My new powerhouse

[Trainerbrow]

So, I recently sold the 172. Having had it for a while, I was getting bored of it, and the new job means I don't need a daily commuter.....

Having had a couple in the past, I decided to get another Mk3 Golf VR6

I only have the pics off the ads yet. Picked it up Saturday, had to put a couple of tyres on today, and already ordered new suspension kit for it. Needs a little bit of work to get it up to a mint level, but the body is mint, and the chassis rot free, and that was the deal sealer for me.

Driving back from Edinburgh on Saturday she averaged 30mpg, and I wasn't hanging around, so that's not bad going.


And DAT NOISE!!

 

[Lal B3N]

Epic noise!

The only mk3 even worth looking at.

 

[Russ_16v]

Great cars, ive had a few!


Loved my last one, would run like a steam train all the way to an indicated 152mph.


Make sure the chains are quiet - if you here a grating sound then the plastic tensioners are wearing. Not a fun job to do - gearbox off

 

[Russ_16v]

The only mk3 even worth looking at.

Wrong.

I have a T reg Mk3 Golf estate diesel and I love it! can chuck anything in the boot, does 60mpg all day every day and owes me under £400 lol

 

[Trainerbrow]

Make sure the chains are quiet - if you here a grating sound then the plastic tensioners are wearing. Not a fun job to do - gearbox off

Chains are silent.... cylinder number 1 is a different story. I think its been run low on oil before because its a little tappy/rattly. I knew about this though and factored the cost of a replacement lump into the deal. So I will run it til it pops, then maybe get a 2.8 24v in there from a 4mo

 

[.GAZ.]

Jew must look ridiculous driving that.

 

[_Tom]

Love them. Starting to look really old now. But that's some of the appeal I guess.

 

[Ian_182]

Ive had two of them over the years and really enjoyed them both.

Just found a quick pic of one of mine.

 

[Trainerbrow]

Ooooooh. Mulberry

 

[Ian_182]

Yes it was a highline model.

 

[.GAZ.]

Mulberry, black Recaro's and 6 spoke BBS' are a must, on these.

 

[Ian_182]

The mulberry highline had mulberry leather.

The black highline had black leather.This was the only two options for the model at the time.

 

[davo172]

Ive had two of them over the years and really enjoyed them both.

Just found a quick pic of one of mine.

:approve: LOVE IT !!

 

[ABOO]

Ian that Mulberry looks superb mate. Love the paint, but really dislike the mulberry leather interior. Too much imo.

Although they do sound the nuts, I was always a little dissapointed with the performance of mine. Probably placebo effect of noise, but if it had been a tad faster woild have been epic. Guess that's price you pay for weight of motor though..

 

[Ian_182]

They are quite restricted in the engine dept.Mine had a RR graph for 196 bhp with an air filter,exhaust and a dastek map(i think it was dastek,its that long ago)and my mate had a silver 182 at the time which once past 80-90mph the VR would pull away quite well from it.

 

[Trainerbrow]

Thought I would chuck a couple of updated pics on while I am on here

Got it lowered on some coilovers, a stainless cat back magnex system on it, and a chavvy cone filter for the epic roar (although I am back to the standard airbox at the mo as it seems to pull better).

DSC_9319 by McPikie, on Flickr

DSC_9309 by McPikie, on Flickr

DSC_9274 by McPikie, on Flickr

1238388_10153192700305096_649463313_n by McPikie, on Flickr

DSC_9280 by McPikie, on Flickr

Then took a quick drive down to Milton Keynes to pick up this optional extra Recaro trim. Got it for a very good price.

150697_10153267723340096_368228982_n by McPikie, on Flickr

Then came about the awesome task of removing the dash to swap the heater matrix. There is no other way around this, it's like they built the car around that singular part

1450911_10153600820155096_1308708522_n by McPikie, on Flickr

Next doort are having building work done and, 2 days after a valet, I cam home to this

1476392_10153593601510096_877309478_n by McPikie, on Flickr

And finally, smashed my splitter on a multistory carpark

1507148_10153687525595096_922036546_n by McPikie, on Flickr

Ghetto repair until I get a new US/Vento item

1509089_10153693644695096_1649834356_n by McPikie, on Flickr

 

[mr bognor]

Love the VR6 never had one but really wanted one

 

[Trainerbrow]

A few more pics

DSC_9752c by McPikie, on Flickr

DSC_9725b by McPikie, on Flickr

DSC_9742 by McPikie, on Flickr

 

[Ian_182]

Looks great and lol at ghetto repair on the splitter.

On a side note they are quite a big hot engine and you'll see better results with a panel filter in the standard box.Sucking all that hot air in the filter wont be beneficial.

 

[Trainerbrow]

Looks great and lol at ghetto repair on the splitter.

On a side note they are quite a big hot engine and you'll see better results with a panel filter in the standard box.Sucking all that hot air in the filter wont be beneficial.

It's purely for the noise, lol

 

[Trainerbrow]

Bored of this car now TBH. It's been nearly 12m, which is the usual changing point.

Think I might buy another 172, LOL

 

[Gally]

Kinda price is in the car mate?

 

[Trainerbrow]

Not sure TBH. It's got the OE recaro trim, US Centre console on the way (scene points). Only on 93500m which is low for a VR. Thinking of putting it up for £1500 as it stands and £1300 with standard interior.

 

[Gally]

Ah. Maybe just above what I was thinking. It was of interest.

Always remember that gargling engine note.

 

[Trainerbrow]

Ah. Maybe just above what I was thinking. It was of interest.

Always remember that gargling engine note.

It does sound bloody lovely TBH. Even on the standard airbox, you still get the muffled note.......... then notice you are into 3 figures.

Kinda price was you looking to spend fella? This came from Scotland, maybe you can take it back? ha ha

 

[BigDaveRotary]

Definite soft spot for this. Looks lovely with the OE Recaros!

 

[Leeshez]

Mighty fine example .