The one...

[Mk1@4Motion]

The one...

And that is exactly how its done nice work finding that thread sports racer, I have not sen it yet
but isn't that the one HR did and was in PVW a while back?

Using tube does have the advantage of maintaining a reasonable track width but negotiate with an engineering signatory first.
If you showed an engineer how it has been done like the above I'm sure you won't have any dramas explaining you want to do the same thing but use tube.

Personally I really don't like the huge track width of the audi or Mk4 on the mk1.
As in the caddy that HR did.
The width is a bit out of proportion in my opinion.
I would much rather something closer fitting but still utilising wide tyres…
But if you shorten the track width you have the absolute mission of
modifying everything to suit and that just takes time… like a good wine haha

I will have time to modify to make the width look good and not having to run wide arches etc. I am not trying to finish the build in a year. But thanks for the help from both of you.

I did speak to the local registry a couple of days ago and they emailed me a link with the paperwork I can read through to be able to follow their rules and have it done right first go.


Only The Good Die Young 45

[Mk1@4Motion]

I know this is a Mk4 R32 but DAMNNN it is a mighty fine bay. I hope I can achieve that level of clean.




Only The Good Die Young 45

[sports racer]

Just see Alex G to do your engine bay



http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/...un-77-120.html

[dubstar]

This is how you add 4WD.........engineering at the next level (watch all 8 episodes)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hCPODjJO7s

[Mk1@4Motion]

So I poped around at Shadow_Rusty to drop of a few extra things he couldn't fit after swinging by yesterday.

I had a good look at the 2door and I have only a couple of things I have to sort out to have the body rust free(outside of surface rust) and also have it straight.

Niw I really can't wait to have this kick into high gear.

PS:
If there is still someone out there who might be interested in a few 4door parts. Send me a pm if you want to swing by and come and have a look.


Only The Good Die Young 45

[Mk1@4Motion]

So I am just waiting on this...



Only The Good Die Young 45

[Mk1@4Motion]

Just a little bit of Candy...


Only The Good Die Young 45

[Mk1@4Motion]

And then found this via a Facebook page:



Trussty Jasmine: This is the VW Kombi fastest ever!


Only The Good Die Young 45

[Mk1@4Motion]

So I am just waiting on eecieving my 2door.

I am going to seing by a mates workshop and ask a few questions about hydraulic clutch for my build, and also about the engine mounts.

If there is anyone out there with a decent set of chrome bumpers for a good price, please send me a PM.

Until next time.


Only The Good Die Young 45

[Mk1@4Motion]

I have an appointment with a engineer on tuesday at 16:00. The guys my dad and I buy our steel from can supply me with what I need once I have the 2door at my place.(both tubing and sheeting)

Now I just need to try and get rid of some of the 4door parts I still have left and the body of the 4door. Then I can get the 2door on my stands and start with installing the engine and then line the rear diff up to make sure it is in the middle and start with fabrication on the rear.

To be continued...


Only The Good Die Young 45

[Mk1@4Motion]

So, my bubble got burst this arvo. Looks like I will go the FWD route.


Only The Good Die Young 45

[Dub Toffee]

That's a Shame mate :/ How so did it get burst ?
What about a front mounted 5pot turbo RWD

[sports racer]

Too hard to go AWD or just not allowed?

[Mk1@4Motion]

I will need a panelbeater to modify the front and rear to get it through engineering. And I am actually not allowed to change the track width by the amount it is needed. Everything else ticks the boxes with engineering.

So plan B is to grab a 5speed gearbox from Gareth with the linkages and all that, and just do a normal 1.8T conversion.

So far I have the motor, I have a gearbox which is a good start, now just need to get a different gearbox mount for the 5speed(if needed, will check if the one I have might work) and then slowly start cleaning the engine bay up and getting the body as straight as possible and slowly start collecting parts and things I want to get the car on the road.

But my first work will be to buy a left chassis arm with engine mount to replace the crumpled up one and also a left floor panel which has the worst rust and then move forward from that.


Only The Good Die Young 45

[Dub Toffee]

do something different put in a V5 from a bora then turbo it