- DIY build thread
- https://xwebforums.com/forum/index.php?threads/diy-coilovers.14478/
- He uses VW golf struts. Let's reuse the koni ones on the car because they are high quality.
- Should we rebuild these?
- springs
- stock spring rates are around 160lb/in front and 190 rear
- performance springs sold for the X are around 450/400 which is very stiff for a street car, but that may be close to what we want given it's a track car and we have the extra weight to deal with
- Specs: 2.5" outer diameter, 10" height, rates around 400lb/in
- downpipe is 2.5"
- we can make the flange outselves
- need some mandrel bent pieces and a cheap muffler (regs prohibit straight pipe)
- Stock VR6 oil cooler is cooled by the coolant. An external cooler is wise.
- https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/external-oil-cooler-diy-for-mk3-vr6-s-w-earls-parts.2138601/
- https://usrallyteam.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1855 (very expensive)
- 1177ERL? Doesn't look like it'll work though.