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by NordTexan
Fri May 20, 2005 3:16 pm
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Help on Full Suspension Upgrade
Replies: 6
Views: 8482

Good information Calimus. I thought about the weight issue, but didn't really relate it upwards to the Scirocco.(Kept thinking about downward w/Rabbit vs. Cabriolet) Obviously that makes sense, but I didn't know if there were any mounting/size issues that I would be faced with on moving up. I have b...
by NordTexan
Fri May 20, 2005 10:25 am
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Help on Full Suspension Upgrade
Replies: 6
Views: 8482

Here is the full story: I have an '88 that had a half-ass conversion to 88 Scirocco 16v, complete with suspension & brakes. I have rebuilt the motor, bored, cam'ed, 3 angle valve, down-pipe & exhaust, lightened all over internally & out. Suspension is the last area that I haven't sorted....
by NordTexan
Thu May 19, 2005 6:33 pm
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Help on Full Suspension Upgrade
Replies: 6
Views: 8482

Help on Full Suspension Upgrade

I read several threads that had some good info on springs for upgrading handling and lowering Cabbies, but I am still having a bit of a conflict with the direction that I ultimately will take. I like the thought of the Weitec coil-over, but I am wondering if there will be issues with wheels/offsets....
by NordTexan
Fri Apr 15, 2005 12:38 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: 16v confusion..........
Replies: 12
Views: 5020

Jim, How is the swap going? I bought a partial project from a guy that transplanted an 89 Scirocco motor(fuel distr. on driver's side) in an 88 Cabriolet. It was not done the best way, so I am going to try to reserect it this summer. I am in the process of deciding fuel delivery methods now, and lik...
by NordTexan
Fri Feb 18, 2005 4:30 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: mmmm Dynojet
Replies: 6
Views: 7646

New to the group, but wanted to comment on Dyno results. I am trying to make a decision as to which direction I want to go with a build up. Are you happy with what you feel when you stomp the gas and take off? I have been pushing around buying an A1 cabby and doing the typical 2.0l 16v swap or stepp...