Re: Parts Upgrades...

["John Van Vuren" <veedublu@prod.net>]

<x-charset iso-8859-1>Please keep in mind that the quote refers to a 16v Scirocco

John


>I just read this on John Van Vuren's site:
>"When introduced, the media was quick to point out that this car would
>out-accelerate, out-handle, and out-brake a Porsche 944."
>
>This will be mentioned to every chick that enters my car...
>
>Thanks to everyone for the ideas on Engines...  next topic:  BRAKES and
>SUSPENSION!
>
>Any particular brands you recommend?  Also,  Has anyone adapted disc brakes
>to the rear wheels?   I think I'll be going with Koni shocks and springs.
>I'm not sure about brakes.
>
>I'll be opening it up a bit this weekend as I cruise over to Bath for a
>little sightseeing.  Let's see what the old 1.6'll do.
>
>Thanks for all the great ideas,
>Armando
>
>Money spent so far (Includes car): $856
>
>General maintenence
>(Done: 30%)
>
>Upgrade 1: Custom targa top, cosmetics
>(Done: 20%)
>
>Upgrade 2: Slotted Brakes, improved suspension (lowered 1"), Sport tires
>(Done: 0%)
>
>Upgrade 3: Engine Swap (2.0L short block 8v), Sport Exhaust, K&N Filter.
>(Done: 0%)
>
>Upgrade 4: Wheels, Sway bars
>(Done: 0%)
>
>Upgrade 5: Erebuni ground package? Hmmmm
>
>
>
>>From: "John Van Vuren" <veedublu@prod.net>
>>To: "Night Shadow" <soltwede@ucsub.colorado.edu>
>>CC: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>>Subject: Re: front wheel bearing question
>>Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 17:37:55 -0600
>>
>> >ANOTHER Eric? Damn....we are taking over the world!
>>
>>
>>Uh - oh...  hey, anybody know how much it costs for a ride on the space
>>shuttle to the moon?  hehe
>>
>>John
>>
>>lots of stuff
>>http://www.prod.net/jvanvuren/vw.htm
>>
>>
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