Drove the Goof today (Mk2 GTI) nd the power is Soooo much more than the Sclala... I thought it was the same engine?
the goof had soo much more pick up, and better ecconomy... whats wrong?
....Might be checking the head gasket sooner than I planned!
Jay.
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- Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:11 am
- Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
- Topic: New Rocc!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2270
- Thu Jan 28, 2010 12:23 am
- Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
- Topic: New Rocc!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2270
Re: New Rocc!
http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/attachments/razors/28705d1249474228-my-new-straight-razor-stand-44789.-thread-completely-useless-without-images-1-.jpg Come on dude! Images! Awesome news all the same though, nice one. Maybe this one could be the start of the Quattro conversion eyy?? :P Dam ...
- Wed Jan 27, 2010 7:59 am
- Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
- Topic: New Rocc!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2270
New Rocc!
I picked up my new Scirocco on monday from Sidewalkdave. having driven it round southampton yesterday then all the way back home to the midddlands last night, I'm learning little things along the way! the first big enjoyment came when I learn't it had and MFA!!! ...the next thing i realised was that...
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:31 pm
- Forum: ICE
- Topic: Basics Of An ICE Install
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3919
Re: Basics Of An ICE Install
Mr Funk has inspired me, I think the Golf needs an install. Not into BOOM BOOM music so epic bass aint really the goal here, but if somebody could explain the very basics, I'd really appreciate it. How does an Amp work? How do you wire amps up? Do they power subs or speakers too? Would you recomend...
- Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:26 am
- Forum: Engines
- Topic: Running on 3 cylinders, help!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5567
Re: Running on 3 cylinders, help!
Head gasket?!? ...water in number three cylinder. Could be, but no sign of mayo under the rocker cover, had 120psi on all four cylinders and isn't using any oil or water. Don't know how else I would diagnose it, and don't really want to crack the head bolts if idon't have to. Any other way i can te...
- Tue Jan 19, 2010 3:39 pm
- Forum: Engines
- Topic: Running on 3 cylinders, help!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5567
Re: Running on 3 cylinders, help!
Head gasket?!? ...water in number three cylinder.
- Thu Jan 14, 2010 8:16 am
- Forum: Running Gear
- Topic: camber bolts on scirocco
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4036
Re: camber bolts on scirocco
Yep, when setting up camber the car has to be "at ride hight" ... if you want to d othis with out hte wheels on then stick 4 jacks, one under each whishbone... rithg at hte end so as the car sits down where it would... but even this won't be truly right, you could always make a rig that ex...
- Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:37 pm
- Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
- Topic: 4*4 Rocco :-)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3207
Re: 4*4 Rocco :-)
I was really sad when I learn't about htis guy years ago... thought I was being original (bar VWs own efforts) but no, I've been out done again! ..so I'm just going to plod along with what ever i like regardless of whos been there before!.
cheers though Joost![Smile :-)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
cheers though Joost
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- Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:33 am
- Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
- Topic: 4*4 Rocco :-)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3207
Re: 4*4 Rocco :-)
Didn't buy the quatto... couldn't justif braking a good car! ![Sad :-(](./images/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif)
...but I have got a 16v/v coming my way in the near future!
no do I stick it in the rocco or the golf? (tempted by the rocc way, but its a carbed GT2 atm and so sorting the wiring will be fun!)
Jay.
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...but I have got a 16v/v coming my way in the near future!
no do I stick it in the rocco or the golf? (tempted by the rocc way, but its a carbed GT2 atm and so sorting the wiring will be fun!)
Jay.
- Thu Dec 24, 2009 9:58 am
- Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
- Topic: Was there ever a undertray ?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5518
Re: Was there ever a undertray ?
looking back into it myself as with the new project I want to try and keep the engine fairly clean!
...have a firend who works carbon fiber... soooooo tempted!!!
Jay.
...have a firend who works carbon fiber... soooooo tempted!!!
Jay.
- Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:21 pm
- Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
- Topic: Was there ever a undertray ?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5518
Re: Was there ever a undertray ?
i thought about making one (in two/three halfs) but never got round to it... another one of "those" jobs!!!
...shouldn't be that hard to do realy, make a cardboard one first, then set to with a sheet of aluminium?
Jay.
...shouldn't be that hard to do realy, make a cardboard one first, then set to with a sheet of aluminium?
Jay.
- Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:12 am
- Forum: General Scirocco Chat
- Topic: Introduce yourself
- Replies: 1193
- Views: 297199
Re: Introduce yourself
Evening all.. Name by which mom knows me: David Valentine Forum name. DJPremier I'm about to join the 'rocco ranks this Saturday AM when I drive away a 1984 Storm. I bought it as I needed another car while my T25 van is away having some surgery over the winter. I hadn't considered another 'project'...
- Thu Dec 10, 2009 3:44 pm
- Forum: Running Gear
- Topic: Whats the difference between MK2 Golf and MK2 Scirocco hubs?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1679
Re: Whats the difference between MK2 Golf and MK2 Scirocco hubs?
Your question is for what purpose... if you told us we could answer! ...I think they are the same, but don't know what your tring to do! the wishbone ball joint is how ever different though.. unless the shop used differet suppliers when i ordered the bits a year apart! ..putting my rocco wheels on t...
- Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:21 am
- Forum: Electrical
- Topic: Foglights relay
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1980
Re: Foglights relay
Rosie, if your still looking, I'm sure I've got a complete set somewhere from a decised rocco.
Jay.
Jay.
- Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:27 am
- Forum: Bodywork, Trim and Paint
- Topic: Doors ''tired''
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4252
Re: Doors ''tired''
the proper way to fix is replacign the hinges, or atleast the pins.. but thats hard work!