rolled out the factory smart. Link to post Share on other sites
MarksMintness 0 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Ayup mate, car looks wicked keep us posted with what work is going on! Link to post Share on other sites
BADOIR 2 Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Lookin good mate, a nice canvas to start putting your own mark on, will be good to see it develope Link to post Share on other sites
Ian D 1 Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Cheers folks, it is a very blank canvas, it has been lowered on struts and springs and has a stainless back box.I have a Carbon fibre induction kit to fit, after I get a small piece of 90mm silicone pipe Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Looks really mint mate... good luck with the build... be interesting to see what you do with it! Link to post Share on other sites
jesterwalker69 0 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 As everyone has said mate looks like a perfect starting point as it looks like a minter.Really loving the Indian Red as well. Check out richieVR's car for a bit of inspiration, another of my favourite cars on the site.Keep us updated matey and enjoy Link to post Share on other sites
McPikie 3 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 FantasticProper lovely condition that is Link to post Share on other sites
Ian D 1 Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Just a quick picture less update!I didnt like it with the amber indicators, so they were only on for a week! Have a few bits I want to fit over the weekend, I have a set or rear door handles to fit, a black grill badge, chrome interior handles, and a lupo gear knob. Just need to drill out the inside as it sits far too high. Aero wiper blades also fitted.I was going to get a new headunit at Christmas but ended up buying a set of Audi TT comps in need of a refurb, so been doing that since the start of the year. Still a long way to go though.Finally fitted my Induction kit, and love the noise!! Early deep front splitter is on now too. Will try to get some pics up of progress over the weekend. I have put 8000 miles on it so far, and love it, upto 77k now! No real problems, have hat to have an off side tie rod and track rod end, and replace the front tyresPossibly have a debadged grill on the way too, and a Momo Race wheel, and mk4 style side repeaters. Oh yeah and a highline handbrake surround.Oh yeah and found the paint code, its LC3L Hot Chilli Red Link to post Share on other sites
Ian D 1 Posted March 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Well its taken a long time to get anything done, and this is a very minor one.Mudflaps offPlayed out TT comps on! £25 refurb in the garage, they were heavily corroded!Lupo gear knob finally on! 320mm Momo Jet to go on when I get a boss. Early splitter on. Black grill badge, might go and put the orange turns back on soon. I do have a bumper to start to smoothing process on soon.I know it really needs to be lower, but unless I go air, I cant. 25 speedbumps to get to my house, and working on building sites. Link to post Share on other sites
AJmk2 2 Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Loving the look , mk3 should have come with comps from factory. Link to post Share on other sites
Ian D 1 Posted May 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 A few more pictures of my mostly standard 3 door.I don't know if I should put the chrome grill badge back on or keep the black?! Link to post Share on other sites
Dazdub 0 Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 Nice mate. Super clean and tidy. Keep the black badge Link to post Share on other sites
Ian D 1 Posted May 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Gearbox lock removed, oil change carried out. Back to standard on the front. Original headlights, chrome badge and grill badge back on. But I think I miss the black one Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 What lights were on there before u put the standards bk' on? Link to post Share on other sites
Ian D 1 Posted May 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Mk4 look lights that I had fitted. They need a repair to the clips as the mounting tabs have broken.I am going to try to repair them. They also let the moisture in. Link to post Share on other sites
Ian D 1 Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Well, just thought I would put the last pics up now that its sold subject to collection.Fully polished with Autoglym and another coat of collinite 476 wax on last night before todays viewing.Should be going to someone who wont be putting 400 miles a week on it either! Link to post Share on other sites
richierich37 236 Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 shame your selling, looks super clean dude! Link to post Share on other sites
j1jon 0 Posted June 6, 2010 Report Share Posted June 6, 2010 fully agree with richiereyt tidy car dude. Link to post Share on other sites
staceface 0 Posted June 10, 2010 Report Share Posted June 10, 2010 Wow she looks mint. Shame you have to shift her, but that sort of mileage on such a low mileage car is a shame. I've put 10k on mine in a year and im just short of 80k now Whats the service history like? How much are you asking for it?I'm jelaous of the seats, but have climatronic which is awesome Link to post Share on other sites
Ian D 1 Posted June 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 Didn't really have to sell at all to be honest, just felt bad putting big miles onIt went last thursday in the end I know have a Lexus IS200 which cost less than I sold the golf for!Went for close to the asking price. Link to post Share on other sites
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