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Aug 22, 2006 15:12:34 GMT
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Keep it, not many MK. 1s about now.
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Joe Richards
1986 VW Scirocco GTS
Destined for VWDRC racing
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Aug 22, 2006 16:12:13 GMT
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Looks like ill be keeping it then. Watch this space for motor swaps ;D They really don't sell well for some reason, strange really because there nicer than golfs, rarer and yet there arent many people who want them  |
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Aug 22, 2006 16:16:14 GMT
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Looks like ill be keeping it then. Watch this space for motor swaps ;D They really don't sell well for some reason, strange really because there nicer than golfs, rarer and yet there arent many people who want them I'm sure it's all to do with 'popularity' (especially in the VW scene) - most people would rather follow others and buy Golfs! |
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Aug 22, 2006 16:21:05 GMT
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wierdo's ;D
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SteB
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Aug 22, 2006 17:28:08 GMT
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Last Edit: Aug 22, 2006 17:31:54 GMT by SteB
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Aug 22, 2006 17:32:03 GMT
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Yeah, thast nice!!!
Thats the ride height i need.
Ill probably slam it, put a decent lump in and keep it as my daily.
So, what engine should i fit?
It needs to be cheap
a simple conversion
not TOO juicy
Matt says 1.8 carbed mk2 rocco lump.
Makes sense really.
What mk2 roccos were 5 speed?
If it was your daily, and you only wanted to spend a couple of hundred tops, what would you fit?
I don't want it to be a street warrior, just reliable and with enough poke.
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Aug 22, 2006 17:32:46 GMT
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I actually really like the rear spoiler on that too, surprisingly.
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SteB
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Aug 22, 2006 18:49:30 GMT
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I think its a cheeky little votex spoiler, I quite like it too.
What engine is in it at the moment? Depending whether its small block (1300, 1500, etc) or a taller block 1600 or bigger will dictate what a 'simple' conversion is...
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Aug 22, 2006 19:12:35 GMT
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Carbed 1600 auto at the moment.
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Aug 22, 2006 19:54:47 GMT
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I'm reasonably certain that all Mk.2s from 1984 on are 5 speed, mine certainly is.
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Joe Richards
1986 VW Scirocco GTS
Destined for VWDRC racing
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Ed
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Aug 22, 2006 21:39:58 GMT
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keep it ;D
(oh you already are......)
ive had one (a mk2) and now i have a corrado......a mk1 would be lovely to own too!
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All mk2s are 5 speed as far as I know, but that probably hasn't stopped VW squeezing the odd 4 speeder in there - I once went to see a 4 speed Mk3 Golf ;D
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Yeah, thast nice!!! Thats the ride height i need. Ill probably slam it, put a decent lump in and keep it as my daily. So, what engine should i fit? It needs to be cheap a simple conversion not TOO juicy Matt says 1.8 carbed mk2 rocco lump. Makes sense really. What mk2 roccos were 5 speed? If it was your daily, and you only wanted to spend a couple of hundred tops, what would you fit? I don't want it to be a street warrior, just reliable and with enough poke. If you want a relatively simple engine conversion to give you more power but still keeping your MPG quite low, then go for the 1.8 16v from the MKII Golf GTi 16v. I just bought this with 100,000 miles on it for £51 from ebay for my MKII Rocco:  Or if you wanted a little more power go for the 2.0 16v from the MKIII Golf GTi (late I think). The other option is the 2.0 8v from early MKIII Golf GTi's / certain Passat models - this is what I was going to do before the 16v engine turned up at the right price. Another thing to look out for are other VAG engined cars - Audi, Skoda, SEAT etc...you might be able to pick up a rear damaged SEAT / Skoda with a decent lump in it. |
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Last Edit: Aug 23, 2006 8:25:28 GMT by iRocco
I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Sack off the carb and the auto box thats for sure!
But you should defo keep the car, Mk1 Sciroccos are quality and far more likely to get my attention than a golf, which is a good reason to own a car of course.
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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Rocco's are funny beasts to sell.... seen many go on eBay for double-digit prices with tax and MoT, yet with a bit of patience I sold my Storm for £450. I think you have to wait for the right person to see your advert, not like selling a Focus where there's 1000 cars and 1000 buyers.
As for yours, keep it! Swap the engine, nothing too fancy but you don't need it in a 750kg car. Even the 110-odd bhp stock 1.8 motors are really swift, i don't know about the mk1's but the mk2 gearing was all set up for quick getaways. mine would run out of poke at 110mph but get there pretty quickly! I'd be looking at sourcing a 1800 carb motor, maybe put a fruitier cam in it and they do benefit from a sensible free-flowing exhaust.
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Never trust a man
Who names himself Trevor.
Or one day you might find
He's not a real drug dealer.
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Cheers guys, ill be on the look out for a donor vehicle then.
I know my options now so ill just wait and see what comes up cheap.
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I wouldn't want to try to put a 16v from a Mk3 into a Scirocco ;D I think a shoe horn would be required  |
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Ive seen conversion before on various websites, it does seem a little tricky.
I think its usually hard to get the bonnet to shut ;D
Ill steer clear i think, ill stick to looking for a carb'd 1.8 with a 5 speed.
If i go this route, are you up for giving me a hand matt? (autohausdolby)
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No problemo  It's the height of the Mk3 engine that concerns me as well |
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Just machine an inch or two off the top!
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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It's the height of the Mk3 engine that concerns me as well