R32 then upgraded R36 power and 4 motion for my pure grey

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Awesome inspiration hef mate, I only wish I had your expertise!!
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Only a jack of all trades really and certainly master of none buddy … still learning at 59 and every day is an adventure, thanks fella


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Love the rear exhaust hefwhat did it come from originally mate?

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Hi mate @Damo2k the system is from an RS3 buddyImage
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I'm loving the rear suspension that looks awe👌 it must handle a damm site better than the original
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Hey Andy! Hope you’re well bud!! Yes, fitting the rear subframe, 4 motion and independent suspension has transformed the van and it’s a great drive round the track now mate thanks


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Yes I'm fine mate clocking up plenty of miles in the van
I suppose you get the chance to get quite a few laps in on the local track
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Yes, had some fun that day on the track for sure mate, had some looks from some Porsche drivers for sure haha!Image
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They don't expect to be overtaken by a van 🤣 or certainly not being able to shake it off
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Just read this all amazing work hef, ive done the 4wd on my van using the subframe from an r32 golf. Im just wondering why didnt you use the front trailing arm bracket with the 4 bolts? also did you look into having the adjustable trailing arms made id be really interested in a set of those, mine has got fully adjustable camber arms and caster arms and adjustable trailing arms would finish it off thanks
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@Craig2681 Hia mate thank you! Yes i did think of adjustable trailing arms and had a cad drawing made of them but never hot round to making them. Be good to see how you’ve made yours as i’d do a couple of things differently next time. I just wanted it to look as oem factory as possible. Any pics you can share?


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Awesome 8) 8) 8)
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