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Golf Loon
08-01-2006, 02:21 PM
Just a few pics of the Glory

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Car is not quite road legal, but will be very soon.

Tres Rapido though! 8) :lol:

I`ll be bringing it to the next Sydney cruise.

GoLfMan
08-01-2006, 03:03 PM
mate what the hell did u do with the big cannon exaust, that exaust was awesome and its gone :shock: but it looks good apart from that, love it, great buy :D

imported_brackie
08-01-2006, 04:53 PM
Sick, Mate! Good to see the forum advertised on the back window.

OEM G60
18-01-2006, 11:15 AM
Never heard of a VR6 Seat !! Looks sweet !

So is it a 2.8 as in the Golf VR6 ??

Golf Loon
18-01-2006, 11:18 AM
Has Golf VR6 front subframes, Brakes and engine. Aftermarket fuel computer. Looks slick. I`ll bring it on the cruise on 5th Feb, you can see what you reckon. 8)

lyle-act
17-02-2006, 08:08 AM
whoa didn't see this. Awesome car dude :D :twisted:

Golf Loon
23-02-2006, 07:57 PM
HooooooooRaaaaaaaAaaaaaarrrrrrrrgggghhhhhhh

Seat got engineered on Wednesday, Blueslip and Rego today.
Happy Birthday to me.

Went home, put the big exhaust back on and had a tinker with the fuel mixture. The car is going on a dyno on Monday, but wanna be able to gun it at the cruise on Sunday.

Gave it a bit of a drive today, heaps of fun and goes better with more exhaust flow. I love the sound of a VR6 howling! :twisted: 8)

I`ll give it a clean and take some pics on the weekend.

GoLfMan
23-02-2006, 08:00 PM
awesome man.... i want loads of pikkies..!!! and some mpegs to if you can 8)

45set
23-02-2006, 09:39 PM
is that a 12v engine???

i would like to see what power figure you get, and what exactly you have done with the engine..... also, do you now how much front cuts go for in Aus?? did you only do a gearbox and engine swap... or have the front brakes also been changed (including changing to 5 studs). also how hard is the conversion, not talking about the wiring part... but the actually bolting in of the new engine. can you still use all the stock mounts (gearbox and engine) and sub frame from a 95 GTi? what can it beat (skyrice, commo etc etc) how does it handle compared to the 2L engine. and lastly... is it worth it?

i have kinda been interested in this convo... but no one in England would give me a stright answer... so i waited till someone in Aus did it.

any help would be great.

Golf Loon
24-02-2006, 08:17 AM
Yup 12v engine. The front cut cost $4000 a couple of years ago, but VR6s are getting cheaper. You need the subframes, engine and box and front struts, hubs and brakes, yup conversion to 5 stud. The engine is stock, but low kms.

GTI SEATs have the same subframes as the Golf VR6, so you might be able to keep the frames and just bolt the golf engine and bigger mounts on. Equally you could get bigger front brakes for a SEAT Cupra Sport or something and retain your 4 stud hubs.

It was all bolt in plug and play, except for the Microtech fuel computer. I`m gonna get that tuned and dynod on Monday, so will let you know power figures then.

Its worth it for the noise it makes, havent really raced anyone yet, but will update you soon. 8)

45set
25-02-2006, 11:06 PM
oh ok.... cooooll

i was quoted 6-7k for a VR6 front cut a few months back... but then again, he thought my Ibiza was an import :roll: i might have to get you to find me one :p.... what are the chances of finding a 24v one (or 30v)?? and what would that set me back.

also could you use the stock ECU and wire that up... or would an aftermarket unit be needed.

oh... and what are the chances of a 1.8t fitting in?? have you heard anything about it (engine mounts and all that) a fair few people seem to be crashing there GTi golfs lately and they seem to be fairly common :P No one in the UK seems to give me any stright answers (even about the VR6) so i have stoped asking.

i'm thinking of selling the Ibiza and getting something a little more.... "fast".

i love the Ibiza and would perfer to keep it.... so VR6 and 1.8t seem to be the only options.... silly 8v

The Seater
26-02-2006, 10:49 AM
Hey '45set'. I'm sure you're aware of the Seat Ibiza Cupra Sport GTi 16v (110kW, 180Nm) vs 8v GTi (85kw, 166Nm). I have one in reasonably standard form and it is a very quick little machine. A beautifully balanced handler too.
The Cupra does the 0-100km/hr in 7.9 secs standard. With wider rims and tyres, a chip, exhaust and induction you're probably staring at about the 170hp mark, perhaps more, and a 0-100km/hr in about 7 secs or less.
If you put a VR6 in the front end, yes it will sound glorious but I'm guessing you'll find it to be too much for the little car, mainly weight.
If you love the Ibizas, I recommend you get your hands on a Cupra, you can just about buy one for the price of a VR6 front cut. Then you don't have to worry about the transplant and associated costs.

WABIT
26-02-2006, 11:28 AM
It was all bolt in plug and play, except for the Microtech fuel computer. I`m gonna get that tuned and dynod on Monday, so will let you know power figures then.

Its worth it for the noise it makes, havent really raced anyone yet, but will update you soon. 8)

yay race someone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wabit

45set
26-02-2006, 12:42 PM
Hey '45set'. I'm sure you're aware of the Seat Ibiza Cupra Sport GTi 16v (110kW, 180Nm) vs 8v GTi (85kw, 166Nm). I have one in reasonably standard form and it is a very quick little machine. A beautifully balanced handler too.
The Cupra does the 0-100km/hr in 7.9 secs standard. With wider rims and tyres, a chip, exhaust and induction you're probably staring at about the 170hp mark, perhaps more, and a 0-100km/hr in about 7 secs or less.
If you put a VR6 in the front end, yes it will sound glorious but I'm guessing you'll find it to be too much for the little car, mainly weight.
If you love the Ibizas, I recommend you get your hands on a Cupra, you can just about buy one for the price of a VR6 front cut. Then you don't have to worry about the transplant and associated costs.

nice little plug there... arn't you selling yours?? :P

i was actually looking into getting a cupra a few months back... but everyone i talked to said that if i was going to sell my car... it would be stupid of me to get the same type of car.... so i am off getting a cupra... i would love one... but yeah, sorry.

i'm actually considering selling my car at the moment, to get something else.

my brother is trying to get me to get some type of honda (unless its a EG civic with a B18c, i'm not even thinking about it) but there is this very nice 88 Ford Escost RS turbo for sale on the goldie that i am interested in... i might make a thread asking how much people would offer.

Golf Loon
26-02-2006, 05:52 PM
I have heard lots of amchair pundits claiming the VR6 is too heavy for the Ibiza, but I have driven the 1.4 and 2L Ibizas and this one handles better. It feels really solid on the road, is awesome round corners, real crisp turn in and the camber is sorted with the wider VR6 gear on the front. The VR6 brakes pull it up real well and the SEAT ABS is retained.

The people who are saying the motor is too heavy for the car are probably the same ones who say the Golf VR6 handles like a pig.
The guy who engineered the car has been doing it for 30 years and he was very impressed with the car and the mods.

Yeah VR6 frontcuts are getting cheaper and yes you could retain stock wiring. Its plug and play at the fusebox. The wiring in this car had been butchered too much, it was easier to go aftermarket.

If you were nearer, I`d let you have a go in this one, as it is you`ll have to build yer own :wink:

Yes Wabbit, tommorow after it is dynod. Let the races begin. :lol:

Golf Loon
26-02-2006, 05:54 PM
PS Escort 88 = Nugget. Slam the door, listen to the tinny noise and run away.

syncro
26-02-2006, 06:10 PM
How about telling us what you had to do for registration etc.

Golf Loon
26-02-2006, 06:16 PM
How about telling us what you had to do for registration etc.

Golf VR6 Subframes and Engine Mounts.
Golf VR6 Motor and Box.
Change gear linkage for Cableshift one
Change Steering Column, to allow hydraulic clutch from Golf
Golf VR6 Front Struts and Brakes. Camber has been reset.
This car runs aftermarket computer, but stock one could be used as easily
Exhaust modified to fit engine.

Take to engineer with detailed list of what has been done, pay him money
Collect report, get blueslip, get rego

Sit down hold on and grin :lol: 8)

Thats it.

syncro
26-02-2006, 06:23 PM
Things have changed! Once upon a time you had to get the engineers report , then submit it to the RTA and wait for them to approve it.

Golf Loon
26-02-2006, 06:40 PM
The guy I took it to was really good, RTA approved engineer who does crash forensics for em. He said, whatever is good enough for him is good enough for the RTA. If you are doing chassis or engine mount mods, its a different game, but this is plug and play bolt in stuff.

Golf Loon
27-02-2006, 12:34 PM
http://img6.picsplace.to/img6/14/P1040013.JPG (http://picsplace.to/)

99.1kw at the wheels (133 Hp) I wanted 100, but at least it made a good noise. And obviously its all about the torque really. 99.1kw at 5500rpm is useful :roll:

The Seater
27-02-2006, 06:56 PM
Just out of curiosity, how do you go about insuring your little red rocket?

45set
27-02-2006, 08:47 PM
whats insurance :P

i don't think it would be worth it in the end.....

Tim
27-02-2006, 09:06 PM
anyone who drives around without some for of 3rd party insurance at least is craaaaazy.

but yeah, id be interested to hear of a company that would consider insuring it hehe.

Golf Loon
27-02-2006, 10:42 PM
Shannons I would think, but I havent tried yet as I`m so skint atm.

Golf Loon
28-02-2006, 08:41 AM
Got a vr6 badge though :lol:

http://img4.picsplace.to/img4/20/thumbs/P1040003.JPG (http://img4.picsplace.to/img.php?file=img4/20/P1040003.JPG)

DVR68U
28-02-2006, 08:39 PM
nice work man :wink:

midget
18-04-2006, 03:30 PM
hey man

was happy to see your beeza the other day at the vw nationals in the "flesh" as i have seen it on the net a fair bit. I am very impressed

Golf Loon
18-04-2006, 07:45 PM
hey man

was happy to see your beeza the other day at the vw nationals in the "flesh" as i have seen it on the net a fair bit. I am very impressed

Thanks man, you should have said hi and got a atercooled sticker off me.

midget
18-04-2006, 09:14 PM
you should have said hi and got a atercooled sticker off me

yeah i wasnt sure if you were hanging around your car or not

anyways are you part of the sydney veedub club?

Golf Loon
18-04-2006, 11:30 PM
[/quote]anyways are you part of the sydney veedub club?[/quote]

Nope, but I`m part of the vwwatercooled massive.

midget
18-04-2006, 11:47 PM
no probs :)

anyways another site you might like being a seat man is
www.seatenthusiasts.co.uk

Golf Loon
19-04-2006, 12:12 AM
Thanks man

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums

one for you.

DVR68U
19-04-2006, 04:42 PM
Nope, but I`m part of the vwwatercooled massive
up the vwwatercooled MASSIVE :wink:
Camden VR6 chapter :lol:
cheers brenton

Golf Loon
22-04-2006, 04:40 PM
Yeah man, just cleaned that filter and did oil and plugs. She flies now.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/ (http://img6.picsplace.to/img.php?file=img6/18/ibizamoody.jpg)

Go the Camden VR6 crue

16valvertwin45s
28-04-2006, 02:48 PM
Great to see an original VR6 install,is the motor standard if so you got any modding intentions never seen one in a beetha before.
Awsome gti store did one in a skoda fabia tho!!

http://img6.picsplace.to/img6/18/thumbs/SKODA.jpg (http://img6.picsplace.to/img.php?file=img6/18/SKODA.jpg)[/img]

Golf Loon
28-04-2006, 10:13 PM
That Skoda Fabia is a nice sleeper. Not as classy as a SEAT though.

The motor is stock, but only 80,000kms. She goes pretty hard.
Bolt on Supercharger is where I`d take it next, but impending second child means the 2 door toy has to go.

Anyone want a little red rocket?

Besides, just got the Girl a Passat VR6, so we`ll still have a VR at home :lol:

CHANGZ1
31-10-2006, 03:38 PM
that vr6 is HAAAAAWT, i want one....LOL
but with my 95clx, i cant really see it happening, id have to start with a gti yes?

GoLfMan
31-10-2006, 03:39 PM
that vr6 is HAAAAAWT, i want one....LOL
but with my 95clx, i cant really see it happening, id have to start with a gti yes?
i believe so :) you can always wack in a 1.8T outa a mk4 GTi ;)

Golf Loon
31-10-2006, 10:03 PM
that vr6 is HAAAAAWT, i want one....LOL
but with my 95clx, i cant really see it happening, id have to start with a gti yes?

Better to start with a GTI, as they have antirollbars, abs, better brakes and electrical toys. And nicer seats. A guy on seatcupra.net did it with a 1.4, but I wouldn`t say its worth it. His had extensive bodywork already.

Just bought another beeza as I miss my one so much.
William brought the VR6 beeza round the other day to take me for a spin in it. Its quicker than I remember, or perhaps its more scary without a steering wheel in my hand :)