I did it - I now drive a 2003 Bora V6 4Motion

[Manaz]

I just took the car down to see Sebastian (it was great that he could see me on such short notice).

Seems some of the bushes under the front of the car need replacement, so I'll get that done along with the Haldex and the 90,000km service all together in a week or so.

We got talking about suspension, exhaust, handling, I foresee much expense in my future!

[Manaz]

We didn't do an inspection - the noises have only just started though in the last few days, and I only notice it at very low speeds in very quiet areas (quiet car parks).

The rear brakes seem to squeel a bit when reversing too, I'll get them looked at as well.

It seems I'll have a Haldex controller shortly, and when that's put in, I'll have a report done on the rest of the stuff.

Cheers!

[popeclement]

For the low mileage your vehicle has done, this is unusual. At 170,000kms my 2001 4Motion does not have any clunks etc. I would get a VW specialist with some experience with the 4Motion have a look at it. Did you have the vehicle inspected prior to purchase? John

[evorobin]

Hmmm,

There's a fair bit of "knocking" sounds coming from under the front of the car, particularly at low speed when turning tightly in car parks. I'm guessing it's suspension/steering rack related, is this expected/unusual?

CV joints probably.

[Manaz]

Hmmm,

There's a fair bit of "knocking" sounds coming from under the front of the car, particularly at low speed when turning tightly in car parks. I'm guessing it's suspension/steering rack related, is this expected/unusual?

[Manaz]

There's a Haldex upgrade for sale.
$600 bux.

Cheers for the heads-up!

[thepowercosmic]

That's pretty much the plan.

I just missed a set of really clean 4Motion Sport 17" wheels, I'll keep looking out for another set. 17" wheels will do.

I may go with coilovers and a moderate drop.

Haldex upgrade for sure.

Then a mild exhaust.

That'll be it, aside from maybe removing the V6 4Motion badges to keep the sleeper look.

There's a Haldex upgrade for sale.
$600 bux.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3917211&postid=50416992#50416992

[fuzion]

Very nice car mate, you'll get heaps of enjoyment out of it.

Oh, and great colour. (not that I'm biased or anything)

Snowy.

yeah right!

very nice colour though and pickup for sure! gotta love the bora's in white, you never see many of them like the gti's either!

welcome aboard, be sure to make yourself broke on mods soon like the rest of us lol

[No457 Snowy]

Very nice car mate, you'll get heaps of enjoyment out of it.

Oh, and great colour. (not that I'm biased or anything)

Snowy.

[Treza360]

Trying to get any real power gains out of the motor is difficult without changing internals or going down the forced induction route. Chip/remap, cai, and exhaust are your only real options and yeah you'll have to weigh up the $/kw thing. Definitely do a search on youtube and the like for VW sixes with different exhausts though.

[Tim]

I'm unsure how much difference new intake/exhaust will have on an NA 2.8L V6, but I'm keen to hear stories!

performance gains are modest. But the noise that comes from the VR6 engine is to diiieee for. Unless of course you want to keep it sedate that is.

[Manaz]

I'm thinking suspension will be the first real change I make, although I've been told wheels should be done prior to suspension so the suspension setup matches the final wheel/tyre combo...

I'm unsure how much difference new intake/exhaust will have on an NA 2.8L V6, but I'm keen to hear stories!

[Mischa]

coilovers, swaybars, colour coding, 18" wheels, new intake and exhaust, different grille, tinted tail lights... just the many ways you could spend your money to make that a monster of a car

[Manaz]

If you think the foam and compressor is going to be any better than the space saver I wouldn't count on it. I've got both in my car, but basically unless I'm only around half an hour from home I'm going to ring RACQ and get a flatbed to tow me back to base.
Oh yeah and one day I will too have to get around to getting some euro plates.

I don't think it's necessarily a better solution to a puncture/flat, but I do suspect it'll weigh substantially less!

[Treza360]

I'm trying to decide what the best bang-for-the-buck mod will be at the moment - I think a can of tyre goop, a 12v compressor and dropping the space-saver spare may be a good start (I detest space-saver spares).
Oh, and I have to change the plates...

If you think the foam and compressor is going to be any better than the space saver I wouldn't count on it. I've got both in my car, but basically unless I'm only around half an hour from home I'm going to ring RACQ and get a flatbed to tow me back to base.
Oh yeah and one day I will too have to get around to getting some euro plates.