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  1. Golfwa78
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    my Tornado Red B3 Sedan

    07-23-2011 01:28 PM #1
    1993 B3 Passat VR6
    233k on body/ 20k on re-built motor with new head

    Engine:
    GIAC Cam Chip
    Neuspeed CAI
    MKIV Head Gasket
    PowerGasket between intake manifold and head
    New Injectors
    Brand New Head (complete)
    Cams: Autotech 262’s
    New Alternator
    VF Engineering front motor mount
    BFI Poly rear mount
    G60 solid tranny mount
    Diesel Geek Short Shift kit
    Grounding kit
    MSD Coils & MSD Wires
    Aluminum crack pipe
    Corrado SLC Transmission (rebuilt)
    ACT Sport clutch
    Lightened flywheel
    Custom Stainless 2.5" Exhaust (Cat Back)

    Brakes: 11.3” DE front calipers, Brembo rotors, Hawk HPS pads
    MK4 rear calipers, Brembo rotors, Green Stuff pads
    Goodridge SS front and rear over axle lines (flex lines at calipers)
    ATE super blue brake fluid

    New Tires: Nangkang 205 40 17 Z's all around
    Wheels: BBS Madras 17”
    Spacers/ Adapters: H&R 20mm (front), 35mm (rear)

    Suspension: Neuspeed Sport springs
    Bilstein Sport dampers
    HD front upper strut mounts
    VWMS front control arm bushings
    TT rear control arm bushings


    B4 (1997) Leather Seats
    B4 (1997) Center console with rear cup holder
    B4 (1997) HVAC controls
    B4 (1997) Turn stalks & clamshell
    Euro 3-point Seat Belts (used)
    Euro Corrado Steering wheel (used)




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    07-23-2011 03:30 PM #2
    That's awesome man nice car. Is that a b4 grille?
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    07-23-2011 05:34 PM #3
    Quote Originally Posted by mddub View Post
    That's awesome man nice car. Is that a b4 grille?
    Nope, B3 grille, but i have no idea where it came from previous owner had it on when i got it. I know its Mattig but thats about it. thanks for the props btw
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    07-23-2011 11:39 PM #4
    How are those cams btw? Looking to chip and cam soon trying to get some ideas.
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    07-24-2011 02:03 PM #5
    they are pretty moderate, its paired with the GIAC chip and it really hauls. has more low end vs high end, but you can go alot more if you go w 268's or so. also, if you do the MSD conversion it gives a little bit more kick too.
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    07-24-2011 02:36 PM #6
    What's the msd conversion .. im new to vws lol
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    07-24-2011 04:47 PM #7
    Replacing the stock coil pack with MSD ignition coils. Notice on my engine the Red coil packs and heavy duty wires?
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    07-24-2011 05:24 PM #8
    How hard was it to get that dash in there? That's a mk4 dash right?
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    07-24-2011 05:53 PM #9
    Quote Originally Posted by mddub View Post
    How hard was it to get that dash in there? That's a mk4 dash right?
    That's a B3 dash, sans the steering wheel:
    FS: AAA VR6 thermostat cover, B4 lower C-pillar plastic trim

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    07-24-2011 05:58 PM #10
    Is that just a lighting kit or something?
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    07-24-2011 06:23 PM #11
    Wait, I think you are talking about his cluster, not the dash.


    From what I see he has reversed LCD screens, red bulbs/LEDs behind them,
    red painted needles, aluminum bezel rings and replaced OEM green illumination with blue.
    FS: AAA VR6 thermostat cover, B4 lower C-pillar plastic trim

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    07-24-2011 06:31 PM #12
    As always, you are right lol. That sounds like alot of work....
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    07-24-2011 07:06 PM #13
    Quote Originally Posted by mddub View Post
    That sounds like alot of work....


    Revesing the LCD screens: here and here

    Painting the needles and replacing the OEM green bulbs: here

    Aluminum Gauge Rings: here
    FS: AAA VR6 thermostat cover, B4 lower C-pillar plastic trim

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    07-24-2011 07:44 PM #14
    Thanks alot izzo! If I drive out to you how much for the intake and steering wheel lol!!
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    07-24-2011 08:36 PM #15
    Quote Originally Posted by mddub View Post
    If I drive out to you how much for the intake and steering wheel lol!!
    I have them listed here, intake is $160 shipped and the steering wheel is $150 shipped.
    You want to drive down here, less of course.
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    07-24-2011 09:08 PM #16
    izzo rules
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    07-25-2011 07:05 AM #17
    Quote Originally Posted by Golfwa78 View Post
    izzo rules
    This

    OP, Many props on your car. I love the sedans, (sorry Wagoners) being a damn proud owner of a stuupid clean one myself if I must say.

    Specifically on your car, I like those wheels, The grille is OMGWTF! I need to find that. Your speaker covers on the doors are sweet. And the HID assembly is very bad ass.

    Good deal sir. Thinking of Chipping/Camming mine, Gonna wait until next year probably when I'm a little more comfortable with ripping sh1t apart.

    Nice ride.

    Heeeeeey, ....

    I just noticed you have a cup holder in your center console. How'd you do that?
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    07-25-2011 07:43 AM #18
    cup holder is a walmart special. sits between center console and passenger seat. works great! thanks for the props.
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    07-25-2011 09:39 PM #19
    Quote Originally Posted by Golfwa78 View Post
    cup holder is a walmart special. sits between center console and passenger seat. works great! thanks for the props.
    Doesn't interfere with e the E-Brake?
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    07-25-2011 10:54 PM #20
    nope!
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    07-26-2011 07:35 AM #21
    Quote Originally Posted by Golfwa78 View Post
    nope!

    i must get one
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    03-25-2012 09:15 PM #22
    some updates: installed new (used) sunroof, re-wrapped headliner and installed amp and 12" sub. found some 17" BBS Madras on Craigslist.. having them bead blasted and refinishing them when they get back...






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    04-08-2012 09:51 AM #23
    sittin' pretty:


    $250 craigslist find getting re-finished:












    dont worry they aren't black, just in the shade



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    04-11-2012 11:19 PM #25
    Those wheels look great as they are!
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    did some polishing!
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    12-09-2012 01:30 PM #27
    http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...UNNING-PROJECT lemme know i have plenty of pics
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    my Tornado Red B3 Sedan

    12-10-2012 11:01 AM #28
    Pm me with more info/ pics. Is it a vr?
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