Russ_vr6 12 Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Hey guys, very long time no speak!Joined waaaaay back in 2006, when I owned my 93 Golf VR6, which I sold to amember on here (Magic_tree)Was a VW Parts advisor back then, now managing the dept (Just had the promotion) Now also have my own business selling cars parts time, hope mods don't mind me doing a shameless plug (www.southwest-autos.co.uk)!While saving up for my next Lotus Elise, a mate was selling this little gem - and as I needed something to tinker with until I have saved a bit more, this was perfect It is a bit rough at the moment, but it owes me barely into 3 figues, and it will be tidied up as I go along The spec at the moment is:1996 VR6122kpair of uprated cams (Unknown make at the mo)tubular exhaust manifold (Head wrapped)decatScorpion exhaustEnclosed induction kitKoni shocks Unkown make of springsUprated discsRedstuff pads all roundstripped interiorBucket seatsharnessesI 'think' thats all - it needs a bit of work - im wanting to put it thorugh it's MOT as I need to be able to drive to track days, and expecting the worst once I got it on the ramps at work we found:Both sills rottenO/S tie road has play2 tyres shotfront headlights and rear tail lights not workingI have got 2 new sills and a tie rod for the grand total of £55, and a tech at work is doing the welding for me, the only thing im stuck on is the wiring.The brake lights, fog lights, main beam and side lights work, but the rear tail lights and dipped beam don't work - just need to dig out a wiring diamgram from somewhere and im sure il have that fixed. Anyone have a wiring diagram they could PM me? Aim is to have it MOT'd by January.A few pics:As you can see, most of the interior is out - hence the black bar running across the front A pillars - that, along with a vertical bracing bar, is what the steering colomn is attached to - the wheel is mounted lower than standard, meaning I can have the seat further back (As im a tall git)It is a right hoot on track, though I do have a list of things I will be carrying out:Further strip back the wiring loom (I have a spare loom so I will be extending a few bits and pieces to tidy the loom up)Make new seat runners for the seats and mount the drivers seat further back.Fit my dished steering wheelMake up a switch board (For the few bits I will need, horn button, ABS light etc)Strip all the sound proofing out the inside, cut out all brackets etc I don't need Spray the inside (I might stick with green for that - not sure?)Re-seal the car - not waterproof at the moment as various bungs and seals are off - simple job.Sell the chavtastic front fog lights, and make the space into extra cold air ducting.Full service (I have done oil, but will do another change in a few hundred miles once the car is back being used)Fix the exhaust - it is sat wonkyNew tyres - and hopefully wheels if I can get some cheap enoughPoly windows (Pikey perspex way!)I am unsure on the sunroof yet - it gets VERY hot in the Golf, and I may keep it so I can open it for ventilation lol.The rust will be taken care of, and it might be sprayed - the aim is to have it all done with a budget (including the price of the car) of £650.Excuse the state its in at the moment, as said wok has started, but no pictures yet - I will update as I go along Russ Link to post Share on other sites
Russ_vr6 12 Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 No need for the wiring diagram - I found it at work - I thought all the older stuff had been deleted but lucky for me they haven't Im also going to get it weighed - will be very interested to see how much weight is now out of it - what do they weigh as standard? I'm guessing circa 1200-1250kg's? Link to post Share on other sites
nivag27 5 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Hello and welcome back Link to post Share on other sites
Russ_vr6 12 Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Cheers mate Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 welocme back and a nice project there... Link to post Share on other sites
Russ_vr6 12 Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 I hope it will be once iv finished mate lol, getting it into work in the next few coming weeks and cracking on with it - the joy of working for VW lol.More parts should be at home waiting for me actually Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Nat 9 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Hello and welcome back, sounds interesting! Look forward to seeing this unfold :) Link to post Share on other sites
Russ_vr6 12 Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 Thanks! Oh, im also hoping I might see it in the 13's at Pod - I need to see how much weight has been lost (I have more to remove) and as long as I can get grip I hope it should be at very least a low 14..... Link to post Share on other sites
ashmk3 0 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 damn thats stripped lol i think the only way to make it less heavier is to strip the paint lol Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted November 25, 2011 Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 if weight saving is your game then get some super light wheels, the stock VW ones are heavy! my BBS 17s with tyres are as heavy as the stock 15s without tyres Link to post Share on other sites
Russ_vr6 12 Posted November 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2011 I would mate but it would blow my budget lol Link to post Share on other sites
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