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Re: Just bought a Mk1 - couple questions




Isn't an '82 an MKII? I have two '82's that are MKIIs.


> Hey people!
>
> Just bought a Mk1!  This was the car in Maryland that a couple
> people mentioned.  I haven't actually _seen_ the car yet - gonna
> pick it up on Sunday.  It's an '82 (non-S), and I'm pretty psyched!
> I want to do some fixing up, and thought of some questions for all
> you experts. And as soon as it looks OK, I'll post some pics for
> the website.
>
> 1) Does anyone sell carpet sets for these?  The owner has a
> black set that's new, but originally the carpet was tan...
> He also has some black door panels, so if anyone's interested,
> these might be available.  The car is dark green, and I think
> tan would look better, so I want to find a source for tan
> carpets (and maybe door panels...).
>
> 2) Suspension - I have to see what state the suspension's in,
> but I want to replace anything's that marginal.  I might do
> an occasional auto-x, but mainly it's just going to be a street
> car, so I don't want anything too stiff.  I know Neuspeed has
> spring/shock kits.  I've also seen Shine racing's packages.
> Does anyone have any experience with either??
>
> 3) Tires - what's the best size tire for stock rims?  I may
> get some BBS's at some point, but that's going to have to
> wait...
>
> Thanks!!
>
> - Mark, NYC
>
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