Mk2 R32 build

I thought it best to start a new thread on my long term project, i'm starting back on it on Saturday. I had a Mk2 VR6 with tatty paint so I took it for a respray and it snowballed from there. Its the first time i've ever attempted to do such a major project

This is how the car was, presentable but terrible paint done with an airosol can.


Then I decided on a colour change rather than a respray in black and ended up taking it down to bare metal.

Because the paint would be so nice I had to get new arches

Then a new engine, its a 2008 3.2 BUB with 20,000miles on it

Then some new seats, I got some Mk6 GTI seats for less than the cost of a retrim

The car was then put into primer and the engine bay was painted Audi Daytona Grey

I had the subframe etc.. shot blasted and then painted with POR15


I started to put the car back together and swapped the brakes for some S3/TT 312mm ones over Mk3 Aniversary 16x7wheels


Finally the engine went in with a modified loom so the standard ECU could be used. It did start but didn't run for longer than a few seconds. There are still unplugged wires and it has no exhaust manifold as yet. After that I took some time out from it and built a garage for it to come home to. Hopefully it will see the road again some time soon.

These pics were taken a while ago but its not changed since:






Spec is:
Late 1992 3 door shell painted Audi Daytona Grey
2008 BUB Mk5 R32 engine,
Vibratechnics front mount
Mk4 R32 loom, ecu and injectors
Modified wiring loom
VR6 gearbox, clutch and Hotgolf flywheel
Mk3 VR6 Subframe, wishbones etc...
R32 wishbone bushes
TT/S3 312mm brakes
Cupra 23mm stubby master cylinder
Mk3 Aniversary BBS 2 piece wheels, 195/45x16 Toyo T1-R
Unknown coilovers
Mk6 GTI seats, mono wheels
Retro Scorpion DTM 2.5" exhaust

I'll update again on Saturday

 

its looking fantastic Ian, bet you cant wait to get it out on the road

 

Can't wait Neil but in the mean time i'm loving the 8v!!

 

I'm really liking the front seat and the colour. It should be abit of fun when it's done.

 

Cool, good to see you back on it again.

 

Lovely build Ian

I can't wait to see this finished. Those front seats look ace in a MK2, wouldn't mind something similar in mine

 

Looks spot on Ian..... I could not be so patient I'd want it NOW

 

Ian, got back the ECU from Al?

 

Not yet Eddie, but when I do i'll be asking you about the removal of rear lambda probes

 

Get him to send to direct to me then...

 

It's good to see some newish pictures and an update on this. Love the seats too

 

This looks mega 1990! Bet it will go like the clappers. Will keep an eye on this!

 

looking awesome already, so jealous

 

Been looking forward to updates on this would love to do an R32 conversion on the Jetta

 

looking very nice

 

Glad you're back on it! Can't wait to see more progress!!

 

Great to see this back on track

 

This is going to be mad!

Any guesses on the weight of the r32 engine and weight distribution on axles?

 

I'm sure it's no heavier than the VR6 engine, may even be lighter with the plastic inlet manifold?? My suspension 'should' be VR6 specific but I need to confirm that or get new.

 

From what I can remember when PVW did a feature on Big Ron (who built the infamous Mk1 VR6) old Mk2 shell that he did an R32 conversion for the new owner when the car was weighed the kerb weight was almost the same as a standard MK2 16V