Difference in fit between Rabbit GTI mk1 and Scirocco mk2?

[jlagnese at massed.net (John S. Lagnese)]

You could also put in scirocco or corrado seats to increase headroom.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John S. Lagnese" <jlagnese@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Evan Oliver Frazier" <evanfrazier@xxxxxxxxx>; <scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 11:53 AM
Subject: Re: 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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>> 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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>> 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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>>
>>
>>
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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?
>>
>>
>>> 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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