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Title: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 15 January 2012, 17:06
Hi everybody!!!!
Been meaning to start a thread for a while...

Some pics of how it is at the moment.

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/vr61.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/vr62.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/vr63.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/vr65.jpg)

The gti splitter is only temporary but means i just about get up the drive without having to get out the car and take it off everynight (like the VR6 one does...)

Ammediate plans are to prepare for a respray, going to get rid of the rear spolier and aerials on the roof. I've got a vento front end in the garage whish is bright red at the moment but i'm going to start getting that done over the next few weeks.
Want to change the wheels too, not made up my mind yet but maybe something like this...

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/KGrHqJHJBsE60e3tm7QBO0RlV49Q60_12.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/3_f.jpg)

Inside I quite fancy one of them stupidly small momo steering wheels, maybe recaro front seats, and bits need doing like the headlining...

I'll update as I progress, thanks for looking...
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: DanChave on 15 January 2012, 18:21
Loving this! You have got her sitting really nice! What are the alloys and the sizes/ tyre sizes your running? The Vento front end will smash it :) what grill have you got lined up?
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: daz veedub on 15 January 2012, 18:26
awesome that is and them rims already on are the business  :cool:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: travisreeve on 15 January 2012, 18:46
Oh my.. I have love for this mk3

vento front on this 3 is guna look sweet and to be honast i would leave the wheels on you have
They look awsome on the car

Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 15 January 2012, 18:48
Thanks for the comments, still lots to do...

Wheels are corvette salad shooters.
Rear: 16 x 9.5 / 30mm adapter/spacer
Front: 16 x 8.5 / 25mm adapter/spacer

Tyres are Falken 195/40/16 (front) 215/35/16 (rear)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: daz veedub on 15 January 2012, 18:48
leave them on  :cool:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: DanChave on 15 January 2012, 19:03
I must agree, they look spot on as they are :) I look forward to more updates!
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Wayne on 15 January 2012, 20:45
That looks spot on, I would not change the wheels :cool:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: MattMK on 15 January 2012, 21:40
Lovely car mate! i live in milton keynes to...havent seen you about though, would deffinetly remember this car!
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 16 January 2012, 09:34
That is looking nice! Got any engine bay pics?
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: SoundillusioN on 16 January 2012, 13:51
Seen your car in your sig a few times now, fook changing the wheels to something more popular, keep the Vets on.  :cool:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: F17BAD on 16 January 2012, 20:05
as above leave as is, other rims look baba staba IMO :smiley:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: stow1985 on 16 January 2012, 20:20
Looking good  :cool:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 16 January 2012, 23:46
Looking very sweet. Why change it?  :smiley:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: DanChave on 17 January 2012, 07:31
So when are you getting the Vento front end sprayed and fitted?
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 17 January 2012, 14:12
Vento front hopefully in the next couple of weeks, will be a DIY job to start with. Got some laquer peel on the roof and other bits and bobs that need respraying so will get it all done at once  :smiley:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 17 January 2012, 15:10
Still no engine bay pics... :rolleyes: :grin:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: gtiballs61 on 17 January 2012, 18:55
Lovin the vets. :cool:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 17 January 2012, 20:12
Still no engine bay pics... :rolleyes: :grin:

Ha!!! I'll take some the next time I see daylight. Nothing special under there though and a bit grimey...one of the ever growing list of things to do  :smiley:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: tweed on 22 January 2012, 01:00
Yeah mate! Loving it!!!
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 28 January 2012, 18:20
Managed to get the vento front end done today. Used Satin black for now, does'nt look great, but got a ton of other bits to sort out before respray and thought would get them all done at once...

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/bonnetwork.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/bonnet1.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/bonnet2.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/bonnet3.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/bonnet4.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/bonnet5.jpg)

Really need to get my hands on an early 4-slat grill too.
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: travisreeve on 28 January 2012, 21:13
ooh la la.. looking good dude
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Sam on 28 January 2012, 22:05
sh!t, thats two assum looking mk3s I have seen today. And I hate the friggin things. Having said that both had vento front ends, perhaps there is somthing in that?
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: DanChave on 29 January 2012, 08:29
Good work dude! If only you could run it with the bonnet off, the VR lump looks lovely! And you know its all about the early grills ;)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Andy-H on 29 January 2012, 09:38
Very nice Mate :afro:

really like vento fronted 3's  :cool:

and keep the vettes, they sit damn near perfect  :smiley:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: tweed on 29 January 2012, 10:53
I love this mk3  :kiss: :grin:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: lemski on 29 January 2012, 11:15
really nice example of a mk3 there buddy.
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 29 January 2012, 13:12
Thanks for the comments everybody...some real good inspiration on this forum, thanks!!!!
So joey mod, leave alone or lightly smoke the front headlights? I'm thinking lightly smoke but the joey mod thing is growing on me...also indicators, blanks and fogs. Smoke the fogs out to match the rest or change the whole lot to orange?
Cheers  :smiley:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: tshirt2k on 29 January 2012, 13:47
Joey and light smoke.
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Andy-H on 29 January 2012, 13:52
Vote no.2 on the joey mod & light smoke  :wink:

Osram night breakers work well through the lamin-x  :smiley:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 29 January 2012, 14:32
Joey mod AND light smoke  :smiley:
Like it....thanks.
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Mouse.19 on 29 January 2012, 14:36
Really love this... Subtle mods.. but damn classy!! i want vento front end and stance like that!!
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 18 June 2013, 22:38
Hello all,
Been a while, so thought I would put some picks up of progress (slow)...

So.....started doing a few bits and bobs, then took the Golf off the road and got stuck in...
Then it sat for a while when 'other stuff' was more important...Then...
Spent the last few months getting back into it (with a lot of help from a couple of people...)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/c1fe6c8365505df838e036d75b7e58dc.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/null.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/b74f11d83f4fd8e8bb87b0a65fef46c5.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/2af67c870110f082ec4ed1dc49319953.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/70d462d489f88bb3d53ac19430ad2464.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/105e3605d872c936b0927ac110e28fed.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/4f3c0323c70922469b4dee528bd14532.jpg)

New colour is BMW Anthracite Grey (Pearl).

Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 18 June 2013, 22:46
(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/4d909ff893d92504ca05b1ec44273363.jpg)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Buckfizzturbo on 19 June 2013, 10:42
Good work buddy. Look forward to swing it complete ;)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: swainy on 19 June 2013, 12:25
Looking good,are you relocating anything from the bay or having it as standard?
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 19 June 2013, 13:05
Pretty standard really mate, battery is being re-located and hopefully hide as much wiring as possible. Apart from that, just new clean bits...not really going for the full on smooth look, more a good old clean up...
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: F17BAD on 19 June 2013, 18:00
gotta lot of love for it mate, looking good :cool:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 19 June 2013, 21:05
Nice one...thanks  :smiley:

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/6a1d7443a2bbf84a48b5f9e974821bb2.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/31924cb1ca81c8b5568ac05b4e55b127.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/33b0ff622e0f2c6917511d51e4f954ea.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/7bd0a144d55fb52b80059ffad856c80a.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/4ded66aba6a0839ee3d5bc8f7ce42127.jpg)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: tweed on 19 June 2013, 23:20
Always liked yours  :cool:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Wayne on 20 June 2013, 10:51
Going to be stunning when finished.
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 20 June 2013, 14:49
Cheers, Wayne, Tweed and Mr BAD.
Should be pretty cool when it's done, sometimes it has felt like it might never happen, but over the hill and on the way down now I think...!

 :smiley:  :smiley:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Leroy on 21 June 2013, 09:29
Great car, looked great from the first pic and going to be even greater, have to agree about the wheels, you don;t see them very often on a mk3 either. Can;t wait to see the end result.
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 21 June 2013, 22:04
Thanks Leroy...

I'm toying with the idea of colour coding the wheels with the body...not sure yet

Bit of colour...
(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/b416637a1300b3d4cab9a2764022702b.jpg)
(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/2a6c82949fe8993f1e0e071574e64e31.jpg)


Big Up 'Newman Paintworx' in Buckinghamshire  :cool:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Leroy on 22 June 2013, 11:04
You tease!!!  :grin:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Wayne on 22 June 2013, 23:29

I'm toying with the idea of colour coding the wheels with the body...not sure yet


 :undecided: I think leaving them silver would be a nice contrast.
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 23 June 2013, 15:52
I think I agree with you Wayne...  :smiley:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: jimmydub on 24 June 2013, 01:38
this is mint, cracking motor mate, very much my cup of tea! looking forward to seeing this one pan out!
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 24 June 2013, 19:51
Cheers Rehab....  :smiley:

I have to admit, it's a relief that its going back together...I just hope it starts  :smiley:

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/d57d3c1d531549bf8afcda886066ead1.jpg)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Buckfizzturbo on 24 June 2013, 22:53
Looking good mate
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 26 June 2013, 20:17
New sills = Big Mess..... :undecided:

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/fd30c3072179b7511a9086c865fcd0dd.jpg)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Wayne on 26 June 2013, 20:40
:cry: that is a mess but needs must
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 27 June 2013, 19:42
Bit less mess...
(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/9d51bd9620d48454cf7a991296a79415.jpg)
(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/1de6f1e9ba5956eb12a3f6635a30ffb1.jpg)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 03 July 2013, 18:59
Few update pics...

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/f58d87243efd6d1443fdf1b9d5d4abe5.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/0c3fc764d9c06cb3716914118633795d.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/c7afea9e89f555c465760ae328832299.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/a3f7e577afcddad0446e94030c440037.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/c4aa63584d87ecb262792ab509164ec2.jpg)

Should be a proper colour by next week...  :smiley:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: tweed on 03 July 2013, 20:09
What colour?
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 03 July 2013, 20:35
BMW Anthracite Grey (pearl)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/b416637a1300b3d4cab9a2764022702b.jpg)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: BISSONE on 03 July 2013, 21:46
Do love this MK3, looks great on those wheels!
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: tweed on 03 July 2013, 21:53
Yes!!!!  :cool: :cool:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 03 July 2013, 22:29
Nice one fellas...!!!
Thanks...
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 03 July 2013, 23:51
Superb colour choice.
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 04 July 2013, 19:26
Superb colour choice.

I hope so...I farted around loads picking it  :grin:

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/fc1b5a23c794622ec679d05d2d954d96.jpg)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: DanChave on 04 July 2013, 19:50
Chassis legs look sweet man, can't wait to see more pics :)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: swainy on 04 July 2013, 20:58
Really like the colour you've chosen.
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 04 July 2013, 22:33
Cheers...it looks a bit lighter in the photo's than in the flesh. It seems to look darker when it's outside in natural light...which is cool  :smiley:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 08 July 2013, 19:48
(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/6dbba739f6509307afaa5f40a4cdce63.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/ff4b2ca7d77a7ed0e7e140569c30ea41.jpg)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 08 July 2013, 19:57
Definitely a thumbs  up from me. :afro:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: DanChave on 08 July 2013, 22:59
Colour looks awesome man :)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 09 July 2013, 22:19
Cheers Thai....thanks Dan....

Moved along quick the last couple of months...and taken its toll on my pocket!!! (definitely more than was originally planned...)

But...I'm well chuffed so far...

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/148a42289ee6d4baee8d86e2671fc1fc.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/8a73037842c1d2015b2693becf4b6eaf.jpg)

Think I'm going to change the rear lights for normal, unsmoked ones...
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Buckfizzturbo on 09 July 2013, 23:14
That's looking sweet as J
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Wayne on 10 July 2013, 11:11
Looking really good, great choice with the colour.
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 11 July 2013, 21:24
Thanks people...

First venture out side in a few months...
Sitting a bit funny but no weight in it yet...

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/71408cc6512a7a9731441b9224d771f1.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/2fe0028d005490c4c1faedb5b56c
25a9.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/faac640ecd36186234e343db3337cca4.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/a69511d24049145daf3d70eaa5e01f52.jpg)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 14 July 2013, 11:33
(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/1dad5d237d6d60519762bd0236771c7b.jpg)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 17 July 2013, 22:14
(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/301b12e2e59bc55792c6b8918baaa55c.jpg)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 09 August 2013, 19:44
So the car is back...  :smiley:
Need to get busy putting a load of stuff that's in the garage under the bonnet...

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/be6484de8ca9bddc6b18f16f966ee35c.jpg)

Headlights were a bit of an experiment...think I will be taking the tint off...not really my style!!

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/33da902c9c0305bd66ab4337eafd8eaf.jpg)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 09 August 2013, 20:07
Car is looking great man,  i reckon gunsmoke would be better for the headlights though. 
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 09 August 2013, 20:15
Bonjour Thai... It's spray tint mate so I can flat and polish it back more...
It actually looks darker in the pics than in real life...only problem is...the more you rub it back, it starts to look a bit brown :(
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 09 August 2013, 20:57
Poo smudge FTW!
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 09 August 2013, 21:08
 :laugh:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Screech16v on 09 August 2013, 23:47
This is full of win mate,congrats this looks perfect!
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 10 August 2013, 16:02
(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/8b9bc37681a2706257f8d5ae567a987c.jpg)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: swainy on 10 August 2013, 20:13
Looking good.
Are you going to change the side indicators for smoked ones?
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 10 August 2013, 21:29
Not sure yet Swainy, I put the front orange indicators back on today so the side ones don't look so odd!!
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Deano2711 on 11 August 2013, 13:40
Looks  :cool: Mate.......really liking this
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 11 August 2013, 20:28
Thanks Deano...really liking yours mate...nice purchase!!

Now to get on with putting the engine back and sorting out all the dirty wiring!!

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/fff5a2fe71a3f21c07a26437fdd0f9d7.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/0b0c10c011d5dd5945bd972a2312dd2a.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/8e10a9bd5d735999b87f66687155d422.jpg)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: DanChave on 13 August 2013, 08:34
That engine is looking sweet man! I spy a cheeky hockey puck mod there as well! How many pucks have you used over all?
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 13 August 2013, 10:49
Ha!!! 3 pucks mate, one on each mount...
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 13 August 2013, 12:09
To raise the engine for more sump clearance I assume?
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 13 August 2013, 22:56
You assume correct Mr Wronghorse  :smiley:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: DanChave on 14 August 2013, 07:45
Nice :) did you have to modify the underside of the bonnet for clearance?
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 14 August 2013, 10:24
No mate, there is still a tiny bit of room under there, it's a pretty simple mod and does the trick...

3 pucks, drill holes in the middle, lift the engine, slide them in, use slightly longer bolts... Job done!!
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: DanChave on 16 August 2013, 18:41
Yeah, I have the pucks and bolts, it's in the long list of things to do :)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 18 August 2013, 23:43
All golf owners have a long list  :smiley:
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: Junior74 on 22 September 2013, 16:32
Quick update...few bits and bobs done...should hopefully be ready for Santa Pod on 13th October.

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/3c939e96625ca4b41243fd2c6a666633.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/af1ea562c23ce55aaed9bc3cbc54b2d6.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/38d255f4b66bc3dd29bc57d3f8aec2c1.jpg)

(http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i424/Juniorandhendrix/2177babd82fb9f089d74681f0af3207c.jpg)
Title: Re: Juniors 96 VR6
Post by: mark-mk3gti on 22 September 2013, 17:51
Looking well smart! Maybe get to see it at pod if I can get down..

Keep up the good work! :)