dobby: project mk2 vr6 conversion... 90% done!

[andynorfolk]

dropped the xxrs off for the rubber to be fitted earlier on

also got the engine out ready to be picked up on friday! A good nights work, just got mani, downpipe, loom and driveshafts to remove then, can't wait to get the vr6 in now

[thai-wronghorse]

Awesome stuff.

[andynorfolk]

8v engine has now been sold so that'll fund the rest of the bits i need!

i have now also decided to de arch her and fit a cl front splitter, will smooth the rear below the tailgate, have also ordered 2 new front wings which will be sprayed along with both doors and the rear arches once they have been treated for any rust!

this is turning into a real project now and i love it

bits i have so far:
mk2 16v 100mm drive shafts
obd2 vr6 lump, gearbox, loom, unlocked ecu and mk2vr6 custom mount
vr6 rad
vr6 clocks
stainless exhaust manifold
mk3 16v 280mm callipers

i trial fitted my wheels today and they're perfect except the numpties sent me one in the wrong offset, so annoyed! hopefully they will send a correct one out free of charge as they were shipped over from the us and postage is a fortune =/

any feedback welcome

[andynorfolk]

so i took the rear arches off today and the passenger side is in amazing condition with just a little bit of bubbling near the sill  the drivers side not so much, someone has done a really dodgy repair and stuffed it full of filler and it has started to rot quite badly, looked on vw heritage for a repair panel and they only want £20 so that's a bonus!

this has turned into a proper project now and i want to make her exactly as i want her and am prepared to keep her off the road for as long as that takes

a picture of the rear arch...

[Wayne]

I really like those wheels, good choice

[thai-wronghorse]

The XXR's look spot on man! Can't wait to see some rubber on there

Snap, definitely cool rims.

[dubsport]

Project is looking good buddy!

Will have to get some pics of our mk2s together when you have the vr6 on and I have the 1.8T in mine

[dubsport]

Didn't see the pics of the rims dude they look awesome! Gonna look sick when its finished!

[andynorfolk]

cheers dude, will have to for sure!

i'm sorting the bodywork first then the vr lump should be dropped in

100m driveshafts, 5mm spacers, new alternator belt and new rear wing delivered yesterday... and picking up a 6 branch stainless mani and mk3 16v brakes tonight!

then picking up my new front wings tomorrow and i have everything i need to start getting on with the project, exciting times

[andynorfolk]

picked up the stainless 6 branch mani and decat and the mk3 16v callipers and carriers! have sent the callipers straight of to be reconditioned and painted gloss black



have also bought some new mintex pads for them and some 280mm g60 discs, need to get hold of some braided lines but i don't wanna buy 2 sets so i'm gonna see if goodridge will supply a set with the right front and rear lines for the set up i'm running

also started with some filler work and rust treatment, was quite a bit of surface rust on the front and rear of the passengers rear arch, have ground it all back on the front part and given it a coat of primer to keep it fresh for now



also ground back and started filling the sill where it has been pulled out after the crash on the drivers side and sorting a little surface rust under the door seal







and a mug shot of my two helpers



also picked up my new front wings at the weekend so it's all hands on deck sorting the body out now, then when i get my brakes back they will be fitted, and then my new wheels will be fitted, the lump will be dropped in and she'll be ready for a hard summer