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Offline Richard Andrews

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Just bought my 1st VR6
« on: 19 April 2009, 18:01 »
It's a 1996 Black Highline, totally standard, 3 owners, FVWSH and only 70,000 genuine miles. Want to add:

1. Full exhaust system (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=960QaGP7z5A&feature=related) PLEASE!

2. Suspension/lowered - Any suggestions ?

3. Wheels (anyone know what wheels are in the first pic of suzyGTI post back in 2006 - http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=32871.30)

and any other essential mods I should get sorted immediately? I have about £1500-2000 to spend at the moment.

Cheers
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Offline Mikester

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Re: Just bought my 1st VR6
« Reply #1 on: 19 April 2009, 18:16 »
Supercharger, lol.

But seriously, dont go over board on exhaust, as the engine sounds imense itself, dont drown it out with an exhaust. Maybe just a tasteful one to release some power.

Dont know about the wheels but tbh they look like halfords jobbies, lol.

Suspension i would personally go for coilovers as you can adjust them to suit the ride, handling, height, wheels etc. They start at about £150 budgets, and go up to over 2k a set!

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Re: Just bought my 1st VR6
« Reply #2 on: 19 April 2009, 18:22 »
What about wheels size, tyre profiles? What brand of coilovers do most use?

Where in England are the specialists?

Best magazines?


« Last Edit: 19 April 2009, 18:25 by Richard Andrews »
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Offline GUAVR6

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Re: Just bought my 1st VR6
« Reply #3 on: 19 April 2009, 18:29 »
sounds like a great deal with those miles... enjoy it!   :cool:
SLOW VR6...

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Re: Just bought my 1st VR6
« Reply #4 on: 19 April 2009, 18:40 »
Magazines is Performance VW, or PVW, tescos sell it.

Most people go for Hottuning coilovers, they are only £150, adjustable to 120mm low, but no adjustable dampers so they do give a harsh ride. Mixed reviews really.

As for wheels, bigger than 17 and they wont work at all, most people advise 16's, with 17's and lowered it will scrub.

Standard wheels are 6.5j wide. Although 7.5 is comfortable, depends on what wheel you want really.

Tyre size, profile and make, depends on the width and size of the wheel, which is dependant on what wheels you want. But get it fairly low profile 40 or 45, and a size or 2  narrower than you are meant to, so it has a small stretch, and it will tuck into the arch when you lower it.

If you keep going lower you will need to remove the arch trims, or grind and fold the arches back.

Depends all on what you fancy mate.

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Re: Just bought my 1st VR6
« Reply #5 on: 19 April 2009, 18:42 »
Look here for inspiration for wheels, width, spacers, stance, height

http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=194395


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Re: Just bought my 1st VR6
« Reply #6 on: 19 April 2009, 19:50 »
Reference coilovers, use the hotuning ones excellent for the money to be honest, lots of choic with the wheels but be brave and fit something other than BBS.

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Re: Just bought my 1st VR6
« Reply #7 on: 19 April 2009, 23:38 »

Standard wheels are 6.5 wide. Although 7.5 is comfortable, depends on what wheel you want really.

6.5 ? What measurement is that? What width tyre?
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Re: Just bought my 1st VR6
« Reply #8 on: 19 April 2009, 23:41 »

Standard wheels are 6.5 wide. Although 7.5 is comfortable, depends on what wheel you want really.

6.5 ? What measurement is that? What width tyre?

Wheel width, tyres are 205/50/15 or 195/50/15's

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Re: Just bought my 1st VR6
« Reply #9 on: 20 April 2009, 00:14 »
Do you know where can I buy standard plain steel wheels from?
« Last Edit: 20 April 2009, 00:33 by Richard Andrews »
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