SOT: Performance options for old Dasher wagons?

[sirocco81 at sbcglobal.net (Randy)]

Wouldn't that be kind of redundant!
A Scirocco coupe and a Dasher coupe?
Nope, I'd rather have a Dasher S wagon to go with my S coupe 8~P

Randy
"Cosmos" - 81 Scirocco S
"Sonic" - 03 WRX Wagon




At 02:09 AM 12/10/2003 -0800, Eric S wrote:

>Dasher WAGON? Come on guys!  Get with the program!  Dasher COUPE is where 
>its at!
>
>http://www.mnpctech.com/prodasher.html
>
>mmmm...I kinda like it!
>
>--
>Eric
>www.VintageWatercooleds.com
>
>79 VW Iltis
>81 Scirocco S (*TDI* swap and complete restoration in holding pattern)
>81 Rabbit Truck 2.0 16v Motronic
>90 Corrado TDI
>91 Cabriolet (2.0 Crossflow 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)
>
>
>
>--- Randy <sirocco81@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>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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