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I think VWs are pulling me back into the fold . !
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1.) Scirocco 16v's('86.5-'88) are the only Sciroccos with factory disc brakes, but the rear discs are just part of many other upgrades for 16v's(stiffer/lower suspension, factory body kit, thicker swaybars, lower stressbar, not to mention the 16v engine which has 33 more HP than an 8v Sciroccco). With few exceptions, all other MKII Rocco's have 90hp 8v engines, rear drums, and less desirable suspensions than the 16v(they still handle great though).
2.) It is relatively easy(as far as compatibility) to upgrade an 8v Scirocco to 16v specs, but not necessarily cost effective.
3.) 17's have been done, but strictly for looks as they are basically nothing but trouble for a Scirocco(bad tire rub, handling characteristics, rotational mass).
Welcome back to the Rocco world! I have an 8v and love it, but from what you're saying it sounds like youre looking for a 16v. HTH,
RobSo I just got back on Tuesday from south America.
I spent 10 days playing with cars and watching a rally.
All of which involved a ton of VWs.
Now I'm starting to miss VWs and my girlfriend comes over and puts the last nail in the coffin! She shows up in her new Jetta! Sure its a lowly 2.0 crossflow automatic. But she wants me to source out wheels and a small wing and color match some unpainted parts. Between all of us I think I'm going to slip on some Zender and charectre (I think I totally butchered that companies name) body bits when she's not looking.
So on my search for fun little things to put on spike, yup she named her car spike, I decided I need a new rocco! But I need a refresher on MK II's
First off, what models had rear disc brakes stock?
Second. How hard would it be to convert to disc if I find a project car with drums.
Third. has anyone tried 17's or 18's with a taller side wall, like a 40 series?
The only reason I ask the last question is for wheel choice and brake fitment.
I have one set of rims I love and I've been waiting to find something to put them on. The damned things only come in 18's! But I can find something similar in 17's to squeeze over the brakes I want to get on a project car.
I think I've been hanging out with my dad and his friends to long. They got me into figuring out what wheels brake and tire size I want to build the car around.
Oh yeah I'm not worried about speedo readings Just wheel well clearance.
Ok thanks for reading thru my excited dribble.
~Danny~
01 Impreza RS
88 16v Rocco (sold)
73 Porsche 914 (Who we kidding its a VW!)
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<P>1.) Scirocco 16v's('86.5-'88) are the only Sciroccos with factory disc brakes, but the rear discs are just part of many other upgrades for 16v's(stiffer/lower suspension, factory body kit, thicker swaybars, lower stressbar, not to mention the 16v engine which has 33 more HP than an 8v Sciroccco). With few exceptions, all other MKII Rocco's have 90hp 8v engines, rear drums, and less desirable suspensions than the 16v(they still handle great though).
<P>2.) It is relatively easy(as far as compatibility) to upgrade an 8v Scirocco to 16v specs, but not necessarily cost effective.
<P>3.) 17's have been done, but strictly for looks as they are basically nothing but trouble for a Scirocco(bad tire rub, handling characteristics, rotational mass).
<P>Welcome back to the Rocco world! I have an 8v and love it, but from what you're saying it sounds like youre looking for a 16v. HTH,
<P>Rob
<BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid"><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT lang=0 face=Arial size=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF">So I just got back on Tuesday from south America. <BR>I spent 10 days playing with cars and watching a rally. <BR>All of which involved a ton of VWs.<BR><BR>Now I'm starting to miss VWs and my girlfriend comes over and puts the last nail in the coffin! She shows up in her new Jetta! Sure its a lowly 2.0 crossflow automatic. But she wants me to source out wheels and a small wing and color match some unpainted parts. Between all of us I think I'm going to slip on some Zender and charectre (I think I totally butchered that companies name) body bits when she's not looking.<BR><BR>So on my search for fun little things to put on spike, yup she named her car spike, I decided I need a new rocco! But I need a refresher on MK II's<BR><BR>First off, what models had rear disc brakes stock?<BR><BR>Second. How hard would it be to convert to disc if I find a project car with drums.<BR><BR>Third. has anyone tried 17's or 18's with a taller side wall, like a 40 series?<BR><BR>The only reason I ask the last question is for wheel choice and brake fitment.<BR>I have one set of rims I love and I've been waiting to find something to put them on. The damned things only come in 18's! But I can find something similar in 17's to squeeze over the brakes I want to get on a project car.<BR><BR>I think I've been hanging out with my dad and his friends to long. They got me into figuring out what wheels brake and tire size I want to build the car around. <BR><BR>Oh yeah I'm not worried about speedo readings Just wheel well clearance.<BR><BR>Ok thanks for reading thru my excited dribble.<BR><BR>~Danny~<BR>01 Impreza RS<BR>88 16v Rocco (sold)<BR>73 Porsche 914 (Who we kidding its a VW!)<BR><BR></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></FONT><p><br><hr size=1>Do you Yahoo!?<br>
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