Recent content by Grumpa

I'm looking for Westmoreland built Rabbit component information. Looking at an ITC build but I need specifics as far as motor, transmission, CIS, ad infinitum. Sticking point has been the CIS unit. 60mm or 80mm air flow sensor plate? I haven't gotten a definitive or vague answer in that...

Has anyone built or researched a NuBeetle ITC build? I look at the specs on the car and they don't look real encouraging - class weight and suspension being negatives right up front. Is the rated 115 HP at the crank or wheel? The positive about this particular car is it's free! The present...

Eliot, fill me in on your weekend at I.T.Spec. Still have the 1.6? Tempted to build the '83 ITB into a C. Miss racing, but have to find a job first - if ya get my drift. Hope to hear from you soon, it's been too long.

My employer, Chrysler, has decided that my skills are needed at the Twinsburg, Ohio plant. All I know about Twinsburg is it is north of MidOhio on 71. I will be going there by myself due to my wife's business in Indiana. If any of you fellow IT'ers in the area would have any...

Are we still tied to the VIN rule?

1.6L motor, CIS, 4 speed, radiator support, tailights, 13's, brakes, front fenders/grill, and bumpers. What did I omit in building an '84 shell to a '79?

Just throwing this out to all - Shwah, Tristan, Santos - and anyone else who campaigns a Vdub. I have documented on the board the fact that my ITC Bunny met it's demise at IRP this past May and has been replaced with an '84 ITB A1 GTI. My question is how competitive can an A1 be in B? I was able...

I need a complete L/R axle set for my '84 GTI, I'm in the Indy area. Thanks for your time.

I bought a '98 Saturn SC1 w/ a 5 speed for a daily driver. The shifter is rather balky, I assume due to age and mileage (187K). What is the best remedy to correct the problem? Thanks for your time.

MY '79 VW Rabbit got bent badly :( at IRP a while ago. It has been replaced by an '84 ITB VW GTI.:happy204: Were I to build the car to the ITC spec line - 1.7 w/CIS, 13' wheels, solid rotors - would this be a genuine C car, or were there chassis fabrication/chassis material differences between...

Considerind taking Speedwell off of life support and donoring the vitals into a relatively race ready '84 Bunny. These questions arise: 1) Did the '84 Rabbit come equipped with solid or vented front rotors? 2) The GCR spec line shows a 5 speed - I suppose a 4 speed is illegal, si? 3) Is this...

My Rabbit met the concrete in turn 15 at IRP/ORP this past weekend and I'm not sure if it will be economically sensible to repair. It hit on the right front corner and pushed the entire front end to the left about an inch and a half - frame rails, etc, ad infinitum. Motor runs fine / oil...

I need a lower airbox from an 86-88 16V Scirocco, driver side mounting. I posted this in the classified section also, but not everyone goes there. Thank you.

Weighing tire choice :blink: for my ITC Rabbit and wondered if anyone has any input on V710's vs. R6's. Depending on whose opinion you read/solicit/overhear, the 710 ranges from sh*t to great, which leaves me scratching my noggin. Also, any opinions/experience with the Avon/Yokohama Advan DOT's?

:bash_1_: A stupid thought came into my cranium whilst toiling on my Rabbit motor. This past Wedsnesday being TLAP Day got me to thinking about our hero racers that aaarrrr Pirates. Feel free to add to the list or have me keel hauled. My list starts below, in no particulaaarrrr order...