Finally found a donor car for the Jetta

[thegreatfnr]

So after 4 months of waiting patiently on finding a donor car one finally fell into my lap for a good price. Car was in a rearend accident and caught on fire in the rear but the whole front clip should be good.

Im going to go pick it up from the guy this weekend and am extremely excited about it. I also went ahead and ordered a set of patec coilovers for it. Then the seats should be here earily next week.

So if everything goes as planned in less than a month I should have my Jetta Coupe VR completed. Then it will be time to go in for some dent removal and a new paint job.

Pics of the Donor
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/thegreatfnr/donor4.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/thegreatfnr/donor3.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/thegreatfnr/donor2.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/thegreatfnr/donor1.jpg

Lee :cheers:

[Sammich]

c00 man, when you gona start

[thegreatfnr]

c00 man, when you gona start

Im actually not doing the swap myself. I could but i dont have the time or the place. The shop Im getting it done at said they can get started working on it a week from this upcoming monday and should take a week or two. After I get all that said and done I might have a few other goodies going on like a small shot of nitrous and some other things :bannana:

Should make for a quick lil ride

Lee :cheers:

[GermanMuscle]

i love your car it already looks sweet and with that vr it will be sick

how come everyone gets the vr6 passat as a donor car?

[thegreatfnr]

i love your car it already looks sweet and with that vr it will be sick Thanks man I appreciate it. It has a couple things different now from the pic in my sig as its got smoked E-codes now and a rear Gli spoiler.


how come everyone gets the vr6 passat as a donor car?

Really its any car with a VR6 and a 5 speed as long as its not the drive by wire 2001+ i think. With the swap out of a passat I think you just get a lil bit taller gearing than with a gti or jetta VR donor.

The absolute best option for a donor would really be a corrado SLC as that is actually a A2 chasis and frame they are just hard to find

Lee :cheers:

[4dmin]

hell ya man i can't wait to see it rolling! thats a pretty clean looking motor :goodjob:

[thegreatfnr]

hell ya man i can't wait to see it rolling! thats a pretty clean looking motor :goodjob:

Thanks Im just hoping the motor runs as good as it looks. The current owner hasnt seen it run yet. He bought it from a JY and the fuel line from the tank was melted or something so he hasnt tried starting it yet. So im gonna ride out there and make sure it runs solid first but it should.

He said it had paperwork of some work done on it back in august so I assume it ran then and that the only reason it was totalled was for the fire.

Lee :cheers:

[Codeman1407]

lol the donor car is like the definition of heaven and hell... lol.. nice though, the jetta should be kickin now...

[GermanMuscle]

The absolute best option for a donor would really be a corrado SLC as that is actually a A2 chasis and frame they are just hard to find

yea they are hard to find and if a SLC is repairable it really shoudl be repaired, they are really nice cars

[thegreatfnr]

Well me and a friend of mine drove 3 and half hours to and from Huntsville AL to pick the car up.

The car looked really nice but we didnt end up getting it started but it did turn over. We didnt really try too hard since it was raining freakin cats and dogs on us all day. Things are coming together quickly.

Lee :cheers: :cheers:

[thegreatfnr]

**** UPDATE ****

We got it running today. It was a little ghetto rigged but it worked to just make sure it ran good. The motor sounded great especially since it was basically straight piped withthe muffler falling off.

It kinda chattered a little but i think all I need to do is change the Timing Chains and it will solve that issue. Hopefully Ill be dropping off the donor to the shop tomorrow or thursday then my car is suppose to go in monday for the actual swap.

[GermanMuscle]

which shop are you taking it too?

[thegreatfnr]

Barry Palmer Auto

Mikey does awesome work. It is argueably one of the best VW shops in the metro area.

lil update looks like im dropping the donor off tomorow and have everything ready for the swap except for the AC components but Im sourcing those out today.

Lee :cheers:

[4dmin]

awesome!


:ttiwwp:

[thegreatfnr]

awesome!


:ttiwwp:

..::UPDATE::..

So my set of Patec coilovers just came in for the Coupe.

Im prolly gonna install them tomorrow when I have some time. I also ordered my Lightweight Flywheel today from autotech. This car is gonna be pretty sweet when its all said and done.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/thegreatfnr/pateccoiloverssmall.jpg

Lee :cheers:

[rollininstyle2004]

NICE...cant wait to see it all VR powered sitting on the ground

[exjnv]

verrrrry nice man. ive got a mk3 vr gti.. let me know if you need any AC parts, ive got everything off my car in great condition

[thegreatfnr]

verrrrry nice man. ive got a mk3 vr gti.. let me know if you need any AC parts, ive got everything off my car in great condition

Thanks for the offer but I think I found everything I need. I sourced my AC stuff off of a corrado.

****Update****
So this weekend I tried to go ahead and install the coilovers. What a mess that was. So aparently the nut holding the suspension in place is so locked into place we wernt able to break it loose.

Not even with a freaking impact gun. Pissed me off so much. We are going to try and attack it again this afternoon and hopefully I wont have to bend the strut mounts up to get the old suspension out. :2up:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/thegreatfnr/suspensionswapfaillee.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/thegreatfnr/suspensionswapfailimpactgun.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/thegreatfnr/suspensionswapfail2.jpg


Lee :cheers:

[vinayak]

i think we need one of these http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/47/Aa_pneumaticdrill_01.jpg/120px-Aa_pneumaticdrill_01.jpg

[thegreatfnr]

i think we need one of these http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/47/Aa_pneumaticdrill_01.jpg/120px-Aa_pneumaticdrill_01.jpg

LOL I know you wished we coulda just cut that bastard out.

Thanks bud, btw thanks again for all your help on the car. Mabye we can get that suspension done today.

If you guys notice in the pics above that is vinayak using the airgun. Hes been the biggest help with this project. Hell he even went with me to Alabama to get the donor with me.

Lee :cheers: :cheers:

[4dmin]

nice keep the updates and pix coming

[Jecht]

..::UPDATE::..

So my set of Patec coilovers just came in for the Coupe.

Im prolly gonna install them tomorrow when I have some time. I also ordered my Lightweight Flywheel today from autotech. This car is gonna be pretty sweet when its all said and done.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/thegreatfnr/pateccoiloverssmall.jpg

Lee :cheers:

I've got Patec Holeshots on my Jetta too, they are nice. They are a little noisy though. Oh yeah, are you using a plus suspension setup? It will sag a lot more with the VR6.

[exjnv]

your supposed to put an allen key on that lol

[thegreatfnr]

I've got Patec Holeshots on my Jetta too, they are nice. They are a little noisy though. Oh yeah, are you using a plus suspension setup? It will sag a lot more with the VR6.
Do you have Holeshot 3 or Holeshot 4s?

Ive heard of people complaining about noise on the threes but not so much on the fours. Anyways Im not going + suspension.

Lee :cheers:

[thegreatfnr]

your supposed to put an allen key on that lolIf your talkin about the pic where we were trying to get the nut loose with the air gun its because it ended up stripping out. That thing was the biggest pain in the ass. I still havnt gotten it broken loose.

Lee :cheers:

[Jecht]

If your talkin about the pic where we were trying to get the nut loose with the air gun its because it ended up stripping out. That thing was the biggest pain in the ass. I still havnt gotten it broken loose.

Lee :cheers:
Yeah, I have the series 4 coilovers. My front passenger strut is noisy. Oh, and the only way you are going to get that nut loose is that air gun because I bent three allen wrenches doing mine. :no: The back struts are MUCH easier to install!

[thegreatfnr]

Yeah, I have the series 4 coilovers. My front passenger strut is noisy. Oh, and the only way you are going to get that nut loose is that air gun because I bent three allen wrenches doing mine. :no: The back struts are MUCH easier to install!
***Update***

Got the nuts off today with a fuckin 3ft pipe wrech and a big ratchet. We needed something to hold the thing still cause the air gun would just move the whole thing.

So we got the fronts installed with a couple minor hiccups like having to raise them once you realize your car is sitting on the damn tire. We are gonna do the rears tomorrow cause we ran outta daylight plus my buddies place we were at had his son inside so I didnt wanna tie him up too much.

Overall they feel great but Im getting alot of rub on the driverside on right hand turns. Ill figure that out tomorrow.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/rabbidvwrabbit/suspensionswapfail015.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/rabbidvwrabbit/suspensionswapfail016.jpg
Old Suspension
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/rabbidvwrabbit/suspensionswapfail021.jpg
New Suspension
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/rabbidvwrabbit/suspensionswapfail020.jpg

Lee :cheers:

[Jecht]

For the rub, check to see if the tire is really close to the suspension. I don't have camber bolts on mine and the wheels rub against the suspension if I corner hard enough. If its at the stock camber setting it won't do that though.

[thegreatfnr]

Update

We got the rears on yesterday with no real problems other than me accidentally putting the rubber peice on top of the shock upside down :thinking:

Well I only took a couple pics with the cell phone so sorry bout the crappy pics.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/thegreatfnr/highrear.jpg

With the back jacked way up I took a pic of my car where it looked like it was dumped on the ground.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/thegreatfnr/low.jpg

So now the car will sit at my dad's until I can get it into the shop for the swap since I dont wanna get an allignment now and then after the swap when I readjust the coilovers. That means Im cruising in a lifted jeep for the time being. Well Ill post more updates once the car gets to the shop and we start. Till then Im waiting on my lightweight flywheel to show up.

Lee :cheers:

[GermanMuscle]

are you getting the autotech flywheel for the vr6?

[thegreatfnr]

are you getting the autotech flywheel for the vr6?
Yup, not the 9pound aluminum one though I got the 10pound steel one.

It actually did come in today when I wasnt really expecting it till tomorrow. Ill snap a pic of it once i get back to the office.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/thegreatfnr/flywheel.jpg

I just got a call from Barry Palmer and aparently he got the motor running in the passat today but two cylinders wernt firing. Aparently the plug wires and coil pack were bad so swapped that and only one cylinder now isnt firing.

It has compression and spark so he is gonna change out the injector there and see if it can run good. Also have an issue with the wiring to the Inst. cluster. Anyways these are the joys of an engine swap :screwy:

Lee :cheers:

[GermanMuscle]

sounds like you have a good about of problems with the engine. But you'll love the the flywheel, thats the one i had on my vr6.

[thegreatfnr]

****UPDATE****

So I talked to the shop again and they got the motor running really good on all cylinders and got everything working just right on the donor. Which means they are finishing up today on pulling the motor and tranny. Sounds like I will be dropping my car off sometime during the middle of this week. When I do Ill make sure to take some pics of the engine while its out as well as the brake set up.

Lee :cheers:

[exjnv]

good to hear all is going well so far! :D

[thegreatfnr]

good to hear all is going well so far! :D
Careful now dont jinx it we all know something is gonna go wrong eventually hopefully its something small.

Lee :drink:

[thegreatfnr]

Careful now dont jinx it we all know something is gonna go wrong eventually hopefully its something small.

Lee :drink:
FUCK I knew this was going way to smooth. The shop im fuckin working with came to me today with a huge number on parts to complete the swap before the labor costs and lets just say they were 3 times what I and anyone else would have expected. Can you say 3400 for parts on a VR swap not including the engine.

Im so pissed I am this close to going and picking up my motor and going to find another shop that will do it at a reasonable price. If only I had a garage and different daily and Id do the damn swap myself.

/end rant

Lee :2up:

[Kyle]

Definately go to a different shop. That is ridiculous.

[thegreatfnr]

Definately go to a different shop. That is ridiculous.
yea Im thinking scott at assist motorsports might be my next option. Im not sure what im gonna do though

[Kyle]

I think the shop is taking advantage of you because they already have the motor and they know you don't have that many choices.

[GermanMuscle]

for that much you can go and buy a mk3 vr6 and with the other costs like the engine you could boost that bitch

[thegreatfnr]

OK Im over the initial shock of the numbers he gave me so what I did was is had him fax me his list of what each part costs so I could see how he got his total. We are gonna try and work it out and stick with This shop as they do awesome work

Looks like Im gonna go ahead and source some of the problem pieces out myself. Im pretty sure I have a good source for some of them. Lets just hope I can bring the total cost down to something more reasonable. If not hell I have 3/4+ of the swap I could find someone else to finish it.

Lee :cheers:

[Smokin_Joes_2kSi]

let's see the swap pics yo!
Joe

[thegreatfnr]

****Update****

Parts should be here tomorrow which means if everything gets here like its suppose to I should be able to start doing what I need to do to the motor to get it ready to drop into my car. Which should be by the end of the week, so I could have my car actually getting swapped next week

When the parts get here Im gonna ride out and check on everything so I will bring the camera and take some shots while im there.

Lee :cheers:

[GermanMuscle]

man this is taking forever

[thegreatfnr]

man this is taking forever
Your telling me. So I found out the parts came in today but 1 Part was missing and the radiator I ordered got busted in shipping so I gotta get that taken care of. Its just one thing after another I hope this is exactly what ive been wanting. Im pretty optimistic though I cant wait to see the finished product.

Lee :cheers:

[Ltdnismorace]

hmmm I'm interested in this thread now too

[thegreatfnr]

*****UPDATE*****

OK so I just got back from dropping my car finally off at the shop. They have all of the parts needed and are going to pull my engine out thats currently in the car on monday. Once thats done I gotta go pick that up and start engine swap number 2 (my buddy is swapping my old engine and tranny into a rabbit shell). So if all goes as planned I should have my car back in a few weeks.

Here are the pics I took while there. Just a couple shots of the motor sitting outside and then a couple shots of the parts I had ordered like my clutch kit, timing chains, plug wires and spark plugs, and some hoses. Ill take more pics when I go to pick up my old motor next week. That way I can get pics of the empty engine bay.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/rabbidvwrabbit/rocco046.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/rabbidvwrabbit/rocco047.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/rabbidvwrabbit/rocco044.jpg
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/rabbidvwrabbit/rocco045.jpg

Lee :cheers:

[4dmin]

:cry: i miss my vr6 ... but i don't miss not having heat :yes:

[thegreatfnr]

:cry: i miss my vr6 ... but i don't miss not having heat :yes:

Yea mines gonna have working heat, AC and powersteering.

I cant go without my lil conviences in my DD

Lee :cheers:

[Ltdnismorace]

I'm in love with the idea of a VR6 into my jetta but that's a lot of hassle and cash for a DD. Damn sweet though

[Total_Blender]

I'm in love with the idea of a VR6 into my jetta but that's a lot of hassle and cash for a DD. Damn sweet though

Tell that to all the folks dropping 20 large on Emm-Kay 5's. I don't think I've ever had a car worth more than 3K myself. But if you're gonna build a sick car it just seems kinda pointless to me not to drive it. Unless its something $$$$$ like an all original Hemi 'Cuda or a GTO Judge or something like that. :crazy:

They are replacing the chains, right? I didn't see chains in the box :thinking:

Whats the deal with not having heat, that sounds more like a problem with the heater box/core than anything having to do with a motor swap :screwy:

[thegreatfnr]

***Update***

Turns out a couple of parts for the T-chains were for the later model VR6 so now I gotta get a couple more parts returned adn replaced. All seems to be going well though. Im going to pick up my old motor tomorrow so I will have pics of my car withthe motor and tranny out.

Lee :cheers:

[thegreatfnr]

******UPDATE******

So went to the shop yesterday and picked up my old engine and tranny. Looks like things are progressing, although they are still held up on finishing hte motor to put it in because a couple of those peices were wrong.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/thegreatfnr/emptybay2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/thegreatfnr/emptybay1.jpg

Lee :cheers:

[GermanMuscle]

looks good, keep the updates coming

[Ltdnismorace]

get it on the road already, I wanna see it rolling

[thegreatfnr]

get it on the road already, I wanna see it rolling
Yea man Im working on it. Got everything straightened out with the parts so it shouldnt be too long now. Im so ready to have my car back after having to drive a Jeep for the past week and a half.

Lee :cheers:

[thegreatfnr]

*****Update******

Ok just talked to the shop and got an update that I will pass on to anyone who is keeping up with the thread.

They have the motor and tranny all put together and ready to drop in. Right now they have the dash and heater core out of the car and are working on wiring up the engine to the existing CE2 wiring.

He also told me they got the pedal cluster swapped over already and that from here its looking like probably not the end of this week but more than likely I will be getting it back next week.

Im ready to get this thing out on the streets.

Lee :cheers:

[Ltdnismorace]

Niiiiice man, can't wait

[thegreatfnr]

****UPDATE****

The Motor and Tranny are IN and the car started.

He is still working on the wiring and gettting the instrument cluster hooked up and we are still waiting on my replacement radiator and rad hose.

Closer and closer everyday

Lee :cheers:

[GermanMuscle]

lets get some pics

[thegreatfnr]

Yea I wont have anymore pics unless I drive out there but its so hard to get out to the shop. Ill try and make a trip friday or something

I do keep getting updates on it. Heater core and the throttle cable just got installed and we made a decision to not purchase the converter for digital to analog tach signal convertor. I jsut didnt think having a working tach is worth $300 right now. It will probably be done down the road but Im ready to get it back right now.

Lee :cheers:

[Ltdnismorace]

I wanna see some pics as soon as you get em.

[Ltdnismorace]

it's friday fucker, PICTURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[thegreatfnr]

Man I didnt get to go. I got stuck at work and too bad they arnt open tomorrow or i would go.

My other buddy was suppose to go too and he was gonna take pics for me then he bailed on me. Ill get some pics monday. They should be ready to start buttoning things back up then or the next day.

Lee :cheers:

[thegreatfnr]

*****UPDATE*****

So my friend went today and took some pics for me, Ill let them do the talking

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/rabbidvwrabbit/sus004.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/rabbidvwrabbit/sus003.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/rabbidvwrabbit/sus002.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/rabbidvwrabbit/sus001.jpg

Its getting really close :goodjob:

Lee :cheers:

[Ltdnismorace]

niiiice, what kind of power will you be making anyways?

[thegreatfnr]

niiiice, what kind of power will you be making anyways?
Nothing crazy, the engines are 176 hp stock. Ive got lightweight flywheel, exhaust, and intake and Im gonna eventually hook up a small shot of nitrous(for limited use). So without juice im looking to be around 180-190 whp and about 250 whp on spray. This is all in a really light car so it should be a fun daily driver.

Boost is in the distant future probably like a year or so from now and if that is the case she could end up being around 400+ whp

Lee :cheers:

[Ltdnismorace]

sweet, I have a buddy who has just decided to go with a stage 4 turbo kit on his R32, somewhere around 685 whp garuanteed or something and almost 10 grand. Little much in my book but different strokes for different folks I guess.

[Codeman1407]

lookin good man, i've been thinking about doing this swap into my golf III... makes for quite a fun ride..

[thegreatfnr]

Sorry for no updates in over a week but I went down with my durty dubs to SFL GTG 14 this past weekend in Miami. Miami is the shit and im going back very soon. The women and cars there are fucking amazing if youve been you know what I mean. :idb: :goodjob:

Anyways I got good news I pick the car up tomorrow FINISHED :taun:

Ill post pics tomorrow or saterday. :D

Lee :cheers:

[exjnv]

cant wait to see it

[Ltdnismorace]

it's now tomorrow???????? pics????????

[thegreatfnr]

it's now tomorrow???????? pics????????
I havent taken any yet (too busy driving it) but Walker did tonight at the Rusans GTG hopefully he will post them for me.

Lee :cheers:

[Kyle]

I am pissed I missed the meet. Are you going to the one next week? I want to see the car...

Good to hear you had fun in S. FLA.

[thegreatfnr]

Friend took some engine bay shots with his phone

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/rabbidvwrabbit/suspensionswapfail026.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/rabbidvwrabbit/suspensionswapfail028.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/rabbidvwrabbit/suspensionswapfail027.jpg

Ill have better pics up soon. For anyone coming out to the butler tire car show you will see it tomorrow.

Lee :cheers:

[Kyle]

Why didn't you go to Topolinos last night?

[thegreatfnr]

Why didn't you go to Topolinos last night?
I was gonna come out but I got my car detailed and waxed then by the time I was done I was pretty well on my way to being pretty damn wasted so I stayed in.

Ive already totalled 3 cars 1 while drunk and dont wanna be in that boat anymore :rolleyes:

Lee :cheers:

[Ltdnismorace]

I was gonna come out but I got my car detailed and waxed then by the time I was done I was pretty well on my way to being pretty damn wasted so I stayed in.

Ive already totalled 3 cars 1 while drunk and dont wanna be in that boat anymore :rolleyes:

Lee :cheers:

:goodjob::goodjob::goodjob: good thinkin, car looks great by the way. I found a shop locally that specializes in audi, porsche, and VW called Ramrogs. He has like 10 or 11 VR6 setups in the basement of the shop, all with less than 30k miles :eek:. I may be trying to talk him out of one of em soon. Maybe try to get the brakes off an old 911 he has sitting there rotting off too.:bump:

[thegreatfnr]

:goodjob::goodjob::goodjob: good thinkin, car looks great by the way. I found a shop locally that specializes in audi, porsche, and VW called Ramrogs. He has like 10 or 11 VR6 setups in the basement of the shop, all with less than 30k miles :eek:. I may be trying to talk him out of one of em soon. Maybe try to get the brakes off an old 911 he has sitting there rotting off too.:bump:
Damn if id had known that I probably woulda talked to him for the motor. The one Ive got has about 120+ i think since its from a junkyard car. Oh well if i blow mine this summer at the track I know where to source a VR :crazy:

Lee :cheers:

[thegreatfnr]

Some pics from today. Sorry for the big pics but it was a big project here ya go.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/171/432954416_a47be5bca9_o.jpg
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one of many night shots to come
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/168/433152338_cbb975194f_o.jpg

All these shots were taken by my buddy chris he is on here under some user name thanks man.

Lee :cheers:

[Kyle]

That's quite a nice Jetta my friend. I was looking for coupes on autotrader for the hell of it...couldnt find any really.

[jfman]

Pull that front plate and be sleeping like a mofo!

What's it gonna run in the 1320 ?

[Ltdnismorace]

looks DAMN GOOD buddy, well done.

[thegreatfnr]

Pull that front plate and be sleeping like a mofo!

What's it gonna run in the 1320 ?

Im not 100% sure. Ill be going to the track this summer running it but I have never ran the 1/4 at teh track before so it will be a learning experiance.

Im shooting for low 14s and hopefully can dip in the 13s as it is now with some weight reduction. Im also goint to run a small dry shot at the track and with that hopefully low 13s high 12s. This is all mearly speculation though I could be running 16s all day :taun:

Lee :cheers:

[xenniferx]

Hey, Lee!
You told me to come look at this thread the night you all went to sofla and I'm just now getting around to it! Sorry.
It was definately worth the wait! Those pics of the vr coupe are so super sexy, I almost can't stand it!

Lookin great! Hope you're enjoying it!

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[Kyle]

Hey, Lee!
You told me to come look at this thread the night you all went to sofla and I'm just now getting around to it! Sorry.
It was definately worth the wait! Those pics of the vr coupe are so super sexy, I almost can't stand it!

Lookin great! Hope you're enjoying it!

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Interesting seeing you on here. Do you still have all those nice drawings on your car.

And you probably dont know who I am because I never have my car at the meets, but I went with chris last time.

[xenniferx]

Interesting seeing you on here. Do you still have all those nice drawings on your car.

And you probably dont know who I am because I never have my car at the meets, but I went with chris last time.

No, I don't have the drawings, and they certainly were not nice. :P
Come introduce yourself next time, silly!

I typically don't post here cause its slow loading on my sidekick, but Lee told me to check out his build-up thread, so here I am!

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[Codeman1407]

pics look great man.

[Kyle]

No, I don't have the drawings, and they certainly were not nice. :P
Come introduce yourself next time, silly!

I typically don't post here cause its slow loading on my sidekick, but Lee told me to check out his build-up thread, so here I am!

><
I talked to you and deb for a little while when you were both wrapped up in the blanket at brusters. I'm like 5' 9-10 and I have blonde hair.

[GermanMuscle]

you might want to do something about that intake, when i had my vr6 i did the same thing, just hook up a k&n cone filter to the MAF housing. at first it was great but then in the summer with all of that heat it caused my MAF to go out really fast and there is a little oneway valve that goes from the intake by the throttle body to the valve cover or crank case, and my the intkae just hanging there it cause it to tear which was not good at all, and it is expensive to replace if you cant fidn it used which it is hard to find it used... just my:2cents:

[thegreatfnr]

you might want to do something about that intake, when i had my vr6 i did the same thing, just hook up a k&n cone filter to the MAF housing. at first it was great but then in the summer with all of that heat it caused my MAF to go out really fast and there is a little oneway valve that goes from the intake by the throttle body to the valve cover or crank case, and my the intkae just hanging there it cause it to tear which was not good at all, and it is expensive to replace if you cant fidn it used which it is hard to find it used... just my:2cents:


Yea I plan on it, the filter is APC of all brands. It was just the only cone filter the right size diameter that they carried at the NAPA next to the shop and I didnt think about grabbing a better one before I got there.

I need to get one that has the bracket to hold the intake in place

Jenn glad to see ya finnally made it to this side of the world wide web to see my pics. Thanks for the nice words but I know what you really think of the car. Hell you are one of the lucky few who have had the chance to ride in the beast.

Lee :cheers:

[xenniferx]

Thanks for the nice words but I know what you really think of the car.
I wonder how you'd know a little thing like that. :dunno:

Hell you are one of the lucky few who have had the chance to ride in the beast.
Aw. I'm special! ;)

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[xenniferx]

I talked to you and deb for a little while when you were both wrapped up in the blanket at brusters. I'm like 5' 9-10 and I have blonde hair.
I'm totally an a-hole. I have no idea who you are! Haha!
Jog my memory. What did we talk abt?
If ppl don't tell me who they are on vortex (or here, now I suppose), I have nothing to attach 'em to. :P

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[Kyle]

I'm totally an a-hole. I have no idea who you are! Haha!
Jog my memory. What did we talk abt?
If ppl don't tell me who they are on vortex (or here, now I suppose), I have nothing to attach 'em to. :P

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Don't worry about it. I dont even know what we talked about. Its probably also hard to remember as I had no car there. But yeah I am sure I will meet you again one of these thursdays.

[xenniferx]

Hurry up and get that baby painted, Lee!

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[Kyle]

R.I.P. VR6 Jetta Coupe.

[Ltdnismorace]

huh? did he wreck or something?

[thegreatfnr]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y175/thegreatfnr/carfire.jpg
aparently an electric fire. im figuring things out now but its bad. Really bad. :cussing:

Just trying to stay calm and make a smart next move. More than likely ill be parting out quite a few things in the near future.

Lee :cheers:

[Ltdnismorace]

GOD DAMN man I'm sorry to hear that. Is it something the shop who did the swap might have done incorrectly?

[green_pedro7]

I heard everyone talkin about this at durtyfest so I had to come see about it...dang that sucks

[Codeman1407]

damn Lee, i'm sorry to hear about this...

[thegreatfnr]

damn Lee, i'm sorry to hear about this...
thanks man its been real hard since i just got it back and was just getting the car right. Hopefully all will go well. Im looking forward now. So the next question is what am i gonna get next.

Im thinking daily driver probably something new. Either a Mazdaspeed3 or a fully loaded new Rabbit I can mod.

Lee :cheers:

[green_pedro7]

stay with the vdub family!

[Total_Blender]

thanks man its been real hard since i just got it back and was just getting the car right. Hopefully all will go well. Im looking forward now. So the next question is what am i gonna get next.

Im thinking daily driver probably something new. Either a Mazdaspeed3 or a fully loaded new Rabbit I can mod.

Lee :cheers:

Blasphemy!!111

Put down $1500 for another MkI or MkII project and then get a cushy-soft 2.slow MkIII as a daily. Joooooooo can doooooo eeeeeeeetttt mang!11!11111111!!!!!!!1:goodjob:

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