Operation: Turbo Checkers

Post by **Checkers** » May Tue 22, 2007 7:41 pm

Traded Kevin my '81 Scirocco last winter for this.

That was the before photo as of January '07.

Now, just in the beginning stages of transformation.
Project:
'83 VW Rabbit GTI

Some photos before the tear down.

Future Plans:
G60T
02A

Post by **Rennwagen1** » May Wed 23, 2007 9:41 am

Are you looking to hide it, or make it visible? I would personally mount it in front of the Rad betewwen it and the tow rectangular holes in the front clip. You also want to make sure that you have two of the slotted trim pieces, (the things that go in the rect. holes) some rabbits came with one slotted and one solid. I guess if you wanted to, you could go high in the rad support right behind the grille?? The air won't be as cool as it will near the ground, but only by a few degrees.....But you will get better air flow....Try looking up the turbo kits from the early 80's and check out where they put 'em. Pretty trippy.....

Post by **kompressorgolf** » May Thu 24, 2007 6:41 pm

oh here we go

my vote in front of rad, your starting this so soon? what you gonna drive to work? i seen wit my eyez yur rocco wit no gutz?

i want in on this swap, let me know what i can do to help>Q!>!>!>!>!

Post by **Checkers** » Aug Tue 21, 2007 7:08 pm

I'm getting the Scirocco roadworthy this next week or two. I don't wanna get left in project car dust on the swap!

Post by **kompressorgolf** » Aug Tue 21, 2007 9:08 pm

nice fellas way to get the MK1 thread rollin with projects, lets get er done stones

Post by **t53a** » Sep Thu 20, 2007 2:52 pm

i found some inspiration for ya. check out the lights

Post by **PoorHouse** » Sep Thu 20, 2007 3:09 pm

Haven't seen that before, looks pretty cool.

When I turbo'd my '84 GTI I put the IC between the grill and rad. Nice and stealthy w/good flow. May not fit if you have a/c though.

Post by **CBCGSXR1000** » Sep Thu 20, 2007 5:26 pm

Hell ya thats sick

Post by **kompressorgolf** » Sep Thu 20, 2007 9:59 pm

i like the round front end, i know its not EVERY ones ball o wax i just think the car looks better and more nostalgic that way, and personally i like it better!

Post by **Rennwagen1** » Sep Fri 21, 2007 10:15 am

I know what you mean. if you ever see a pic of a true Euro Mk1 GTi, with the dual rounds, you look at it like, DAAAAMMMMMMNNNN!! I want that!!, but then I think I like the NA fronts just as much, because they didn't get them over there. I am planning on having one of both version. I already have my MK1 D&W adgeless dual round grille and lights just waitin in a box.....

*Big Sky Euro