Reaperx 181 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Re checked coolant level toady amd evrything seems fine. Everything is sorted mechanically on the car just needs cosmetics. Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I paid 100 and got k+n induction kit with maf spare isv pair if bumpers and the wheels and few other bits and bobs. Turns out my cousins wife used to have a vr6 years ago and their shed was full if bits. As for the tyres completely lucky that someone bought a car from the showroom next door and wanted new tyres so I got the old ones with plenty of life left in.That's a canny little deal Mate. When it comes to tyres I've got a mate who works at kwik fit next to mine who has a little stash of tyres and they just so happen to be the sizes I run lolSent from my LT26i using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Can't beat having friends like that. I jut got let down by my mate who was supposed to refurb my wheels so now I have I learn how paint. Hoping the car will be sorted in time for Pickering show as I used to live there so it's an excuse to catch up with old mates. Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 When's that on again? I need to sort mine out too. Need to start building my 2.9 up to get it dropped in Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Think it's in June can't remember plus there is the vw gathering this year in may I think. Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I'll be popping down I reckonSent from my LT26i using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Will see you there if my car ever gets finished. Also my cousin is trying to get his car ready for the show its a mk2 g60 with lysholm charger. That thing is stupidly quick. Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 I'll give you a shout mate. My mate will probably be comin down in his mk2 16v. Unless he gets his finger out his arse and we get his mk2 1.8T built Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) Bit of a small update I have finally had half hour to myself and my new air sander arrived. So I locked myself in the garage after work and made a start on the prep work. Will take a while as I only get half hour if that to work on it. But bit by bit it will get there. Edited April 1, 2014 by Reaperx Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 The car is now prepped and waiting for body shop. Only problem is my painter has a backlog of work and a holiday planned so may be sat for a while. Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 This arrived yesterday thanks to major lucky. So starting to collect parts for turbo conversion. daveyboy, Ickyketseddie and VR6Pete 3 Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 You gonna use your 2.9 bottom end?Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Was thinking of building it with the 2.9 but trying not to go mad with cost. I'm hoping for around 300bhp if possible so I won't have to change bottom end or gearbox. It was a cheap car to begin with and plan on keeping it that way before I end up thousands in debt trying to build a 600bhp+ monster Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I know what your saying. Mine was the same. I'm looking for around 400bhp I just need to get some cars shifted to free up some cash lolSent from my LT26i using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) I think next up for me is a spacer gasket and arp head bolts then I can at least crack on with the build whilst I'm waiting. One thing I was wondering is what do I need to do to the motor. Can I just use standard cams I haven't really got a clue when it comes to the specific parts needed in order to turbo it. The only experience I have with fitting turbo is changing them over on vans and cars but that's just direct swap like for like. Edited April 18, 2014 by Reaperx Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Bit of an update been on a 400 mile road trip to pick up black leather interior. The car is pretty much ready for paint which should be going on next weekend hopefully. This is how it's sat at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 The original cloth interior was falling apart so time To replace it. Bealieboy and daveyboy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Nice one mate it'll have a nice deep shine for the vw festival Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted May 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 It will definitely be shiny for vw fest just not sure if it will be boosted. Will see how much spare time I get. daveyboy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Bit of a small update got some paint on the inside of the drivers door and wing.So Monday get them fitted then its time o paint the full outside and put the new interior in. daveyboy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted July 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Bonnet and roof now painted pics came out crap using a old iPhone.BeforeDuring And after Bealieboy and daveyboy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted August 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 So the bonnet had a reaction due to some dust and crap getting into from the roof and had to be redone. So ended up buying a gazebo to rectify the problemSlowly getting there as I have only got a couple of hours on a Saturday to work on it may take a while. Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Good work so far dude! Everyone on here building VRT's ain't helping my build stay cheap and cheerful lol! Link to post Share on other sites
Reaperx 181 Posted August 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I know the feeling I bought mine cheap and the plan was to just use it as it was but that soon changed lol Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 When doing a turbo conversion, do you have to change to forged con rods and pistons, change crank etc or just head spacer, exhaust mani and strap the turbo on? If I did go this route I wouldn't be looking for silly power, just a kick in the VR's pants lol! Link to post Share on other sites
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