dan87 0 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 well,picked this up about 2 months ago from a fellow member over on edition38,my 3rd mk3 but 1st vr6 ,have to say i wish id done it sooner!the cars a 1997 obd2,has 100k on the clock with loads of receipts and part vw history.it also has working climate control which was a bonus!its practically standard bar uprated shocks/springs and air filter,ive already done a few bits,service etc,and have a few parts ready to be fitted,coilies,splitter and a few other goodies! ill update with pics of progress etc Link to post Share on other sites
jason2875 0 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 looking forward to some pics dan Link to post Share on other sites
dan87 0 Posted April 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 when i got it homewasnt digging the mudflaps or 1x side skirt that was on it,so quickly removed them Link to post Share on other sites
brynvr6 1 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Looks nice and tidy that :-) Link to post Share on other sites
dan87 0 Posted April 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 cheers bud,yeah its not too baddrivers side practically mintpassenger side bit scabby wing,arches and bit on sill,just on with sorting them at the minute Link to post Share on other sites
The Monk 50 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Dude, congrats on the purchase.I would hasten however, to get rid of that cone filter and replace with a good bit of kit, like I have here. Heat shield: Chocolate biscuit tin...(no longer used).Intake: Tumble dryer hose with tights for the filterCan't go wrong Link to post Share on other sites
LiamD 0 Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 looks very similar to mine haha. nice colour! Link to post Share on other sites
dan87 0 Posted April 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 cheers guysmy fave vw colour to be honest,polishes up so well!monk- when you going into mass production?cheers Link to post Share on other sites
dan87 0 Posted April 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 bit of an update ,been rather busy with bits and bats the last week or sohad a spare tornado red tailgate so been using my dinner hours this week to get rid of the badge and wiper hole,welded the plates in,fillered and all prepd ready for paint,just waiting to get my new wing and smooth bumper then il get paint done in one hit!also sprayed up engine cover (rattle can job)also sprayed up my vento grill and headlights and trial fittedthats all for now Link to post Share on other sites
dan87 0 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Well not really kept on top of updating this thread but ive made steady progress with this over the last few monthsAdded quite a few bits and piecesLeather recaros and doorcardsFitted some genuine black ABC pillars and re-trimmed the headliner liner!Old grubby beige visors out,shiny new black mk3.5 cabrio visors in!Changed the window switches/mirror switch and headlight switches for cabrio items which light up red,in the processOf doing the clocks and climatronic displayFitted lupo steering wheel which imo is a massive improvement! and also mk4 gear knob/gaiter Link to post Share on other sites
dan87 0 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Also added a few other interior bits and bobs-US centre console,fischer cd holder,genuine VW black grab handlesUS diagnostics port cover,pioneer cd head unit and colour concept carpeted door pocketsEngine wise done a lot of maintanence bits and services and changed a couple of sensors which showed up through vagcom,also a full coolant flush and refill with G12Also got hold of a spare inlet manifold and new engine cover which i sprayed matt blackAnd fitted:Please excuse that stupid filter,it came on the car! soon to be changedAlso fitted a full magnex system off a mk3 valver ive been breakingExterior wise ive fitted a vr6 splitter as it came with a cl one for some reason,got a replacement wing for passenger side as its truly rotten! Link to post Share on other sites
ez_101 1 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Nice work matey!! the little touch you have done make a massive difference IMO... Keep it up! Link to post Share on other sites
dan87 0 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Cheers dude! Also made up some all red rears from some cl lights i had,and blanked off the rear wiper Fitted passenger side mirror blank tooThe car came on some solitudes which had been badly rattle canned black,they were letting the side down big-time!I got hold of some schmidt th-lines in 17x9 and 17x9.5,never really took to the size/width to be honest so quickly sold them on and started looking at 16's againFound a set of diamond cut 928's,7's front 8 rear so sorted some tyres and adaptors and im now running these,which im happy with, for now! Link to post Share on other sites
dan87 0 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Link to post Share on other sites
VeedubVR 0 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Liking the 928s! but wouldnt like ot keep o tp of polished wheels in this weather hahaGot any pics of the US diagnostics cover fitted? Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 looks very nice mate Link to post Share on other sites
Caddyslammed 16 Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Very nice mate, looks great Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Lookin good!! Link to post Share on other sites
dan87 0 Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Cheers for the comments,appreciate itAs for the wheels/weather,yeh its been a lot of polishing! hahaI'll get a picture of the US 'nostics cover bud yeh,They just need a little modification in order to fit Shes looking a little sorry for herself at the moment to be honest,jacked up awaiting parts! water pump,new aux belt and a few other bitsAlso in the middle of a full rear beam overhaul,beam blasted/painted,polybushes,braided flexi's and all new hardline's etc,i'll get pics as i make more progress with it Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Your cars looking smart, nice 1! Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Lots of nice progressive work going on. Looks really good.... Link to post Share on other sites
dan87 0 Posted January 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 ThanksWater pump arrived today so hopefully back on the road at weekend,fingers crossed! Link to post Share on other sites
ez_101 1 Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Great work yet again!! pick of the rear beam before and after would be nice Love the 928's too!! Link to post Share on other sites
dan87 0 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Cheers,must admit i do like the 928's myself gonna be sticking with these me thinksWill get some decent pics of the work on the beam also Link to post Share on other sites
dan87 0 Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Oh and she's back on the road too:) new water pump,aux belt and g12 coolant , happy daysJust looking into a pair of new genuine wings aswell,its the only bit letting the car down really and want it to look tidy for the up and coming yearMore updates soon! Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts