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Title: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: Godzilla on 10 August 2011, 00:26
As promised I got some pics of my new purchase....Got her on Saturday so 4 days ago  :smiley:

So today I gave her a wash then at lunch took some pictures.

She has some upgrades which I don't know would have come as standard fitment?

Digital climate control
Heated leather seats
Electric sunroof and windows
BBS Alloys

Aftermarket she has had....

HID 6000 lights
MK4 front lights
Euro look rear lights
Full s/s exhaust
OMP steering wheel
Coilovers

In dragon green and in very good condition.

So here are the pics!


(http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx30/Zillaette2009/004-1.jpg)


(http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx30/Zillaette2009/005-2.jpg)


(http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx30/Zillaette2009/0062.jpg)


(http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx30/Zillaette2009/009-1.jpg)


(http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx30/Zillaette2009/0072.jpg)



Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: negawsklov on 10 August 2011, 05:30
VRery nice.... I'm after the digi climate for mine, makes it feel a bit more modern
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: Godzilla on 10 August 2011, 07:20
VRery nice....

Thanks mate  :smiley:

Lovely car to drive with heap loads of low down torque.  MPG is a bit painful but hey I can live with that!
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: Wayne on 10 August 2011, 08:09
Very nice, could do with a tweak of coilovers on the back however.
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: Len on 10 August 2011, 09:50
Very nice, looks in good condition.

Could do with a wind down of those coilovers though!
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: trog_nfs on 10 August 2011, 09:55
Looks good, wish I could afford to run a VR  :sad:

Is it just me or has the heated screen button and rear leccy windows button swapped sides?

Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: negawsklov on 10 August 2011, 09:57
Looks good, wish I could afford to run a VR  :sad:

Is it just me or has the heated screen button and rear leccy windows button swapped sides?



I thought that..... Lol
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: mellow yellow on 10 August 2011, 10:07
Looks good, wish I could afford to run a VR  :sad:

Is it just me or has the heated screen button and rear leccy windows button swapped sides?



I thought that..... Lol

heated screen and alarm led have swapped i think?
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: Rob_g60 on 10 August 2011, 15:03
looks like a very clean VR
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: dom on 10 August 2011, 17:26
Very nice :cool:
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: tweed on 10 August 2011, 18:23
that is really nice. looks clean and rust free  :wink:

don't like the front lights though.
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: Jack3559 on 10 August 2011, 18:31
that is really nice. looks clean and rust free  :wink:

don't like the front lights though.

My sentiments exactly.

The coilies could be wound down some more too.  :wink:
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: Gavv8 on 10 August 2011, 19:07
Really nice car mate but would look better with standard headlights/no mudflaps/standard steering wheel and black calipers otherwise a lovely car and like others here, i wish i could afford to run a VR.
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: Godzilla on 10 August 2011, 19:14
Thanks everyone  :smiley:

How do I make sure the height is correct all round when adjusting the coilovers as she does look a bit high, especially at the back?


Due to costs I am finding she is not as bad as I thought.  Around town about 23-24.  I had a Volvo T5 for a few months.....Very fast but the best MPG I got was 18 around town!  Insurance for me on the VR is £387 fully comp so not that bad.

Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: tweed on 10 August 2011, 19:30
I measure from bottom of the coilover to the spring.

Spray plenty of wd40 first  :wink:
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: Godzilla on 10 August 2011, 19:45
I measure from bottom of the coilover to the spring.

Spray plenty of wd40 first  :wink:

Thanks mate  :smiley:
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: dom on 10 August 2011, 20:13
Just wind them down to the bottom, that way you know they're both at the same height :wink: :grin:
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: Luke1981 on 10 August 2011, 20:15
Good looking motor mate. Nice work :smiley:
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: stevolution on 10 August 2011, 21:42
The strangest thing is, My vr6 gives me an honest 30/31 mpg.  Don't get me wrong, i use it as a toy and tend to drive it when roads are quiet but on a sunday run I can get the trip up to 36mpg.  I'm well aware that these units can overread, however, if i actually calculate the amount of fuel i've put in against the miles i've covered if anything you'd swear the computer does the opposite.

Seriously, i wouldn't dream of putting a ten spot into even my 2.0tdi caddy but with the vr6 it seems to last for ages.   certainly lasts longer than even my interestingly economical 350z. she does around 27/28.

Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: tweed on 10 August 2011, 22:09
mine is 18 over thousands of miles  :grin:
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: dan_apps on 10 August 2011, 22:13
looks very clean that :smiley:
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: Wayne on 10 August 2011, 23:33

How do I make sure the height is correct all round when adjusting the coilovers as she does look a bit high, especially at the back?


Measure from the bottom spring plate to a fixed point on the car and use a steel rule if you can.



 Insurance for me on the VR is £387 fully comp so not that bad.


Seems cheap :undecided:
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 11 August 2011, 09:01
Just wait for the fuel bills...  :grin: :grin:

I've already smashed out about £70 on fuel this month...and that's at £1.08 a litre....

Oh the joys!

The sound is worth it, just ask some of the guys that were at the JKM Rolling road day!  :cool:
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: Jack3559 on 11 August 2011, 09:30
Just wait for the fuel bills...  :grin: :grin:

I've already smashed out about £70 on fuel this month...and that's at £1.08 a litre....

Oh the joys!

The sound is worth it, just ask some of the guys that were at the JKM Rolling road day!  :cool:

Come tonight I'll have spent £210 of fuel this month.

In a TDi...

Although because I'm a public service arsę I get it all back in expenses.  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 11 August 2011, 09:38
Just wait for the fuel bills...  :grin: :grin:

I've already smashed out about £70 on fuel this month...and that's at £1.08 a litre....

Oh the joys!

The sound is worth it, just ask some of the guys that were at the JKM Rolling road day!  :cool:

Come tonight I'll have spent £210 of fuel this month.

In a TDi...

Although because I'm a public service arsę I get it all back in expenses.  :lipsrsealed:

I probably forgot to mention i walk to work...  :grin:
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: jmsheahan on 11 August 2011, 09:56
Very Tidy. Not keen on mk3's usually but that is rather stunning.
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: Len on 11 August 2011, 10:14
Gotta love that VR sound! :wink:
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: phil.b on 11 August 2011, 15:58
Looks really nice! I'd lose those mudflaps and steering wheel though  :sick:
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: Bellend on 11 August 2011, 16:15
Just wait for the fuel bills...  :grin: :grin:

I've already smashed out about £70 on fuel this month...and that's at £1.08 a litre....

Oh the joys!

The sound is worth it, just ask some of the guys that were at the JKM Rolling road day!  :cool:

I've done £70 a couple of weeks ago in a week.

I get a lift to work.

Although I think my 1.6 uses far more fuel then a VR ATM.
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: leigh_harty on 11 August 2011, 18:11
If i could get my fuel bill down too £60 a week then id be happy... i mean i am solely responsible for ruining the planet  :cool:
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 11 August 2011, 19:26
I like it. :afro: Be sure to enter it into the MK3 forum calendar.  :cool: Oh, and where did you get your BBS Centre caps from, I'm after some red ones.
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: Godzilla on 13 August 2011, 00:09
Thanks for the replies guys  :smiley:

The fuel bills are a bit......Well lets just say I am on first name terms with the staff at the local BP garage!!

The VR noise is just lovely.....I keep wondering if I should put an induction kit on her?

Shady Pioneer.....The BBS centre caps came with the car, I will keep a look out for some for you  :smiley:   Also chap, how do I enter her into the MK3 forum calendar?

Paul.
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 13 August 2011, 02:29
Cheers buddy.  :cool: and I see you've already entered her in.  :wink:
Title: Re: Pics as promised....My VR!!
Post by: tweed on 13 August 2011, 11:31
Thanks for the replies guys  :smiley:

The fuel bills are a bit......Well lets just say I am on first name terms with the staff at the local BP garage!!

The VR noise is just lovely.....I keep wondering if I should put an induction kit on her?

Shady Pioneer.....The BBS centre caps came with the car, I will keep a look out for some for you  :smiley:   Also chap, how do I enter her into the MK3 forum calendar?

Paul.


I did with no regrets http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Simota-carbon-fiber-aero-form-Mk3-golf-vr6-/300545788935?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item45f9eccc07 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Simota-carbon-fiber-aero-form-Mk3-golf-vr6-/300545788935?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item45f9eccc07) I didnt pay that much for mine and have two air feeds on the bottom of my bumper too  :grin: