Made a big mistake - test drove a WRX!

[mpeters6@rochester.rr.com (Marc Peterson)]

OK, this is only a feeler, but...
81 Scirocco S Mars Red 5-sp, Black/Gray interior, stock 13" wheels with
random Goodyear rubber.  1.8l Fox JN block, JH head, Fox intake manifold/TB,
CIS-Basic (no lambda).  Dual outlet manifold, TT long downpipe, no cat.
Cracked dash, 85mph speedo.  Front fenders are both a total loss from rust,
hood can be fixed, rust.  Needs drivers door (rust).  Daily driven, would
need shocks/springs/brakes for any sort of performance driving. $1000 or
best offer
95 Jetta GLX Candy White 5-sp, Black Leather interior, Stock BBS 15" RX on
Prielli P-7000.  Stock VR6, with recent MKIV VR6 headgasket (raises
compression some), Turn2 Front engine mount.  Stock exhaust (stainless?).
Bilstein sports/H&R sports, ATE slotted rotors/Ferrodo pads.  28mm Rear
sway, front strut tire bar, rear *removable* strut tie bar.  Smoked
Fogs/blinkers/side markers. $7000 or best offer.

Marc
----- Original Message -----
From: "Neal Tovsen" <nealtovsen@yahoo.com>
To: "Marc Peterson" <mpeters6@rochester.rr.com>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2002 1:24 PM
Subject: Re: Made a big mistake - test drove a WRX!


> Well, I'll put one more tally on the chalkboard. Who's
> next? Again, I don't intend to bash VWs, but their new
> cars just aren't as good.
>
> > 1) turbo lag.  This is not much different
> > than my VR6, it doesn't do
> > much until 3K either.
>
> I drove a VR6 on an autocross for the first time a
> couple weeks ago. I was really surprised, but you're
> right! I didn't know they were so peaky. Once it got
> going, though, it really hauled ass. Once I got used
> to it, it wasn't a problem.
>
> > 3) Need for the 17" rims.
> >  Nope.  I couldn't get
> > it to break loose.  They (the tires) did tend to
> > fold over a bit, but
> > nothing major.
>
> Eh? What do 17" rims have to do with traction? The
> only thing rim size has to do with wheel spin is that
> larger wheels rob horsepower! The WRX does look good
> with 17's though.
>
> > They (the tires) did tend to
> > fold over a bit, but
> > nothing major.
>
> That is entirely the fault of the Bridgestone RE-92
> tires. They aren't bad as all-season tires go, but
> they SUCK as dry street performance tires. They also
> have a nasty tendency to go out of balance. Replace
> them. I'm on my second set only because I don't drive
> too crazy on the street, and I get them cheap at the
> dealership 'cause no one wants them. :)
>
> Neal
>
> BTW, did I mention that Subaru of America actually
> SENT ME MONEY for being the best Subaru in GS at the
> Ft. Myers ProSolo? $100! That's what I call enthusiast
> support. Kinda too bad that I'm building a VW
> autocross car and will be retiring Scoobie soon. Maybe
> VW will get the hint and start doing the same type of
> stuff.
>
>
> =====
> ~Neal
>
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