link to my newb intro
http://www.vwforum.com/forums/f67/bought-my-first-vw-74625/
figured I would move on to some questions that I didn't ask but feel free to answer the questions in the other post in either of these threads.
So the car is actually pretty zippy for being 29 years old. but what are a few things I can do to make this car more fun.
I'm not an HP mad teenager anymore so i'm not going to ask you how to turbo it. (yada yada anxiety teen statement here) But there are some questions As this is my first VW and even first FWD that made me grin.
Tires & Wheels.
the bolt pattern is 4x100? but what about offsets and what can i fit on stock suspension.(may upgrade to some coilovers later)
The wheels on it right now are pretty beat up (so is the car but only cosmetically) and i want to start with new tires and rims but i have no clue on sizing for this car. (used search became more confused no one could agree it seems on wheels)
OEM vs upgrades.
things like bushing and the like it's my understanding that the GTI (correct me if i'm wrong) upper end of VW factory performance.
so is there anything to be gained with performance brand bushings and other body mods over factory (sway bars and frame stiffeners not part of the question)
And the final question is more of a poll
When this little 8v dies and we all know it will happen what should i do?
*note that it has already been upgraded to a MK3 transmission.
I have every intention of saving money for the eventual rebuild/engine swap
and i have read allot about doing everything from an ABA 2.0 to a VR6 and Even a 1.8t but i want this to Stay a DD and not become a Huge project.It is my understanding that the VR6 is the most strait forward if you get a donor car and if this is true it seems like a good choice. But i am asking what you guys think.
sorry for the long post but i figured i would get as many questions out of the way now that way i don't waist thread space.
Pic in my intro post link above.
http://www.vwforum.com/forums/f67/bought-my-first-vw-74625/
figured I would move on to some questions that I didn't ask but feel free to answer the questions in the other post in either of these threads.
So the car is actually pretty zippy for being 29 years old. but what are a few things I can do to make this car more fun.
I'm not an HP mad teenager anymore so i'm not going to ask you how to turbo it. (yada yada anxiety teen statement here) But there are some questions As this is my first VW and even first FWD that made me grin.
Tires & Wheels.
the bolt pattern is 4x100? but what about offsets and what can i fit on stock suspension.(may upgrade to some coilovers later)
The wheels on it right now are pretty beat up (so is the car but only cosmetically) and i want to start with new tires and rims but i have no clue on sizing for this car. (used search became more confused no one could agree it seems on wheels)
OEM vs upgrades.
things like bushing and the like it's my understanding that the GTI (correct me if i'm wrong) upper end of VW factory performance.
so is there anything to be gained with performance brand bushings and other body mods over factory (sway bars and frame stiffeners not part of the question)
And the final question is more of a poll
When this little 8v dies and we all know it will happen what should i do?
*note that it has already been upgraded to a MK3 transmission.
I have every intention of saving money for the eventual rebuild/engine swap
and i have read allot about doing everything from an ABA 2.0 to a VR6 and Even a 1.8t but i want this to Stay a DD and not become a Huge project.It is my understanding that the VR6 is the most strait forward if you get a donor car and if this is true it seems like a good choice. But i am asking what you guys think.
sorry for the long post but i figured i would get as many questions out of the way now that way i don't waist thread space.
Pic in my intro post link above.