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    Alright, my first thread I made had a horrendous spelling mistake in the title, so I'm making a new one. I'm a high school student and with the help of my father, purchased a pretty decent Scirocco 16v for $1600. Got It trailered to Saint Matthews Import's so they could work their magic . I love making a mess of things when I tear into them, so bear with me: this is gonna be a slooooow build.

    Plans:
    -Get it running reliably and make sure it's not gonna blow up.
    -Bodywork
    -Interior bits
    -suspension
    -Wheels (OZ Turbos, or some deep Borbet A's, maybe some 80's styling, who knows )

    I have only one pic :
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    Last edited by CDeez5; 12-05-2016, 01:48 PM.
    Whatever path you take to get to your automotive nirvana is the right path, everyone’s path is different. If more people liked cars because they are cars—not because they are a way to get attention or to way to be better than someone else—then I think the automotive world would be a better place. -benmassey

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  • #2
    Alright, just in: shifter linkage bushings are garbage and the P.O put the shifter linkage on backwards, which explains the reason why it had a "slow takeoff." They'll be looking into it more tomorrow. I just hope I can contain my excitement when this thing is driveable!
    Last edited by CDeez5; 12-03-2016, 01:44 PM.
    Whatever path you take to get to your automotive nirvana is the right path, everyone’s path is different. If more people liked cars because they are cars—not because they are a way to get attention or to way to be better than someone else—then I think the automotive world would be a better place. -benmassey

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    • #3
      Alright folks, more of a update! Literally got the shikera (as my dad calls it ) back from the shop this afternoon. Drove it from SMI to home around 30 min away with no registration in car, no plates, and no seat belts . It runs well and good for a $1600/30 year old car . County brownie gave us a scare when he came directly behind us, and slowly passed us.
      Us:
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      Anyway, here's some pics
      Taking it home:
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      Did some cleaning...
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      (sponsor me pls)
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      Door jams looking fresh^
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      Pile O' Parts^
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      Worst of the interior^
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      Anyone know the best way to get this stuff off?^
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      I got the oem stereo, got to sort out the rat's nest of wiring in there
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      Engine as she sits^
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      End of the day... (pardon potato quality)
      More to come
      Last edited by CDeez5; 11-07-2016, 06:35 AM.
      Whatever path you take to get to your automotive nirvana is the right path, everyone’s path is different. If more people liked cars because they are cars—not because they are a way to get attention or to way to be better than someone else—then I think the automotive world would be a better place. -benmassey

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      • #4
        Oh boy I love me a Scirocco. This is awesome and the wheel choice is perfect as well. I would personally prefer the Borbet A's because they are some of my dream wheels but those Oz's will ook just as good. Sub'd.


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        I need the weed in advance i can't ride my bmx across the ocean unless im high

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        • #5
          Here's some inspiration. Best of luck, scirocco's are cool.

          Step 1: Fix dem rusts

          Step 2: Paint it

          Step 3: Slam it:

          Step 4: ???

          Step 5: Drop panties:

          𝔣𝔬𝔩𝔩𝔬𝔴 𝔪𝔢
          @𝔳𝔦𝔳𝔢_𝔪𝔢𝔪𝔬𝔯_𝔩𝔢𝔱𝔦

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          • #6
            UPDATE!

            Alright, today was pretty eventful. Took it for my first drive (clutch took some getting used to) but before that, the ignition wire decided to vape . Scared the hell out of me. But thanks to the wiring harness, we eventually found that the P.O absolutely butchered the harness for some totally rad audio equipment . We did drive it around a bit, thankfully nothing caught on fire . Got it home, and proceeded to do some more cleaning.

            PICS!

            Wire in question:
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            Decided to take the center console out:
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            Found some cool stuff.
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            looked around a bit and saw these:
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            "Refurbished" some parts:
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            Someone decided to "fix" the grille (?) or I'm stupid because the hole was drilled, and a tiny bit of the screw is sticking out of the grille
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            #CAMBERGANG
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            Worst of the wheels:
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            Clearcoat, or what's left of it.
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            Best of the paint (shiny!)
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            Just another thing to replace
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            Some holes in the hatch area, not too bad
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            Anyone tell me what this thing is?
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            Gave her a wash...
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            Did some more stuff (ebrake and shift boot)
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            Some clear among the madness
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            Licensed and ready!
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            Stanceboard got more low car had been polished.
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            That's all for now!
            Last edited by CDeez5; 12-03-2016, 01:47 PM.
            Whatever path you take to get to your automotive nirvana is the right path, everyone’s path is different. If more people liked cars because they are cars—not because they are a way to get attention or to way to be better than someone else—then I think the automotive world would be a better place. -benmassey

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            • #7
              Originally posted by rice4life View Post
              Here's some inspiration. Best of luck, scirocco's are cool.

              Step 1: Fix dem rusts

              Step 2: Paint it

              Step 3: Slam it:

              Step 4: ???

              Step 5: Drop panties:
              Basically my plan haha. I've been thinking of going with a period correct build. For example:
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              plus a momo cobra wheel:
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              and rock out to some pink floyd tracks on the cassette deck...that is out of the car... due to a smoky wiring harness

              But we'll see
              Last edited by CDeez5; 10-26-2016, 07:21 PM.
              Whatever path you take to get to your automotive nirvana is the right path, everyone’s path is different. If more people liked cars because they are cars—not because they are a way to get attention or to way to be better than someone else—then I think the automotive world would be a better place. -benmassey

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              • #8


                That thing is supposed to hold the original tools to the spare tire so they don't rattle around.

                If you need a clean t-red hatch I have a pretty nice one laying around.

                I got my hood insulation off with a scraper, then rubbed the remaining glue in laquer thinner to get it off (but not too hard since I didn't want to rub through paint). If you want to replace it afterwards you can get nice replacement foam pieces from here:



                This site also has some good scirocco specific stuff that they're reproducing.

                We use and test to the limit, the products we sell. Producing NLA OEM parts, and providing performance solutions, for A1-2-3-4 chassis / Corrado, and BMW E30-36-46 plattforms
                instagram : demrimz
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by harlerocco View Post
                  If you need a clean t-red hatch I have a pretty nice one laying around.

                  I got my hood insulation off with a scraper, then rubbed the remaining glue in laquer thinner to get it off (but not too hard since I didn't want to rub through paint). If you want to replace it afterwards you can get nice replacement foam pieces from here:



                  This site also has some good scirocco specific stuff that they're reproducing.

                  http://www.tech-53.com/category-s/102.htm
                  I'll make sure to put those links to good use. Thanks man.

                  Also, another update.
                  Got home from school, tired as hell, and remembering we have to take our PSAT on Wednesday. Got out of my bad mood when we went to get the rocco Sheriff inspected and (hopefully) registered. Too bad we were 7 min late before the clerk's office closed

                  Freaked out for a sec, thinking we need plates, but remembered we did have any
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                  Took it to the Sheriffs Office, which all it consisted of was a grumbling old lady, $5 and a clipboard.
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                  Got it home safely, meaning nothing blew up. (insert horribly shot Iphone pic)
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                  Also fooled around with the center console, and finally figured out what i wanted.
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                  (Found 2 other VDO gauges to replace the ashtray)

                  More to come...eventually
                  Last edited by CDeez5; 12-28-2016, 11:13 PM.
                  Whatever path you take to get to your automotive nirvana is the right path, everyone’s path is different. If more people liked cars because they are cars—not because they are a way to get attention or to way to be better than someone else—then I think the automotive world would be a better place. -benmassey

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                  • #10
                    Cool, I love the fact you drove around with euro plates without getting hassled.

                    𝔣𝔬𝔩𝔩𝔬𝔴 𝔪𝔢
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by rice4life View Post
                      Cool, I love the fact you drove around with euro plates without getting hassled.
                      Haha it was awesome! Got a ton of people giving the car second looks.
                      Whatever path you take to get to your automotive nirvana is the right path, everyone’s path is different. If more people liked cars because they are cars—not because they are a way to get attention or to way to be better than someone else—then I think the automotive world would be a better place. -benmassey

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                      • #12
                        Alright boys and girls or whatever you identify as, not much has happened lately with the car. Currently on the trail for a 16V harness to replace the one we have now .

                        Off topic, but saw this Mad-Max thing:
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                        Got her registered:
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                        and drove the off into the sunset:
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                        Got into the Halloween spirit:
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                        Figured out that only the high beams work, so there's another problem
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                        Other than that, not much. Hopefully next time there'll be something exciting
                        Whatever path you take to get to your automotive nirvana is the right path, everyone’s path is different. If more people liked cars because they are cars—not because they are a way to get attention or to way to be better than someone else—then I think the automotive world would be a better place. -benmassey

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                        • #13
                          Alright, so another update has arrived. did some things to it, nothing very exciting...yet

                          First, this horridly photo-shopped picture:
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                          got some fresh rubber and a alignment (not the best pics ik):
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                          Decided to block off the missing washer nozzle:
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                          So i bough some nylon block offs:
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                          Didn't fit, so after some loctite, a lighter and robber gasket, this is the result:
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                          Usually wake up to this
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                          Random bolts (?)
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                          Turns out, the taillights only had 1 bolt holding them on.So hopefully, they won't leak anymore.
                          Also decided on wheels, look for a cheap set atm:
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                          Decided to take a break from the other things and pulled it in to work on the paint, or whats left of it:
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                          Started scraping off the flaking clearcoat:
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                          What's left of the top:
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                          Then took off the plate lights:
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                          Cleaned them:
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                          Spread some Loctite to keep the together:
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                          and got them back in, will eventually replace them:
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                          Once that was done, started on a subfloor and parcel shelf:
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                          Barely squeezed the wood into the rocco :
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                          Got it back and traced the template:
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                          Fun fact about this carpet: this was to be used in my dad's '79 transporter before he sold it. Now it will continue its life in a different Volkswagen!
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                          Got rid of the old parcel shelf:
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                          With these...things:
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                          With BMW parts :
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                          Anyways, got the parcel shelf cut:
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                          Subfloor in place :
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                          Carpet cut and glued:
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                          Final products :
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                          Turned my attention to try and find this:
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                          This thing gave me a hard time:
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                          Forgot to snap pics, but realized the lock pull thing was missing completely, so i vacuumed out 30 years of leaves from the inside of the door.
                          Found the correct screws and got the rear seat actually bolted in:
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                          Attempting to organize the wires (speaking of, we just bought a wiring harness ):
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                          Cut out most of the nasty speaker wires:
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                          Doesn't look all that bad...
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                          Until you look under:
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                          Bought these to put under the sunroof panel so it doesn't rattle:
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                          got some grease to lube up the seat rails so it'll actually slide:
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                          Got the seat back in 100% perfectly:
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                          JK, second seat in:
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                          And for those who actually read the whole thing, here is something to look forward to :
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                          Last edited by CDeez5; 11-25-2016, 01:08 PM.
                          Whatever path you take to get to your automotive nirvana is the right path, everyone’s path is different. If more people liked cars because they are cars—not because they are a way to get attention or to way to be better than someone else—then I think the automotive world would be a better place. -benmassey

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                          • #14
                            Don't these things have 4x100 bolt pattern? There should be a ton of wheels available for this thing, anything from a VW to a BMW (E30 and below), Renault etc.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Nixxon View Post
                              Don't these things have 4x100 bolt pattern? There should be a ton of wheels available for this thing, anything from a VW to a BMW (E30 and below), Renault etc.
                              yeah, its a 4x100 bolt pattern, but I'm going for Le Castellets off a '91 Cabrio. Just love the look of them.
                              Whatever path you take to get to your automotive nirvana is the right path, everyone’s path is different. If more people liked cars because they are cars—not because they are a way to get attention or to way to be better than someone else—then I think the automotive world would be a better place. -benmassey

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