My mkIII

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I picked this car up Memorial day weekend. I have big plans for it, first the pics.

It's a 1995 VR6 GTI. Has approximately 130k on it. The body is in mint condition in the sense of no dents, the paint has been recently resprayed and has some serious orange peel.

I'm hoping to use a buffer on it sometime if I can, start in an inconspicuous area and work out as I build some confidence.





http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid207/p384ef1d70a151d67dab6be745d0f33ab/eec9174d.jpg





http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid207/p490d6057cc401f6fbbf60ac906c1e3ff/eec916d6.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid207/p1936e3af36c9b40c67cce19fa4a95435/eec916b4.jpg

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Mods in the works:

Transmission:
Right now I have some Redline MTL on order, hoping to get it soon. The car has some bad 2nd gear synchro, I'm hoping to calm it down a bit.

Eventually I'd like to replace the tranny, and while I'm in there the timing chains and head gasket.

Exterior:
Eventually I would like to:
I'd like to put a shorty antennae on at some point.
Smoked side markers
Smoked headlights or mkIV look head lights
New wheels, maybe some long beaches or monte carlos

Suspension:

I have a FK 60/40 kit ordered, hope to get it in soon. The current suspension is shot, springs are worn out. Also can't wait for a lowered car!

Engine:
I'm looking to get a chip sometime soon, maybe even this weekend, as well as eventually thinking about going with a supercharger.

Interieor:
Has:
Sexy saved by the bell edition heated cloth seats.
Momo shift knob and boot

Soon:
A new VR6 gauge cluster (on it's way!)
Rubber mats to protect the carpets, which are in good condition still

Eventually:
New seats


This is not a balls to the walls project, especially since I'm new to the scene I don't want to do anything crazy.

i'm thinking about taking this car down to superjam on sunday, getting ideas and asking others about what they think. I'm open to ideas, most everything is on hold till the fall since I don't get paid in the summer. (well not as much as during the school year)

Right now I'm trying to absorb as much info as I can from vortex and other members on here. Then I will set up eventual goals.

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a few more pics

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid207/pb7579bd901a170614564a252d91365ea/eec9148b.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid207/p0ca879a7a21ad144af0e7cdd2cbfe862/eec91245.jpg

[B4passatglx]

I have the GIAC chip in my 95 passat VR6. Very satisifed with it. Let me know if you get that chip soon, because I have a C2 42# fueling chip on the way and wont be needing my GIAC anymore.

I love red on MKIII's its my favorite color.

I also have the FK 60/40 kit on my passat and It made a night and day difference in both ride height and handling. And this is with a full size sedan!

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I updated some of my goals and mod information. Trying to make it as readable as possible as I tend to ramble.

I'm taking this car this weekend to Superjam and hope to get some good ideas from people there, I'm going to show so I can get better parking and some ideas.

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A quick update, still waiting on parts, Cluster should be here tomorrow or wednesday, and suspension, that's another story but looks like I will be waiting for awhile, might be looking around again.

[car_whore]

if your willing to spend the money i can help you get h&r's.

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if your willing to spend the money i can help you get h&r's.

how much? shoot me a pm

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Drove the VR all the way too and from superjam. Got home put it in the garage on Sunday. Went to start her up on Tuesday and nothing.

Looking into the issue now to see if it's the battery or the starter. There was a nice grind of the starter not turning off, so I had a feeling it was going.

Cluster should come today. Suspension should be here by tomorrow or Friday. Now I have to figure out the starting issue and order the appropriate parts.

[USOPHUNKE]

i gotta look but i think I have an extra 02a vr6 starter in my shed you could have......right next to the compressor ryan wants....I can check tonight.....just remind me....

[B4passatglx]

I bet its your ignition switch. Same thing happened to me after a trip to New Hampshire and back. Ran great there and back. Come to start it and nothing. Battery had 12.6 volts too. Just a click. I cleaned up my grounds and cleaned up the wires from the battery to the starter. This helped a lot and the car started more frequently. Changed the ignition switch $19 part at autozone and the problem is gone. The ignition switch seems to be a real problem for MKIII era cars

[VWTUNING]

you can jump the starter with a screw driver or wrench, if it starts that way - but doenst start with the key then you know the ignition switch is the problem.


edit - sarah I wouldnt recoment trying this on your own, but if you do MAKE SURE THE CAR IS NOT IN GEAR!

[B4passatglx]

you can jump the starter with a screw driver or wrench, if it starts that way - but doenst start with the key then you know the ignition switch is the problem.


I have a thing that hooks up to the starter terminal and to the battery and it has a button you push to start the car. Its meant for this kind of thing and I'd bet its a lot safer. I got it at harbor freight for next to nothing. Your more than welcome to borrow if you you want

[reverendhorton]

The ignition switch seems to be a real problem for MKIII era cars

Definitely. I replaced Kristin's over the winter... it looks so easy to get to but in reality is not :(

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Looks like I may be able to start piecing the car together . Suspension should be here real soon. Cluster came although I think it might be a 2.0l one, I need to check out some more info. I think I'm going to try putting it in and checking. Passat ones may have been 140mph speedos.

Need to go buy some oil so I can do an oil change while it's on the lift for the suspension. Need to order my transmission fluid so I can get that changed out. Then it should be good for the summer, besides buffing it up.

Pete will probably swiss cheese her while she's at the garage too.

Also big thanks to Brent2 for the free starter, that will also be going in real soon.

[evolveVW]

Weird, Ive never had a problem with my ignition switch.

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I officially own a lowered car! A big THANK YOU goes out to Pete for all his help and hard work, especially since my car was not being very cooperative for him. The struts were completely blown and a lot of little pieces had seized. Pete used his magic and everything free and together for me.

It was the starter that had gone and Pete says it was a wire that was corroded, should be an easy fix and then maybe I can sell the old one on vortex once it's fixed up, or keep it as a spare. THANKS to Brent2 for the starter!

Pete also swiss-cheesed my air box.

I left around 11 so I could go home and go to bed and be to work today, I'm excited and anxious to have my car running and looking great. I'll go pick her up today and then take her in for an alignment and maybe even wash her today before the GTG. I took quite a few pics, and will post up sometime tonight or tomorrow.

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As much as my family claims to not understand the whole car thing, my brother was looking in my car the other day when I was playing with the starter and he started asking all sorts of questions about it. I believe his exact comment was "there sure is a lot of extra room in that engine bay, you should definitely do something to fix that" and started talking about intakes and what not.

He's excited and wants to see the car done, and watch the transformation.

So now I need to do something about the engine. If this summer gig works out then I want a supercharger by christmas.

[VWTUNING]

Glad to help :) That was one of the more troublesome installs I've done! But nothing a little common sense, PB blaster, and a big hammer couldnt fix :p


Cant wait to see ya get some miles on this thing and enjoy it, what a trasnformation it had last night! :cool:

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Ok, pics

Before:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid207/p1936e3af36c9b40c67cce19fa4a95435/eec916b4.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/p5e11b1d93813f85d45f2c34820564aaf/ee698280.jpg

and some random install pics

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/p20d02a8bc5bf7abc51f23c6d3f5f6479/ee698176.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/p11d25aa0244626bd020dfa941126ac2b/ee6980ed.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/pd206db715b5a792c974f394060b2f727/ee69800c.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/pbb8bcad78f65600ac267fa1046c6a419/ee697f48.jpg

And After:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/pddfa00819ce8d544655ca7f40a4843e5/ee697e73.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/pfc2d76245c5fe57cff86de71a2529616/ee6977be.jpg

I'll take some better pics tomorrow.

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Next plan:

Oil Change

Skid Plate

Replace tranny and add a Peloquin, do timing chains and a new headgasket.

Talk to someone who can fix the paint on my car.

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More pics, I'll take a few more tomorrow, I've been busy with end of the school wrap up and all the work that's involved, should have time this weekend.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/p8a44e652d308b5c2e04866a1a922f956/ee659366.jpg
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[boostin20v]

2nd pict is the best, cell phone reference shots are dumb ;)

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2nd pict is the best, cell phone reference shots are dumb ;)

Haha, RichB told me to do it! It was more as a joke then as a real reference point. Jenny thinks I should bust out the good old fashioned ruler.

Ordering the skid plate tomorrow, as soon as I sign the contract for this summer.

[lotar_6]

Is it just me, or does the driver's side look a little higher? :confused:

Doesn't matter... still looks WAY better! :cool: Congrats on step one completion.

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I'm going to go home and measure now because I'm paranoid.

[evolveVW]

not like you can do much about it :P

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not like you can do much about it :P


very true vinnie

drove her around last night, I'm getting much better at driving stick.
Suspension feels good, I don't want to measure since it will just make me feel worse knowing.

[VWTUNING]

as long as the car goes straight when you let go of the wheel then you are fine. if it does pull one way or the other make sure its not the crown in the road.

the strut shafts protrude the same on both sides (from the strut tower), something I checked on purpose because that is a tell tale sign wether or not things were assembled correctly.

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Minor setback with the GTI.

Went over a small bump and then began to hear a clunk when going slow or turning, coming from the passenger side front wheel.

Turns out the hat that sits on top of the springs on VRs is smaller than the ones used on 2.0l. When I hit the bump it knocked the hat right through and it was rattling around in the spring.

So now we need to order the larger 2.0l hat.

Right now, my stock spring is cut, and put back on so it can sit and wait for the part to come in.

[Finz]

Minor setback with the GTI.

Went over a small bump and then began to hear a clunk when going slow or turning, coming from the passenger side front wheel.

Turns out the hat that sits on top of the springs on VRs is smaller than the ones used on 2.0l. When I hit the bump it knocked the hat right through and it was rattling around in the spring.

So now we need to order the larger 2.0l hat.

Right now, my stock spring is cut, and put back on so it can sit and wait for the part to come in.


thats a bummer. BTW it looks great!

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Punkassjim is making right on the situation and I greatly appreciate what he's been able to do for me with this situation. Spring Hats should be here tomorrow hopefully and we can once again get the car up and running.

Another question, when I start my car, the starter stays engaged for an extra 2-3 seconds. I read on vortex about someone that was having the same issue. Someone on there said that it was their ignition switch. Is there any truth in this guess, if so that will be getting fixed soon as well.

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Spring Hats came via the man in brown yesterday. Putting those in tonight.

Just located an SLC transmission which I will be ordering. Wish I had time to do that right now, but I have to call and I need to be out the door in 2 minutes. I'll call on Monday and have it shipped out. Now I need to start collecting all the pieces to do everything else that needs to be done while the transmission is out.

Parts still needed:
LSD
Clutch
Flywheel?
Head Gasket
Timing Chains

edit: Turbo or Supercharger kit (from stu)

[meatwad!!]

you dont mess around do you.

[evolveVW]

we've created a monster :p

[boostin20v]

thats better

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The supercharger will be added later on. this is all stuff I want to get done while the tranny is dropped.

If I do everything I want to the car it will leave me no option than to.... buy another one...

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The Good:
Fixed the suspension tonight. NGP sent me the correct spring hats.

The Bad:
The car is not "slammed" anymore. Still low, but not as low as it was. I still love it.


Right now she is home safe and sound so I can give her some sweet detailing love. There is some random joint compound in the car. I really want to find a better steam cleaner and hit the interior real well.

[evolveVW]

get that thing buffed!!!!!! :p

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Car gets buffed tomorrow. Hopefully that will help with the orange peel.

Oh and I ordered this.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid209/p4af6db4a471e74d7d250f38271ca7d29/ee1fdf55.jpg

and this.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid209/p3ddaa396f7bee8a87cbfadec7712319f/ee1fcb5b.jpg

[RichB]

Can't belive you went for the plates! LOL :) They'll be awesome!

Hope the buffing goes well! Who's doing it for you? Should make a nice improvement.

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Can't belive you went for the plates! LOL :) They'll be awesome!

Hope the buffing goes well! Who's doing it for you? Should make a nice improvement.

Rob (Kinkbmx3) is doing the buffing for me.

[Finz]

when and where is it being done?

[meatwad!!]

tomorrow, her place

[evolveVW]

I cant believe you ordered those plates.... you have issues....

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It's a joke. I didn't really order those plates. just bored today.

Buffing is getting done tomorrow around noonish. If anyone wants to stop out feel free. Most of you know my number and or where i live if not drop me a pm. I'll be in and out all morning. Feel free to swing by.

[VWTUNING]

im gonna try and swing out to see if Rob can take care of my fender, if I dont sleep all day! :p

[lotar_6]

So how's the project, Sarah? Have you found a VR cluster, yet? I found an ebay auction for a Corrado VR cluster! Not sure if it'll work, but thought you might be interested... CLUSTER (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1993-VW-Corrado-SLC-VR6-gauge-cluster-perfect-NR_W0QQitemZ110039956959QQihZ001QQcategoryZ33675QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)


Cheers!

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Thanks Kyle, I'll check it out when I get home. I'll also do a full update when I'm there too. I've been slacking.

[boostin20v]

Corrado and Mk3 dashes are differently shaped...unlikely to fit correct

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Finally an update.

This car has really started to take over my life. Many of you know that I do everything now, whether it's going to a show, or to some random gtg in Canada. Everytime I take the car somewhere it breaks. I still love the car, but she's ready to go to sleep for the winter so I can start working out all the bugs.

Currently:
The power windows only work from outside the car.
The passenger door only unlocks and locks from that handle.
Cruise doesn't work.
Hatch will not open.
Condensor is pushed in.
Bumper is messed up.
Exhaust rattle.
Same 2nd gear synchro.
Squealing brakes.
Wipers only work on highest setting.

Nov. 1st she goes up and I'll start getting her ready for paint, and start collecting the parts I need.

[USOPHUNKE]

The power windows only work from outside the car.
The passenger door only unlocks and locks from that handle.
Cruise doesn't work.
Wipers only work on highest setting.

arnt all these 4 signs of a bad ignition switch on a mk3??? I thought I read that some where.....

sounds like you will be busy.....

if this stuff bugs ya dont ever buy a corrado....

[boostin20v]

sounds like maybe in a former life the GTI was a Corrado :laugh:

[USOPHUNKE]

sounds like maybe in a former life the GTI was a Corrado :laugh:

or was the spawn of a corrado and a vanagon getting busy:wink:

[VWTUNING]

or was the spawn of a corrado and a vanagon getting busy:wink:



whoa! corrrado's get drunk and bang fat chicks too!?!?!?? :laugh:

[USOPHUNKE]

thats what happens when a corrado is on juice!!! no control



so is that possibly an ignition issue??? or no

[VWTUNING]

i'd say no. for one the ignition switch is very new (month old?) and the passenger handle issue should have nothing to do with the ignition switch nor should cruise control. (IMO) I'm pretty sure she door problem can be fixed with parts from my golf.

we'll get it on the lift soon and examine the other damage from hitting mr. racoon. the other issues are typical MK3 stuff, the car is 12 years old its to be some what expected...

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Ignition switch was replace right after water fest. Starter is also brand new.

I expect that these things will happen, the car is 12 years old. Just wish I could get into the hatch without crawling in the backseat. Gives me a good excuse to clean her out and try and figure it out.

[reverendhorton]

you've probably already looked there, but with that laundry list of electrical issues, I would make sure to check the wiring looms that go from the doors to the body of the car.

With our golf, EVERY single wire in those had gotten brittle and snapped, and were kind of in there partying and making random connections.

[VWTUNING]

you've probably already looked there, but with that laundry list of electrical issues, I would make sure to check the wiring looms that go from the doors to the body of the car.

With our golf, EVERY single wire in those had gotten brittle and snapped, and were kind of in there partying and making random connections.


its unfortunate that this is becoming qutie common among MK3's :( Its something Ive delt with in more than one MK3 in the family. I am hoping the wiring from my golfs door will work for her so she can fix it on the cheap :cool:

[Master_Shake]

take it to PM you two


(pretends to lock thread to make fun of stu)

:laugh: i want a project now.

[B4passatglx]

my 1995 Passat has a non working rear power window. A whole list of electrical issues as well. Including but not limited to, electric windows failure, my central locking is going haywire, the alternator randomly charges at either 13.5 volts or 11.58 volts. My tach is about 900 RPMs off, (Its at 0 RPMs at idle), my MFA screen light is out. This is just off the top of my head. Since my car is MKIII era it has most of the same electrical issues too. =(

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Finally an update.

Front end is pulled:
-Bumper
-Rebar
-Rad Support
-Radiator
-Condensor

Today I pulled the air box, all the AC lines. A bunch of tubing for the Air box and started cleaning up the engine bay a little bit. Got the RX-IIs apart to start stripping and polishing them. Ok. No one really wants to read so here are the pics.

Oh before I forget, coils now installed with a big thanks to Kyle (lotar_6) and Pete.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid219/pdc945286f113b10ca42dc3e147a10688/ebeb9340.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid219/pdcfc9e5fe52a1453a39052de37c21724/ebeb931d.jpg

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[boostin20v]

whats left to do?

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Still to be done

timing chains
replace the radiator
strip clear on wheels
polish lips on wheels
color match centers of wheels
new pulley to delete the AC
new rad support
find new bumpers
fix electrical issues
fix the hatch
replace power steering lines that are rusted
transmission
clutch
flywheel
brakes
adjust coils
spacers for wheels
put it all back together
oil change
flush coolant system multiple times

some more misc. stuff.

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http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid220/p31cffb243e09f7223fb66c0f56a06dc9/ebad1bbe.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid220/p6de4246f012925a425529fad292bf261/ebad1b1f.jpg

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all taken apart now, just a few pics I took.

[boostin20v]

wouldn't it have been easier for the tires to be removed before you took the center off??

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after a lot of debating about whether to leave them on or take them off I decided to leave them on. It will give me a better surfact come time to polish them.

[boostin20v]

how so? would the tire not get in the way of fully getting the lip sanded down and coated? seems it would interfere creating a point of failure that is open to the elements right along that edge.

[Master_Shake]

take it to PM you two.

[F%20B%20L]

Been a while since i've seen this car...

Those rad supports are a c*** s*****. I've done 3 in 2 years (different cars).

When I went to dexicool, I just ran the flush for a week with the old radiator, and ran dexicool as soon at the new radiator went in.

Whats up w/ the bumpers... I think I read above that you're replacing them?

-FBL

[boostin20v]

typical woman driver....she hit a possum and needs a new front one....no better of a time to go euro front and rear.

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Don't lie Stewie. I hit a raccoon. Bumper is damaged so I want a new one instead of dealing with it, so I'm going for Euro bumpers.

[VWTUNING]

typical woman driver....she hit a possum and needs a new front one....no better of a time to go euro front and rear.


what does that have to do with being a woman?

'excuse to upgrade' is your middle name stu, I wouldnt talk :laugh:

[boostin20v]

pete the hitting part, not the upgrading part

[VWTUNING]

pete the hitting part, not the upgrading part



ohhhhhh, gotcha.


http://monty.syr.edu/vw/mine/jeep/DSC00015.JPG

[boostin20v]

considering that was caused by a female...I'm still right.

[VWTUNING]

unless the racoon was female, i dont see how that is relevant. :P

[Master_Shake]

Sarah the bumper damage is from the way down to H20 right?

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nope, that was just a scuff. I hit a raccoon right after Fall Show and Go. Broke the bottom slats of the bumper and smashed in my condensor and radiator. Being low my car just plowed right over it...

[Master_Shake]

you're car is low?

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lower than yours

[Master_Shake]

zing. mine doesn't have a vr lip :rofl: i should have a low car by next year's show season :embarrassed:

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Ok. so an update I guess.

I've been really struggling to get anything done. Time, money and health issues have all come into play. Not to mention that I'm not good with working on my car so I've been relying on other people to help me out.

I thought about taking a break, moving the car and aiming to get it done by mid summer. I didn't like this idea but it seemed to be the most plausible. I only have a couple more parts to source and buy and am going to aim to get it done by the end of May.

Here are some parts I just got.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p47be2f600c376bde94e87f6e7882336a/ea19c4ce.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p56a4ea8273ca9a6581b96068c4d68c38/ea19c486.jpg

[VWTUNING]

hellz yeah!

[Master_Shake]

w000tz

[FlyBy]

OI only have a couple more parts to source and buy and am going to aim to get it done by the end of May.

Damn, I should buy a vr gti and try and see if I can get it done before you :laugh:

j/k, if I was still in the 'cuse I'd be helping you out with it, ripping the front end off was fun enough that one night.

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this car is getting done this year if it kills me. I'm just not me without that car. I've missed it and can't wait to drive it again.

[boostin20v]

why the new hatch?

[FlyBy]

why the new hatch?

The old hatch has a bad case of cancer all along the bottom edge, it's hard to see from the outside, but the second you open it it's huge. And it's right around that body sealer so it's too damn hard to fix.

I just noticed the deleted wiper too!

[Finz]

awesome news Sarah! good luck getting it done!

[boostin20v]

The old hatch has a bad case of cancer all along the bottom edge, it's hard to see from the outside, but the second you open it it's huge. And it's right around that body sealer so it's too damn hard to fix.


Thanks Sarah :rolleyes:

[OnelowcabriO]

sarah, maybe you should just store the car in stus garage AKA "where the red VW's go and never leave"

:laugh:

[FusLit]

heh, Brent your being to harsh... wait no at this point your right!

But, I hear rumors of great progress being made over there (of course these rumors are worthless without pics!)

-Todd

[boostin20v]

sarah, maybe you should just store the car in stus garage AKA "where the red VW's go and never leave"

:laugh:

:laugh::laugh::laugh: :err::frown:

[VWTUNING]

this car is getting done this year if it kills me.

Thats more like it :)


and


hahahaaahahaaa Brent

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James is right, the hatch was rusted to hell. A friend of mine had this one for sale so I took it off his hands. I'm starting to get motivated again. I just need to get rid of the plague so I can spend my vacation at the shop..

[VWTUNING]

I got plenty to do out there over the next month+ so I will be out there and am down to help out!

What is the updated plan for it? IE what are you hoping to get accomplished before you drive it?

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peloquin installed in the corrado tranny, tranny installed, timing chains, pulley tensioner, crack pipe, all put back in. Oil pump and pan installed, hatch and bumpers on, get her running again.

[VWTUNING]

gonna go with a used clutch for now? to save money?

[boostin20v]

did you replace the rad?

[FlyBy]

Thanks Sarah :rolleyes:

No problem :icon_hug:

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Rad will be replaced, old one was smashed in, need to find a new radiator support as well...

keeping the old clutch to save money for now..

[VWTUNING]

I have that pump for ya ($55) and you can use the oil pan that came with my latest block. only one condition - you keep an eye out for a replacement, cause I think with all the lowered VR's around its good for one of us to have a spare :P

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did you get that pump? I'll keep an eye out for a spare, So it looks like all I really need is the peloquin installed, a radiator and a rad support, Euro or NA it has to be replaced. Oh and the front bumper..

[VWTUNING]

I still dont have that pump, but I have another one that I got with my new block.

I told the kid who sold me the first one he has till the end of the week or im filing a grievance with paypal, its been over a ****ing month :MAD: Good thing Matt had one to use in the mean time or I'd be screwed.

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that's right, that sounds vaguely familiar from our conversation yesterday.

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Car might be taking a hold for a while :(

I definitely have pneumonia... Might be taken out of work for the rest of the week.

[FlyBy]

Car might be taking a hold for a while :(

I definitely have pneumonia... Might be taken out of work for the rest of the week.

Damn, that really sucks, but remember, you don't have the mkIV anymore so life isn't that bad!

[VWTUNING]

I'll finish it while your sick.... For the low low price of one pelequin LSD! :laugh:

[Finz]

sorry to hear that Sarah, best of luck feeling beeter!

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Just when I was finally getting my ass motivated... I'll find out more today at the Dr...

[VWTUNING]

I dont give a **** what happens, this car is getting back together this year.



PERIOD.


I'll donate a bumper and any needed time for labor, we'll get a rad and support. We'll make it happen :)