WA: Back doors 'Boring'

[PranK]

I'm curious about how far from the ground your front guards are (just to compare with mine) and whether you got or are planning to get a sump guard?

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Been a while since i updated this thread all thought that could be directly related to been a while since I've had decent money

So apart from fixing up the rev limiter/cruise control fiasco by breaking my head unit and changing it (And help from bundy bora) not a lot has changed until today

From this


To this

To this So supportive and clean



Also Changed pedals from this

To this


Fixed the high tide mark


And fixed the V71 motor which was a massive pain in the ass also didn't need to be replaced as i think i found the cause of its issues


Also changed my sun-glass holder to a standard handle so if someone wants a sun glass holder pm us

Future plans are still looking close. Future plans being Turbo and maybe a built engine to go with it

Edit also changed the trim around

[Manaz]

Nice score on the interior, where did you score the R32 seats from (and for how much)?

I'd love to get a sit in the R32 seats to see how much of a difference they make from the stock seats (more interested in the different shape and depth than anything else, though won't say no to the improved support

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Ah a mates misfortune shall we say, Haven't actually figured out the price yet as it depends on how much im taking.

They're really nice, Way more supportive and the bolsters really keep you in through the tight turns. Really holds you in compared to the stock leather.

Nice score on the interior, where did you score the R32 seats from (and for how much)?

I'd love to get a sit in the R32 seats to see how much of a difference they make from the stock seats (more interested in the different shape and depth than anything else, though won't say no to the improved support

Yesterdays little job

From this

To This

[trickysimon]

Dude, you are deadset building the car I had in my mind. I have a feeling ours will turn out very similar haha

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Well.... Its been a long long time between updates so i mayaswell catch up.

The cars currently down at the moment for around 3 months. But its for a good reason. Never thought i'd get there but ms bora is finally getting a new lung. And i cant freakin wait. But more on that a little later.

First ill take a look at my original list

Future Plans:
BBS Lm's
KW V3s? Suspension kit
Turbo
Bora R Front, Back, Sideskirts
Front fog lights (maybe)
Blue Haldex
Respray
Full HID Kit including auto leveling motors
Amps speakers and subs
Fix trip computer (Or install full height trip)
Exhaust
Chip
Cabinaro Intake
ECS Big brake kit v5
Speedtech boser hood extension
Smoked LED tail light (respectable looking ones)
Smoked side markers

So what have i done from that.

BBS Lm's - Done
KW V3s? Suspension kit - V2 fronts and V3 rears
Turbo - In progress
Bora R Front, Back, Sideskirts - Maybe later, Very expensive. Really dislike the current setup
Front fog lights (maybe) - Done ages ago..
Blue Haldex - Orange prefferd. Next on list due to turbo. Should be there once tax comes back.
Respray - hahah yeah not happening
Full HID Kit including auto leveling motors - Not sure probably not
Amps speakers and subs - Done and headunit failed so currently out and for sale
Fix trip computer (Or install full height trip) - No, Hopefully a r32 dash can work
Exhaust - Part of the turbo install. Going to fab my own for the hell of it!
Chip - Part of turbo install
Cabinaro Intake - Done
ECS Big brake kit v5 - Installed a big brembo kit a while back
Speedtech boser hood extension - installed and one of my favourite mods
Smoked LED tail light (respectable looking ones) - LED ones installed that dont look shocking
Smoked side markers - Done

So yeah made a bit of progress which is nice.

And she had a birthday! Just broken in for a turbo....


Now on to the good stuff.

So i finally saved up and got myself sorted. Around i think late september i organized this from a guy in america who had it installed on his 24v.




In the kit is a manifold, Turbo, wastegate, 660cc siemens injectors,fuel pump (which turns out wont work..sigh), ECU with um tune and oil drain and feed lines. Basically everything i needed for the turbo side of things.

I've since sent the ECU and my ECU to united motorsports to swap the tune to my ecu and add an SRI delete which should allow me to keep my immobiliser.

The other thing i sorted out is this beast of a kit.




I loved the idea of an Air/water intercooler specially in australia. A little more complex (well not complex but install difficulty) for some key features. The reservoir has i think a 3gal capacity and a screen for ice. This allows alot of heat to be absorbed and through the use of ice below ambient intake temperatures. It also allows very little intake restriction (less turbo lag) and less complex intake pipework cleaner bay. It comes with a hefty all aluminium water pump and a decent heat exchanger.

The basic plan for this is to install the reservoir and pump into the boot, plumb the lines to the awic which will sit where the battery was (getting moved to boot) which runs to the heat exchanger (in front of radiator) and goes back into the reservoir.

Roughly like this

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

So where am i at the moment.

As stated before the car is down and out at the moment while all this is done. Its quite nice having the time to do this and not need to rush. Mind you this is because i got a second set of wheels (which also started out life broken )


Which is nice and all but i really miss my car and can't wait for its new found power.

Anyway i digress

Currently at the moment the engine bay has the fewest amount of pieces i've ever seen. Basically the core engine is left. I've been very lazy with photos so forgive me ill take more when putting it back together.

The rough starting point


Exhaust mostly out.


SRI delete installed (this was done out of order as i should have been ripping down but i was getting seriously frustrated at the exhaust)


SRI pump removed from front


To get the section between the head and cat off the sub frame needs to be dropped and the steering rack removed. I think this is VW's idea of fun.

Heres the back of the engine once the exhaust is finally off!


Gear box out.


It was ten times easier to remove the gearbox this time. Top reason being no exhaust or most of the parts that get in the way and secondly because i decided to detach the rear drive shaft instead of the box. It hopefully should be a lot easier to put the gearbox back on because of this.

Unfortunately whilst trying to sturdy up the engine it actually fell out of its mounting (my trolley jack failed) and fell onto the floor. Luckily it hasn't damaged anything specially as the harness is still attached. Oh well it should make some things easier i guess.


Still to do. (basic list)
Change clutch and flywheel
Install head spacer
Injectors
Fuel pump
Install all the parts of the AWIC system.
Plumbing.
Solve a dozen problems due to the turbo
Build exhaust
Put everything back together

All "good" fun haha.

I've already had several WTF am i doing and oh **** moments.

[blake_]

Looking great. Going to be a seriously worked bora when its all complete!!
What power gains are you expecting from the turbo setup?

[leighaus]

Awesome project mate. Love people who get their hands dirty for their own pride and joy.

Can't wait to see how this finishes up... Are you worried about the line length from reservoir to the air-water kit?

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Looking great. Going to be a seriously worked bora when its all complete!!
What power gains are you expecting from the turbo setup?

Thanks, Yeah gonna be awesome. Nothing hopefully to obvious to its turbo aswell.

Well the engine and mods are all good for around 600hp but i wont be going to that. Not really sure thinking of getting an electronic boost controller and setting up a daily around 300 or so, track at 400 and drag at 500. If thats possible.

Awesome project mate. Love people who get their hands dirty for their own pride and joy.

Can't wait to see how this finishes up... Are you worried about the line length from reservoir to the air-water kit?

Haha thanks, I enjoy doing it... sometimes.

Not really. The pump from the reservoir is ridiculous i think its something like 20gal/min. The lines and fittings are what came with the kit so it should be ok. Always chance to change it later on. Most people dont even run reservoirs either.