RE: WOT stress bar interference

["Brian Honnold" <bhonnold@pac-cap.com>]

You might compare the GTI throttle body linkage to a standard Scirocco
linkage,  If memory serves, the GTI sticks up a little higher.

Brian H

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> [mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Keith Fullerton
> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2000 10:21 AM
> To: roc
> Subject: WOT stress bar interference
>
>
> Listers,
>
> The 84 8v that I bought a couple of months ago came with an ABD Racing
> upper stress bar (which looks pretty cool) and a 85 GTI throttlebody.
> The problem...I don't think I can get WOT because the throttle cable
> hits the stress bar as it approaches WOT. (actually it is the end of
> the throttle cable, where it attaches to the throttle, that hits the
> bar). This prevents the the throttle from opening fully and prevents
> the fuel enrichment switch from clicking on. It must get pretty close
> because I think the car has more power than my previous 84
> (R.I.P.)...Its just that if it has more to offer...I want it.
>
> So...Is it possible to reorient the throttle (i.e. rotate the throttle
> actuator),  with a corresponding lengthing of the throttle cable, and a
> slight bending of the fuel enrichment switch arm so that I get to WOT
> before it hits the stress bar?
>
> Does anyone else have an ADB Racing stress bar with this problem? If I
> raise the stress bar 1/4" using washers to give more clearance, will it
> hit the hood? It looks like there is already one spot where it might
> have been rubbing.
>
> Also, Does a GTI throttle body add any significant performance over
> stock?
>
> TIA,
> -Keith
> 84 8v Minty Green (apparently not giving 100%)
>
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