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Difference in fit between Rabbit GTI mk1 and Scirocco mk2?
Much higher headroom. It also has just a slide, not tilt and slide.
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Evan Oliver Frazier" <evanfrazier@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 2:58 AM
Subject: Difference in fit between Rabbit GTI mk1 and Scirocco mk2?
> Thanks for all the input on the whole tall guy in a sunroof scirocco
> issue. If any of you know - how does the mk1 rabbit gti fit compared
> to the scirocco mk2?
>
> -Evan
>
>
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> 1. RE: SPAM-LOW: Re: Heater Fan/Squirrel Cage Fan Are The S2's
> The Same? i.e. I want to know if all Mk.2 Scirocco blower motors
> are the same. (Peter)
> 2. Re: tire sizes option. (Rave Racer 77)
> 3. Re: Drag rims, anyone seen 'em? (Rave Racer 77)
> 4. Re: Drag rims, anyone seen 'em? (Geordy Rostad)
> 5. Victors repaint. Weekend 2 (julie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx)
> 6. RE: The $125.38 switch (Allyn)
> 7. Re: The $125.38 switch (Foxx (in a box))
> 8. Re: Repost: Wanted S2 drivers side euro high beam (Parker
> Wulf) (Foxx (in a box))
> 9. Re: Drag rims, anyone seen 'em? (Rave Racer 77)
>
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:14:11 -0400
> From: "Peter" <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: RE: SPAM-LOW: Re: Heater Fan/Squirrel Cage Fan Are The S2's
> The Same? i.e. I want to know if all Mk.2 Scirocco blower motors are
> the same.
> To: "'Dan Bubb'" <jdbubb@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Message-ID: <20070826171144.C4FD52B8C73D@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> Thanks Dan!
>
> Peter
> 302.832.8989
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dan Bubb [mailto:jdbubb@xxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 11:06 AM
> To: Peter
> Cc: scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: SPAM-LOW: Re: Heater Fan/Squirrel Cage Fan Are The S2's The
> Same?
> i.e. I want to know if all Mk.2 Scirocco blower motors are the same.
>
> This was for a car with AC? Right?
> ETKA lists the same motor and harness from 82 on.
>
> The motor itself is the same for all MK2 and MK 1. The connector is
> different for MK 1's though.
> Easy enough to splice in the original connector.
>
> Dan
>
> From: "Peter" <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "'Don Walter'" <dswalterwi@xxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: <scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 5:00 AM
> Subject: Re: Heater Fan/Squirrel Cage Fan Are The S2's The Same? i.e.
> I want
>
> to know if all Mk.2 Scirocco blower motors are the same.
>
>
> The one you sent me pics of is a Mk.1/Rabbit blower motor.
>
> The pics you sent came with this description:
> "No I don't but here is the title of the ebay listing:
> VW Blower Fan Motor 1980 Rabbit GTI Scirocco Jetta"
>
>
> I want to know if all Mk.2 Scirocco blower motors are the same, since
> I have
> several Mk.2 heater boxes, with fans.
>
> Thanks...
>
> Peter
> 302.832.8989
> ________________________________________
> From: Don Walter [mailto:dswalterwi@xxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 10:07 PM
> To: Peter
> Cc: scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: SPAM-LOW: Re: Heater Fan/Squirrel Cage Fan Are The S2's The
> Same?
>
> No the motors are different. Especially where they mount is
> different. The
> Scirocco one has a band that clips around the end of the motor. The
> one I
> sent you pictures mounts internal to the squirrel cage.
> On 8/25/07, Peter <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Don just sent me a picture of a Mk.1 fan, which I know is different,
> than a
> Mk.2.
>
> My question is: are Scirocco 2 blower motors the same?
>
> A friend need's a squirrel cage fan, aka blower motor for his '82 w/
> AC, and
> I have several blower motors, from '84 and '85 8V, and a few 16V ones.
>
> Are the Mk.2 Scirocco blower motors the same, or interchangeable?
>
> Thanks...
>
> Peter
> 302.832.8989
> ________________________________________
> From: Don Walter [mailto:dswalterwi@xxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 9:00 PM
> To: Peter
> Cc: scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Heater Fan/Squirrel Cage Fan Are The S2's All The Same?
>
> No they are different. I bought one cheap off ebay but it is completely
> different from the one in my 1986 scirocco. Even the way it mount and
> the
> way the motor is mounted.
> On 8/24/07, Peter <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> A friend need's a squirrel cage fan, aka blower motor for his '82 w/
> AC, and
> I have several blower motors, from '84 and '85 8V, and a few 16V ones.
>
> Are these interchangeable?
>
> Let me now, I really appreciate the help!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Peter
> 302.832.8989
>
>
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>
> --
> Don Walter - Waukesha, WI
> 1986 8V Black Scirocco (Daily Driver)
> 1984 8V Audi 4000s (RIP 2/14/2006)
> 1986 2.0L 16V TEC 2 Black Scirocco (see progress at
> http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/708939)
> 1986 2L 16V Tornado Red Scirocco (Ben's Car)
> 1988 1.8 16V Tornado Red Scirocco (sold on 3/29/04)
> 1984 1.8 8V Pewter Scirocco (sold years ago)
> 1971 Karman Ghia (sold)
> 1969 Karman Ghia (sold)
> 1969 Beetle (sold)
>
>
>
>
> --
> Don Walter - Waukesha, WI
> 1986 8V Black Scirocco (Daily Driver)
> 1984 8V Audi 4000s (RIP 2/14/2006)
> 1986 2.0L 16V TEC 2 Black Scirocco (see progress at
> http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/708939)
> 1986 2L 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (Ben's Car)
> 1988 1.8 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (sold on 3/29/04)
> 1984 1.8 8V Pewter Scirocco (sold years ago)
> 1971 Karman Ghia (sold)
> 1969 Karman Ghia (sold)
> 1969 Beetle (sold)
>
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:04:13 -0700
> From: "Rave Racer 77" <raveracer77@xxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: tire sizes option.
> To: "Peter" <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "'Derrick floyd'"
> <tyrone27@xxxxxxxxx>, "'Org, Scirocco'" <Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Message-ID: <003101c7e81c$49a64430$6401a8c0@RaveRacer>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> I have mentioned these before and I still have no affiliation, and I
> still
> like them. EdgeRacing dot com has Toyo T1R's for $70/tire in the
> 195/45/14
> size. This will fit the stock 14X5.5 rims and shrink your overall
> diameter
> giving you a little better throttle response and almost NO sidewall
> flex.
> The drawback is that you lose some topspeed and you may need to take
> a day
> or two to get used to shifting sooner and running higher RPM at highway
> speeds.
>
> Or if you want to spend the money:
>
> http://www.edgeracing.com/tires/2055514/
>
>
> Rave Racer
> Current:
> '91 Jetta GLI 2.0L 16V
> '81 Scirocco Mk1 1.8L 8V Digifant 2
> '86 Fox
> 2 GTI parts cars
>
> Gone:
> '89 Jetta 1.8L 16V GTX
> '87 Audi 4000 Quattro
> '72 Triumph GT6
>
> http://spaces.msn.com/raveracer77/photos/
> http://www.myspace.com/rave_racer
> ___________________________________________
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peter" <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "'Derrick floyd'" <tyrone27@xxxxxxxxx>; "'Org, Scirocco'"
> <Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 02:22
> Subject: RE: tire sizes option.
>
>
>> I run the Dunlop SP8000's in 195 55 14, and they're great.
>>
>> Whatever you do, don't run 195 60 14's, they handle like shit on
>> A1/2's
>> (Mk.1 and Mk.2 Sciroccos, and Golfs and Jetta 2's), plus they'll
>> scrape
>> with
>> a 2" drop.
>>
>> Btw, 185 60 14's are actually a pretty good size for Sciroccos Mk.1
>> and
>> Mk.2.
>>
>> Peter
>> 302.832.8989
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Derrick floyd [mailto:tyrone27@xxxxxxxxx]
>> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 10:26 PM
>> To: Org, Scirocco
>> Subject: tire sizes option.
>>
>> My current tires 185/60 14 tires are dry rotted so I need new
>> tires. what
>> size can I go in tires and what would be a good tire to get? I do drag
>> racing and street driving.
>>
>>
>>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:07:50 -0700
> From: "Rave Racer 77" <raveracer77@xxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: Drag rims, anyone seen 'em?
> To: "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@xxxxxxxxxxx>, "Geordy Rostad"
> <geordy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Message-ID: <003801c7e81c$cbc93d00$6401a8c0@RaveRacer>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=response
>
> I have 40 ET (mm offset) on my rims on my A2 Jetta and they fit fine
> with no
> rubbing. Tires are 195/55/15. I'm thinking of getting a set of
> Sportmax's
> though and theyre 15X8 and 0 ET. Should be interesting, don't know if
> they'll fit yet either.
>
> Rave Racer
> Current:
> '91 Jetta GLI 2.0L 16V
> '81 Scirocco Mk1 1.8L 8V Digifant 2
> '86 Fox
> 2 GTI parts cars
>
> Gone:
> '89 Jetta 1.8L 16V GTX
> '87 Audi 4000 Quattro
> '72 Triumph GT6
>
> http://spaces.msn.com/raveracer77/photos/
> http://www.myspace.com/rave_racer
> ___________________________________________
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Geordy Rostad" <geordy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: <Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 08:16
> Subject: Re: Drag rims, anyone seen 'em?
>
>
>> My 16 X 7 rims have a 38mm offset.
>> I imagine a 40mm offset will work fine with a slightly narrower rim.
>>
>>
>> From: "Geordy Rostad" <geordy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <roccit_53@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <verboten1@xxxxxxxxx>
>> Cc: <Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 4:50 PM
>> Subject: Re: Drag rims, anyone seen 'em?
>>
>>
>>> Enough about the nuts though, is the 40mm offset ok?
>>>
>>>
>>> From: "C Boyko" <roccit_53@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Reply-To: roccit_53@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> To: Verboten1 <verboten1@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> CC: Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: Re: Drag rims, anyone seen 'em?
>>> Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2007 16:12:40 -0400
>>>
>>> Also if you are drag racing, there are some sanctioning bodies
>>> that still
>>> require studs with open nuts/some exposed stud threads. If this is
>>> the
>>> case, tapered nuts are easy to come by, acorns not so easy, but stock
>>> Hondas and I believe BMWs use studs and acorn nuts. I had to grind
>>> the
>>> backs off some Civic nuts for some rims we used to use.
>>>
>>> Cathy
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 13:28:25 -0700
> From: "Geordy Rostad" <geordy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: Drag rims, anyone seen 'em?
> To: "Rave Racer 77" <raveracer77@xxxxxxxx>, "Dan Bubb"
> <jdbubb@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Message-ID: <BAY141-DAV35C7C6D9305A6B12518A0CDD10@xxxxxxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=response
>
> How wide are the rims on your Jetta? I can't imagine 0ET would fit the
> front at all and I'd think they would really stick out insanely in
> the rear.
> Dunno though.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rave Racer 77" <raveracer77@xxxxxxxx>
> To: "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@xxxxxxxxxxx>; "Geordy Rostad"
> <geordy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: <Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 1:07 PM
> Subject: Re: Drag rims, anyone seen 'em?
>
>
>> I have 40 ET (mm offset) on my rims on my A2 Jetta and they fit
>> fine with
>> no rubbing. Tires are 195/55/15. I'm thinking of getting a set of
>> Sportmax's though and theyre 15X8 and 0 ET. Should be interesting,
>> don't
>> know if they'll fit yet either.
>>
>> Rave Racer
>> Current:
>> '91 Jetta GLI 2.0L 16V
>> '81 Scirocco Mk1 1.8L 8V Digifant 2
>> '86 Fox
>> 2 GTI parts cars
>>
>> Gone:
>> '89 Jetta 1.8L 16V GTX
>> '87 Audi 4000 Quattro
>> '72 Triumph GT6
>>
>> http://spaces.msn.com/raveracer77/photos/
>> http://www.myspace.com/rave_racer
>> ___________________________________________
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: "Geordy Rostad" <geordy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Cc: <Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 08:16
>> Subject: Re: Drag rims, anyone seen 'em?
>>
>>
>>> My 16 X 7 rims have a 38mm offset.
>>> I imagine a 40mm offset will work fine with a slightly narrower rim.
>>>
>>>
>>> From: "Geordy Rostad" <geordy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: <roccit_53@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <verboten1@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> Cc: <Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 4:50 PM
>>> Subject: Re: Drag rims, anyone seen 'em?
>>>
>>>
>>>> Enough about the nuts though, is the 40mm offset ok?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> From: "C Boyko" <roccit_53@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> Reply-To: roccit_53@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> To: Verboten1 <verboten1@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>> CC: Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>> Subject: Re: Drag rims, anyone seen 'em?
>>>> Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2007 16:12:40 -0400
>>>>
>>>> Also if you are drag racing, there are some sanctioning bodies that
>>>> still
>>>> require studs with open nuts/some exposed stud threads. If this
>>>> is the
>>>> case, tapered nuts are easy to come by, acorns not so easy, but
>>>> stock
>>>> Hondas and I believe BMWs use studs and acorn nuts. I had to
>>>> grind the
>>>> backs off some Civic nuts for some rims we used to use.
>>>>
>>>> Cathy
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:32:29 +0000
> From: julie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Victors repaint. Weekend 2
> To: "A Org, Scirocco" <scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Message-ID: <W5970019557205321188160349@webmail4>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>
> http://scirocco.menloparkrandd.com
>
> Click on day 2. Pics are even usable by those on dial up!
>
> My hands are numb from using the DA for 6 hours.... But, the hood is
> on final sand, the trunk lid and the PS fender are acid treated and
> awaiting primer.
> next is the front support (was yellow then painted Mars Red) then the
> DS fender. Once done, the glass is removed and the cowl is prepped
> and the hood is then replaced on the car ready for Bondo.
>
> Then the 2 doors get the treatment next...
>
> My hats off to those that do this for a living.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:04:45 -0400
> From: "Allyn" <amalventano1@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: RE: The $125.38 switch
> To: <julie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "'A Org, Scirocco'"
> <scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Message-ID: <003701c7e824$bc6152f0$0301a8c0@main>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> Back when I ordered my sprayer, they stocked another nozzle
> (presumably larger diameter). I cant find it now, but it may be worth
> asking them about/for.
> HTH
> Al
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: julie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:julie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
>> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 8:41 AM
>> To: A Org, Scirocco
>> Subject: The $125.38 switch
>>
>> Ok, so I wasnt sanding ALL day.... It was high 90's with 100%
>> humidity and UNBEARABLE in the sectioned off garage where I
>> am working.
>> So I went to Harborfright to get a long sander and possibly
>> another HVLP gun for primer. Seems a gun with a 1.4 nozzle is
>> too small for the epoxy primer.
>> Bought the 17" sander, but no gun.... Damn.
>>
>> Remember the question I had about the current needed for the
>> fuel pump?
>>
>> On 890 (a really busy rd at 12 noon) the car just died. No
>> fuel, no friendly little buzz when the key was turned.
>> Traffic whizzing by at 65 (a 55 zone.... go figure) with me
>> kneeling under the dash to check fuzes. A bit afraid, I push
>> started the car to roll and coasted down hill off the ramp to
>> the gas station.
>>
>> No tools in the car, not a screwdriver or a lenght of wire.
>> Damn it. I just HAD to clean the car.... I called Daun to
>> find out just which fuze was for the FP. Nope, not that one.
>> Its good.... Damn.... So I called a tow truck, $65 to lift,
>> $3 per mile.... (The driver OWNED one in high school) and he
>> neatly deposited the car in the drive, got paid and left.
>>
>> I went back out after a shower (man I was soaked) pulled the
>> neat little by pass I built with fuse and switch, and
>> inserted a 5" chunk of wire. Damn it all if the fuel pump
>> didn't start up.
>>
>> The switch, that I got from Advance Auto, supposedly rated at
>> 30A had failed. 2 lessons here folks and newbies.
>>
>> 1) Carry a Phillips head and a common screwdriver. A 10, 13
>> and 14 mm open end wrenches, a pair of pliers, a chunk of
>> wire AND a multimeter with you at ALL times. With those you
>> could McGyver your self home and avoid the tow truck man.
>> (This one was cute, but married)
>>
>> 2) DONT buy mission critical components from AA's or
>> Walmarts. Like Food, toothpaste and toys, its made in China,
>> get the right parts.
>>
>> MORE scirocco content:
>> Victor is in the garage, the front end and the rear have been
>> stripped, DS door and the hood are off. Today, the PS door
>> and trunk lid come off, and the glass comes out.
>> The hood from the sand matallic 81 is almost ready, bondo'd
>> and primered, the trunk lid is next, then the doors. One
>> panel at a time.
>> Now I know why they charge sooo much to strip and paint a
>> car. Man this sucks, but the 8*10 pic next to my cesk of how
>> I want the car to look keeps me going. Ohhh and the fear of
>> having to drive a KIA to Cincy....
>>
>> Shower time and back to Victor....
>>
>>
>>
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>
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>
> Message: 7
> Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:45:14 -0400
> From: "Foxx (in a box)" <foxxinabox@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: The $125.38 switch
> To: scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Message-ID: <46D1F46A.8030509@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
>> I went back out after a shower (man I was soaked) pulled the neat
>> little by pass I built with fuse and switch, and inserted a 5"
>> chunk of wire. Damn it all if the fuel pump didn't start up.
>
> If it makes you feel any better, when I first owned my '86 the relay
> when out in Wisconsin. Took a $350 U-Haul tow dolly and way too much gas
> to tow it back down here to Ohio. Now every car has a jumper wire.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:49:57 -0400
> From: "Foxx (in a box)" <foxxinabox@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: Repost: Wanted S2 drivers side euro high beam (Parker
> Wulf)
> To: scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx, badvdub@xxxxxxxxx
> Message-ID: <46D1F585.2000709@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
>> Some how comeing home from work the other day it broke, damn it!
>>
>> I need one bad!
>> -- Parker Wulf
>> badvdub@xxxxxxxxx
>
> FWIW, Vanagons the same high beam lights as the Euro Sciroccos,
> though the adjusters are different. Gives you something else to look
> for.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:14:06 -0700
> From: "Rave Racer 77" <raveracer77@xxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: Drag rims, anyone seen 'em?
> To: "Geordy Rostad" <geordy@xxxxxxxxxxx>, "Dan Bubb"
> <jdbubb@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Message-ID: <004701c7e836$cee5c070$6401a8c0@RaveRacer>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=response
>
> That's kind of what I'm hoping. Right now they're 15X7 with the
> 195/55/15's
> and they don't have that Euro stretch look at all. The 15x8's will
> probably
> look real stretched and stick out alot with the 0 ET. With the low pro
> tires I don't think the Diameter will be alot bigger but I'm not sure
> yet.
> I have to look at some fit guides.
>
> Rave Racer
> Current:
> '91 Jetta GLI 2.0L 16V
> '81 Scirocco Mk1 1.8L 8V Digifant 2
> '86 Fox
> 2 GTI parts cars
>
> Gone:
> '89 Jetta 1.8L 16V GTX
> '87 Audi 4000 Quattro
> '72 Triumph GT6
>
> http://spaces.msn.com/raveracer77/photos/
> http://www.myspace.com/rave_racer
> ___________________________________________
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Geordy Rostad" <geordy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Rave Racer 77" <raveracer77@xxxxxxxx>; "Dan Bubb"
> <jdbubb@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: <Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 13:28
> Subject: Re: Drag rims, anyone seen 'em?
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>> How wide are the rims on your Jetta? I can't imagine 0ET would fit
>> the
>> front at all and I'd think they would really stick out insanely in the
>> rear. Dunno though.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Rave Racer 77" <raveracer77@xxxxxxxx>
>> To: "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@xxxxxxxxxxx>; "Geordy Rostad"
>> <geordy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Cc: <Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 1:07 PM
>> Subject: Re: Drag rims, anyone seen 'em?
>>
>>
>>> I have 40 ET (mm offset) on my rims on my A2 Jetta and they fit
>>> fine with
>>> no rubbing. Tires are 195/55/15. I'm thinking of getting a set of
>>> Sportmax's though and theyre 15X8 and 0 ET. Should be
>>> interesting, don't
>>> know if they'll fit yet either.
>>>
>>> Rave Racer
>>> Current:
>>> '91 Jetta GLI 2.0L 16V
>>> '81 Scirocco Mk1 1.8L 8V Digifant 2
>>> '86 Fox
>>> 2 GTI parts cars
>>>
>>> Gone:
>>> '89 Jetta 1.8L 16V GTX
>>> '87 Audi 4000 Quattro
>>> '72 Triumph GT6
>>>
>>> http://spaces.msn.com/raveracer77/photos/
>>> http://www.myspace.com/rave_racer
>>> ___________________________________________
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: "Geordy Rostad" <geordy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Cc: <Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 08:16
>>> Subject: Re: Drag rims, anyone seen 'em?
>>>
>>>
>>>> My 16 X 7 rims have a 38mm offset.
>>>> I imagine a 40mm offset will work fine with a slightly narrower rim.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> From: "Geordy Rostad" <geordy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> To: <roccit_53@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <verboten1@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>> Cc: <Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2007 4:50 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: Drag rims, anyone seen 'em?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Enough about the nuts though, is the 40mm offset ok?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> From: "C Boyko" <roccit_53@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>> Reply-To: roccit_53@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> To: Verboten1 <verboten1@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>>> CC: Scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>> Subject: Re: Drag rims, anyone seen 'em?
>>>>> Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2007 16:12:40 -0400
>>>>>
>>>>> Also if you are drag racing, there are some sanctioning bodies that
>>>>> still
>>>>> require studs with open nuts/some exposed stud threads. If this
>>>>> is the
>>>>> case, tapered nuts are easy to come by, acorns not so easy, but
>>>>> stock
>>>>> Hondas and I believe BMWs use studs and acorn nuts. I had to
>>>>> grind the
>>>>> backs off some Civic nuts for some rims we used to use.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cathy
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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