Ian_rogers 0 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Hey all!! Picked up my first VR6 last week, not drivin it at the moment tho untill I sell my current car ( Ibiza gti cupra) only got a few pics at the mo but will keep this thread updated with upgrades n changes :-)plans so far, fittin clear side repeaters, orange = ugly!Slam it on coiloversrefurb and powder coating the bbs' some kinda grey varient (not decided yet)possibly think bout vento front end but unsure bout that at the mo cuz other half likes the looks, I see a few visits to the florist comin ;-)so far that's all but a massive shoppin list is buildin n budget is fairly low at the moAnyway keep an eye out for updates :-)all comments welcome good or bad Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Hello and welcome to the site... and the wonderful world of the Veeee ahhhhh six engine!! Car looks good mate, look forward to seeing the progress.. Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 A 3 door in my favourite VR colour. Nice find..... Link to post Share on other sites
richievr 1 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 unusual colour - like it..keep us informed with the changesand welcome to the site too!! Link to post Share on other sites
H13VYY 0 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 welcome..keep us posted Link to post Share on other sites
vr6stormt 0 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 is the coulor storm grey? Link to post Share on other sites
Dazdub 0 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Hey buddy. Looking good. love that colour. keep us posted on your progress. Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted February 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 is the coulor storm grey?not sure what the colour name is, will check the v5 when it comes thru Link to post Share on other sites
tododavies 1 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 nice mate, awesome find, welcome to the world of torque! Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted February 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Ok small job done today after mr postman made a visitjust waitin on chrome bulbs to arrive now, got a feelin these once won't be so easy to take out to change the bulbs tho! Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted February 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Ok small job done today after mr postman made a visitjust waitin on chrome bulbs to arrive now, got a feelin these once won't be so easy to take out to change the bulbs tho! Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted February 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 Fitted coilovers today, with the help of a couple of friends, have no pics of the actual job just the after pics, must say it went fairly well without any problems, just tryin to get everything level now.... Link to post Share on other sites
djmorgz 0 Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 looks good slammed Link to post Share on other sites
tododavies 1 Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 those standard wheels look really good with your car mate, nice touch Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted February 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 those standard wheels look really good with your car mate' date=' nice touch [/quote']thanks mate, theyll be even better when referb'd, their a bit scabby up close, 16 years old tho so expected Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Had a very special present/parcel arrive today.......will be fittin it all the weekend hopefully,will update with pics once its all in Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 :) (l) Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 was shocked it came today tho as it was all picked up form the seller at 4pm yesterday n had to travel 280miles!was also surpised to find all the heating wirin still under the seat,includin the relays just need the wirin loom now....... if anyone has one Link to post Share on other sites
Dazdub 0 Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Dark grey with light grey interior is gonna look awesome mate Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted April 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 That's the plan, gonna try n mix n match the door cards a lil n get it lookin costom rather than just a straight swap, will also help tie in the black dash etc.... Fingers crossed anyway lol Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted April 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2010 Bought some new lights at the pod the weekend so fitted them today once I made 2 trips to halfords for Amber bulbs..... The first pack had 2 different fitmentment bulbs in!!! Anyway pic........ Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted April 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Fitted majority of the new interior today, only got front door cards, handbrake and gear knob to do now.Excuse the pic quality, bright sunlight and iPhones don't mixBeforeDuringAfter Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted April 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 Interior is fully fitted now, will get some decent pics after work 2moz, personally I love it, the mix of dark n light grey works really well :-) Link to post Share on other sites
Dazdub 0 Posted April 18, 2010 Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 Looks gorgeous mate. Youre right, the contrast between the light grey and the dark grey looks spot on. Good work chap Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted April 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2010 Cheers mate, so glad I didn't get black leather! Link to post Share on other sites
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