Golf Mk3 VR6 Track Car Build

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  1. vr6smith Forum Member

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    Hi mike,

    I’ve found them really good. When I bought them they were a lot cheaper than the Toyo R888’s but they are the same price as them now!

    Mine probably have one track day left in them so was planing to buy the R888’s next and see how they compare.
     
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  2. vr6smith Forum Member

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    So I’ve been working on keeping the front brakes cooler as they get very hot!

    As I’m running 312mm front discs I have 6mm spacers to allow the carriers to fit the bigger discs.

    So I have had made some brake duct brackets laser Curt from 6mm thick steel To replace the 6mm spacers.

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  3. vr6smith Forum Member

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    All ready for silverstone tomorrow

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    Looks awesome! Good work! Where did you get bumper grill duct from?
     
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    1.8T_mk2 Paid Member Paid Member

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  7. pascal77uk Paid Member Paid Member

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    I see this is up for sale. No way ! How come ?
     
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    love the cardboard aided design
     
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  9. vr6smith Forum Member

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    Hi mike,

    I did have a moment but then changed my mind.

    Just started a new job, kids being a pain and track time was looking a little slim... so I had a moment and then changed my mind.

    Managed to book donington for bank holiday Monday so was happy again lol
     
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  10. vr6smith Forum Member

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    Managed to get out at Silverstone last month...

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    Although I had a brake calliper fail on me... one emergency trip to GSF for dad and back on track... had to let him take it for a spin after that lol
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  11. pascal77uk Paid Member Paid Member

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    Thank god, normal life can resume from here on in.
     
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    Decided to remove my decals and return to that ‘road car look’ again. Gave it a good polish today.

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  13. Sirguydo

    Sirguydo Fastest milkman in the West Paid Member

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    Glad you kept it Smithy even if it is a lardy Mk3 6pot :lol::lol::lol:
    At least it’s a runner :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
     
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  14. vr6smith Forum Member

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    Ha ha ha... was waiting for you to come out with something like that! ;)

    Yours not fixed yet?
     
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    Sirguydo Fastest milkman in the West Paid Member

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    Engine and box rebuilt by GasNGears but just sat on the engine stand :cry:
     
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    Had a four wheel alignment on Friday to get ready for the next outing at donington on Monday.

    Considering I haven’t had it done for a few years all nearly on point! Small tracking adjustment and sorted.
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    All loaded up for donington tomorrow. Hoping for a dry day... fingers crossed!

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  17. vr6smith Forum Member

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    Getting the car ready for another season. Thought I'd put the decals back on.
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  18. Toyotec

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    Good to see this car is still being looked after.
     
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  19. MK1jettaGTi

    MK1jettaGTi Club GTI Sponsor and Supporter Trader

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    Wow, nice to see a thread being commented on at all.
    I followed this one as I have my MK3 abf rally car under a sheet in the warehouse, this is making me want to get it out again :)
    Hope all are well on these forums
    Noel
     
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  20. Toyotec

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    You still have the MK3 16v Noel?
     

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