Re: GOT MY 'ROCCO!

[TCame86712@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-02-27 01:59:01 EST, dporter@hevanet.com (Donovan
Porter) writes:

<< - I can't get the parking lights (or dash lights) to work by themselves.
 Grounds are good, and had to temporarily put a jumper between the headlights
 so they will operate when I need them.  I WANT THIS WORKING!  What should I
 look for?  Unless I jumper it, I have no parking lights, or dash lights.

Have you checked the fuses? the contacts in the box (among other things in
the electrical systems of these cars) can be a problem. You might also look
for any signs of previous wiring repairs or an old alarm system, etc.

 - I need to get my stereo installed!  I have a Pioneer DEH-P815 CD headunit,
 a Blaupunkt V250 amp (for sub), Blaupunkt V450 (for rest of speakers), an
 Orion XTR DVC 12" sub, Blaupunkt v65 separates, two Kicker f6.5a 6.5" free
 air subs for the hatchcover, and over $100 worth of wiring.  The amps and
 sub have been waiting BRAND NEW in my closet for two years for a car to
 install them into.

Beware the weak VW electrical systems.

Good luck with your new toy!

Todd
 - >>


---------------------
Forwarded message:
From:	dporter@hevanet.com (Donovan Porter)
Sender:	owner-scirocco-l@mantis.privatei.com
To:	scirocco-l@privatei.com
Date: 97-02-27 01:59:01 EST

Well, after MANY MANY months of wanting a Scirocco, I picked up an 81 last
night.  I paid $1800 for it, and got the following: STRAIGHT BODY!  Original
Mars Red paint (beautiful shape), Eibach Pro springs, Tokico Illumina
Shocks/struts, GTi Teardrop rims w/new Yokohama 185/60-14's, K&N drop-in air
filter, Neuspeed throttlebody, custom exhaust (too loud, glasspack gotta
go!), '86 Jetta 1.8l 8v engine (miles?), '86 Jetta sport buckets (comfy,
hight adjustable!), Sub box (12") already fiberglassed and sealed into spare
tire well, armor door guards.

What it needs: Normal body work, parking lights fixed, exhaust replaced,
tranny replaced (has a WIDE ratio 5sp with bad 3rd gear syncro), parking
brake, etc....

Here's my questions/requests/comments:

- Anybody have an '81 Scirocco owners manual?
- Anything I can do to this tranny so it will last longer? Would some
Redline tranny fluid help the prolong the syncro problem?  I can afford a
rebuilt tranny, but don't want to spend money anytime soon.
- Guy that sold it to me has a rebuilt close-ration GTi tranny that he's
willing to part with for $400...is this a good deal?
- The metal bracket that the parking brake was attached to is gone (the
welds broke!).  Never seen that happen in a VW before.  Needless to say,
what's the easiest way to cut one out of a Rabbit, and weld it into my car?
I'm scared to park on hills, and keep habitually reaching down to disengage
it when I get in the car.
- I can't get the parking lights (or dash lights) to work by themselves.
Grounds are good, and had to temporarily put a jumper between the headlights
so they will operate when I need them.  I WANT THIS WORKING!  What should I
look for?  Unless I jumper it, I have no parking lights, or dash lights.
- I need to get my stereo installed!  I have a Pioneer DEH-P815 CD headunit,
a Blaupunkt V250 amp (for sub), Blaupunkt V450 (for rest of speakers), an
Orion XTR DVC 12" sub, Blaupunkt v65 separates, two Kicker f6.5a 6.5" free
air subs for the hatchcover, and over $100 worth of wiring.  The amps and
sub have been waiting BRAND NEW in my closet for two years for a car to
install them into.
- I need to find a spare tire and tools.
- I need to install my PIAA 1200 driving lights (NEW!)
- I need to install an alarm
- I need to install power windows and door locks
- Need to get the interior re-upholsterd
- want to slap in a Scirocco II dash
- Need to get a 16v Fuba antenna
- Need to get 15" wheels and 195/50-15's
- Need to get the two left horn buttons working (has an A2 leather wrapped
steering wheel with 4 horn buttons and a Scirocco insert <grin>
- Want to get a chin spoiler

If any of you have any comments/suggetions/help, I would be eternally
greatfull.  Thanks in advance!

PS: Did I mention that I needed to install my stereo?

 *  Donovan Porter - dporter@hevanet.com - Green '95 200SX SE-R FOR  *
* SALE! Best offer over $13k - 1980 VW Rabbit Pickup  FOR SALE! $1200 *
 * -96 Toyota RAV4, 4wd, pwr everyting - 1981 VW Scirocco, some mods *

--
To subscribe or unsubscribe, send email to scirocco-l-request@privateI.com,
with your request (subscribe, unsubscribe) in the BODY of the message.

--
To subscribe or unsubscribe, send email to scirocco-l-request@privateI.com,
with your request (subscribe, unsubscribe) in the BODY of the message.