April 17
Performance VW Magazine!
8 page feature plus a centerfold in the May issue of PVW (Performance VW magazine)!!!! Here is a teaser:
1982 Volkswagen Rabbit
Started on Dec. 11 by vweezly
82 Rabbit with a Euro front and Berg cup replica flares.
1.8 16v with a K26 turbo, Saab Intercooler, Audi WG, and Megasquirt.
Bilstein Group B suspension with coil sleeves.
15x9 Diamod Racing rims.
Lots of other little stuff.
Lots of welding.
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Latest updates
Dec. 16
Video shoot
It's been a while since I posted here... the car is almost done here is a pic and a link to the video: http://vimeo.com/30459240
Nov. 24
one seat is almost done
I need the emblem embroidered and add more padding and i should be set.
Nov. 19
Short Runner
Lookee what just arrived :)
Oct. 21
Working on reupholstering
What it started as.... http://www.ghostproductions.com/medical/clientarea/client/name/In%20House%20Stuff/Joel/seatRabbit.jpg Took the seat cover off... http://www.ghostproductions.com/medical/clientarea/client/name/In%20House%20Stuff/Joel/ReUpSeatWeb001.jpg Took out all the stitching I needed to to make a pattern making sure that I marked where the stitches were. Then I spread it all out on some ...
Oct. 15
Plates for the roll cage
I added a couple plates to the floor pans to disperse the stress from the cage. I also repainted the cage flat white. It should be installed soon. All the holes have been drilled.
Sept. 29
cage test fit.... mint
I am going to try to get it all squared away this evening
Sept. 23
the cage has arrived!!!
I will be adding some side bars... but here she is... autopower bolt in... used :)
Aug. 28
Fast
So the tuning is going ok. The car has come a long way since the show. I have been datalogging like a sonofabitch. I had some fuel issues (crap in the tank). Actually... they haven't completely gone away. But the ...
July 25
Driving the hase
I have been doing some datalogging and a bit of tuning and it turns out she's pretty quick :) 3rd 4th and 5th gears are nice. It takes off. I still need to tune it so 1st and 2nd aren't ...
July 15
Tweaking
I had a few issues since the last update. Car was running hot. Air was in the line so it was a half gallon low. Now temps are a little better. Had a sizable coolant leak from one of the ...
July 09
Eurowerks 2009 show!
The car was there! I drove it there too :) It needs tuning and still some slight things. But it's getting closer and I am stoked! More pics here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=270846&id=544675320&l=cac725174a
June 08
A few things!
The exhaust is done! 2.5" turbo back. I also got a new windshield... no more warp and crack!
May 19
Pic from the swap meet
Here is a pic from the swap meet at South Central Imports
May 19
Currently this is being dealt with....
Wiring is being fixed....
April 09
new wheels on
The 15x9s are now on for daily driving... with 215/45 rubber. I don't have any pics with spacers in the rear... but I have some 25mm ones that will kick the rear out a bit. She is getting very close ...
March 12
Turbo back on
Monday night I did a crap ton of welding. Found a bit of rust on the drivers side rocker near the pinch weld.... turned into a bit more than I thought. Patched it up and rebuilt the pinch weld and ...
March 09
Turbo rebuild
Finished the turbo rebuild... Easier than I thought... although the last part was a bit tough. HUUUUUGE thanks to Karl (Dieselkraftstoff on vwvortex) for helping me put the impeller back together. Without his expertise I would not be as far ...
Feb. 07
Finally got to work on it
Worked on the car for about 3 hours this morning (Hurray for 40 degree weather!). Tossed on the euro bumpers (minus the plastic covers) to see how they'd fit. They look pretty good... lots of holes though :) I think ...
Dec. 11
Exhaust reworking
I had some clearance issues. I ended up having to change the angle on the downpipe and cut out the resonator. It will end up being a little bit louder but I will have no rattling. Exhaust banging against the ...
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