richierich37 236 Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 while the split is getting restored wanted a wee toy.............kinda missed my old vr so started lookin.wanted an auto to add to my wee collection and this turned up!over 450 miles away so had to buy it over the phone! lolturned out to be a goodie, with a good spec!feels great being back in a vr6.as for modding this i don't want to do too much................k&neibach suspension17" alloyskeep changing my mind, mod or leave it beonly covered 78135milesheres some snaps.................cheers............... Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 very tidy... subtle mods only as it seems so original.... So you can put it back... Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 How many vehicles have you got??!!Liking them all btw! :-) Link to post Share on other sites
caretaker 0 Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 good work. Link to post Share on other sites
richierich37 236 Posted May 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 How many vehicles have you got??!!Liking them all btw! :-)cheers i agree just a few wee touches as it is very good original condition!what you see is what i got! cheers........... Link to post Share on other sites
richierich37 236 Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 well the postie has been this week with allsorts of goodies! fully adj jamex coilovers..........new genuine black front badge.............induction kit..........a wee plate for my son Max(just waiting on new v5 before fitting)............smoked indicators.............oh and my mate at Motorsound kitted the vr out with new sounds, alpine head unit/kicker speakers allround!also i think i've picked my new rims, kahn 5spokes 17" in silver!will decide after all my goodies are fitted....................yee ha! :-platers dudes................. Link to post Share on other sites
richierich37 236 Posted June 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 well after a wee bit of wheel problems its sitting pretty!!!coilovers......oninduction thing.......onindicators........onblack vw badges.......on17" rims......onhad to buy some H&R hubcentric spacers for these wheels to work, not cheap them eh!!! 8o|a few wee snaps when i got home.................i am happy with the way its looking now, just a couple of jobs needing then i done! (h) Link to post Share on other sites
ashmk3 0 Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 The wheels aren't my cup o tea but it's your car and you drive it. but it looks like a little minter. how much didnyour k&n set you back? Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 Agree about the wheels but they seem to suite it a treat as goes, nice one dude. Link to post Share on other sites
richierich37 236 Posted June 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 cheers guys!!!!the k&n was £87 delivered.......... Link to post Share on other sites
richierich37 236 Posted July 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 new sills plastic/metal things.....................new wooden steeringwheel.................fitted.................de-badged and re-registeired with my son Max's plate................double trouble! .....................thats all for now!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Nex 17 Posted July 3, 2010 Report Share Posted July 3, 2010 nice one dude Link to post Share on other sites
richierich37 236 Posted November 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 nice one dude cheers fella.........................thought i better update this as i will be keeping it for a while!getting all the wee tasks out the way that were bothering me!booked it in with The Garage(Wishaw)Ltd last month................coilovers and geometry set up rear wheel bearingsauto box serviced (new filter and oil)track rod endsoil leak fixed, rocker gasket replaced and now for the next hit!!!!!dropped it off on wednesday at the vwbuslane body shop for a check over!i asked Steve to remove the plastic arches and door trims to see if there is any signs of the dreaded rust hiding behind them!rear ones are good, front ones are shot....................2 new arches please!since i'm on a roll the boys are giving it a wee make over...............new front arches fittedall arches trimmed to prevent tyres rubbingfew dents/dings repairedboth sides will be fully painted and lacqueredfull machine polishedmk3 golf CL door trims fitted (cheers Ben!)i'm looking forward to getting it back all new and shiney from Steve!he has promised me he will take photos of the work, so i will post them up as i recieve them!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 nice vr fella! like ur style Link to post Share on other sites
richierich37 236 Posted December 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 went a wee drive up north with the pistonheads big boys!only 4 cars turned up, 3 belters and me in my VR6!was a real good drive, weather was a bit scary at times with snow and ice on the roads.the lotus lost it twice but stayed on the road!here are some snaps, enjoy!.................after the wee drive my VR was very dirty so treated it to a well deserved lick!a few fresh stone chips to my new paintwork already!looks some much better de-arched imo!.......................gave the interior a quick clean, still to condition the leather though!was a bit worried that my budget tyres would fail badly in the icy condition but to my surprise were spot on..............diamond back rubber ftw! .................cheers! Link to post Share on other sites
oldmandon 1 Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 wheels suit the car well. what ones are they? Link to post Share on other sites
richierich37 236 Posted December 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 wheels suit the car well. what ones are they?cheers dude, they are a replica of a Khan wheel....................usually in 22" on BMW X5's!!!! lolnot everone's cuppa but i like em! Link to post Share on other sites
dubbed_up_daz 8 Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 deja vu lol,I hate those wheels on X5s but scaled down to a reasonable level they look great on yours.Looks well with the sides cleaned Link to post Share on other sites
richierich37 236 Posted December 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 ha ha cheers Daz the Wheelman!!!!off work for 2 weeks so just on the car sites/forums updating!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 a GT2 in that weather, brave, very brave Link to post Share on other sites
richierich37 236 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 a wee bit arse from elbow but here is it in the body shop getting re-vamp'd if your interested!!!!!front wings well rusted at bottom.....rear arches metal trimmed as tyres were rubbing............petrol cap area had rust, all gone now...........some minor repairs to lower areas.............any bare metal primmed.............paintwork key'd and mask'd ready for some newness...........a wee lick of magic..............new wings painted, just to fit.............all built back up ready for the full machine polish..........and lastly after a months useage managed a wee wash.............overall i'm super chuffed with the finished outcome and this VR6 will do me proud through the winter months! (h) Link to post Share on other sites
Nero Mk 2 8 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Looks crackin pal, Link to post Share on other sites
richierich37 236 Posted January 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Looks crackin pal' date=' [/quote']cheers fella!............... Link to post Share on other sites
James66Bug 0 Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 great looking car that! I like the subtle mods! Link to post Share on other sites
richierich37 236 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 well my vr6 has been dry stored through the summer months as i have been using my bus.managed to buy a set of mille migela porky twists, so sent them off to the powder guy and got them finished in shadow chrome......................dropped them off at the tyre guy today to get some 195/40/17's fitted so i can drop the coilies a wee bit more........also managed to buy a vento front so will be getting that painted and fitted when i drag the car out of storage....................roll on the winter so i can get my vr6 out and ready for action! 8-| Link to post Share on other sites
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