cornishvr6 52 Posted November 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Your lower intakes look well cool' date=' if you dont mind me asking where did you get them from?[/quote']There Bonrath lower intakes mate, the drivers side holds a ducting pipe straight up to the filter now, homemade that is, There a good fit too Link to post Share on other sites
VR6-DUB 3 Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Your lower intakes look well cool' date=' if you dont mind me asking where did you get them from?[/quote']There Bonrath lower intakes mate, the drivers side holds a ducting pipe straight up to the filter now, homemade that is, There a good fit too the drivers side holds a ducting pipe straight up to the filter now, homemade that is, There a good fit too Hey i'm liking that idea might have to nick it lol : Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted November 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Just a bit more cleaning today, still plenty more under the bonnet to do tho, fitted the engine cover back on after the final coat of lacquer, Managed to find some chrome strut top covers too (homemade alternative) lol, they fit quite well i think, still need a new expansion tank, brake fluid reservoir and would like to fit some sort of battery box as not too keen on the jacket Link to post Share on other sites
geo7087 11 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 if you end up getting rid of the jacket mark any chance i can get first refusal on it? been trying to source one for far too longthought about doing the VW badge on the rocker blue? Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted November 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 if you end up getting rid of the jacket mark any chance i can get first refusal on it? been trying to source one for far too longthought about doing the VW badge on the rocker blue?Hi mate' date=' yes no problem as soon as i find a suitable battery box i will drop you a text and its yours, Was going to see how it grows on me first then maybe do the logo blue at a later date [u']Latest updateWell last night the car decided to blow a hole in a coolant pipe coming from theback of the block to the heater matrix, coolant and steam everywhere :Smanaged to order a replacement from the dealers today so will hopefully be back on the road tomorrow when it arrives Link to post Share on other sites
andyfloss 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 loving your ca mate.. has given me a couple of ideas for mine.. nothing too copycat though. this maybe a stupid question but do VR's come with the arch bits as standard or is that the GTI kit Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 loving your ca mate.. has given me a couple of ideas for mine.. nothing too copycat though. this maybe a stupid question but do VR's come with the arch bits as standard or is that the GTI kitCheers mate, I think its the early vr's that came with arch trims upto 94/95 or obd1 cars and later models without.I may be wrong tho Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Ok after my burst water pipe this arrived today so time to replace the faulty hose and flush the coolant system at the same time.Was quite easy to replace, Newly fitted hose pictured below.Also decided to remove the carpet from under the bonnet lol, Looks much better and cleaner in my opinion, Also tried cleaning up the expansion tank (well the misses did) hot water, salt water, dishwasher tablets lol, it came up a little cleaner.Then fitted my silvatec front indicator bulbs. BeforeAfter Link to post Share on other sites
dman78 1 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 does your indicators still give a orange glow when they're on Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 i tried that with my expansion tank as it was opaque, even tried sharp sand and coca cola after dishwasher tablets, bleach and baking soda didnt shift it, still opaque haha Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 does your indicators still give a orange glow when they're onYes mate they still flash bright orange Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 i tried that with my expansion tank as it was opaque' date=' even tried sharp sand and coca cola after dishwasher tablets, bleach and baking soda didnt shift it, still opaque haha[/quote']I know what u mean, it is a bit better but i will just invest in a new one i think Link to post Share on other sites
b19drg 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 i tried that with my expansion tank as it was opaque' date=' even tried sharp sand and coca cola after dishwasher tablets, bleach and baking soda didnt shift it, still opaque haha[/quote']I know what u mean, it is a bit better but i will just invest in a new one i think They are £7 it aint worth trying to clean it !! Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 i tried that with my expansion tank as it was opaque' date=' even tried sharp sand and coca cola after dishwasher tablets, bleach and baking soda didnt shift it, still opaque haha[/quote']I know what u mean, it is a bit better but i will just invest in a new one i think They are £7 it aint worth trying to clean it !! Dont suppose you have the part number do you from gsf? i have tried ecp but theres are £29.96. Link to post Share on other sites
b19drg 0 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 ill dig it out mate . Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted November 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 ill dig it out mate . ok, Thanks for that Link to post Share on other sites
andyfloss 0 Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 aaaa right that would make more sense Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Well had a great weekend up in Gloucestershire with the misses and martin and sal, (Went on a very spirited drive around the forest of dean and surrounding areas which we experienced some amazing driving roads which really suited the vr, Thanks again to our Local tour guides and for the storage of the cage too lol, Didn't manage to get any rolling shots just this one back at the petrol station (for the 2nd time that day lol) Then this morning it was time for a good clean (Again) and fit my rear cage, Which was a little interesting at times with lots of swearing, moving bars around adjusting them etc etc but finally got there in the end so whilst eating a well deserved bacon sarnie got the misses on the case to polish the cage up a little Link to post Share on other sites
b19drg 0 Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Looks good dude , nice work ! Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 do you know the width and ET of your wheels? im assuming they are 7.5J ET38? did you have to touch the arches to get no scrubbing, i took mine that low and it hit a slight bit so i raised it up a tad Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Looks good dude ' date=' nice work ! [/quote']Thanks mate Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 do you know the width and ET of your wheels? im assuming they are 7.5J ET38? did you have to touch the arches to get no scrubbing' date=' i took mine that low and it hit a slight bit so i raised it up a tad[/quote']not sure on the et but they are 7.5 wide, i haven't touched the arches but looking at past receipts back in 2004 it has had some rear arch work undertaken of some sort, don't get any scrubbing just a bit on full lock occasionally Link to post Share on other sites
ez_101 1 Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 HI Matey, love your thread great read, your bodywork looks immaculate!!!Loving the plinth i think with the amount of interest we should try a and get a discount lol.Anyways thanks for a good read! Link to post Share on other sites
scott-mk3 0 Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Love this mate. Reminds me of my old one. Wish had never sold it, on the look for another now to replace it lol.Bodywork looks great for an early one. Link to post Share on other sites
cornishvr6 52 Posted November 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 Thanks for the comments guys, Yes the plinth has generated alot of interest, i think they look much better and fit well too, The bodywork is ok just a few bits i want sorting ready for the show season, it does look quite similar if its the one in your sig? i love the bbs ch's i would like a set of those, Have you any more pics of your old one scott? Link to post Share on other sites
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