DanChave 98 Posted August 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Cheers bud, that's what I'm going for! They are indeed BBS RX228's 17x7.5 ET35 and wrapped in 205/40 Pirelli P Zero's Link to post Share on other sites
Surreyvr6 199 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Bay's looking very tidy! What hoses have you gone for? Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 I have bought a cheap silicone set from ebay bud! I read some good reviews from other buyers and for £50 for the set, I thought why not! Surreyvr6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Surreyvr6 199 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 I'm still unsure of what I'm doing, got loads of options going round my head weather to get red, black or pay more cash for dark red Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 I was torn between red and black, but went for black in the end Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted August 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) Small update! These arrived from Germany Fitted the grill badge, the rear badge will go on after paintwork. L] Edited August 8, 2014 by DanChave Link to post Share on other sites
Surreyvr6 199 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Are they brand new badges from Germany? Link to post Share on other sites
bennyk 1,238 Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 New badges and bits make all the difference! Just got a set of brand new or floor matts for mine, surprising how much difference they made to the interior. I fancy a set of black silicone hoses, were they a good fit? Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted August 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Yeah they were brand new as for the hoses, they haven't turned up yet, but I'll let you guys know when they do! I'm really looking forward to getting them on, getting the coolant system bled up and giving the car a good old Italian tune Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 What a transformation! Those small things make a massive difference Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Cheers Pete! I'm still waiting on my hoses, I can't wait to be able to drive the thing! Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted August 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Sooo, I'm still waiting on these hoses, but hopefully they will be here by Saturday! In the meantime, I have been working on my daily 1.9 SDI Estate in Candy White! Just finished refurbing and painting my new wheels for it, unfortunately I need a set of smaller tyres as the 205/40/17's rub everywhere, so they are back off for now lol. anyone got a pair of 195/40's or 185/35's that I could have to try? preferably worn out and cheap, just so I can make up my mind before I buy a brand new set Bealieboy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Update! The hoses arrived, I'm really impressed by the quality of them so I can't really complain for £100 So I started fitting the hoses and took the thermostat housing apart to check the gaskets, check the housing for cracks, and fit the new 70 degree Thermostat. Housing stripped down New thermostat New VS old Unfortunately, because it's bank holiday Monday today, I couldn't get the stainless bolts to replace the rust-ridden ones from the housing Hopefully I'll have time tomorrow to get them, finish fitting the coolant hoses, bleed the system and finally take it for a spin! daveyboy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Where did you get the 70 degree thermostat from mate? Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Check out dubpower.co.uk and send them an email bud Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 Ok cheers mate DanChave 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 No worries Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 So, all hopes are dashed for getting the VR on the road for the end of the month Firstly, after all the rain we have had recently, it has become apparent that the coilpack I bought is crappy. Soo when I finished fitting the coolant hoses and filled up with coolant, I went to start the car to bleed the system and it just wouldn't fire.Secondly, as the screen is cracked, I was hoping to get the screen replaced with the one from the donor. Unfortunately. This cracked on removal, so now I need to pay out for a new screen as well. Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 So, finally got the car running and took it for it's first test drive roll on the end of the month! I also gave her a celebratory wash! Surreyvr6 and bennyk 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Surreyvr6 199 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Sweet, bet you was well pleased taking it out!Sent from your mums iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted September 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 I was man! I just hope that the non firing issue was resolved when the codes were cleared! I also have a set of red seat belts for the best now, should go well with what I have planned for the interior I just need to have the time to get it ready for MOT now, still need to get all the lights working, fill up the washer bottle, make sure the washer jets are working, fit a new windscreen and a few other tiny bits! so close but so far! I will get it booked in for MOT in 8 days time, so just in case it fails on anything I have the maximum 10 days to get it sorted before I have to pay to get it retested, that way it should still be all good to tax it on the 1st of October! Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted September 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Small update, with some pics to follow soon! The windscreen is getting replaced tomorrow, and then I can finally book the MOT rready to tax the beast on the 1st of October In other news, I was offered money I couldn't refuse for the BBS RX228's, so they have gone, and I picked up some new 16's this morning Surreyvr6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DanChave 98 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Sooo, took the VR for MOT at the end of last month, started misfiring on the way, cut out, and when I restarted it, a shed load of blue and white smoke bellowed out Obviously the test was cancelled, as something was seriously wrong. I did a compression test and cylinders 1,2 and 3 were just boardering on 100 PSI and the other three ranged from just under 140 to just under 160 :/ I'm waiting from my leak down tester to arrive so I can investigate further, but I already have a Corrado VR6 donor car lined up anyways Link to post Share on other sites
MK4motionVR6 41 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Hey dan sorry to here of this buddy... You must have been gutted man!! I've been following your progress from time to time on here n facebook. So where you at now dude? You still persevering with this project.. You've done so much I hope you've not given up & look forward to seeing a finished project your happy with I've just got my 4motion back on the road after a year of tinkering & about with her bits n peaces lol..Flew through the MOT couple of weeks back! Unfortunately I've not had the pleasure of using it yet as I've been recovering this last week from putting my back out Grrrrr. On the mend now thoughI remember when I 1st met you 3-4 years ago! You've come a long way since then & really delved into the nuts n bolts of things ey mate! You've done real well on this VR project buddy.. Don't give up man!! Mk4motionVR6 Link to post Share on other sites
MK4motionVR6 41 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Here's one of my motor just put back together..I plan on doing a build thread soon... Mk4motionVR6 Link to post Share on other sites
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