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As some of you know I purchased the Silver R32 to TDI swap from rspring at the end of May.
I've always wanted one after seeing this thread.
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=370877
The story about picking up the car.
Well, I was the one that ended up buying the RTDI from rspring.
Dealing with Rick(rspring) has been phenomenal and would definitely buy anything from him again.
Picking up the car was a bit of an ordeal though...since I was unable to go get the car due to being in a wheelchair, so I had a friend fly to Dallas to pick up the RTDI.
Fran was supposed to be picked up at 9 am from the hotel...needless to say he did get picked up till 10:30 and then when he got to shop the car wasn't even there. The car was at one of the mechanics homes. Apparently the mechanic didn't even know the car was getting picked yesterday Saturday May 30th,2015. So when Fran first saw the car there were wires every where and half of the dash was apart. The glove box was out, the wires were every hanging loose, the door sills weren't on, and the Borla exhaust that was supposed to be installed wasn't.
This is after I called down this past Wednesday May 27th, 2015 to confirm that the car would be ready for the 1200 mile trip back to Wisconsin and was told it would be ready to go.
Fran called me to see if I still wanted to buy the car, because he couldn't imagine the car was going to be able to be driven back. After explaining things to me, I figured the interior could be put back in at least, so the mechanic put everything together.
Then the extra parts had to get loaded in the car before Fran could leave, so that added more time.
Here is the real kicker...is that Fran went to fill up the car and couldn't, because come to find out the original R32 filler neck was still in the car. Fran headed back to the shop and asked how they filled the car and was handed a foot long funnel to fill the tank on the car.
When he had to use the funnel to fill up the car it was a huge pita and the regular gas vent was leaking fuel, when he got near to top and luckily a bystander noticed and mentioned it to Fran after nearly a gallon had leaked out. The whole car wreaked of diesel and because of this, Fran had to stop for the night, because the fumes were getting to him. If not for that he thought he could have made the trip in a day.
Luckily Fran has helped me with my car, otherwise he never would have known where to look for the hood release under the hood because there's no grill in place for the hood pull to go through.
The drive back went pretty smooth, minus running out of fuel, because the fuel gauge isn't working and showed 3/4 when he ran out. Luckily a police officer stopped and stayed with him till the tow truck got there with diesel. Good thing for a lift pump.
Fran did say that the car ran great once up to temp and made good time by following a group of bikers at 90 mph and had to catch up once, because they got away when a few semis got in the way, so he did a quick 120 mph sprint to catch up. He also really likes the responsiveness of the brakes.
I'll have to go through the car over the next couple of days and see what parts are in the car...hopefully a MKIV Golf TDI filler neck.
Any idea Steve if it's in the car?
Well there's mine and Fran's experience on getting the car from Fort Worth Texas to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin in 2 days.
Stolen from this thread. http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=338097
Here is Part 1 of the build process.
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=399613
How the car started it's life. The original FS Thread on VWVortex.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5790842-FS-2004-Reflex-Silver-R32-w-HPA-Turbo-FT450-and-lots-of-mods-(52K-in-MA)
Right now my plan it to get the car running a lot better by hopefully clearing all the codes that are on the car to get it to stop going into limp mode right off the bat. It took 2 cycles of the key when I went for a ride and my brother-in-law said it took 5 tries before he go out of limp mode.
Even after swapping 4 BAR MAP Sensors(I thought that may have been the problem, since my Jetta had a faulty 3 BAR MAP Sensor that caused limp mode on start up) it still started in limp mode.
Install +120% Injectors to try and clear up the smoke with a shorter injection window. On the track, they'll only tolerate soooo much rolling of coal.
Another issue is the horrible job done with the wiring harness...so that more than likely is going to get replaced over winter.
The plan for the interior is to pretty much strip it down to the bare essentials, then install an Autopower Roll cage, Recaro Sporster CS seats, and Schroth Quick-Fit harnesses. It's going to be my HPDE car
The plan for the exterior is to replace both bumpers with new ones. An OEM R front bumper will replace the beat up one that is on the car. The rear is getting replaced with an OptikWerks rear bumper that has no exhaust cutouts. Like so.http://www.optikwerks.com/Golf4/RLineWithout/index.html
Since I'm going with a no exhaust cutout bumper, I'm going to install a single turn down exhaust that is on the drivers side and angled to the side 30 degrees or so. Weigh savings and the other drivers on the track won't get pissed as they get passed by RTDI.
I just need to figure out if 3" will fit or if I have to run 2.5" exhaust past the diff and then go 3" muffler and turn down tip
I've already installed this grille.http://www.kamei.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel4.php?emulate=whycar&query=6087&vptype=265184&brand=KAMEI&prodid=13638
With an ECS Billet hood pull.http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-R32_MKIV--3.2/Exterior/Body/Hood/Release/ES2748122/
I'll end up deleting the rear wiper arm at some point and time...low priority.
I plan on painting the car too over winter, but the color is going to be a surprise I'll have the rub strips shaved along with the marker lights and more than likely the door handles and go with door poppers(aerodynamics) and it'll look BA
I'll install a Full FIS TDI cluster, instead of the R cluster.
I'm in the process of selling the wheels and tires, since they're curb rashed and not my style, so I got a set of 18" OZ Racing Ultraleggera's in black going on when 3 of the 4 wheels get back from the powdercoater. I found 3 silver ones for sale on Vortex for a good price, so I bought those and ordered the 4th black one with 4 tires on Tirerack and had them shipped to me with the one rim with the tire on it and 3 tires loose to install after the other 3 get back from the powdercoater matching them to black one I sent with.
The Brembo brakes won't clear 17" wheels, so brakes are getting sold and swapped for a Racing Brake setup, so I can run my 17" OZ Racing Superleggeras I had for my Jetta when I went to the track. The price difference in 18s vs 17s is about $60/tire so $240/set, which adds up when we might go through 2-3 sets a season.
The RB Setup, I'm going with the Special Order Blue.
Fronts
http://www.racingbrake.com/Big-Brake-Kit-4-pot-MK4-FRONT-2004-p/2187-k.htm
Rears, I'm getting the rear caliper powdercoated to match the fronts, by emailing RB and asking for the color code on the fronts, so I can get the rears powdercoated to match. Yes I'm that anal retentive /Detail oriented lol
http://www.racingbrake.com/Two-piece-rotor-open-slot-VW-Golf-Audi-TT-Re-p/2172.htm
Incase you're wondering it's Cardinal Blue http://www.lowvolumepowder.com/Cardinal-T009-BL01-Blue-90-Percent-Gloss-Touch-Up-Paint-2-Oz-Bottle
An awesome review of the front RB setup.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5642289-Racingbrake-Big-Brake-Kit-%28BBK%29
Down the road plans are girdle, CAE Shifter, USRT Parts(They've got a lot of great performance parts for VWs and I'm sure a few other models. http://www.usrallyteam.com/ ) Go check'em out and tell Scott Eric Murrock sent you.
A FluidAmpr from Isaam @ INA I'm sure he'll turn me onto a few other goodies I forgot about, again tell him you saw my thread. He's a great guy to work with http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=404646
Enclosed trailer to haul my wheelchair, tools, jack, cooler, track wheels, event tent, etc. A 5x9x5 tall all aluminum by Blizzard Mfg. would be perfect.
http://www.blizzardmfg.com/
That's all I can think of at the moment.
I'd like to Thank:
Rick(rspring) for being awesome to deal with throughout this whole endeavor.
Fran for going through the ordeal of picking up the car and driving it back 1200 miles.
Jon Fettig(JFettig) for helping me figure out what I needed for the car injectors wise and picking up that the harness leaves a lot to be desired.
Darkside Developments for the +120% injectors, 4 BAR MAP Sensor with the reducer, R32 Airbox, DSG Snorkel, R32 MAF Housing, and small end bushing for the dogbone mount.
Recaro for when I get the Sporster CS Seats
Autopower for the 6-point weld in Roll Cage.http://www.autopowerindustries.com/Roll-Bars-Cages/
Luis (nkgneto) for the RB Setup and wheel stud conversion
300 Below for treating my new RB Rotors.
http://www.300below.com/
Chris, Louis, Mike, Thor for the help removing and installing parts.
My Parents and Grandparents for their support. Being in my position I sadly can only own 1 vehicle and that's my Jetta.
My friend Collin at Just In Time(JIT) for helping me get parts shipped out.
http://www.justintimecorp.com/
Blake @ 3ZERO3 Motorsports
http://www.3zero3motorsports.com/
Rennline for their tow hook and the awesome GoPro mount, that goes right on their tow hook.
http://www.rennline.com/
Eurogear for an awesome looking Notchless Carbon Fiber Hood.
http://www.eurogearusa.com/index.html
Sorry if I forgot anyone, send me a pm and I'll add you to the list.
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As some of you know I purchased the Silver R32 to TDI swap from rspring at the end of May.
I've always wanted one after seeing this thread.
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=370877
The story about picking up the car.
Well, I was the one that ended up buying the RTDI from rspring.
Dealing with Rick(rspring) has been phenomenal and would definitely buy anything from him again.
Picking up the car was a bit of an ordeal though...since I was unable to go get the car due to being in a wheelchair, so I had a friend fly to Dallas to pick up the RTDI.
Fran was supposed to be picked up at 9 am from the hotel...needless to say he did get picked up till 10:30 and then when he got to shop the car wasn't even there. The car was at one of the mechanics homes. Apparently the mechanic didn't even know the car was getting picked yesterday Saturday May 30th,2015. So when Fran first saw the car there were wires every where and half of the dash was apart. The glove box was out, the wires were every hanging loose, the door sills weren't on, and the Borla exhaust that was supposed to be installed wasn't.
This is after I called down this past Wednesday May 27th, 2015 to confirm that the car would be ready for the 1200 mile trip back to Wisconsin and was told it would be ready to go.
Fran called me to see if I still wanted to buy the car, because he couldn't imagine the car was going to be able to be driven back. After explaining things to me, I figured the interior could be put back in at least, so the mechanic put everything together.
Then the extra parts had to get loaded in the car before Fran could leave, so that added more time.
Here is the real kicker...is that Fran went to fill up the car and couldn't, because come to find out the original R32 filler neck was still in the car. Fran headed back to the shop and asked how they filled the car and was handed a foot long funnel to fill the tank on the car.
When he had to use the funnel to fill up the car it was a huge pita and the regular gas vent was leaking fuel, when he got near to top and luckily a bystander noticed and mentioned it to Fran after nearly a gallon had leaked out. The whole car wreaked of diesel and because of this, Fran had to stop for the night, because the fumes were getting to him. If not for that he thought he could have made the trip in a day.
Luckily Fran has helped me with my car, otherwise he never would have known where to look for the hood release under the hood because there's no grill in place for the hood pull to go through.
The drive back went pretty smooth, minus running out of fuel, because the fuel gauge isn't working and showed 3/4 when he ran out. Luckily a police officer stopped and stayed with him till the tow truck got there with diesel. Good thing for a lift pump.
Fran did say that the car ran great once up to temp and made good time by following a group of bikers at 90 mph and had to catch up once, because they got away when a few semis got in the way, so he did a quick 120 mph sprint to catch up. He also really likes the responsiveness of the brakes.
I'll have to go through the car over the next couple of days and see what parts are in the car...hopefully a MKIV Golf TDI filler neck.
Any idea Steve if it's in the car?
Well there's mine and Fran's experience on getting the car from Fort Worth Texas to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin in 2 days.
Stolen from this thread. http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=338097
Here is Part 1 of the build process.
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=399613
How the car started it's life. The original FS Thread on VWVortex.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5790842-FS-2004-Reflex-Silver-R32-w-HPA-Turbo-FT450-and-lots-of-mods-(52K-in-MA)
Right now my plan it to get the car running a lot better by hopefully clearing all the codes that are on the car to get it to stop going into limp mode right off the bat. It took 2 cycles of the key when I went for a ride and my brother-in-law said it took 5 tries before he go out of limp mode.
Even after swapping 4 BAR MAP Sensors(I thought that may have been the problem, since my Jetta had a faulty 3 BAR MAP Sensor that caused limp mode on start up) it still started in limp mode.
Install +120% Injectors to try and clear up the smoke with a shorter injection window. On the track, they'll only tolerate soooo much rolling of coal.
Another issue is the horrible job done with the wiring harness...so that more than likely is going to get replaced over winter.
The plan for the interior is to pretty much strip it down to the bare essentials, then install an Autopower Roll cage, Recaro Sporster CS seats, and Schroth Quick-Fit harnesses. It's going to be my HPDE car
The plan for the exterior is to replace both bumpers with new ones. An OEM R front bumper will replace the beat up one that is on the car. The rear is getting replaced with an OptikWerks rear bumper that has no exhaust cutouts. Like so.http://www.optikwerks.com/Golf4/RLineWithout/index.html
Since I'm going with a no exhaust cutout bumper, I'm going to install a single turn down exhaust that is on the drivers side and angled to the side 30 degrees or so. Weigh savings and the other drivers on the track won't get pissed as they get passed by RTDI.
I just need to figure out if 3" will fit or if I have to run 2.5" exhaust past the diff and then go 3" muffler and turn down tip
I've already installed this grille.http://www.kamei.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel4.php?emulate=whycar&query=6087&vptype=265184&brand=KAMEI&prodid=13638
With an ECS Billet hood pull.http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-R32_MKIV--3.2/Exterior/Body/Hood/Release/ES2748122/
I'll end up deleting the rear wiper arm at some point and time...low priority.
I plan on painting the car too over winter, but the color is going to be a surprise I'll have the rub strips shaved along with the marker lights and more than likely the door handles and go with door poppers(aerodynamics) and it'll look BA
I'll install a Full FIS TDI cluster, instead of the R cluster.
I'm in the process of selling the wheels and tires, since they're curb rashed and not my style, so I got a set of 18" OZ Racing Ultraleggera's in black going on when 3 of the 4 wheels get back from the powdercoater. I found 3 silver ones for sale on Vortex for a good price, so I bought those and ordered the 4th black one with 4 tires on Tirerack and had them shipped to me with the one rim with the tire on it and 3 tires loose to install after the other 3 get back from the powdercoater matching them to black one I sent with.
The Brembo brakes won't clear 17" wheels, so brakes are getting sold and swapped for a Racing Brake setup, so I can run my 17" OZ Racing Superleggeras I had for my Jetta when I went to the track. The price difference in 18s vs 17s is about $60/tire so $240/set, which adds up when we might go through 2-3 sets a season.
The RB Setup, I'm going with the Special Order Blue.
Fronts
http://www.racingbrake.com/Big-Brake-Kit-4-pot-MK4-FRONT-2004-p/2187-k.htm
Rears, I'm getting the rear caliper powdercoated to match the fronts, by emailing RB and asking for the color code on the fronts, so I can get the rears powdercoated to match. Yes I'm that anal retentive /Detail oriented lol
http://www.racingbrake.com/Two-piece-rotor-open-slot-VW-Golf-Audi-TT-Re-p/2172.htm
Incase you're wondering it's Cardinal Blue http://www.lowvolumepowder.com/Cardinal-T009-BL01-Blue-90-Percent-Gloss-Touch-Up-Paint-2-Oz-Bottle
An awesome review of the front RB setup.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5642289-Racingbrake-Big-Brake-Kit-%28BBK%29
Down the road plans are girdle, CAE Shifter, USRT Parts(They've got a lot of great performance parts for VWs and I'm sure a few other models. http://www.usrallyteam.com/ ) Go check'em out and tell Scott Eric Murrock sent you.
A FluidAmpr from Isaam @ INA I'm sure he'll turn me onto a few other goodies I forgot about, again tell him you saw my thread. He's a great guy to work with http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=404646
Enclosed trailer to haul my wheelchair, tools, jack, cooler, track wheels, event tent, etc. A 5x9x5 tall all aluminum by Blizzard Mfg. would be perfect.
http://www.blizzardmfg.com/
That's all I can think of at the moment.
I'd like to Thank:
Rick(rspring) for being awesome to deal with throughout this whole endeavor.
Fran for going through the ordeal of picking up the car and driving it back 1200 miles.
Jon Fettig(JFettig) for helping me figure out what I needed for the car injectors wise and picking up that the harness leaves a lot to be desired.
Darkside Developments for the +120% injectors, 4 BAR MAP Sensor with the reducer, R32 Airbox, DSG Snorkel, R32 MAF Housing, and small end bushing for the dogbone mount.
Recaro for when I get the Sporster CS Seats
Autopower for the 6-point weld in Roll Cage.http://www.autopowerindustries.com/Roll-Bars-Cages/
Luis (nkgneto) for the RB Setup and wheel stud conversion
300 Below for treating my new RB Rotors.
http://www.300below.com/
Chris, Louis, Mike, Thor for the help removing and installing parts.
My Parents and Grandparents for their support. Being in my position I sadly can only own 1 vehicle and that's my Jetta.
My friend Collin at Just In Time(JIT) for helping me get parts shipped out.
http://www.justintimecorp.com/
Blake @ 3ZERO3 Motorsports
http://www.3zero3motorsports.com/
Rennline for their tow hook and the awesome GoPro mount, that goes right on their tow hook.
http://www.rennline.com/
Eurogear for an awesome looking Notchless Carbon Fiber Hood.
http://www.eurogearusa.com/index.html
Sorry if I forgot anyone, send me a pm and I'll add you to the list.
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