My Mk2 Ibiza Restoration and VR6 Conversion (More parts prepped...)

[CraigW]

no i am using ibiza wishbones and ibiza rack now

and my car never originally had abs so i never bothered with it

dave

Did you do a rear beam conversion? drums to discs?

And do you have any problems with wheels locking up under heavy braking??

 

[raddo-dave]

yeah i put a disc back axel on, i have'nt had any problems with the car locking up under heavy breaking

 

[Fl@pper]

there is some limiters fitted on the rear pipe junctions certain models dependant on whats fitted

i noticed when i was looking about thinking of bypassing the abs but iirc only the drum models had em fitted - another scrapyard viewing trip i think

 

[CraigW]

there is some limiters fitted on the rear pipe junctions certain models dependant on whats fitted

i noticed when i was looking about thinking of bypassing the abs but iirc only the drum models had em fitted - another scrapyard viewing trip i think

If that is true that they are only fitted on drum models them Im sorted. Just need to get a rear beam with discs and bigger fronts.

 

[st10587]

wow what a project!! cant wait for the finished artical! have you thought about supercharging the vr engine?

 

[Fl@pper]

If that is true that they are only fitted on drum models them Im sorted. Just need to get a rear beam with discs and bigger fronts.

i know stu did his greenie/blue meanie a while back so might be worth asking for a check, i'm off to scrappy again tomorrow so ill scout a few engine bays but rings a bell that most of them with valves were drums

 

[turbo009]

Nice project!

 

[Presha]

wow what a project!! cant wait for the finished artical! have you thought about supercharging the vr engine?

I cant wait either lol i think about charging it everyday aswel but i just want to get the engine in and running nicely first though

I want to supercharge this engine eventually but then im going to buy the 2.9 corrado engine from the scrappy bore it to 3.0 build it fully forged, lightened, balanced the whole works and turbo it of course one of my missions in life lol

Thats a long way off though lol

 

[st10587]

my friend has a charger mk3 golf vr an its awesome. there no other sound like it

 

[Presha]

Been busy prepping more parts

Drive shafts and brake calipers

Brakes after a few more coats!

Got a few more things to paint then im starting on the engine lol

Will keep you posted.

Thanks for looking, Dan!

 

[Brummy]

Dan, that top pic there, do I spy the edge of a bbs - esque alloy under that workbench?

 

[Baldo]

good work

 

[Presha]

No sorry Brum theyre the old wire wheels off my Dads hot rod...you after some more RA's?

Just wondering...have you still got the Ibiza side strips?

 

[david_alpine]

really nice project i hope mine seat gonna be like yours some day if i can got any help. :/

 

[Fl@pper]

if you want some inspiration to give ya a kick check this out :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOk7dU1Irhs

the infamous lupo twin vr6

 

[Brummy]

No sorry Brum theyre the old wire wheels off my Dads hot rod...you after some more RA's?

Just wondering...have you still got the Ibiza side strips?

Not after any more RA's.. looking for something with a little (lot) more width, im running 16's in 7.5 at the mo , but thinking of chopping them in for something else .

and yep.. Ive still got the side strips.

 

[Presha]

Sounds good to me lol got any ideas what you want yet?

I may have the side strips of you anyways mate, got an idea but im unsure at the mo lol more important things to by first!

 

[Brummy]

Here when you want them fella, as for the rims .. not sure

 

[RobT]

How did you separate those lights? respect.

No real updates as of yet...just been sourcing more parts as you do lol

Bought some GTI twin lamp headlights that were abit grubby so i've seperated the glass from the backs ready to paint the reflective outer edge black anyone else ever done this?

Also found an old Audi Quattro? steering wheel that will be going on if i can sort the right boss for it!

Getting quotes on powdercoating all the subframes etc as we speak and trying to make room so i can get my car stripped out lol

Will post anymore progress as it happens!

Cheers for looking, Dan!

 

[RobT]

Arms look like VR6 ones to me

Currently looking at a VR6 set up for mine, will need - VR6, hub uprights, VR6 wishbones, VR6 bearings, 16v hub flanges, 16v outer CV's, Passat drive shafts and inner CV's and passat tie rods and wider arches etc

Do not use passat shafts......they are too long - use VR shafts

I started off with passat shafts but they dont give enough float in the axle and end up smashing inner CV joints