Something else that I learnt while doing the wheel swaps. 15's don't fit over Cupra brakes.
Good thing I haven't converted the yellow car yet. It will get the 15's for now and I need to talk to an engineer about all the mods I want to do.
2 litre ABF 16v with twin Dellorto's
16's with bigger flares
Cupra brakes - but I might stick to the smaller brakes after driving the car when it's done. From what a few people have told me the bigger brakes aren't needed.
Cupra gearbox with hydraulic clutch
roll cage
OK, I know I can dream but one day the yellow one will be back on the road.
1978 MK1 2.0 16v http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...-46488-70.html
1991 MK2 GTI 2.0 8v, white (RIP) and it's red replacement http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...gti-42078.html
1997 MK3 CL http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1292061
2001 & 2002 Bora 4motion. http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...st-123823.html
And another life lesson.
The coilovers from grey don't fit in the yellow one.
Bolt holes don't match.
I found this out after spending a couple of hours in the hot sun, slaving away, sweating like the proverbial.
Time to kick back, get a cold one and wait for the sun to stop cooking me before going back out and putting the shocks back where they came from.
Or I can see what parts I have from the MK2 and Cupra and build a hub that takes the MK2 brakes, fits the MK1 control arms and axles and then fit the coilovers.
Naaaaw, think the coldie wins out.
1978 MK1 2.0 16v http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...-46488-70.html
1991 MK2 GTI 2.0 8v, white (RIP) and it's red replacement http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...gti-42078.html
1997 MK3 CL http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1292061
2001 & 2002 Bora 4motion. http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...st-123823.html
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