VLE Option-6 Dream tranny - still available, and new versioncoming

[amalventano at sc.rr.com (Allyn)]

ok, so let me get this straight. vince is supposedly still offering these, 
even though its nearly well known that he no longer intends to make them, 
not to mention the fact that many of his past sales have taken nearly 
forever to reach completion. he has to get 'prodded' by his buddies just to 
ship a simple order (just the freaking kit, no rebuilding even). vince may 
not realize he is in the wrong here, but continuing to offer a product when 
its well known that you cant produce it in a timely manner (months to 
years), or even at all, is borderline fraudulent activity.

a quote that i thought was comical:

>>Most folks who purchase one of these usually take months to even years to
>>make the decision. I don't expect every inquiry or everyone who I respond 
>>to
>>be obligated to purchse something. I would have to say its around 3 or 4%.

riiiight. years to make the decision. how about the extra years to actually 
get the tranny back? perhaps you would have to have ESP and order the tranny 
2 years prior to when you actually want one - then you can get it back in a 
reasonable amount of time. :)

note: vince may very well be trying to clean up his reputation, but i would 
have to hear MANY good things from MANY people before i believed any of it.

Al

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Camron D. Crouse" <camron@worldaccessnet.com>
To: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2004 7:57 AM
Subject: Re: VLE Option-6 Dream tranny - still available, and new version 
coming


> Well, surprise surprise... I emailed qualityvwparts.com are here's our 
> correspondence (a reply on a Sunday, no less!)
>
> Enjoy!
>
> PS - not an endorsement or advertisement, just thought it would be useful 
> info for the list.
>
> - Camron from Vancouver, WA USA
>   '86.5 Black 16V 2.0L
>
>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Camron D. Crouse" <camron@worldaccessnet.com>
>>To: <support@qualityvwparts.com>
>>Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2004 11:43 PM
>>Subject: Option-6
>>
>>
>>> Hi, I'm wondering if you still offer the VLE Option-6 six-speed VW 020
>>> conversion.  I have a '86.5 Scirocco 16V 2.0L with an '89 coded 2Y
>>> transaxle, and am thinking I may have to replace the clutch before the
>>> year is up.  Ideally, I'd like to upgrade the entire transaxle system
>>> with upgraded parts.  Here is my dream set-up:
>>>
>>> Replace existing 2Y (works great, BTW, exchanges?) with rebuilt 4K (020
>>> bolt kt, etc.)
>>> VLE Option-6 six speed conversion with high 6th gear for economy highway
>>> cruising (.71? .75?)
>>> Kevlar Sport Clutch Disc
>>> Pressure Plate Upgrade
>>> Lightened Flywheel
>>> Quaife or Peloquin LSD
>>>
>>> My Scirocco is in very nice shape, and would be worthy (my opinion,
>>> anyway) of such a costly investment.  Best of all, I'm local (Vancouver,
>>> WA. USA).
>>>
>>> This is not meant to be anything other than in informational inquiry,
>>> please don't expect an order just yet... but would appreciate your 
>>> input.
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> - Camron from Vancouver, WA USA
>>>    '86.5 Black 16V 2.0L
>>>     active Scirocco.org mailing list member
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject: Re: Option-6
>> Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 11:56:09 -0700
>> From: Vince <vw6spd@spiretech.com>
>> To: Camron D. Crouse <camron@worldaccessnet.com>
>> References: <40B047F5.80605@worldaccessnet.com>
>>
>>
>>
>>Cameron,
>>Thanks for the inquiry.
>>"This is not meant to be anything other than in informational inquiry"
>>Most folks who purchase one of these usually take months to even years to
>>make the decision. I don't expect every inquiry or everyone who I respond 
>>to
>>be obligated to purchse something. I would have to say its around 3 or 4%.
>>
>>Replace existing 2Y (works great, BTW, exchanges?) with rebuilt 4K (020
>>> bolt kt, etc.)
>>
>>This transaxle would run $1795 ex. with a rebuildable core.
>>
>>
>>(works great, BTW, exchanges?) To rebuild your 16V tranny would work out
>>like this:
>>
>>Labor                          $365.00
>>Rebuild Kit                  $165.00
>>Option 6 Kit                $859.00
>>6th gear                       $125-$250   or you can supply, then no 
>>charge
>>                                    (used .75 are $125.00 used .71 are
>>$150.00)
>>Any needed hard parts $$??
>>Lower 3.9 ring and pinion. Sometimes I will exchange a 3.9 for a 16V 3.67
>>depending on availability or you can supply one. If availabilty is low 
>>your
>>looking at $125 for a used one. Then 4rth gear needs to be changed so it
>>fits the 8V pinion shaft (same ratio, different spline) around $50.00 or 
>>you
>>supply it. I'm willing to give all the codes of the transaxles needed to 
>>get
>>ring and pinions and or 5th/6th gears.
>>
>>I'm also willing to take a couple of 020 or 02a CORE gearboxes in partial
>>trade.
>>
>>Quaife or Peloquin LSD
>>no charge to install one if you supply it.
>>
>>Lightened Flywheel
>>Do you have a flywheel to work with I can cut you a deal n doing your own,
>>
>>Kevlar Sport Clutch Disc
>>$145.00
>>
>>
>> Pressure Plate Upgrade
>>16V double strap Sachs Pressure Plate $119.00
>>
>>These prices are good for the kits I have on hand. I will be doing a major
>>internal upgrade on the kits in the next 6 month to a year. I expect the
>>pricing to higher than what I quoted above.
>>
>>If you have any questions please reply to this email and leave all the
>>correspondence in the reply.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Vince
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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