Mk3 Anniversary shed project, VR6 Power now present

[Martinvr6]

That's the VR6 swap finished, finally.

There is a couple of minor teething issues present, creaking and knocking coilovers, which I'm not too pleased about,  faulty rev counter and that's about it to be honest

Big thanks to Mark1986 at Laws for sorting the alignment out yesterday, top job, top service, and highly recommended

I gave the car a much required wash and Hoover out yesterday, took a couple of snaps on my phone so they ain't the best






Whilst I was doing the swap I fitted the black roof lining from the donor car, along with some black pillar trims and mk3.5 cabriolet steering wheel



In this picture it looks as if I have used the standard 4 cylinder clocks, I have not, I swapped the Anniversary foils onto the VR6 cluster so it all looks original,


OEM rubber mats,


Under the bonnet, original factory look was just what I was after, I'm going to remove the black paint from the inlet manifold tomorrow as it looks gash


Even down to an original battery bag and plug lead removal tool


That's pretty much it for now, I have got some other bits I need to fit tomorrow, but its nearing completion and I am very happy with it, I have been after another silver mk3 for a while and I'm glad I ave found a good solid basis

The dents will be seen to as soon as I can get hold of the PDR chap

[Shady Pioneer]

That's awesome man. I made this term up for myself (eventually) but I'll let you have it for the time being.

AnniVRsary. 

[Martinvr6]

Cheers, ill keep the tag for the time being

I got some other bits fitted yesterday but its not finished so I will get pics once done

[Martinvr6]

More updates, it's badly needing a wash, but its a bit chilly at the minute

Anyway I had the chap from Dent devils round this morning to see what he could do with two dents that were present on the car when I bought it, as the car still wears its original paint I don't want to paint what I don't have to.

OSR Door I knew was dented at the time of purchase, now repaired, this door needs a tiny rust spot repaired at the bottom, this will be addressed when I'm away in a few weeks
Before

After


NSR quarter was quite badly damaged, I had my doubts about this being possible to repair without paint
Before

After


To say I'm happy is an understatement, next on the agenda is the minor rust repair and sort out some wheels

[GOLF-MK3-GTI]

More updates, it's badly needing a wash, but its a bit chilly at the minute

Anyway I had the chap from Dent devils round this morning to see what he could do with two dents that were present on the car when I bought it, as the car still wears its original paint I don't want to paint what I don't have to.

OSR Door I knew was dented at the time of purchase, now repaired, this door needs a tiny rust spot repaired at the bottom, this will be addressed when I'm away in a few weeks
Before

After


NSR quarter was quite badly damaged, I had my doubts about this being possible to repair without paint
Before

After


To say I'm happy is an understatement, next on the agenda is the minor rust repair and sort out some wheels

That is impressive work man. 

[Shady Pioneer]

That's amazing work!

What do you mean wheels? You already have the wheels that are meant for the car. 

[Wayne]

Shady is spot on, It looks right on those wheels and they are part of the Anni spec.

[thai-wronghorse]

Spacers are all those wheels need.

[SoundillusioN]

That's amazing work!

What do you mean wheels? You already have the wheels that are meant for the car. 

Yeah nice work... clean mk3 too!

Yeah, just beat it a little more with a lowering stick and space em out a bit, job done.

[Martinvr6]

Thanks for all the positive replies, I can't believe how well the damage has came out.

I wasn't too clear on the wheels, I'm after another set of RX2s, so I can refurb them whilst the car still wears its original set. I'm not changing them for anything else, that thought has never entered my head.

It's getting some spacers, but its low enough, I can't stand a car that drives like junk just so it looks cool to some, I personally think it sits at a fine height, a good comprimise between looks and practicality