Scirocco FS....yes mine

[Rabbit16v@attbi.com (Rabbit16v)]

I understand, man.  If I were in the same position, I'd do the same.  Cool
cars come and go but ya gotta have a place to hang your hat!  Anyway, good
luck finding a GOOD enthusiast home for it!

Dave


> Im selling it for exactly the reasons I stated. I want to buy a
> house and the money from this would go a LONG way. I wish there
> were a truly viable alternative.
>
> And believe me, there are lots of plans I still have for the car.
> It's far from *done*. If I dont sell it, I'll eventually, upgrade
> the trans, clutch, chip it to 18psi, redo the interior, bigger
> intercooler, redo the turbo plumbing, new intake manifold, touch
> up the body work, european bumpers, etc....
>
>
>
>
> -Rich
> 1988 Scirocco 1.8t
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
> From: "Rabbit16v" <Rabbit16v@attbi.com>
> Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 10:00:41 -0700
>
> >How could you sell such a car after all the work and money going
> into it?  I
> >guess I actually don't know what it's like to have a project
> DONE, when that
> >happens, I guess there's nothing left to do but to get rid of it
> and start
> >another project.  I don't know though, I'd be keeping a car that
> is as "one
> >of a kind" as this one.
> >
> >Dave
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Rich Deede" <richdeede@scirocco20v.com>
> >To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> >Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 7:30 AM
> >Subject: Scirocco FS....yes mine
> >
> >
> >> Well I have done a lot of thinking and calculating over the past
> >> few weeks and have come to the very hard decision to sell my
> car.
> >> The reason being, is that I am trying very hard to buy a house
> and
> >> I just dont have the kind of cash I need to do that, so my most
> >> valuable possession that I can sell is my rocco.  It pains me to
> >> do this but I feel I should at least gauge if there is any
> >> interest in the car. If it doesn't sell I ceratinly won't be
> >> disappointed as I love the car(I'll probably be happier if it
> >> doesn't sell), but if does sell I think it's in my best interest
> >> to do right now.
> >>
> >> While Im willing to be somewhat flexible and negotiable, Im not
> >> going to bend over backwards or take any lowball offers for the
> >> car, as I am not in dire straits and dont have to sell it. I
> have
> >> owned the car for a year and purchased it last october for
> $9400.
> >> Since I have bought the car I have done the following to it.
> >>
> >> -Bilstein shocks
> >> -H&R springs
> >> -alarm
> >> -Kenwood head unit
> >> -JL 6" front speakers
> >> -alpine rear speakers
> >> -3 gauge panel(Boost, volt, oil temp)
> >> -full electrical system rewiring by NGP
> >> -Forge diverter valve
> >> -ABT A22 16x7.5 wheels
> >> -Kuhmo Ecsta Supra 205-40-16
> >> -Mobil 1 synthetic oil
> >> -new spark plugs
> >> -new MAF sensor
> >> -spare ECU
> >> (Im sure theres other stuff Im forgetting right now)
> >>
> >> Now for a listing of everything that is done to the car
> >>
> >> Engine:
> >> - 20v 1.8t from 98 Audi A4(estimated 45k miles)
> >> - Factory Audi Intercooler front mounted
> >> - custom bent 2.5" exhaust(Vibrant)
> >> - ceramic coated custom downpipe
> >> - removed catalytic convertor
> >> - open element air intake
> >> - Custom brackets for all fluid reservoirs
> >> - All A4 engine factory electronics interfaced with the factory
> >> scirocco fusebox pin for pin and diagnostic capabilities
> retained
> >> - Short Shift kit with rebuilt shifter assembly
> >> - Re-inforced motor mounts
> >> - low temp thermostat & fan switch
> >> - Poly front mount / 16V side & heavy duty
> >> - Audi 120amp alternator
> >> - Forge Diverter valve
> >>
> >> Brakes/Suspension:
> >> - X - drilled 10.1" front brakes / Stainless Steel Lines
> >> - 16 x 7.5 ABT A22's
> >> - Bilstein Sport Shocks
> >> - H&R Sport Springs
> >> - All suspension bushing replaced with polyurathane
> >> - Neuspeed upper stress bar / 16V lower
> >> - Autotech hollow rear sway bar
> >>
> >> Interior/Exterior:
> >> - Momo race steering wheel
> >> - 16V Scirocco Leather interior
> >> - Kamei Body Kit
> >> - Body kit molded
> >> - Custom center exit exhaust
> >> - Euro lights
> >> - clear euro turn signals
> >> - smoked euro side marker lights
> >> - rieger rear wing
> >> - Bonrath grille spoiler
> >> - custom smoothed/tinted taillights
> >> - Neuspeed 3 gauge panel
> >> - VDO boost gauge
> >>
> >> I will listen to all reasonable offers(partial trades
> considered)
> >> but I am looking to get in the ballpark of what I paid for the
> >> car. If you are serious about the car, please contact me either
> by
> >> email at rich@scirocco20v.com or by phone at (302)345-8532.
> >>
> >> Please visit my website  http://www.scirocco20v.com for more
> >> details.
> >>
> >>
> >> -Rich
> >> 1988 Scirocco 1.8t
> >>
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