All wheel drive.

[knotheads at mailblocks.com (Ben Carter)]

You know, you're probably right.  I often get in to trouble with my 
goofy ideas.

 "Don't worry, Honey, it won't cost much."

It would be cool, though, to have an AWD 1.8t 'Rocco.

Auf Wiedersehen
  Ben C.

  '89 Scirocco
  '97 Chevy Silverado

  --- Honda...Vinyl adds horsepower.---
(Did I mention I dont like Hondas)



-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Bubb <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>
To: Ben Carter <knotheads@mailblocks.com>; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Sent: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 10:43:33 -0400
Subject: Re: All wheel drive.

There are several list members that could probably do this.
I bet when it was done though you would be suprised at how much it all 
cost
especially if it's done
to a professional level.
I'd be curious if Anson and Allyn have kept track of the costs of their
respective twins.
Dan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben Carter" <knotheads@mailblocks.com>
To: <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2004 10:19 AM
Subject: Re: All wheel drive.


> In that case I'll do it myself.  Just need a saw, a welder, duct tape
> and bailin' wire and I could have it done in a week.  Dont forget a
> couple cans of Krylon.  But seriously, I think I could do it myself
> just fine for a fraction of the cost.
>
> Auf Wiedersehen
>  Ben C.
>
>  '89 Scirocco
>  '97 Chevy Silverado
>
>  ---Speed Kills.  Drive a Honda!---
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dan Bubb <jdbubb@ix.netcom.com>
> To: Ben Carter <knotheads@mailblocks.com>; marc_scirocco@sympatico.ca;
> scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Sent: Fri, 30 Jul 2004 09:39:39 -0400
> Subject: Re: All wheel drive.
>
> I would suspect the $50K is for all the custom fabrication, body prep
> and
> painting and rebuilding
> all the engine and drivetrain components as opposed to the cost of the
> "junkyard" parts that are
> needed to start the construction.
> Dan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ben Carter" <knotheads@mailblocks.com>
> To: <marc_scirocco@sympatico.ca>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2004 9:29 AM
> Subject: RE: All wheel drive.
>
>
> > Did you say 50,000 dollars or was that a typo!?  My neighbor bought
> the
> > whole dad gum car for about 1500 bucks!  I wonder if he wants to 
sell?
> >
> >  Anybody want a synchro drivetrain?  I'll cut you a deal at 30 
grand.
> >
> > Auf Wiedersehen
> > Ben C.
> >
> > '89 Scirocco
> > '97 Chevy Silverado
> >
> > ---Speed Kills.  Drive a Honda!---
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Marc_Scirocco_Qu?bec <marc_scirocco@sympatico.ca>
> > To: fahrvegnugen@cox.net; Ben Carter <knotheads@mailblocks.com>;
> > scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Sent: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 16:56:50 -0400
> > Subject: RE: All wheel drive.
> >
> > comments below.
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > Marc
> > '83 Scirocco
> > '97 A4
> >
> > > -----Message d'origine-----
> > > De : scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
> > > [mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org]De la part de David Utley
> > > Envoy? : jeudi 29 juillet 2004 16:14
> > > ? : Ben Carter; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > Objet : Re: All wheel drive.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > From: Ben Carter <knotheads@mailblocks.com>
> > > > Date: 2004/07/29 Thu PM 04:06:06 EDT
> > > > To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > > > Subject: All wheel drive.
> > > >
> > > > My neighbor has a Mk2 Golf Synchro.  Did VW sell a synchro 
version
> > in
> > > > the states?
> > >
> > > No, but I think perhaps Canada had some?  I know they had some
> > > AWD Corrados, but I would imagine that those are pretty rare...
> > >
> >
> > No, Mk2 Golf Synchros were not sold in Canada.
> >
> > Ron's part in BC did make a VR6 MK2 Golf Synchro conversion. He did
> > import a
> > Golf Synchro drivetrain from europe. It was for sale a while ago for
> > something like 50k$.
> >
> > A belgium tuner used to modify stock Corrados with A2 synchro
> > drivetrain,
> > and turbo VR6. Wild cars, but lotsa $$$.
> >
> > AFAIK VW did sell Synchro Passat in Canada in the '90s.
> >
> > >  Would A Quattro drivetrain possibly work?  I'm talking Mk
> > > > 2 if that helps.
> > >
> > > Yes...  See above...  :-)
> > >
> >
> > Anything is possible if you are handy, and/or have lots of money.
> >
> > > Cheers,
> > >
> > >   David
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > '89 euro Scala
> > > > '97 Chevy Silverado
> > > >
> > > > Auf Wiedersehen
> > > > Ben C.
> > > >
> >
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