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Don't do it!!!

Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:20 pm
by ellzilcho
Never ever put budget tyres on mk2 Scirocco gt2 no matter how skint you are. because the damage you incure by spinning into a tree costs alot more than a decent set of tyres!

On a related topic does anyone know if the rear axle beam from a mk1 golf fits a scirocco mk2 gt2 any help on this subject would be greatlty apreciated.


P.s I know im an idiot :blush:

Re: Don't do it!!!

Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:24 pm
by GTXTRA
it will fit - chassis/running gear all the same largely.

hope it's fixable for you?

Re: Don't do it!!!

Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 9:38 pm
by ellzilcho
Well after many many hours of loving labour, panel beating, parts sourcing and emptying my wallet asthetically you'd bearly know, however obviously i still need a rear axle beam so thank you very much for the reply. Car should be back on the road by the weekend. Bloody well built cars these maximum respect to VW.

Re: Don't do it!!!

Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:41 pm
by mk2moo
Hope you get it all back to normal. I had budgets on my first mk2 rocco, and all i can say it was very tail happy. Was quite fun sometimes, but there were many times just driving normal all 4 wheels would start sliding going round a corner below speed limit.

Re: Don't do it!!!

Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:43 pm
by ianaudia4
Two things never to skimp on a car, tyres - the only thing keeping you on the black stuff and brakes - the only thing stopping you!

Re: Don't do it!!!

Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:46 am
by Jay4424
i can give you a rear beam ... wont be for a couple of weeks.

its off my GT so no ARB, dont know if thats an issue to you?

cheers, Jay.

Re: Don't do it!!!

Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:38 pm
by ellzilcho
Thank you thats a very kind offer i have already bought a mk1 golf axle beam from a mate for £20 and will attempt to fit it this weekend if no joy id be extremly gratefull if your offer still stood? thanks again :hugegrin: