I've finally decided to do a thread on progress on a vRS I have decided to keep, so far i've had 3 Silver & 1 Red, but my heart was always set on a black one, finally one came across at what I thought was a good price, a genuine car, unmodified, but not in the best condition inside or out. But most importantly its backed up with full service history, 2 keys, and low owners

First point of call was working out any issues, so far on the list:-

Anti Roll Bar Link needs changing, Horrible rattle from passenger door card when bass is frequent, Poor economy, Interior needs a very good clean, and bodywork has several issues, ranging to a pretty deep scratch, and several paintless dents.

Future improvements:-

Lowering

Anthracite Wheels

Black Grill

Xenon/Projector Headlamps

Blue Wing Mirror Glass

Strut Bars Back & Front.

Purchased simply as my daily runner, something practical with good reliability *Touch wood*

02/02/2013

Seats get the attention they so rightly deserve! Vacuumed, Brushed with 1001 Carpet Cleaner & Then attacked with a steam cleaner!

I forgot to take a pic of the drivers seat before.

After...

Quick view of the car..

And the annoying scratch..

Looks good pal! Keep the pics coming!!

03/03/2013

EGR clean, not really up to my standards, but was against time, and couldn't work out how to get the bottom bolts off, anybody got a guide? For the time being, intercooler pipes got a good blast of carb cleaner and boiling hot water, and the EGR got a very heavy dose of carb cleaner and a wire brush. Ideally I want to remove the EGR, allow it to soak and also give it a light sanding.

I've currently been having some MPG issues, but a good 30 minute run after, non motorway, saw a return as high as 59MPG (Average) at one stage, arrived home allowed to cool and still held over 50MPG.. Impressed to say the least.

Edited 3 March, 201313 yr by johal87

very nice mate, same as mine, keep it up

03/03/2013

EGR clean, not really up to my standards, but was against time, and couldn't work out how to get the bottom bolts off, anybody got a guide? For the time being, intercooler pipes got a good blast of carb cleaner and boiling hot water, and the EGR got a very heavy dose of carb cleaner and a wire brush. Ideally I want to remove the EGR, allow it to soak and also give it a light sanding.

I've currently been having some MPG issues, but a good 30 minute run after, non motorway, saw a return as high as 59MPG (Average) at one stage, arrived home allowed to cool and still held over 50MPG.. Impressed to say the least.

Would have liked to have seen the before pic as a comparison...

How did you clean it without removing? Did it not allow a load of cr4p to return through it by leaving it on and spraying into it?

Would have liked to have seen the before pic as a comparison...

How did you clean it without removing? Did it not allow a load of cr4p to return through it by leaving it on and spraying into it?

My hands were too filthy to take a before pic, the EGR was covered in a nice thick later of a gunky/oil substance all over, and the flap felt slightly restricted. I don't think too much stuff would have gone back in, gave it a good does of carb cleaner, brushed, wiped, and repeated several times, I will eventually look to removing it next weekend, but you need a good few hours, this was done in about 45 minutes.

Edited 4 March, 201313 yr by johal87

08/03/2013

Got some halfords seat covers, not the best fit, tight round the top, and the bottom comes up from time to time since the top its tight, but im hoping they will loosen up slightly and ill just tie the bottoms, would have loved snap on covers, but the price is through the roof, and I managed to get these half price

There's a group buy for VRS seat covers in the GB section

12/03/2013

No pictures unfortunately, just a update on the general running - had fuel economy issues to start off with, over the past 3 top ups, £20 each time, has given me 139 miles, 135, and 131, now im not sure if the loss was down to driving style or cold weather etc, but i still think its slightly off, next port of call will be getting the EGR off fully, maybe even a delete, and a MAF clean, then if unresolved, a new MAF.

Good news - Managed to get a brand new Cupra R splitter off eBay for £15!!

Can you shed any light on the fitting of splitter. And btw car looks great

Can you shed any light on the fitting of splitter. And btw car looks great

Have a search, theres a pretty good guide somewhere on the forum, or google it, it involves a few of the tabs being removed from what I can remember and a good few self tappers.

18/03/2013

Today, Hmm, not sure what to report, but I brought a MK4 Golf GT TDI 150 ARL, come with very light front damage, at a very good price, originally brought for the 150 turbo, and some other parts for another car of mine, but... after accessing the damage, condition, im half tempted to now keep the Golf.. Lets see what the weekend brings!

If you ever look at the passenger door card issue, I'll be interested. Have the same annoying rattle! Plus I'm about to swap the EGR for a clean'un in hope my MPG improves from a paltry 44MPG when driven lightly at 60/70.