POV driving a modified 12v VR6 swapped Mk2 GTI | Cams and short ratios 

Nah a nice change Mr Lakay

We like the long videos 🥰😄

We like the long vids x2

Apologies for a long video Mxm,, waited 6days for a upload should been longer lol jokes jokes thanks for upload L L

POV anytime... Apologies? Nah Bru.. the longer the better. Thanx for the lekker content Bru. Big ups

Glad you enjoyed the video. Having a 6 cylinder in a Golf really is something else. The GTS is looking good on the Imolas. The man has style. ;)

Glad you enjoyed it. That 12v is something.

That's really good to hear. Glad you enjoyed this. It probably won't happen often but hopefully I can find my groove with it.

@@lowdl God willing my bro. All the best

Thanks Jon. Loving the Imolas on there 😬

It sounds fantastic. At the rpm you usually drive at, it's the best. Such a good note. 🤌🏼

Glad you enjoyed it.

It still plays in my head almost a week later. It's so iconic.

Nice. All the best with the move. Hopefully I'll see you around.

Thanks Jared. Thanks again for letting me drive your car. I'm looking forward to returning the favour with you experiencing the 1.8T. It doesn't sound nearly as good though :(

I was expecting a little more "voora" but I've learned that with a modified airbox, that sounds will come through better. So I'm curious to hear the difference after the owner modifies it.

@@lowdl ok awesome man driving a Vr6 is so a pleasure

Glad you enjoyed it Ronan!

Thanks! Yes, VR6T makes really good power without modifying the engine. Usually head spacer and ARP rod bolts and you can make good power and torque.

It is. It's really coming together now.

Glad you enjoy it. I'll keep that in mind going forward.

I'm glad the audio was decent! I was concerned that it wouldn't come across well enough.

I would recommend it for sure. I get it now. It goes well for what it is, but it's the experience. Gotta get it done because fuel is only going up. lol.

They sound amazing. Great engines.

This car is beautiful. ❤️

They do. Imolas are timeless.

Haha. A VR really is something special.

Yes the 24v has a bit more power but it doesn't sound quite as good as the 12v engine unfortunately.

I need to check with Flat4 to see what they've got. Heard they've got good hubs that pre drilled for both pcd's.

Glad you enjoyed it. 💪🏾 They're not private but it doesn't get promoted so you can join. With the turn out we've been having, need to start getting some promo. lol. There are no meets planned at the moment but dm on IG & I'll let you know.

I'm curious as to what trickery is happening in the box as it is. It feels pretty short. But thanks for the heads up. Will try to remember that if I go this way.

2Y gearset won't work its cable shift

It looks so good. I mean, I wouldn't mind owning one now 😅

POV videos are not for everyone but I'm glad you enjoyed it. I tried not to make it like a car review because there are lots of those on YT. What would have finished the experience for me is driving both cars back to back, but it was good regardless.

That's Stadler road in Blouberg.

You sound like a true VR6 enthusiast. That's awesome. You're right about the cone filter. The owner will be switching to a airbox soon. He hasn't gotten around to it yet. A stock VR6 is not fast. I don't need to justify this or compare it to anything. Using the word donkey might be offensive but I call my car a donkey even when it's making well over 200kw and chasing down 300kw E30's. My car on low boost would walk it but so would a stock 1.8T swap that would cost less than what the owner spent on this conversion. But like I said, that's not the reason you VR swap. If the owner spent what I have on his conversion, it would be a different ball game. But that wasn't my intent, I tried to get as close to apples to apples by comparing it to my car on wastegate pressure, not full send. I was not trying to belittle the VR6 or the community. It's a great engine and it runs well but I'm a racer and going faster is all that really matters to me right now. Appreciate your comment and I'm glad you enjoy my content otherwise 👍

​@@lowdl Firstly, respect for taking time to reply to my comment. VR6's get a bad rap because most owners dont look after them or bugger them up with cone filters etc. Most of the time guys who call them slow etc have never owned or even driven a decent vr6. I mean people dont go around calling 325i or even 325is' slow, yet the performance is similar. But all good man, everyone has their preference. Definitely not a track toy. I think it was the donkey trigger for me lol

@@salesaccount710 yeah, that donkey comment would have pissed me off too. 🙈🤣 Once again, I'm guilty. I also call 325i's slow. I was a NA 16v guy and there's something about beating someone with a bigger engine with less power that has that effect. I think the 2l 8v guys are the the worst with this. Lol. I'd love to add a VR to my garage in future. They are slept on but their values are rocketing like crazy.

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Soon. We waited for the documents to be sorted out by the previous owner.

This car is stunning. I would choose mine because this is too nice for me 🤣

No kit, mk2 subframe and crossmember with custom mounts. Easier route would be a mk3 gti/vr6 subframe with vr6 mounts then you just need a custom front mount.

I’m currently working on doing a vr6 conversion on a mk1, so trying a proper kit for the conversion, you got any recommendations?

@@neleshbarathlall84 speak to the guys at DRD in Jhb, they sell an awesome kit for the vr6 swap on a mk1.

🙌 I'll try my best.

GoPro Hero 8 black 💪

Needs a little more "voora" lol.

It hasn't been on the dyno yet. I will feedback dyno numbers as soon as I've got it. I would guess 135-140kw. But my butt dyno could be off a bit.

I had to watch a R32 POV drive to hear what you're saying. 50kw is a lot to sacrifice but that 12v intake noise is so much better!

It's a 2.8 as far as we're aware.

Yes that's correct. The 2.8 from a VR6.

Yes. 100% yes. It's a much better car than mine in almost every way. lol.

The VR6 has 268 cams in it.

@@lowdl thanks bru im looking for cams but it difficult to get everyone online says make payment first they post it to u like stk in p.e who pays for something if the company doesnt even have an address

@@lionelmackay6980 STK is legit. You can trust them.

@@lowdl thanks bru ill give it a try 👌

I would love to. I know of a R32 in a Mk1 that will be ready soon. Maybe the owner will let me drive it... Haha.

Think you spelt ‘bags’ incorrectly 😂

@@jaredmooragan6653 😂😂😂 Good one!

That's because Its not my car. Which I've said in the video.

VR6T's make really good power and torque and you can make more than enough power on a stock engine. A head spacer and ARP rod bolts then you're golden. Definitely worth it. Not cheap, but a better base than starting with a 4 cylinder.