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Offline MADDOX020407

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GOLF MK3 2.0 8V ESTATE(VR6 SET UP)
« on: 31 July 2011, 19:12 »
Hi just picking all your brains i have an immaculate mk3 golf 2.0 8v 115bhp estate, I am looking at making it into a vr6 daily ride, as i need the bigger boot for work purposes. but first of all i will need to get disc brakes all round as it has drum brakes on the back and uprate the susupension. Any ideas and what sort of cost i am looking at.Also is there any body who fancies doing for me as i don,t really have the time cheers :smiley:

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Re: GOLF MK3 2.0 8V ESTATE(VR6 SET UP)
« Reply #1 on: 31 July 2011, 21:23 »
Buy a donor car and switch everything over, much easier in the long run.

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Re: GOLF MK3 2.0 8V ESTATE(VR6 SET UP)
« Reply #2 on: 01 August 2011, 09:28 »
Or you could just keep you're eye out for a decent MK3 VR6 and save yourself a lot of bother.

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Re: GOLF MK3 2.0 8V ESTATE(VR6 SET UP)
« Reply #3 on: 01 August 2011, 10:37 »
Or you could just keep you're eye out for a decent MK3 VR6 and save yourself a lot of bother.

If he wants to keep an estate he will have no choice but to convert. :smiley:
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Re: GOLF MK3 2.0 8V ESTATE(VR6 SET UP)
« Reply #4 on: 01 August 2011, 10:40 »
Or you could just keep you're eye out for a decent MK3 VR6 and save yourself a lot of bother.

If he wants to keep an estate he will have no chance but to convert. :smiley:

Doh!... wasn't paying attention, shame this wasn't posted earlier, could have salvaged Danny's  :laugh:
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Re: GOLF MK3 2.0 8V ESTATE(VR6 SET UP)
« Reply #5 on: 01 August 2011, 21:38 »
These sound like a bargain at £60 in the classifieds.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=201878.0

Not sure if they are suitable for VR6 weight but are off a mk3 estate.
Mk1 Leon Cupra TDI - Keeping
Mk5 Golf GTI - Revo Stage 1 - FOR SALE £5,250
Mk3 GTI 16v Anniversary - OEM+ - Gone :(
Mk4 GTI 2.0 - Slow - Good Riddance

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Re: GOLF MK3 2.0 8V ESTATE(VR6 SET UP)
« Reply #6 on: 02 August 2011, 10:18 »
These sound like a bargain at £60 in the classifieds.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=201878.0

Not sure if they are suitable for VR6 weight but are off a mk3 estate.

Because there was no such thing as a Mk3 VR estate you can never really tell.  Your best option is coilovers as you will have the flexibility to adjust.

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Re: GOLF MK3 2.0 8V ESTATE(VR6 SET UP)
« Reply #7 on: 02 August 2011, 12:25 »
These sound like a bargain at £60 in the classifieds.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=201878.0

Not sure if they are suitable for VR6 weight but are off a mk3 estate.

Depends how much heavier the VR6 is over the diseasel lump :undecided:

For £60 they've gotta be worth a pop anyway :wink:

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Re: GOLF MK3 2.0 8V ESTATE(VR6 SET UP)
« Reply #8 on: 02 August 2011, 18:49 »
These sound like a bargain at £60 in the classifieds.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=201878.0

Not sure if they are suitable for VR6 weight but are off a mk3 estate.

Depends how much heavier the VR6 is over the diseasel lump :undecided:

For £60 they've gotta be worth a pop anyway :wink:


Looks like they are sold now anyway.
Mk1 Leon Cupra TDI - Keeping
Mk5 Golf GTI - Revo Stage 1 - FOR SALE £5,250
Mk3 GTI 16v Anniversary - OEM+ - Gone :(
Mk4 GTI 2.0 - Slow - Good Riddance

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Re: GOLF MK3 2.0 8V ESTATE(VR6 SET UP)
« Reply #9 on: 02 August 2011, 21:05 »
These sound like a bargain at £60 in the classifieds.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=201878.0

Not sure if they are suitable for VR6 weight but are off a mk3 estate.

Depends how much heavier the VR6 is over the diseasel lump :undecided:

For £60 they've gotta be worth a pop anyway :wink:

Diesel springs are fine on a VR