SOT: Performance options for old Dasher wagons?

[jtoomasson at yahoo.com (Jeff Toomasson)]

Welcome back to the list, my friend!  Couldn't handle the withdrawals, huh?
:p

What if you got a pre '77 Dasher (carbureted)? Would those be smog exempt
too?

BTW - if you have an extra S spoiler AND are willing to part with it, I may
already have a use for it!!  :D

Currently debating on a Xenon-like unit (which are indestructible BTW) or a
mk2 Zender piece (only options I currently have...)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Randy" <sirocco81@sbcglobal.net>
To: "Jeff Toomasson" <jtoomasson@yahoo.com>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 1:07 AM
Subject: Re: SOT: Performance options for old Dasher wagons?


> No way, I thought I was the only one crazy enough to want one of these.
LOL
>
> For some strange reason I really like the styling of that little
> wagon...find one in a diesel, no smog check, and the engine options are
> unlimited.
> I had one come up behind me on the freeway a couple years ago and SWORE it
> was another Mk1 Scirocco S.
> I even pulled over to let him pass only to find it was a pristine Dasher
> wagon with a body matched Zender Scirocco S front spoiler.
> He also had a nice set of 2pc BBS LM's on it.
> I gave the guy a BIG thumbs up and he reciprocated.
>
> If I had extra cash, an extra garage stall and some extra time on my hands
> I might consider replacing the WRX with a 1.8T powered 81 Dasher S (with
> full S trim).
> Naw, I love the WRX so I'll just keep sinking my money into Cosmos.
>
> Jeff, if you pick one up I would be willing to help you restore it though,
> might even have a spare S spoiler tucked away somewhere :^)
>
> Randy
> "Cosmos" - 81 Scirocco S
> "Sonic" - 03 WRX Wagon
> Yes, I'm baaaaaaaaaak!
>
> At 11:24 AM 12/9/2003 -0800, Jeff Toomasson wrote:
> >My step-brother used to have one of these back in high school and I
> >thought it was the coolest thing (even though it was _never_ reliable). I
> >just saw one in the yard the other day and got me thinking about a
> >potential future project. I've always liked seeing wagons lowered with
fat
> >wheels. I'm a person who's all about "rare" so this would fit in rather
nicely.
> >
> >Is anyone familiar with them? I know the engine configuration is like
that
> >in a Fox, but what's the ability like to install typical A1 mods? (both
> >power train and suspension). Can a 16v be installed using the existing
> >motor mounts?
> >
> >Thanks, Jeff
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