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ddavidv
ddavidv SuperDork
10/9/08 4:25 p.m.

Last SCCA autocross of the season, Hershey Giant stadium lot, Oct 25-26. I run in the AM. Test drives shortly after noon.

NickF40
NickF40 GRM+ Memberand New Reader
10/9/08 4:50 p.m.

I didn't know that had autocrosses there? SWEET! I know where i'll be next season!

ddavidv
ddavidv SuperDork
10/10/08 6:41 a.m.

Dude, get with the program Autocross schedule for 2008

NickF40
NickF40 GRM+ Memberand New Reader
10/10/08 3:41 p.m.

I forgot alright, I thought they stopped it there for a while!

I should ask to have one in my schools parking lot

EastCoastMojo
EastCoastMojo GRM+ Memberand Reader
10/11/08 12:12 p.m.

blockquote>neckromacr wrote:

On an interesting side note a friend of mine just wrapped up a cross country trip to the 48 state capitals in a '84 MS 8v. Timbo Trip

That picture reminds me of Billy from the Family Circus. <

92dxman
92dxman Reader
10/12/08 7:38 p.m.

How are Sciroccos for cargo space? I'd mainly be worried about hauling my bike around...

05rdstrturbo
05rdstrturbo New Reader
10/12/08 11:26 p.m.

I am going to push HARD for the 4kq. They are a blast, they are light, and the engine is a good engine. I owned a 5ktq, similar car, just bigger, its a 2.2t instead of 2.3n/a, but it was a blast, and with the bilstein shocks and a good set of race springs(forget the brand) it handled exceptionally well. There are a number of swaps availiable for the car as well, check out motorgeek.com or audiworld.com forums for some ideas. You could do a 10vt setup rather cheap, I used to see the motors go for 500-1000 in fine condition. the 20vt would be more power, and more expensive, but doable. The 16v gti would be my next plug. I have a 16v passat, and am rebuilding the 16v right now. To be honest, the motor is fun, but it takes a bit to make power NA, and don't expect to break 165whp or so without mucho deniro. Still, 16v's love to rev. Check out vwvortex.com > technical > 16v forums, or car forums >volkswagen > golf forum. Good luck with whatever you get, but one last plug, my 5kqt was sold at 225kmi still running well, and I am tearing my 220k 16v motor now to rebuild, the only problem we figured out, the exhaust valve guides were worn out. For god's sake you can still see the original cross-thatch on the cylinder walls at 220k mi!!! I forgot to mention, good place for troubleshooting the 2.3l N/a or 2.2l T. http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/trouble_shooting/trouble.html And for parts for a VAG car, check out stopshopanddrive.com For my first 3-4 months with my audi, those places saved me. If you get the 4k or the 16v, replace the timing belt. the 16v is an interference engine, so take nobody's word and just do it so you know its done. The 4k if the timing belt skips or anything, it simply won't start, and its a pain to track down. GL!

EastCoastMojo
EastCoastMojo GRM+ Memberand Reader
10/13/08 12:23 a.m.
92dxman wrote: How are Sciroccos for cargo space? I'd mainly be worried about hauling my bike around...

Chuck's MK 1 will easily carry all four street tires (mounted) in the back with room for the jack and 4 stands, air tank and tool box, EZ-UP tent and two folding chairs. No back seat, but you could manage a bicycle with a back seat no problem with the front wheel of the bike removed.

92dxman
92dxman Reader
10/13/08 1:12 a.m.

So bike in back with front wheel on would be a no go?

NickF40
NickF40 GRM+ Memberand New Reader
10/13/08 11:52 a.m.
05rdstrturbo wrote: I am going to push HARD for the 4kq. They are a blast, they are light, and the engine is a good engine. I owned a 5ktq, similar car, just bigger, its a 2.2t instead of 2.3n/a, but it was a blast, and with the bilstein shocks and a good set of race springs(forget the brand) it handled exceptionally well. There are a number of swaps availiable for the car as well, check out motorgeek.com or audiworld.com forums for some ideas. You could do a 10vt setup rather cheap, I used to see the motors go for 500-1000 in fine condition. the 20vt would be more power, and more expensive, but doable. The 16v gti would be my next plug. I have a 16v passat, and am rebuilding the 16v right now. To be honest, the motor is fun, but it takes a bit to make power NA, and don't expect to break 165whp or so without mucho deniro. Still, 16v's love to rev. Check out vwvortex.com > technical > 16v forums, or car forums >volkswagen > golf forum. Good luck with whatever you get, but one last plug, my 5kqt was sold at 225kmi still running well, and I am tearing my 220k 16v motor now to rebuild, the only problem we figured out, the exhaust valve guides were worn out. For god's sake you can still see the original cross-thatch on the cylinder walls at 220k mi!!! I forgot to mention, good place for troubleshooting the 2.3l N/a or 2.2l T. http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/trouble_shooting/trouble.html And for parts for a VAG car, check out stopshopanddrive.com For my first 3-4 months with my audi, those places saved me. If you get the 4k or the 16v, replace the timing belt. the 16v is an interference engine, so take nobody's word and just do it so you know its done. The 4k if the timing belt skips or anything, it simply won't start, and its a pain to track down. GL!

thanks! I also found an 87 Quattro CS!

NickF40
NickF40 GRM+ Memberand New Reader
10/14/08 8:18 p.m.

the recent "considering a Saab" topic got me thinking and searching and....what about 80-90's Saabs? 900s? 9000s? Turbos?

NickF40
NickF40 GRM+ Memberand New Reader
11/4/08 4:48 p.m.

well, I see an 84 Rocco for sale $800 ohhh yeah!

EastCoastMojo
EastCoastMojo GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
11/4/08 5:00 p.m.
92dxman wrote: So bike in back with front wheel on would be a no go?

Depends on the bike but it would be pretty tight, especially if you still had the interior installed in the car.

Travis_K
Travis_K Reader
11/4/08 5:13 p.m.

I have put a full size engine hoist in the back of a 16v scirocco with the back seat out.

maroon92
maroon92 SuperDork
11/4/08 8:38 p.m.

my vote goes toward a P71.

killer aftermarket, easy parts availability, and the sheer fun of rallycrossing one is well worth the laughs you will get. in fact, Detroit region has 2 (one is mine)

NickF40
NickF40 GRM+ Memberand New Reader
11/4/08 9:23 p.m.

are you serious? that is awsome, i'd like that.....I dunno, I think I might have to look for one, as long as it's under $3000...

Well, the Celica is still up and the Bricks, still looking how about AWD man? haha

I would love to get a 740 wagon, older maybe newer though and put a T5 or some 5 in it.

NickF40
NickF40 GRM+ Memberand New Reader
11/16/08 2:38 p.m.

http://lancaster.craigslist.org/ctd/909952620.html<img shaggin wagon man! Sport Compact Car said, and I quote, "you realize how easy a BMW 5.0 V12 will fit in one of these?"

I still got to look at that Celica to see if it is for sale.

NickF40
NickF40 GRM+ Memberand New Reader
11/24/08 5:48 p.m.

Other than a few less than 1500 cars,

how are 240 Volvos? I just want to hear from a few people, I heard these are good but...you know..and how easy would the 2.3 5 pot fit in one?

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