With the turbo setup I have - that's not something I will be doing. It would help make it warm up though. I think I will go with a belly pan and some grill block stuff when the summer ends.
And I finally got some LRR tires:
I still need to get the rear spindle adapters from the machinest in order to install the rears, but the front is assembled - along with bigger brakes and axles to handle the torque of the TDI.
That's just candy, right there. Any semi used parts you want to get rid of, just let me know.
Most of what I have is to increase track width and bigger brakes... I think you are looking for the opposite - keep the wheels tucked under and the rotating mass light right? I bet rear disks would be a welcome addition though (less drag, lighter weight) maybe I have some spare rear disk stuff in one of my boxes... If I come across any and make it out to Bonneville I can bring them... anything in particular you are looking for? we still get a good MKII in the Junk yard out here occasionally.
Rear disk would be awesome I'd like to change over to vented disc in the front. I have solid now( came with it). Looks like I could get away with a new rotor and caliper, but I'm not sure. Also if you have any lowering springs( front and rear), let me know. I want to drop mine and raise it with air so I can drop on smooth roads and lift when it gets a little rougher.
I hope you do make it to Bonneville, we're starting to get a pretty good crowd. I want to see that baby run the mile.
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Rear disk would be awesome I'd like to change over to vented disc in the front. I have solid now( came with it). Looks like I could get away with a new rotor and caliper, but I'm not sure. Also if you have any lowering springs( front and rear), let me know. I want to drop mine and raise it with air so I can drop on smooth roads and lift when it gets a little rougher.
I hope you do make it to Bonneville, we're starting to get a pretty good crowd. I want to see that baby run the mile.
Yeah - If you are interested in MPG over everything else, stick with the tiny front brakes and step up to vented to allow for better fade resistance. Anything bigger starts to get heavy real fast. I'm sick and weighed all the suspension parts... Vented fronts should easily keep up with that 54hp diesel too.
And I really do hope to make it. I'm currently swamped with trying to get the rear end done so I can get the LRR tires on the rear before my 2-week road trip to Colorado next week. Once i'm back I can focus on what it would take to run at Bonneville.
Installed a NEW chrome rear VW emblem. It has been NLA for a while now, I was lucky to find one. I also installed a Fiat Marea weekend estate rear wiper on a pre-89' wiper hub.
And I finally installed this:
It's a Seat Toledo Belly pan - needs some trimming up front to fit behind the bumper, but makes for a nice underside! And I can't believe how much quieter the car is now! Now it's just the sweet TDI 2.5" straight pipe exhaust note.
And finally the small plastic air channels that go in front of each wheel:
People you need to remember that more power does not necessarily mean you would need bigger brakes. If you still drive only the same top speed as with old power. Or even if you drive faster you dont need them if you dont start racing it so making many hard brakes after each another...
People you need to remember that more power does not necessarily mean you would need bigger brakes. If you still drive only the same top speed as with old power. Or even if you drive faster you dont need them if you dont start racing it so making many hard brakes after each another...
Exactly. The brake upgrade is for when I go driving like a hooligan.
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anything in particular you are looking for? we still get a good MKII in the Junk yard out here occasionally. 
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