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On Sale · 02-07-2008, 11:48 AM

Well i picked this thing up last night for $2,500. Has a few problems, the back bumper has a crack in it, the pass. window doesnt work and the rpm/speedo gauge doesnt work. But other then that, the car drives and runs amazing!

Those are just 2 quick pics i snapped last night at 711. I will have some more pics later today or tomarrow after a fresh detail and stuff.

Info:
1997 VW Vr6
115k Miles
Dark Green
5spd

Current Mods:
- Exedy Clutch Kit
- Nuespeed Intake
- Some cheesy rice-tastic muffler (doesnt sound bad but looks horrible haha)
- Unknown lowering springs.
- Drilled and Slotted Rotors

Planned to have done by March 1st:
- Black Forest tex rear Euro bumper
- New Gauge Cluster
- Replace pass. side window motor
- Do required mait. (plugs,wires,timing chain)
- New suspension, possibly coilovers.

So yea, picked up a nice Daily Driver i plan to do alot of maintenance to before i start modding it. Mostly gaskets, and current problems the car has. But im new to the VW scene so i gotta get used to these motors and setup these cars have.

On Sale · 02-07-2008, 11:48 AM

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On Sale · 02-07-2008, 12:01 PM

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jules · 02-07-2008, 12:06 PM

you have to love the power those little things have man i had a triple black 1 and i still miss it gl man..

**TROLL** · 02-07-2008, 12:25 PM

the window not working is almost surely the regulator, they are very problematic. get in there and if its broken you'll see it. if so, get an oem replacement at one of the reputable vendors on vortex (i ordered from ECS and one other place, i forget).
good luck with the new car...

xEJ20x · 02-07-2008, 12:44 PM

I recall reading that a Cabrio tach/speedo cluster will fit into the Jetta/Golfs....

Gonna go check my sources.

edit: doesn't work on VR6.

But here you could prolly use this anyways...

The Official Golf/Jetta FAQ from VWVortex
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothrea...70991&postid=0

TGilb2007 · 02-07-2008, 12:49 PM

Check the suspension... its already sitting low, so it might already be a coilover kit of some kind

The window is prolly the regulators (common on Mk3, and sucks to replace). As for the gauge cluster, thats common too, but I dont know how to really fix that for good. My buddy would just smash into his dashboard a few times, and it would work again.

Keeper1343 · 02-07-2008, 12:55 PM

ooo jeez... I had one and i will never buy another one hah. but good luck man

1988 Olds · 02-07-2008, 01:01 PM

Looks good John.

lownslow95 · 02-07-2008, 01:45 PM

looks good

On Sale · 02-07-2008, 02:23 PM

Thanks guys. If anyone knows someone with a rear bumper, or gauge cluster pm me. Looking to buy the bumper asap

TGilb2007 · 02-07-2008, 03:18 PM

i MIGHT know someone selling a mk3 cluster, ill ask as soon as I can

edit: Nvm, his is broken too. Search the classifieds on Vortex for one. Im sure SOMEONE on there has a spare.

dsturch1 · 02-07-2008, 03:45 PM

Nice man ... I'm guessing your not interested in the sol anymore but GL with the car!

On Sale · 02-07-2008, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsturch1

Nice man ... I'm guessing your not interested in the sol anymore but GL with the car!

Yea man, i had to get a car asap. I hit you up on AIM multiple times and got no response. Good luck with the sale tho. I will pass your car along to anyone looking for a sol.

den9 · 02-07-2008, 04:33 PM

what are your plans with it?

u gotta cruise down to waterfest this year

sherwood · 02-07-2008, 04:49 PM

nice...just get ready for the haters...they already tried to ruin my vw purchase! haha

DropTopChevy · 02-07-2008, 04:53 PM

There is a VW meet at Barnes and Noble on monday nights usually. I don't go anymore, but I used to. Just thought you might be interested in meeting the local VW crowd.

Willdue · 02-07-2008, 04:54 PM

Congrats. Youll love the thing. And yea, its prolly the regulators. And Tglib, its prolly a cup kit?

evomike · 02-07-2008, 04:58 PM

Make sure the chains were done, and if not be sure to do them soon. My advice is go to vwvortex.com and do your research, theese cars can be great if maintained well. But on that site you can find anything you need, and pm me about the bumper if you want I can probably more then likely jut repair what you have and repaint instead of purchasing a new one.

On Sale · 02-07-2008, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by den9

what are your plans with it?

u gotta cruise down to waterfest this year

Basically maintenance is first. Before any more mods. Returning the car to 100%. That includes, gauges, window, bumper, and some little wiring stuff i dont like. And im definetly cruising to waterfest this year. We should get a tst cruise to waterfest going.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherwood

nice...just get ready for the haters...they already tried to ruin my vw purchase! haha

i already have haters for buying this. lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DropTopChevy

There is a VW meet at Barnes and Noble on monday nights usually. I don't go anymore, but I used to. Just thought you might be interested in meeting the local VW crowd.

moved to crapplebee's on street rd, or so i have heard.

Quote:

Originally Posted by evomike

Make sure the chains were done, and if not be sure to do them soon. My advice is go to vwvortex.com and do your research, theese cars can be great if maintained well. But on that site you can find anything you need, and pm me about the bumper if you want I can probably more then likely jut repair what you have and repaint instead of purchasing a new one.

The chains were not done. Its #1 on my list. Before any repairs or mods. Im getting new HG, VCG and the timing chains done. Just so i dont have to worry about it later on. and as for the bumper... its past repair. it has a peice the size of a hockey puck missing. its such an eye sore. but o well. it will be fixed soon enough.

02-07-2008, 12:44 PM	#6
xEJ20x Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #72 My Ride: 13 STI iTrader: (3)	I recall reading that a Cabrio tach/speedo cluster will fit into the Jetta/Golfs.... Gonna go check my sources. edit: doesn't work on VR6. But here you could prolly use this anyways... The Official Golf/Jetta FAQ from VWVortex http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothrea...70991&postid=0 __________________ Nothing to see here. Last edited by xEJ20x; 02-07-2008 at 12:50 PM.

02-07-2008, 12:49 PM	#7
TGilb2007 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newark, DE/Providence, RI Member #3189 My Ride: 2006 Chevy Cobalt iTrader: (0)	Check the suspension... its already sitting low, so it might already be a coilover kit of some kind The window is prolly the regulators (common on Mk3, and sucks to replace). As for the gauge cluster, thats common too, but I dont know how to really fix that for good. My buddy would just smash into his dashboard a few times, and it would work again. __________________ 06 Cobalt LT (Daily) / 99 W Cabrio (Project)

02-07-2008, 01:01 PM	#9
1988 Olds Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #201 My Ride: 2012 Chevy Cruze iTrader: (0)	Looks good John. __________________ 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Surpeme Classic To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Dynoed at 237hp and 292lbs at the rear wheels. Hmm ran 13.52 @ 103.42 11/10/06 1994 Hunter Green Acura Integra DB7, Stock

02-07-2008, 03:18 PM	#12
TGilb2007 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newark, DE/Providence, RI Member #3189 My Ride: 2006 Chevy Cobalt iTrader: (0)	i MIGHT know someone selling a mk3 cluster, ill ask as soon as I can edit: Nvm, his is broken too. Search the classifieds on Vortex for one. Im sure SOMEONE on there has a spare. __________________ 06 Cobalt LT (Daily) / 99 W Cabrio (Project) Last edited by TGilb2007; 02-07-2008 at 03:50 PM.

02-07-2008, 04:53 PM	#17
DropTopChevy Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In a big house Member #242 My Ride: 2002 2.8 30V V6 iTrader: (6)	There is a VW meet at Barnes and Noble on monday nights usually. I don't go anymore, but I used to. Just thought you might be interested in meeting the local VW crowd. __________________ The great thing about being an architect is that you can walk into your dreams. - Harold E. Wagoner, 1986

02-07-2008, 11:48 AM	#1
On Sale Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #869 iTrader: (5)	On Sale wants ANOTHER 240sx? What about the vee-argghh? UPDATE PAGE 3 Well i picked this thing up last night for $2,500. Has a few problems, the back bumper has a crack in it, the pass. window doesnt work and the rpm/speedo gauge doesnt work. But other then that, the car drives and runs amazing! Those are just 2 quick pics i snapped last night at 711. I will have some more pics later today or tomarrow after a fresh detail and stuff. Info: 1997 VW Vr6 115k Miles Dark Green 5spd Current Mods: - Exedy Clutch Kit - Nuespeed Intake - Some cheesy rice-tastic muffler (doesnt sound bad but looks horrible haha) - Unknown lowering springs. - Drilled and Slotted Rotors Planned to have done by March 1st: - Black Forest tex rear Euro bumper - New Gauge Cluster - Replace pass. side window motor - Do required mait. (plugs,wires,timing chain) - New suspension, possibly coilovers. So yea, picked up a nice Daily Driver i plan to do alot of maintenance to before i start modding it. Mostly gaskets, and current problems the car has. But im new to the VW scene so i gotta get used to these motors and setup these cars have.

02-07-2008, 12:01 PM	#3
On Sale Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #869 iTrader: (5)	space taken for updates

02-07-2008, 12:06 PM	#4
jules Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hell (A.K.A) trenton Member #1968 My Ride: 1991 talon tsi FWD(mine) and 2005 wrx wagonTOTALLED (hers) gsxr-1100(the toy) iTrader: (0)	you have to love the power those little things have man i had a triple black 1 and i still miss it gl man..

02-07-2008, 12:55 PM	#8
Keeper1343 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5714 My Ride: 99 Honda Prelude... get some. iTrader: (0)	ooo jeez... I had one and i will never buy another one hah. but good luck man

02-07-2008, 02:23 PM	#11
On Sale Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Member #869 iTrader: (5)	Thanks guys. If anyone knows someone with a rear bumper, or gauge cluster pm me. Looking to buy the bumper asap

02-07-2008, 04:33 PM	#15
den9 Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: doylestown Member #1198 My Ride: turbo diesel iTrader: (0)	what are your plans with it? u gotta cruise down to waterfest this year

02-07-2008, 04:54 PM	#18
Willdue Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catasaqua Member #2000 My Ride: To many VW's iTrader: (3)	Congrats. Youll love the thing. And yea, its prolly the regulators. And Tglib, its prolly a cup kit? __________________ Mark IV. Wayyy out there.

02-07-2008, 04:58 PM	#19
evomike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2578 My Ride: 03 duramax and a 04 evo iTrader: (3)	Make sure the chains were done, and if not be sure to do them soon. My advice is go to vwvortex.com and do your research, theese cars can be great if maintained well. But on that site you can find anything you need, and pm me about the bumper if you want I can probably more then likely jut repair what you have and repaint instead of purchasing a new one.

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