Re: Some questions

[glxtasy@juno.com (ken r weidmann jr.)]

Ken Weidmann Jr
GLXTASY@Juno.com
Checkered Flag Automotive Components
95 Black Jetta GLX M3 wannabe
85 Show Scirocco

On Sat, 12 Sep 1998 23:29:42 +0000 Michael Ravnitzky
<mikerav@ix.netcom.com> writes:

>FIRST:  The Scirocco is reluctant to allow a shift into first gear.  
>The best way to shift it, said the previous owner, is to put it into 
>second gear, and then encourage it into first gear.  While this may be
an
>endearing idiosyncracy to some, I want to fix it.  The previous owner
>thought that it was an out of adjustment gear linkage or something.  
>He thought that it was either a 100 dollar adjustment or it could
require 
>a much larger repair.  Does anyone have any experience with something 
>like this?
>
>SECOND:  Also, what are the best non-exotic tires to throw onto the
>front rims?

What size rims do you have and are you just looking for tires to get you
from point a to point b?  Are you looking for any performance type tire? 
Most of the major tire brands make some tire that will get you from here
to there with good tread wear, a lot depends on what you want out of the
tire.

>THIRD:  Also, if one front spring is cracked, but it still drives 
>okay, should I replace the one, should I replace the both, or should I
use 
>the opportunity to get lowering springs?  If I get lowering springs, do
I
>need to change other parts at the same time, or can I leave everything
>else alone?

You should at least replace the cracked spring.  Make sure it is the
spring that is cracked and not the powdercoating.  With a cracked spring,
it shouldn't really drive okay, it should lean a little.  When replacing
the spring, you should also check the upper strut bearings.  If when
looking at them in the engine compartment and there is a gap between the
silver top and where the rubber is, you should replace them.  Same labor
as doing the spring and you need to get an alignment after either one
also so save yourself the time.  Whether or not to get the lowering
springs depends on your answer to number 5.  If you are going to keep the
car, do the lowering springs and probably replace the shocks at the same
time.  If you are going to just keep it and drive it, keep the
maintenance to a minimum to keep your costs down.

>FOURTH: How tough is it to install a new radio antenna?

Just remove the inner plastic fender lining and you can remove the
antennae from there. Relatively easy job.

>FIFTH:  As time and funds permit, what should be my priorities in
>upgrading this car?  Is it worthwhile, or should I just run this one
>into the ground and save for a 16V?

The car could be a great car, just depends on if you want a 16v or not. 
If you do, then keep maintenance to a minimum and save your ducats. 
However, this car can be made to perform just as well as the 16v with
some modification, which will also take care of some of the maintenance. 

Welcome to the list and hopefully we will answer most of your questions,
>Mike Ravnitzky
>mikerav@ix.netcom.com
>St. Paul, Minnesota
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