Let the build begin - Plushed/Bagged VR6
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Re: Let the build begin - VR6 and air on the way!
Compressors, driers and relay all wired in along with installing the air receiver and the air lines to/from it.
Air receiver has had a few coats of stone chip for a little added protection against the coming winter and the tubing and wires have a bit of protection with the flexible conduit.
Controller wiring to complete tomorrow and then time to test prior to fitting the air bags and stuff.
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Air receiver has had a few coats of stone chip for a little added protection against the coming winter and the tubing and wires have a bit of protection with the flexible conduit.
Controller wiring to complete tomorrow and then time to test prior to fitting the air bags and stuff.
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2010 pre-facelift Mk3 3.2 VR6 : Touran Interior : 3D Premium Clocks : R32 Bumper : Climatic A/C
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Re: Let the build begin - VR6 and air on the way!
Looks like a nice job you’re doing there mate.
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Re: Let the build begin - VR6 and air on the way!
Nice work there buddy.
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Re: Let the build begin - VR6 and air on the way!
Cheers guys!
For some reason I thought this install would only take a couple of days
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Let the build begin - Plushed VR6
Well… after 4(ish) days of hair pulling and head scratching…
It’s 98% completed!
The ride is super nice, firm but not harsh like my old coil overs
How the underneath looks at the moment, quite tidy, discrete, little bit of tidying up to do, that’s next weekends task.
Flexible hose from the bag to the body fixed to a custom made and welded on bracket with 1/4bsp to 6mm bulkhead fitting
Rear bag, shortened and updated Bilstein shock absorbers (axle has since been cleaned and stone chipped.
And van at full height to get over the pavement and down into my drive. Kinda scary the first time as I’d sold the idea of air suspension on the premise that I’d still be able to get in and out of our steep drive without scraping
And finally… managed to buy some R32 pedals for my feet oh, and excuse the mess, took the picture before cleaning everything up
Time to sell the 6 month old Bilstein B4’s, drop links, lowering springs and rear shocks to replenish a little bit of the secret Caddy fund!
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It’s 98% completed!
The ride is super nice, firm but not harsh like my old coil overs
How the underneath looks at the moment, quite tidy, discrete, little bit of tidying up to do, that’s next weekends task.
Flexible hose from the bag to the body fixed to a custom made and welded on bracket with 1/4bsp to 6mm bulkhead fitting
Rear bag, shortened and updated Bilstein shock absorbers (axle has since been cleaned and stone chipped.
And van at full height to get over the pavement and down into my drive. Kinda scary the first time as I’d sold the idea of air suspension on the premise that I’d still be able to get in and out of our steep drive without scraping
And finally… managed to buy some R32 pedals for my feet oh, and excuse the mess, took the picture before cleaning everything up
Time to sell the 6 month old Bilstein B4’s, drop links, lowering springs and rear shocks to replenish a little bit of the secret Caddy fund!
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Last edited by C Chis on Sat Oct 01, 2022 12:38 pm, edited 1 time in total.
2010 pre-facelift Mk3 3.2 VR6 : Touran Interior : 3D Premium Clocks : R32 Bumper : Climatic A/C
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
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Re: Let the build begin - Plushed VR6
Amazing, great job.
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Let the build begin - Plushed VR6
Looking good Colin, nice to see another properly done air install without the air lines cable tied on.
With your front leader hose, and depending on your bulkhead bracket position, you should be able to route it round the front of the strut, attaching it to the existing sensor bracket with a P-clip. That way you won’t need to loop the hose.
Also when aired out just make sure the rear antiroll bar mount (part welded to axle) isn’t catching your fuel filler neck. It’s easily relocated further down (using some plate) if it’s close.
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With your front leader hose, and depending on your bulkhead bracket position, you should be able to route it round the front of the strut, attaching it to the existing sensor bracket with a P-clip. That way you won’t need to loop the hose.
Also when aired out just make sure the rear antiroll bar mount (part welded to axle) isn’t catching your fuel filler neck. It’s easily relocated further down (using some plate) if it’s close.
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Let the build begin - Plushed VR6
Cheers guys!
Chris, thanks! I was wondering how to sort out the front hoses and I never thought about the rear bracket, I’ll check it out before going lower! I can reposition the welded on brackets if required.
I haven’t notched the front rails for now however…
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Chris, thanks! I was wondering how to sort out the front hoses and I never thought about the rear bracket, I’ll check it out before going lower! I can reposition the welded on brackets if required.
I haven’t notched the front rails for now however…
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Re: Let the build begin - Plushed VR6
No worries at all mate, if you have a look in my build thread (end of April time last year) there will be some photos.
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2014 Toffee Brown with EA888 Gen 3 2.0 TSi (CJX) engine (417.5 BHP 545 Nm), Grinds/ABP air suspension and a few other mods
Build thread:
http://caddy2k.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=36629
Build thread:
http://caddy2k.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=36629
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Re: Let the build begin - Plushed VR6
Cheers! Just away to have a look!
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My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
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Re: Let the build begin - Plushed VR6
Definitely worth the 4 days of head scratching and hair pulling, looks class.
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Re: Let the build begin - Plushed VR6
Love how this just started out as "I'll just do the back for the mountain bikes"
I like the idea of those clamps in the back, but mine and the wife's bikes won't fit with wheels on (hers does, mine doesn't).
The VR6 is awesome though!
I like the idea of those clamps in the back, but mine and the wife's bikes won't fit with wheels on (hers does, mine doesn't).
The VR6 is awesome though!
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Re: Let the build begin - Plushed VR6
very tidy
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Re: Let the build begin - Plushed VR6
Do you have a choice of wheel in mind?
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Re: Let the build begin - Plushed VR6
[mention]JWcaddy [/mention] me too, mrs C a little less so!
I love the VR noise, looking to modify the exhaust to include the original exhaust valve for a little extra VR vroom…
[mention]benny_bassline [/mention] cheers bud!
[mention]Vanmandan [/mention] if you mean steering wheel, then yes, looking to get hold of an R32 MFSW to keep the look
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I love the VR noise, looking to modify the exhaust to include the original exhaust valve for a little extra VR vroom…
[mention]benny_bassline [/mention] cheers bud!
[mention]Vanmandan [/mention] if you mean steering wheel, then yes, looking to get hold of an R32 MFSW to keep the look
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2010 pre-facelift Mk3 3.2 VR6 : Touran Interior : 3D Premium Clocks : R32 Bumper : Climatic A/C
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here