Let the build begin - Plushed/Bagged VR6
- C Chis
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Re: Let the build begin
Here, here... ban Chris.... whoever he is
2010 pre-facelift Mk3 3.2 VR6 : Touran Interior : 3D Premium Clocks : R32 Bumper : Climatic A/C
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
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- C Chis
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Let the build begin
Been a little quiet of late... been MTB’ing in the spring sunshine
However, gave the old caddy a wash and fitted some rather nice, bargain priced roof rails and cross bars!
Now she looks like a van
Off for a wee drive to see how quiet and aero they really are!
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However, gave the old caddy a wash and fitted some rather nice, bargain priced roof rails and cross bars!
Now she looks like a van
Off for a wee drive to see how quiet and aero they really are!
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2010 pre-facelift Mk3 3.2 VR6 : Touran Interior : 3D Premium Clocks : R32 Bumper : Climatic A/C
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
- the swan fiend
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Re: Let the build begin
Looks good mate. I put some roof rails on mine a few weeks ago. I can definitely hear a whistle at 60 plus. It’s not too bad though.
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- C Chis
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Hi buddy, cheers!
Yip, same here! A very, very slight whistle at about 70mph, nothing at 65mph, result!
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Yip, same here! A very, very slight whistle at about 70mph, nothing at 65mph, result!
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2010 pre-facelift Mk3 3.2 VR6 : Touran Interior : 3D Premium Clocks : R32 Bumper : Climatic A/C
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
- the swan fiend
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Re: Let the build begin
Yeah, my whistle is ok. Rattles or whistling is fine when you know the cause. Drives you mad when you don’t!
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- C Chis
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Re: Let the build begin
Quick update on the wind noise...
Fitted the rubber strips to the channel on the aero bars and now the noise has gone, yay!!! Result!
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Fitted the rubber strips to the channel on the aero bars and now the noise has gone, yay!!! Result!
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2010 pre-facelift Mk3 3.2 VR6 : Touran Interior : 3D Premium Clocks : R32 Bumper : Climatic A/C
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
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- C Chis
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Re: Let the build begin
Just a little update, not done anything extra, just been using the van to get to and from the trails whilst the good weather is here, 57 days on the bounce
And a wee update to the to do list...
1. Dukes of Hazard air horns (so ‘70’s)
2. TV/DVD/multimedia unit for the back
3. Interior unlocking button for the side door - diodes here, to be fitted
4. Engine/gearbox upgrade, power, more power... now a live project, on the search for a nice engine or a full donor car
6. TPMS
8. Climatronic upgrade (parts here, to install along with engine upgrade)
9. Heated seats - Touran leather ones fitted, wiring to do at same time as Climatronic upgrade.
10. Respray
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And a wee update to the to do list...
1. Dukes of Hazard air horns (so ‘70’s)
2. TV/DVD/multimedia unit for the back
3. Interior unlocking button for the side door - diodes here, to be fitted
4. Engine/gearbox upgrade, power, more power... now a live project, on the search for a nice engine or a full donor car
6. TPMS
8. Climatronic upgrade (parts here, to install along with engine upgrade)
9. Heated seats - Touran leather ones fitted, wiring to do at same time as Climatronic upgrade.
10. Respray
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2010 pre-facelift Mk3 3.2 VR6 : Touran Interior : 3D Premium Clocks : R32 Bumper : Climatic A/C
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
- C Chis
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Re: Let the build begin
So, the van developed a coolant leak last Friday afternoon, turns out it was the bottom radiator hose intermittently coming into contact with the power steering pump and it’s worn a tidy hole in the hose!
I thought I’d cured this issue when I bought the correct hose ( 1.9, bls with air con and hydraulic PS).
So looking at the hose coupling I thought that perhaps I could gently prise it apart and turn the outlet pipe, this i did to see if it would give more clearance around the pulley.
Seems it does result!
Roll on 6 days, new replacement hose arrives, same part number, same supplier, same price even!
And... when compared to the old one with the now rotated coupling they have the same outlet angle, perhaps the first hose was made on a chilled out Friday afternoon before a party weekend?
Van back up and running with about 30mm of clearance between hose and pulley, result!
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I thought I’d cured this issue when I bought the correct hose ( 1.9, bls with air con and hydraulic PS).
So looking at the hose coupling I thought that perhaps I could gently prise it apart and turn the outlet pipe, this i did to see if it would give more clearance around the pulley.
Seems it does result!
Roll on 6 days, new replacement hose arrives, same part number, same supplier, same price even!
And... when compared to the old one with the now rotated coupling they have the same outlet angle, perhaps the first hose was made on a chilled out Friday afternoon before a party weekend?
Van back up and running with about 30mm of clearance between hose and pulley, result!
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2010 pre-facelift Mk3 3.2 VR6 : Touran Interior : 3D Premium Clocks : R32 Bumper : Climatic A/C
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
- C Chis
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So, after several months of cans escaping from their cardboard cartons whilst driving and then rattling about in the back, very annoying
Decided a small rack to keep the essentials tidy!
63mm spring clips, bit of spare timber, spare carpet, some 6mm rivnuts and roofing bolt later...
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Decided a small rack to keep the essentials tidy!
63mm spring clips, bit of spare timber, spare carpet, some 6mm rivnuts and roofing bolt later...
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2010 pre-facelift Mk3 3.2 VR6 : Touran Interior : 3D Premium Clocks : R32 Bumper : Climatic A/C
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
- Papa Bear
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Re: Let the build begin
Fuel cans must be stored safely!
Nice job
Nice job
Caddy Maxi Life 1.6TDI 7 speed DSG 102bhp
Black
Marmite lover!!!
VCDS
Black
Marmite lover!!!
VCDS
- J_Con
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Re: Let the build begin
Looking good! A clean set up you've got there
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- C Chis
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Re: Let the build begin
Cheers guys!
Days coaching up in Perth tomorrow... need some energy
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Days coaching up in Perth tomorrow... need some energy
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2010 pre-facelift Mk3 3.2 VR6 : Touran Interior : 3D Premium Clocks : R32 Bumper : Climatic A/C
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
- Darylg21
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Re: Let the build begin
One of the best mods, i've ever seen. And so simple too.
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- C Chis
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Re: Let the build begin
Cheers!
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2010 pre-facelift Mk3 3.2 VR6 : Touran Interior : 3D Premium Clocks : R32 Bumper : Climatic A/C
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
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Re: Let the build begin
@C Chis
always good see a fellow mtb rider, need to finish my caddy so i can transport my orange p7
always good see a fellow mtb rider, need to finish my caddy so i can transport my orange p7
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