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vwfye
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been meaning to put a proper update on the car on here, so here goes!
the engine is in the car and almost all the plumbing for the turbo 1600 is sorted. i just have to redo the exhaust and wastegate pipes.
the wheels will need a new coat of semi-gloss black and bullet centers added.
there is LOTS of wiring to do!
i will also put in a headliner before spring.
seats are custom and sit low enough to compensate for using a later t3 pan.
the suspension is IRS now so the rear wheels have minimal negative camber.
i am still sourcing something to use for the fog lamp area and i have 1 of the two turn signals.
and i think i need to put some 195/50/15s on the rear to match the look of the 165/45/15s on the front.
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vwfye
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currently i'm torn between the 2110 i have or the 1600t... this will be a street car only. the 2110 is mild and around 130hp. the 1600t with 7.5 obs of boost will be about 90hp, but definitely different. decisions, decisions...
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vwfye
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Woot! got the passenger door window regulator installed! now i just have some other bits to find for the front lighting (turn signals and fog lamps) and i can start the long tedious task of wiring...
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vwfye
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what do you think of doing the stock wheels in a metallic bronze with the stainless trim rings and chrome bullets/lug bolts?
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| what do you think of doing the stock wheels in a metallic bronze with the stainless trim rings and chrome bullets/lug bolts? |
Maybe if you go 5 lug like the car should have.. I think 4 lug rims are nasty...
Cool car though. Black type 34s are bad ass!
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vwfye
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sorry... not giving up disk brakes and the offset is perfect for the lack of altitude. i'm trying to avoid the black, red or white wheel if i can, but am not sure what colors would work and still work with the shiney trim ring and bullet center.
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whoohooo.... i've almost got the drivetrain squared away! just need to redo the engine bay wiring! after that, i need to do the major electrical for all the other parts of the car.
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vwfye
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| Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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this shifter is going into the car! can't wait for it to arrive!!!
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I found this one a couple week ago. I guy in Texas had just picked it up in NM.
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vwfye
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thinking of this paint scheme...
i like the C scallop idea, just not sure what the color should be.
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thinking of this paint scheme...
i like the C scallop idea, just not sure what the color should be. |
The lines on these Ghia's are really strong so I don't think putting more lines on it would make it look better.
If you choose to do scallops I figure it's better to let them follow the lines
of the design that are allready there.
Just a thought....
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| vwfye wrote: |
thinking of this paint scheme...
i like the C scallop idea, just not sure what the color should be. |
The lines on these Ghia's are really strong so I don't think putting more lines on it would make it look better.
If you choose to do scallops I figure it's better to let them follow the lines
of the design that are allready there.
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I agree. leave the scallops off of a car with so much going on already.
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You should put a hoodride stencil on it.
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vwfye
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what's a hoodride?
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vwfye
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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Woot  the new to me shifter from happy hoppy's old ghia arrived today! I hope to get it installed this weekend in my t3 ghia!
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alright... thanks to john jaranson, the scallop idea is now much more refined!
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i got gauges in the dash, steering wheel on, shifter in, carpet in, ordering the door panels tomorrow and i started piecing the upper dash pad back together this week!
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I found this one a couple week ago. I guy in Texas had just picked it up in NM.
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That trim is ROCKIN!
haha, Nice T34!
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woot! going all out now... 2110, bagged, and c/f removeable moon roof!
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the windshield will finally go into the car this next week! (just been waiting for the weather to be warmer... don't like stiff rubber)
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