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Tim's Black Magic MK3 VR

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  • Tim's Black Magic MK3 VR

    Some current pictures (thank you to those whose photos I am using) to keep it updated:









    Modification journal for the golf:

    Engine:

    *2.5 inch mild steel exhaust system
    *Stainless steel extractors
    *High flow catalytic converter
    *K&N drop in replacement oil element air filter
    *Peloquin LSD
    *ARP differential bolts
    *BFI stage 0.5 front engine mount

    Suspension/Handling:

    *CX Racing Coilovers
    *R32 rear control arm bushings
    *Polyurethane front control arm bushings
    *Neuspeed front strut brace
    *Heavy duty rubber strut mountings
    *Refreshed ball joints and tie rod assemblies
    *MK4 R32 front brake setup (334mm) with EBC Redstuff pads
    *ATS Type 10 17x8+35 w/KU31 205/40/R17

    Bodywork:

    *3M matte military green vinyl wrap
    *Replica ABT sideskirts
    *Thule 404 roof racks and fairing
    *Joey modded headlights
    *Hella smoked front reflectors and indicators
    *Hella fog lights
    *Window tint
    *Rear wiper delete
    *Hella supertone horns

    Interior:

    *Full suede reupholstery of headliner and A, B and C pillars (thanks Simon!)
    *Fusion sound system (2x12 inch subwoofers, tweeters, component fronts and 2-way rears)
    *Kenwood head unit
    *Golf ball gear knob
    *Leather interior

    The car came to me with paint that was very poor. I resprayed the car at home during a holiday break and had it like that for about 6 months. I then bought some vinyl wrap and had a go at wrapping myself. I am quite happy with how it turned out but there are still some areas which I would like to re do in the future. Among this I've added various exterior items which are detailed above.

    The suspension was very poor also, I'm not sure of the previous life of the car but it had obviously been neglected in this regard. I fitted all new coilovers and completely refreshed the subframe to make the car fun to drive again. The outcome was excellent.

    The interior was not too bad, I managed to buy a wreck recently from the auctions that had many parts of use to myself. This included a suede interior. A few hours of work and the interior looked better than it ever had.

    Tim.
    Last edited by timiteo; 26-04-2014, 12:13 PM.

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    Good stuff! Can I suggest things like shaving rear wiper? Maybe bumpers and similar little body work if your spraying again? Would be the ideal time.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by anthony--t View Post
      Good stuff! Can I suggest things like shaving rear wiper? Maybe bumpers and similar little body work if your spraying again? Would be the ideal time.
      I was going to wait but since you asked







      Bumpers I'll wait and see, I'm still undecided on shaving thus far.

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      • #4
        Too good! I'm also undecided on bumpers but I love a shaved wiper with emblem which looks like your doing. Awesome! Maybe one day I'll get some bodywork done to mine...

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        • #5
          Hay there. Looks like your onto a great project there. Hope your enjoying it but it looks like your doing a great job. Looking forward to seeing more pics later.

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          • #6
            What happened to Black Magic in my pants :3
            Garage:
            VR6
            XR6
            R36

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            • #7
              Well done. Very cool!

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                Re: Tim's Black Magic MK3 VR

                Thanks guys, I appreciate the positive feedback!

                Haha and Kay I thought it better to keep it PG

                Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

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                • #9
                  Cool, love the Audi wheels, unique and different, but still OEM, which is cool.


                  i like volkswagens
                  My blog: http://garagefiftythree.blogspot.com.au/

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                  • #10
                    Re: Tim's Black Magic MK3 VR

                    Originally posted by Jarred View Post
                    Cool, love the Audi wheels, unique and different, but still OEM, which is cool.
                    Thanks Jarred.

                    The car is going in a somewhat different direction now. I'll leave it at for now but it's gonna be good

                    Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2

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                    • #11
                      coming along nice dude love it! I live just around the corner from that boat ramp maybe spot you around the area in my white vr6

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                      • #12
                        Those Audi wheels look awesome on there!

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                        • #13
                          Nice to see another VR getting the treatment, I agree those wheels are dope mate.
                          Cheers
                          Jmac
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                            Re: Tim's Black Magic MK3 VR

                            Originally posted by slimjim View Post
                            coming along nice dude love it! I live just around the corner from that boat ramp maybe spot you around the area in my white vr6
                            Thanks dude, good to see some more Volkswagen guys around the area!

                            Originally posted by Jmac View Post
                            Nice to see another VR getting the treatment, I agree those wheels are dope mate.
                            Cheers
                            Jmac
                            Originally posted by Mk3 AAA View Post
                            Those Audi wheels look awesome on there!
                            Thanks guys, I actually got them fairly cheap which makes it even sweeter, gotta love stealing factory wheels off other car models

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                              Originally posted by slimjim View Post
                              coming along nice dude love it! I live just around the corner from that boat ramp maybe spot you around the area in my white vr6
                              You sir need to make a thread for your car, I don't believe for a second the km's on that car are true !
                              Garage:
                              VR6
                              XR6
                              R36

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