Re: 16v vs 8v

[Shawn Meze <Trnsfrma@ix.netcom.com>]

At 04:00 AM 11/9/96 +0000, you wrote:
>I did get in a full out drag race with a 8v gti once, and prior to 
>the drag we were in a 120+ mph race on a local highway.  On the 
>highway I was kicking his ass but he killed me in the drag.  In 
>between the two we stopped on the side of the road an d were talking 
>about our cars.  (keep in mind I never met this guy before in my 
>life)  He told me his car was stock and I assured him the same.  Then 
>we dragged and I lost horribly.  For the next week or so I hated 16 valves 
>and my poor scirocco was cursed like there was no tomorrow.  But then 
>a friend of mine was talking to the kid I raced and found out that he 
>lied to me about his car.  He really had a 2.0 16 valve in it.  Can 
>you believe a fellow vw owner would blatantly lie like that!  Anyway 
>after I finished apoligising to my car I felt pretty proud that I 
>fended off a 2.0 16v on the highway.


Not that im questioning your story but, he should of out 
MPH'ed (<--------Look a new word!) you on the highway. Maybe he had a very
close ratio tranny and his speed was limited by gears rather than HP/Torque.
Just the same, it was kind of chickenshit to tell you it was a 1.8L. Theres
a huge difference between the 1.8L and 2.0L. 
I kind of had a simular experience with a Rabbit. (before any of my mods)
When we pulled over he showed me his 1.8L transplant with a dual carb setup.
He was still having problems with the carbs and said it wasnt running at its
best. He still passed me with ease even though it didnt handle worth a crap.
He should have since he had 25 more HP than I did. The other day I saw him
again. Its been 18 months or so. he didnt recognize my car or me. (Hes a
stoner) I reminded him of our meeting before and he was stunned. (and
stoned). He still claimed to have problems with the carbs. This time I
killed him quite easily. 
I smiled.
I do love my car even though it need some fixing soon. I found out I lost
one of the bolts to the left brake calipar. My shifter, radiator fan switch
and clutch cable will get replaced on monday. Still, I do love my car.



Shawn
86' Jetta GLi
82' Scirocco GTi
The Fastest, Quickest, Cleanest and 
best looking Scirocco in all of San Diego!

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