VR6 Mk1 - oh ####!!!
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you guys seen this...??
Not very clean, but i want one.
From Pocketrocket.ca
http://www.vwot.org/communi....ron.wmv
Not very clean, but i want one.
From Pocketrocket.ca
http://www.vwot.org/communi....ron.wmv
Stuart
2006 Jeep Wrangler "Sarge"
1966 Splitty.
2014 KTM 1190 Adventure
No Mk1 ;(
"We've all been raised on television to believe that one day we'd all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars. But we won't. And we're slowly learning that fact. So we build VDubs son..."
"Owning a MK1 varies between having sex to getting hit in the balls. Usually several times in one day."
2006 Jeep Wrangler "Sarge"
1966 Splitty.
2014 KTM 1190 Adventure
No Mk1 ;(
"We've all been raised on television to believe that one day we'd all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars. But we won't. And we're slowly learning that fact. So we build VDubs son..."
"Owning a MK1 varies between having sex to getting hit in the balls. Usually several times in one day."
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oh and just ignore the music....
Stuart
2006 Jeep Wrangler "Sarge"
1966 Splitty.
2014 KTM 1190 Adventure
No Mk1 ;(
"We've all been raised on television to believe that one day we'd all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars. But we won't. And we're slowly learning that fact. So we build VDubs son..."
"Owning a MK1 varies between having sex to getting hit in the balls. Usually several times in one day."
2006 Jeep Wrangler "Sarge"
1966 Splitty.
2014 KTM 1190 Adventure
No Mk1 ;(
"We've all been raised on television to believe that one day we'd all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars. But we won't. And we're slowly learning that fact. So we build VDubs son..."
"Owning a MK1 varies between having sex to getting hit in the balls. Usually several times in one day."
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Very nice swop.. love that sound..
Here is some more info on the car..
Q: How long have you owned this car?
A: I've had it since the middle of August, 2004.
Q: Is there anything unique about the history of this car?
A: Nope, it was just going to continue to rot in my boss's back yard.
Q: Why did you choose this car to purchase?
A: I came up with this wild hair to build a VR6 Rabbit, and I knew this one was just sitting. Plus, it had the wicked cool 70s striping on the sides.
Q: What other cars did you consider?
A: I didn't consider any others.
Q: What was your objective with this car?
A: Just to build the car I've wanted since I was 17.
Q: What tuning style would you describe this car as?
A: Daily Driver/Sleeper.
Q: Who helped you build this car?
A: I built it myself - I work at an independant VW shop.
Q: What makes your car special?
A: A VR6 in a 1700-lb car = fairly rare swap.
Q: What is your favorite part/feature/function?
A: I am a huge fan of the ABS brakes as well as the daily drivability of the car.
Q: Who or what inspired the direction of modifications on this car?
A: I got drunk at a VW car show (WaterWagens) and was mad because there were no VR6 Rabbits there.
Q: What don't you like about this car?
A: It is not all-wheel-drive - yet.
Q: What was your biggest obstacle in building this car?
A: Keeping motivated on such a time consuming project (it was all done at once - not a little here, little there, like most projects).
Q: How did you overcome the issue?
A: Mickey's ICE 40s played a huge part in the project.
Q: What would you change if you could?
A: I'd add awd, for sure.
Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how satisfied are you with the outcome of this project?
A: I am at an 8 right now. I will reach 10 if I add a turbo and awd.
Q: What would you do to the car if money were no object?
A: I'd add a Haldex (4Motion) set-up and the Kinetic VR6 turbo kit.
Q: Who has been your biggest critic of this project?
A: Nobody really - everyone has been super supportive throughout the build.
Q: What do your family and friends say about this car?
A: Everyone seems to like it, especially the ones that have ridden in it.
Q: What is your most memorable/humorous/embarrassing moment with this car?
A: Most memorable was when I raced an E36 BMW M3, and beat him to 120-mph. Plus Boxsters are fun to mess with - they never see it coming.
Q: Has this car competed in any events?
A: Not yet, but It will come car season.
Q: What is your favorite place to drive this car?
A: The freeway.
Q: What is your ideal day with this car?
A: Pretty much any day a ginormously winged Civic tries to race me.
Q: Who gets to drive this car?
A: Myself, along with a few close friends - only people I really trust. The car can be a handful for the inexperienced driver.
Q: If your car had a motto, what would it be?
A: "Build it right the first time. If your mom could not pilot your car to the store without a 5-min. explanation of the 'quirks', you built it wrong."
Q: If you had to name your car, what would you name it?
A: I like "VRabbit."
Q: What was your previous project?
A: I also have a 16V turbo Rabbit.
Q: What is your next project?
A: I'm not exactly sure yet.
Q: What one word best describes your car?
A: Sleeper.
Q: Other info you'd like to share?
A: The car was built using basically 100% factory VW parts, except the coilovers. I just wanted a 100% daily drivable car. It is one of the most solid Rabbits I have ever driven and runs and drives just as nice as the 1996 Jetta VR6 I took apart to build it.
Name- Patrick Kirwan
Address- Sammamish, WA.
E-mail- patatron@hotmail.com
Username in VWvortex Forums- patatron
Occupation- VW tech at an independant VW shop (Bugaid)
Club Affiliations- NFA
Vehicle Information:
Year- 1977
Make- Volkswagen
Model- Rabbit
Mileage- Unknown
Original Color- Miami Blue
Current Color- Miami Blue
Engine- 12v VR6
Engine Modifications- None
Exhaust Modifications- Custom
Transmission Modifications- None
Suspension Modifications- Weitec TX Coilovers
Brake Modifications- 11" front discs, Rear disc conversion, ABS (yes, it works)
Wheels and Tires- Stock GLX VR6 wheels
Exterior/Body Modifications- None
Interior Modifications- MkIII Jetta dash, gauges, seats, etc
Audio/Video/I.C.E.- Sony MP3 deck
Thanks/Props- To Brad (Bug-Aid owner/Boss), for letting me build it in the shop
Ok that is me done..
Here is some more info on the car..
Q: How long have you owned this car?
A: I've had it since the middle of August, 2004.
Q: Is there anything unique about the history of this car?
A: Nope, it was just going to continue to rot in my boss's back yard.
Q: Why did you choose this car to purchase?
A: I came up with this wild hair to build a VR6 Rabbit, and I knew this one was just sitting. Plus, it had the wicked cool 70s striping on the sides.
Q: What other cars did you consider?
A: I didn't consider any others.
Q: What was your objective with this car?
A: Just to build the car I've wanted since I was 17.
Q: What tuning style would you describe this car as?
A: Daily Driver/Sleeper.
Q: Who helped you build this car?
A: I built it myself - I work at an independant VW shop.
Q: What makes your car special?
A: A VR6 in a 1700-lb car = fairly rare swap.
Q: What is your favorite part/feature/function?
A: I am a huge fan of the ABS brakes as well as the daily drivability of the car.
Q: Who or what inspired the direction of modifications on this car?
A: I got drunk at a VW car show (WaterWagens) and was mad because there were no VR6 Rabbits there.
Q: What don't you like about this car?
A: It is not all-wheel-drive - yet.
Q: What was your biggest obstacle in building this car?
A: Keeping motivated on such a time consuming project (it was all done at once - not a little here, little there, like most projects).
Q: How did you overcome the issue?
A: Mickey's ICE 40s played a huge part in the project.
Q: What would you change if you could?
A: I'd add awd, for sure.
Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how satisfied are you with the outcome of this project?
A: I am at an 8 right now. I will reach 10 if I add a turbo and awd.
Q: What would you do to the car if money were no object?
A: I'd add a Haldex (4Motion) set-up and the Kinetic VR6 turbo kit.
Q: Who has been your biggest critic of this project?
A: Nobody really - everyone has been super supportive throughout the build.
Q: What do your family and friends say about this car?
A: Everyone seems to like it, especially the ones that have ridden in it.
Q: What is your most memorable/humorous/embarrassing moment with this car?
A: Most memorable was when I raced an E36 BMW M3, and beat him to 120-mph. Plus Boxsters are fun to mess with - they never see it coming.
Q: Has this car competed in any events?
A: Not yet, but It will come car season.
Q: What is your favorite place to drive this car?
A: The freeway.
Q: What is your ideal day with this car?
A: Pretty much any day a ginormously winged Civic tries to race me.
Q: Who gets to drive this car?
A: Myself, along with a few close friends - only people I really trust. The car can be a handful for the inexperienced driver.
Q: If your car had a motto, what would it be?
A: "Build it right the first time. If your mom could not pilot your car to the store without a 5-min. explanation of the 'quirks', you built it wrong."
Q: If you had to name your car, what would you name it?
A: I like "VRabbit."
Q: What was your previous project?
A: I also have a 16V turbo Rabbit.
Q: What is your next project?
A: I'm not exactly sure yet.
Q: What one word best describes your car?
A: Sleeper.
Q: Other info you'd like to share?
A: The car was built using basically 100% factory VW parts, except the coilovers. I just wanted a 100% daily drivable car. It is one of the most solid Rabbits I have ever driven and runs and drives just as nice as the 1996 Jetta VR6 I took apart to build it.
Name- Patrick Kirwan
Address- Sammamish, WA.
E-mail- patatron@hotmail.com
Username in VWvortex Forums- patatron
Occupation- VW tech at an independant VW shop (Bugaid)
Club Affiliations- NFA
Vehicle Information:
Year- 1977
Make- Volkswagen
Model- Rabbit
Mileage- Unknown
Original Color- Miami Blue
Current Color- Miami Blue
Engine- 12v VR6
Engine Modifications- None
Exhaust Modifications- Custom
Transmission Modifications- None
Suspension Modifications- Weitec TX Coilovers
Brake Modifications- 11" front discs, Rear disc conversion, ABS (yes, it works)
Wheels and Tires- Stock GLX VR6 wheels
Exterior/Body Modifications- None
Interior Modifications- MkIII Jetta dash, gauges, seats, etc
Audio/Video/I.C.E.- Sony MP3 deck
Thanks/Props- To Brad (Bug-Aid owner/Boss), for letting me build it in the shop
Ok that is me done..
My trusty feet...
Rabbit power...
Rabbit power...
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i always had a dream of putting a huge rotary engine in a mk1 2door..... But the VR will do nicely.
Stuart
2006 Jeep Wrangler "Sarge"
1966 Splitty.
2014 KTM 1190 Adventure
No Mk1 ;(
"We've all been raised on television to believe that one day we'd all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars. But we won't. And we're slowly learning that fact. So we build VDubs son..."
"Owning a MK1 varies between having sex to getting hit in the balls. Usually several times in one day."
2006 Jeep Wrangler "Sarge"
1966 Splitty.
2014 KTM 1190 Adventure
No Mk1 ;(
"We've all been raised on television to believe that one day we'd all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars. But we won't. And we're slowly learning that fact. So we build VDubs son..."
"Owning a MK1 varies between having sex to getting hit in the balls. Usually several times in one day."
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Why go that far we have these monsters right here in SA !
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Devan
Unitronic SA , BSH Master Dealer , Devilsown Master Dealer
2008 Seat Leon Cupra
480hp@Bimmerworx
Unitronic Stage 3 , Atp Gt30, Experience Exhaust 100mm, EVOMS, Devilsown Alcohol Injection, BSH PCV fix, BSH Poly Insert, Quaife LS,
Unitronic SA , BSH Master Dealer , Devilsown Master Dealer
2008 Seat Leon Cupra
480hp@Bimmerworx
Unitronic Stage 3 , Atp Gt30, Experience Exhaust 100mm, EVOMS, Devilsown Alcohol Injection, BSH PCV fix, BSH Poly Insert, Quaife LS,
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Wow, any specs on that car ? :devil:devil wrote:Why go that far we have these monsters right here in SA !
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Just needs a front bumper though
'05 VW Passat 2.0 TDI Highline
'06 Toyota Yaris T3
Ex '96 Golf MK3 VR6 137hp and 185nm @ KAR
* Shaved front * Koni * Eibach * SMT6D * 268's * Flowed Head * VF Engineering * Recaro * H&R
'06 Toyota Yaris T3
Ex '96 Golf MK3 VR6 137hp and 185nm @ KAR
* Shaved front * Koni * Eibach * SMT6D * 268's * Flowed Head * VF Engineering * Recaro * H&R
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needs a sump guard urgently see how it sticks out on one of the pics
other than that might be a fun car to drive
jus curious (i know of a lot of ppl saying that the VR is too heavy for the MK1 so how come this one makes it so well )
other than that might be a fun car to drive
jus curious (i know of a lot of ppl saying that the VR is too heavy for the MK1 so how come this one makes it so well )
Jetta VR6 (wildfire) AKA:2 hot 2 handle
Honda RVF 400R
2dr GolfII GTi 16V
GolfII CSL (carb job) slow@$$ car(not for long)
Ex
Jetta 3 CLi 98 spec (never say DIE)
CTi - underdog
Honda RVF 400R
2dr GolfII GTi 16V
GolfII CSL (carb job) slow@$$ car(not for long)
Ex
Jetta 3 CLi 98 spec (never say DIE)
CTi - underdog
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Not to sure of the dyno power as as with most high power fwd drives - it starts wheel spinning on the dyno before it gets to peak .
Best quarter mile was 12.9 .... - some where there :d
Best quarter mile was 12.9 .... - some where there :d
Devan
Unitronic SA , BSH Master Dealer , Devilsown Master Dealer
2008 Seat Leon Cupra
480hp@Bimmerworx
Unitronic Stage 3 , Atp Gt30, Experience Exhaust 100mm, EVOMS, Devilsown Alcohol Injection, BSH PCV fix, BSH Poly Insert, Quaife LS,
Unitronic SA , BSH Master Dealer , Devilsown Master Dealer
2008 Seat Leon Cupra
480hp@Bimmerworx
Unitronic Stage 3 , Atp Gt30, Experience Exhaust 100mm, EVOMS, Devilsown Alcohol Injection, BSH PCV fix, BSH Poly Insert, Quaife LS,