VLE Option-6 Dream tranny

[camron at worldaccessnet.com (Camron D. Crouse)]

Mark Hausler wrote:

>--- Jeff Toomasson <area53@validpath.com> wrote:
>  
>
>>I'm sure Mark Hausler will chime in soon on this,
>>but don't get your hopes
>>up about this kit. Mark purchased the last made kit
>>from Vince like five,...
>>    
>>
>-----
>
>Yup-  Jeff pretty much summed it up-
>
>
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>mark hausler
>'81 scirocco s
>'03 20AE GTI
>
>  
>

Since the thread is still trickling along, I will forward one last 
correspondence between myself and Vince; he kindly (and timely) answered 
all of my questions.  However, It seems clear that this is a logistical 
pitfall, and I will be waiting till _after_ the "new" kit is built, 
proven, and in stock before entering any possible negotiations.  If that 
never actually happens, then I will look at it as having saved myself a 
lot of hassle (and ca$h.)  Thanks for everyone's input

- Camron from Vancouver, WA USA
   '86.5 Black 16V 2.0L




>
>     ----- Original Message -----
>     From: Camron D. Crouse <mailto:camron@worldaccessnet.com>
>     To: Vince <mailto:vw6spd@spiretech.com>
>     Sent: Monday, May 24, 2004 5:30 AM
>     Subject: Re: Option-6
>
>     WOW, Vince, thanks for the quick reply.  Here are a few questions:
>
>     1. $1795 for the complete rebuilt 4K - this price includes the
>     Option-6 conversion installed?
>     2. Ring and Pinion (final drive) - 3.94 on the 4K... isn't this
>     the drive that makes the 4K so popular - it's extra torque over
>     the 3.67? 
>     3. On the other hand, can a 3.67 transaxle be converted to a 3.94
>     in the same manner if one wanted this extra torque in their
>     existing 020 gearbox?
>     4. Can you tell me some details about the new version of the
>     Option-6 to come in the future?  This sound very exciting .
>     5. Do you do complete installs in VW's or only work on gearboxes
>     brought in by themselves?
>     6. Mind if I drop by your shop sometime?
>
>     Thanks again
>
>
>     - Camron from Vancouver, WA USA
>        '86.5 Black 16V 2.0L
>
Vince wrote:

> 1. $1795 for the complete rebuilt 4K - this price includes the 
> Option-6 conversion installed?
> That's a complete 6 speed transaxle with a 3.9 or 3.67 R&P.
>  
> 2. Ring and Pinion (final drive) - 3.94 on the 4K... isn't this the 
> drive that makes the 4K so popular - it's extra torque over the 3.67? 
>  
> Yes, there is a 3.89 and a 3.94 series which are virtually the same 
> and a 3.67 which is taller and has less torque. The 2H, 4K and FK 
> series 83~84 GTi gearboxes have either a 3.89 or 3.94 which I kinda 
> give the 3.9 designation to. The difference between the 2 is 
> recognizable when driving roughly 1.2%. There is a 6~7% difference 
> between the 2 lower R&Ps compared to the 3.67. You can actually go to 
> a 4.25 R&P and use a .71 for 6th and have taller gearing than the late 
> GTi trans. The 4.25 run around $350 from the dealer.
>  
> On the other hand, can a 3.67 transaxle be converted to a 3.94 in the 
> same manner if one wanted this extra torque in their existing 020 gearbox?
>  
> Yes, but you have to change a few specific other parts.
>  
> 4. Can you tell me some details about the new version of the Option-6 
> to come in the future?  This sound very exciting .
>  
> A longer pinion splined shaft, different manner in mounting 6th gear, 
> different bearings on shafts and a pre-load system to load them. It 
> may not look different on the outside.
>  
> 5. Do you do complete installs in VW's or only work on gearboxes 
> brought in by themselves?
>  
> I don't work on cars for the most part.
>  
> 6. Mind if I drop by your shop sometime?
> Once I have the new parts done if you want to see them I don't have a 
> problem with that. I would ask that you call or email and set up a time.
>  
> Honestly I would wait for the new stuff to come out.
>  
> Vince