Matts MK4 GL Respray & VR6 Conversion

[MCiN7]

Definitely lunch time.

Need another ABS module - the one I have is no good (ABS is getting no response from controller). Might need to fork out the $$$ for a new one, dreading the price once I find out.

[Jarred]

Don't even bother trying to find out the price of a new one, It'll be thousands for sure!

[MCiN7]

Don't even bother trying to find out the price of a new one, It'll be thousands for sure!

All good - ABS/ESP module is all good.
Whoever at VW that decided the heated seats and ABS should both be the same coloured wires are geniuses... - I hadn't connected the 'heated seats' yet but turns out I didn't connect the ABS instead.

Had Josh help bleed the brakes & clutch today.


Good to have a face again.


- I need to get a different version of the passenger side power steering line - auto version must be different as there's no way it will reach unless you start bending the pipes
- Missing a few coolant lines, might need to do a Frankenstein and get some random sizes/bends from supercheap/repco/autobarn
- Missing the plastic tube that runs from rocker cover to intake boot
- Still need to repair 1 rear parker
- Interior is still in pieces - need to make a plate for my dbw accelerator as the firewall is different on RHD DBC/DBW cars.

[Water Boy]

Go Matty!

[MCiN7]

Got the engine running tonight!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=1390193794543978

Defiantly on the home stretch now

[Tim]

Now to code that immo!
Fantastic work Matt! This project has come together so nicely.

[thestu]

MK4 1.6 auto to V5 manual to VR6

Such a great job mate!!!

[MCiN7]

The car is running, took it for a 5 hour drive today, good fun!

Planting foot in 1st just spins the wheels instantly, 2nd still gets a little happy.
Car feels planted, rigid and responsive. There's barely any understeer (even in the wet I was surprised at how well it performed) - but I will still get the 28mm adjustable RSB.

Got some suspension knocks @ the front right corner, will pull the wheel off tomorrow to inspect.

So, that's it - just need to organize an exhaust ASAP that doesn't sit on the rear beam





Will try get some videos soon.

Massive shout-out to Tim, Gavin, Seb, Josh, Simon, Stu, Neroo, Peter & Woody (+ anyone else who I missed)

Enjoy

[Tim]

Fantastic work Matt. You will need to take me for a spin some time. Keen to see how she goes.

[Water Boy]

Yeah. Handbrake up and skids very soon please with me in the passenger seat!

[thestu]

Re: MK4 1.6 auto to V5 manual to VR6

Fantastic work Matty! Keen for Monday

[theOctopus]

Yes videos please gotta hear her roar.

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[dylan8]

Yeah. Handbrake up and skids very soon please with me in the passenger seat!

This!
awesome work! you dont muck around

[SLAJ]

Re: MK4 1.6 auto to V5 manual to VR6

Awesome work Matt , I can't wait to see this in the flesh

[trickysimon]

Yeah. Handbrake up and skids very soon please with me in the passenger seat!

No excuses, Matt. This engine loves a good skid!
V6 Bora Burnout - YouTube