Chris_VR6 26 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 (edited) Hello everyone Name is Chris and I am a detailer by trade. I live down in Cornwall, and have owned a fair few nice VAG cars, a couple of a mk2's, a mk1, and a mk4 R32 amongst a few others, but was looking for a nice Mk3 as the only previous mk3 I had owned I only had on the road for a few weeks before part exchanging it for the mk1, so I was looking for one that just needed a few tweaks to make it mine, when looking I found this car in Glasgow (yes, I must have been mad) and contacted the seller. He kindly sent me some more pictures and information, and after a little contemplating I booked a flight up to come and view the car - long story short is I bought it and drove it back that afternoon/evening/night lol. Upon researching the car, I found out that it was owned by a well loved guy who sadly passed away earlier this year However I have set about making the car every bit the show car it was intended to be and will be attending many shows in the car (starting with Ultimate Stance) and then thats it until next season. I've had the rear quarter panels repaired (small surface rust was cut out, fresh metal welded in and resprayed), Heiko wind deflectors, 16" Schmidt modernlines custom painted in candy purple. So yeah, hello to you all and if anyone has any information as to any history of the car it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks And one from last weekend at Ultimate Dubs... Spec: 1997 Volkswagen Golf VR6 Highline in Mulberry metallic Engine:2.8 12v fitted with 263 cams, chromed inlet manifold, 263 cams, remapped ECU including rev limiter raised to 8000rpm, up-rated internals fitted, Milltek stainless steel exhaust system with de-cat, drilled airbox fitted with K&N panel filter. Suspension: AirLift V2 management air ride system installed, Dual 380cc compressors, notched chassis, Full Only Charged Dubs custom install (see pictures above). Wheels / Tyres:Schmidt 9x16 Moderline alloy wheels (painted custom candy purple) fitted with Falken 195/40/16 front tyres and 195/45/16 rear tyres fitted. Exterior:Full respray carried out, U.S front bumper with bumper vents fitted, U.S rear tailgate with smoothed badge and wiper hole, Hella top spoiler, U.S spec front wings (no side repeaters), debadged grill fitted, custom painted headlights with clear lenses, smoother arial. Interior: Full custom Recaro Mulberry leather retrim, OMP re-trimmed steering wheel, Bose speakers fitted. Edited November 3, 2015 by Chris_VR6 VR6Pete and thesurgeon 2 Link to post Share on other sites
daveyboy 897 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Very nice mate and welcome to the club. If there's anything you want/need to know just shout up and I'm pretty sure you get the answer your looking for and I'm sure you'll get a load of questions about detailing Chris_VR6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_VR6 26 Posted November 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Thanks bud, I'm sure there'll be a few questions asked over time and I am more than happy to answer anything detailing related that I can help with daveyboy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ky_uk 304 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Car looks good i love the airbag look but sadly i cant do it to mine. Chris_VR6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_VR6 26 Posted November 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Another one taken by Watercooled Society @ Ultimate Stance... bennyk 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_VR6 26 Posted November 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Vento front end now fitted... Link to post Share on other sites
c00k 435 Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Nice car, seen it up for sale on eBay. Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_VR6 26 Posted November 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Thanks bud, still not 100% I'm doing the right thing if I do sell it Link to post Share on other sites
c00k 435 Posted November 23, 2015 Report Share Posted November 23, 2015 Keep it buddy, I would! Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Wow. Great looking car. You'd be mad to want to sell that. Good examples are hard to come by these days.Just imagine how you would feel watching someone else drive off in it! It would kill me lol Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_VR6 26 Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Few new pics from a recent photoshoot... D11PS and c00k 2 Link to post Share on other sites
c00k 435 Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Looking very nice dude! Chris_VR6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_VR6 26 Posted December 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Bought myself a new camera as I'd wanted one for over a year and thought it was about time I treated myself, after a play around with settings and lenses etc, these I am more than happy with. Let me know what you think people... daveyboy, Bealieboy and c00k 3 Link to post Share on other sites
michael5556 247 Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Looks wicked! put it for our club stand at UD? daveyboy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
c00k 435 Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Nice photos buddy! I'd love a much better camera, But I can justifie the money for the decent DSLR I want. Link to post Share on other sites
Robg60 74 Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Looks really nice mate Even better to see my old wheels living on Chris_VR6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Chris_VR6 26 Posted December 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Looks wicked! put it for our club stand at UD? I have applied for indoors, fingers crossed it gets in but if not I'd be happy to be on the owners club stand Nice photos buddy!I'd love a much better camera,But I can justifie the money for the decent DSLR I want. Thanks bud, I have been thinking about buying one for probably two years but never took the plunge so when the one I wanted was in the sales on black friday I decided to get it, and I'm loving it so far! Looks really nice mateEven better to see my old wheels living on Thanks Rob, and yes they do live in, even if they are in a shade as far removed from the originals as they could possibly be lol. Link to post Share on other sites
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