Picked up my new car yesturday.
2001 VR6 4-Motion Bora. 6 speed, full leather, sunroof, heated seats, 6 stacker, abs.
I am pleased to report that it goes like a rocket ship 馃槀
trickysimon 路
Aussieveedubbers 路 Watercooled VW's
Simon's 2.8 4-Motion Bora
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/84118/simons-28-4-motion-bora
Bizarre 路
WOW .........congrats
So the beetle is a toy now??
So the beetle is a toy now??
Joels72Lowlight 路
Wow looks awesome!
Where do you get all this money 馃榾
Where do you get all this money 馃榾
STIDUB 路
money, middle of nowhere nsw, drug lab, hence the need for a fast getaway car 馃榿
cesiumfrog 路
nice one, simon
trickysimon 路
Have plans for the beetle 馃槈Bizarre wrote:WOW .........congrats
So the beetle is a toy now??
Anyone interested in my 1915? (turnkey)
trickysimon 路
Working hard and living at home 馃槀Joels72Lowlight wrote:Wow looks awesome!
Where do you get all this money 馃榾
I got a loan for this car because I need a good credit rating for a when I buy a house in the next couple of years.
trickysimon 路
Haha nah I need a fast car to show you subi boys how its doneSTIDUB wrote:money, middle of nowhere nsw, drug lab, hence the need for a fast getaway car 馃榿
trickysimon 路
Thanks Phil 馃榾cesiumfrog wrote:nice one, simon
Bizarre 路
awww.............. you not gunna......................trickysimon wrote:Anyone interested in my 1915? (turnkey)
*kicks cat and walks away muttering*
馃槀
trickysimon 路
Not subi if thats what your thinking lol
Bizarre 路
phew 馃槀trickysimon wrote:Not subi if thats what your thinking lol
*pats cat and says sorry*
colonel mustard 路
me thinks simon is going bigger aircooled... Hmmmm
Craig Torrens 路
Hmmm, they actually want to see a good savings record, and with the interest and depreciation on the vehicle you have probably lost $20K in savings !!.......BUT who cares you have a good car that kicks butt and is very nice to drive 馃槑I got a loan for this car because I need a good credit rating for a when I buy a house in the next couple of years.
trickysimon 路
Well I hav a good savings record anyway so either way 馃憤
STIDUB 路
can you get the plates "TRICKY" for it? 馃槀
oh and about that subie thing, come to the darkside 馃榾 we have water AND air, usually pressurised 馃憤
oh and about that subie thing, come to the darkside 馃榾 we have water AND air, usually pressurised 馃憤
trickysimon 路
Meh I have one of each now, so I can choose to either beat you with AIR or WATER馃槀
trickysimon 路
Getting raped at the bowser!
$85 to fill and the last tank only lasted 560kms and half of that was on the highway 馃槀
Can get the digital reader up to 50L per 100km if I floor it 馃お
Got its first service with me yesturday, alot chaper than I expected at $250 (inluciding some small things that needed fixing)
The price you pay for speed 馃槀 馃檮
$85 to fill and the last tank only lasted 560kms and half of that was on the highway 馃槀
Can get the digital reader up to 50L per 100km if I floor it 馃お
Got its first service with me yesturday, alot chaper than I expected at $250 (inluciding some small things that needed fixing)
The price you pay for speed 馃槀 馃檮
STIDUB 路
beat me with air or water? pffft, to the petrol station maybe 馃榾 ill stop at one 200km down the road, fill up, have something to eat, then wave as you come in to fill up as i leave haha馃槀
whats your 98ron worth on average?
whats your 98ron worth on average?
trickysimon 路
I think it was $1.42 or somthing last night when I bought it.
ang3lsholocaust 路
Welcome to the watercooled side of VW's...馃榾 I love this model Bora looks fantastic..馃憤馃槒
Well done mate
jess
Well done mate
jess
trickysimon 路
Thanks Jess 馃榾
colonel mustard 路
trickysimon wrote:Meh I have one of each now, so I can choose to either beat you with AIR or WATER馃槀
I hope the word "you" was used loosely there and not directed at Dave.... cause, I think you will find you wont...
beetleboyjeff 路
Aren't they just the nicest car to drive. My missus has a 2005 V5 2 wheel drive with tiptronic - goes like shit off a shovel. My son-in-law has a 2002 V6 Passat with the 4-motion, but his is tiptronic. I reckon the V5 is a little more responsive off the mark, but they both go bloody well (on the rare occations that my wife lets me drive it).
I find that the adaptive learning (or whatever it is called - adapts the engine management to your driving style) means that is takes a little while for the Bora to ramp up to my driving - it just seems to get better and better (my wife is quite a conservative driver). Maybe that is is one of the reasons why she won't let me drive it much. lol
I find that the adaptive learning (or whatever it is called - adapts the engine management to your driving style) means that is takes a little while for the Bora to ramp up to my driving - it just seems to get better and better (my wife is quite a conservative driver). Maybe that is is one of the reasons why she won't let me drive it much. lol
JVLRacing 路
201hps ready to boot!....馃槑
johny rotten 路
A subaroo for grown ups
trickysimon 路
Hahaha I think you have the wrong person. Certainly wouldn't call me a grown up.
Hence the last fuel consumption I acheived out of the Bora: 298kms out of a 62L tank.
Roughly 20L/100kms 馃槀
Hence the last fuel consumption I acheived out of the Bora: 298kms out of a 62L tank.
Roughly 20L/100kms 馃槀
Ben386 路
Nice one kid.Enjoy Syncro.(or whatever you wnt to call it)
71dub 路
hey simon i have just bought a bora 4 motion as well blue lagoon is the colour .yes they go like a rocket .very happy with mine .going for a run up to toowoomba next week end .
trickysimon 路
Nice work Barrie!
Start up a thread, I wanna see it! 馃榿
Start up a thread, I wanna see it! 馃榿
71dub 路
will do simon ,will get camera out at the weekend looks like a nice fine and sunny one
trickysimon 路
Perfect for some hooning 馃槀
71dub 路
here are the first three ohotos of the 2002 bora 4 motion
71dub 路
last of the photos
trickysimon 路
Very nice! Looks like the previous owner has changed the inside trim to the black "Sport" trim.
squizy 路
Nice to see a P plater using their brains when buying a car. Great score. Well done.
trickysimon 路
Haha thanks but whats that supposed to mean? 馃槀
71dub 路
thanks simon .yes has black leather seats and black trim
trickysimon 路
Picture of our driveway at the moment.
STIDUB 路
still having fun with the fuel consumption? loving my 7~9L/100km every tank 馃榾
trickysimon 路
Yeh had an ecomony run on my last tank. Got a massive 16.4L/100km 馃槀
trickysimon 路
Got a new head unit for it today for a bargain 馃榾
trickysimon 路
I was on spanner duty while my brother fitted the headunit last night.
Ordered a full speed iPod cable (the one that comes with it is rubbish, takes ages to do anything)
Ordered a full speed iPod cable (the one that comes with it is rubbish, takes ages to do anything)
trickysimon 路
OZ Towdster 路
Hi Simon ,
Nice ride ,it would be a hole lot bloody nicer with the ottinger body kit and wheels suspension etc , but i suppose you can't get everything straight away
, and are if your serios about selling the 1916 let me know via a pm
Nice ride ,it would be a hole lot bloody nicer with the ottinger body kit and wheels suspension etc , but i suppose you can't get everything straight away
, and are if your serios about selling the 1916 let me know via a pm
trickysimon 路
Already got an Oettinger grill lined up 馃榾
bugboymatt 路
Mate did you get the headunit brand new ? If so do you mind telling me how much and from where !
How do you find it ?
Did you get the nav set up to go with it ?
How do you find it ?
Did you get the nav set up to go with it ?
ryana89 路
Ahhhh always liked the Bora馃憤
When did VW drop the "R" from VR6?
And is that the 12 valve of 24 valve head?
A very nice car, that would be far more comfortable compared to its older sibling (my MK2)
馃榾
When did VW drop the "R" from VR6?
And is that the 12 valve of 24 valve head?
A very nice car, that would be far more comfortable compared to its older sibling (my MK2)
馃榾
trickysimon 路
Sorry guys only just noticed the comments on here.
Matt: Got the headunit brand new from JB Hi Fi. They had a 30% off sale on incar entertainment. Think I payed around $1250 for it, reduced from $1817.
Didn't get the Sat Nav Module with it, but I plan to install it later on. Think its about $400 for that.
Ryan: The MkIII was the only one called the "VR6" I think. The Bora and the R32 Golf still use the same engine except that they both have the 24v Head. (R32 has 400cc more capacity as well)
MkIV "VR6s" Also picked up a variable valve timing and other little goodies. 馃檪
Matt: Got the headunit brand new from JB Hi Fi. They had a 30% off sale on incar entertainment. Think I payed around $1250 for it, reduced from $1817.
Didn't get the Sat Nav Module with it, but I plan to install it later on. Think its about $400 for that.
Ryan: The MkIII was the only one called the "VR6" I think. The Bora and the R32 Golf still use the same engine except that they both have the 24v Head. (R32 has 400cc more capacity as well)
MkIV "VR6s" Also picked up a variable valve timing and other little goodies. 馃檪
trickysimon 路
Recieved my Performance Haldex controller today. The Haldex is the computer which controls the AWD system. Upgrading the computer is one of the best upgrades that can be made (apparently.)
Here is some info for anyone that is interested:
"The sophisticated Haldex based all wheel drive system used in the VW R32 and Audi TT Quattro monitors throttle input, ABS wheel speed sensors, steering angle, etc to anticipate and distribute torque transfer from the engine to the driveline.
Specially prepared Haldex control units are able to alter the time in which the system reacts to these dynamic changes and and how it reacts to them; creating more favourable or aggressive handling characteristics.
This upgrade increases torque transmission at acceleration providing consistent performance with increased over-steer. The torque-transmission is influenced by how fast you press the accelerator down. The Haldex system can transmit torque before the engine delivers torque. At greater speeds the torque will decrease enabling less over-steer and safer driving properties.
The advantages of this HPP upgrade are it鈥檚 ability to predict the onset of torque. This upgrade takes into account the TPS signal more so than the OEM software and therefore can proactively begin applying power to the RWD clutch packs before wheel spin begins. As power is increased, more power lock occurs in the RWD unit until full lock is achieved. To summarize, the new HPP is more aggressive with how it transfers power and does so much more proactively than the OEM system. This is ideal for autocross, road racing, and street driving as well as enhancements to poor weather driving."
Here is some info for anyone that is interested:
"The sophisticated Haldex based all wheel drive system used in the VW R32 and Audi TT Quattro monitors throttle input, ABS wheel speed sensors, steering angle, etc to anticipate and distribute torque transfer from the engine to the driveline.
Specially prepared Haldex control units are able to alter the time in which the system reacts to these dynamic changes and and how it reacts to them; creating more favourable or aggressive handling characteristics.
This upgrade increases torque transmission at acceleration providing consistent performance with increased over-steer. The torque-transmission is influenced by how fast you press the accelerator down. The Haldex system can transmit torque before the engine delivers torque. At greater speeds the torque will decrease enabling less over-steer and safer driving properties.
The advantages of this HPP upgrade are it鈥檚 ability to predict the onset of torque. This upgrade takes into account the TPS signal more so than the OEM software and therefore can proactively begin applying power to the RWD clutch packs before wheel spin begins. As power is increased, more power lock occurs in the RWD unit until full lock is achieved. To summarize, the new HPP is more aggressive with how it transfers power and does so much more proactively than the OEM system. This is ideal for autocross, road racing, and street driving as well as enhancements to poor weather driving."
trickysimon 路
Out with the old:
In with the new:
Car seems to understeer a fair bit less, making the ride alot more neutral 馃榾
In with the new:
Car seems to understeer a fair bit less, making the ride alot more neutral 馃榾
trickysimon 路
Just received my Oettinger grill 馃榿
Craig Torrens 路
Wow the exhaust pipe certainly narrows right down (i assume its the exhaust?).....is that normal ?trickysimon wrote:In with the new:
Car seems to understeer a fair bit less, making the ride alot more neutral 馃榾
trickysimon 路
Yeh thats standard. Getting the rear section (inlcluding the resonator and rear muffler) replaced in stainless. Mates rates, all tig welded 馃榿
Will lose a bit of ground clearance but should flow alot better and sound awesome!
I was amazed that the exhaust is stainless from the factory 馃樀
Will lose a bit of ground clearance but should flow alot better and sound awesome!
I was amazed that the exhaust is stainless from the factory 馃樀
STIDUB 路
uk car, salted roads, in a way it makes sense, nobody believes me that mine is like that too, till they have a look, then they cry looking at their boring mild steel 馃榿
beetleboyjeff 路
Wow, I didn't realise that - I will have to look at my wife's Bora.
trickysimon 路
Carbonio Cold Air Intake:
Barnabie 路
Hmmmm ...... all this has me thinking it might be time for a new daily driver 馃榿
Are some of those photos taken near the overpass on the Oura Rd near Nth Wagga??
Car is looking awesome, keep the pics and info coming, it might help me convince the bride its time to trade her Saab Aero in for a real car!! 馃槈
Kris
(Coolamon)
Are some of those photos taken near the overpass on the Oura Rd near Nth Wagga??
Car is looking awesome, keep the pics and info coming, it might help me convince the bride its time to trade her Saab Aero in for a real car!! 馃槈
Kris
(Coolamon)
trickysimon 路
Sure are Kris. Id be happy to take you for a drive in the car if that helps your decision on a new car 馃檪
Went in my first Motorkhana yesturday. Had loads of fun even though I wasn't very good 馃槀
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4HlWKJNTTk
Went in my first Motorkhana yesturday. Had loads of fun even though I wasn't very good 馃槀
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4HlWKJNTTk
cesiumfrog 路
haha..just watched the video..funny, but kinda cool.
whoops..killed a witches hat?
at least you're having a go.
phil
whoops..killed a witches hat?
at least you're having a go.
phil
Barnabie 路
trickysimon wrote:Sure are Kris. Id be happy to take you for a drive in the car if that helps your decision on a new car 馃檪
Went in my first Motorkhana yesturday. Had loads of fun even though I wasn't very good 馃槀
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4HlWKJNTTk
馃槀 馃槀
Its al about the fun!! How did the car perform? Were you happy with it? I wont even ask about your fuel economy!
trickysimon 路
Yeh was great fun. Car went great. My traction control stopped working on the way there though (not like I needed it)
I've scanned the car and its come up with Steering Angle Sensor error. Should be pretty easy to fix. Will either just have to reset the steering wheel basic setting or replace the sensor, located just behind the steering wheel.
Lets not mention fuel economy! 馃槀
I've scanned the car and its come up with Steering Angle Sensor error. Should be pretty easy to fix. Will either just have to reset the steering wheel basic setting or replace the sensor, located just behind the steering wheel.
Lets not mention fuel economy! 馃槀
Menangler 路
I drove this one the other day, very nice car, they sure go hard!
http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/VOLKSWAGEN/BORA/details.aspx?R=8995890&trecs=2&PriceMax=25000&Model=BORA&State=New%20South%20Wales&__Nne=20&PriceTo=413&Make=VOLKSWAGEN&state_id=80&PriceFrom=395&silo=1003&seot=1&__sid=120FDAD9110A&PriceMin=20000&__N=4294962746%2080%20834%20257%201216%20395%20413%204294964993%20285&__Ns=pCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32|1||pCar_ImageCount_Int32|1||pCar_LastModifiedDate_DateTime|1&Cr=1&distance=25
http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/VOLKSWAGEN/BORA/details.aspx?R=8995890&trecs=2&PriceMax=25000&Model=BORA&State=New%20South%20Wales&__Nne=20&PriceTo=413&Make=VOLKSWAGEN&state_id=80&PriceFrom=395&silo=1003&seot=1&__sid=120FDAD9110A&PriceMin=20000&__N=4294962746%2080%20834%20257%201216%20395%20413%204294964993%20285&__Ns=pCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32|1||pCar_ImageCount_Int32|1||pCar_LastModifiedDate_DateTime|1&Cr=1&distance=25
trickysimon 路
Sweet! Nice low kms on that!
Menangler 路
Yes, it sill looks new, just a bit small for the 5 of us to squeeze in.trickysimon wrote:Sweet! Nice low kms on that!
trickysimon 路
Sell the family and get the Bora! 馃槀
trickysimon 路
Got my grill painted. Gotta love mates rates!
Doubt I'll have time to chuck it on this weekend. Have to take the engine out of the Beetle.
Doubt I'll have time to chuck it on this weekend. Have to take the engine out of the Beetle.
ryana89 路
If 10 years from now, your thinking of selling the Bora, Ill be happy to purchase it馃榾
I don't like modern cars, but this is just such a beautiful, functional exception.
I don't like modern cars, but this is just such a beautiful, functional exception.
trickysimon 路
Don't forget fast 馃槈馃槀
trickysimon 路
Finally got the Oettinger grill in today:
Craig Torrens 路
hate to say it......but I prefer the old one馃樀
trickysimon 路
I did too when I first saw an Oettinger grill. But it grew on me!
trickysimon 路
Put the Carbonio cold air intake today. Car sounds unreal now!
trickysimon 路
New wheels arrived today 馃榾
BBS Impuls.
17x8 ET35 17x9 ET38
Weighing in at just over 9kg each!
BBS Impuls.
17x8 ET35 17x9 ET38
Weighing in at just over 9kg each!
STIDUB 路
rice 馃槀
trickysimon 路
Haha geeeeeet fucked
ryana89 路
Thats offensive to imply BBS rims are used for such things馃槉STIDUB wrote:rice 馃槀
Btw how is the Fully hektic air intake going
It must sound great though
71dub 路
Nice looking wheels simon
Barnabie 路
Hey Simon,
What've you been up to lately with the Bora? Any new mods?
I haven't seen it around yet 馃槩
Kris
What've you been up to lately with the Bora? Any new mods?
I haven't seen it around yet 馃槩
Kris
Gringo_54_oval 路
hey mate.
how much you pay for that carbonio intake and from where.
i got a 4mo and wouldnt mind getting one for it.and how about a pic of them wheels on your borat 馃檪
how much you pay for that carbonio intake and from where.
i got a 4mo and wouldnt mind getting one for it.and how about a pic of them wheels on your borat 馃檪
trickysimon 路
Long time no update!
I'll let the pictures do the talking!
I'll let the pictures do the talking!
SuperOwen 路
Noice!
JVLRacing 路
very clean mate....i have a carbon fibre manifold cover forsale if interested馃槑
trickysimon 路
Pics? Not sure what it is you're selling lol
JVLRacing 路
it replaces ur plastic manifold cover with a nice carbon fibre one...send me ur number and i will send pics or go to www.vwwatercooled.com go to forsale sitetrickysimon wrote:Pics? Not sure what it is you're selling lol
trickysimon 路
Ooooooooooo. Tempted.....
Any idea on how much postage would be to 2650?
Any idea on how much postage would be to 2650?
cookie28 路
love this car man white Bora's are sooo nice and i love the wheels
cesiumfrog 路
wheels look great, simon.
sitting lower also?
sitting lower also?
trickysimon 路
Thanks guys.
Yeh, Phil. Got some TA Technix Coilovers in there 馃榾
Yeh, Phil. Got some TA Technix Coilovers in there 馃榾
JVLRacing 路
got a 2.8 24v head forsale if need a spare to play with mate, throw in some spare coils injectors
trickysimon 路
No thanks mate. Bought a whole engine off thestu on VWW 馃槈
JVLRacing 路
that was a good buy馃槑trickysimon wrote:No thanks mate. Bought a whole engine off thestu on VWW 馃槈
trickysimon 路
I'll say!
t_tuffnut 路
Wow - been a while since this thread has seen any action!
Just put a deposit on a 4 motion bora today. Any advice for subtle tweaks/good places for aftermarket stuff?
The car I've bought is a little ratty around the edges and needs a little bit of work. Also has the dash has the damn peel thing happening - any advice on that?
Love the colour and choice of wheels - how did the coilovers effect the suspension?
Just put a deposit on a 4 motion bora today. Any advice for subtle tweaks/good places for aftermarket stuff?
The car I've bought is a little ratty around the edges and needs a little bit of work. Also has the dash has the damn peel thing happening - any advice on that?
Love the colour and choice of wheels - how did the coilovers effect the suspension?