Topic: Woes of Fox ownership (Read 688 times)

scurvy_bandit · « **Reply #50 on:** April 29, 2011, 09:41:45 AM »

We will have to see when I get back. I am interested still!

greggearhead · « **Reply #51 on:** May 01, 2011, 10:27:38 AM »

Its ALIVE!

Well, it runs and drives at least. The 4 speed is unentertaining with super wide ratios, but the wagon is fun to drive as a manual vs. the automatic. Accelerates twice as fast, at least by my perception.

I decided to cut the springs some more to get the ride height down to a respectable level, since snow season should be over.

Cut an additional 3/4 coil off the front (B3 Passat) springs. Dropped it to a very good height - no more gap, but the tires are mis-sized. This means a total of 2 coils cut from these springs.

Cut 1 1/2 coils off the (uncut) rear BMW 633CSi E24 springs - but almost one full coil was a dead seating coil. Also brought it down to a no-gap height.

I threw on some cheapie 15x7 wheels I got from Justin for the LeMons Rabbit, but they have 195/55r15 tires - little to tall, but gives me a good idea of height and fit. The rears rub a bit, but fender lip rolling should solve it. WIth 195/50 or 45 series tires, should fit perfectly.

rotundapig · « **Reply #52 on:** May 01, 2011, 11:21:28 AM »

Glad to hear it's drivable. No need to shop around for wheels now, those look right at home.

sad_rocc · « **Reply #53 on:** May 01, 2011, 01:30:05 PM »

Not bad, is it like a salmon color? When reading your latest post, I couldn't help but think how much shit anyone but you would be getting for lowering by cutting coils.

greggearhead · « **Reply #54 on:** May 01, 2011, 02:19:29 PM »

Quote from: rotundapig on May 01, 2011, 11:21:28 AM

Glad to hear it's drivable. No need to shop around for wheels now, those look right at home.

They aren't bad at all - but we'll see. I think they should go with the LeMon.

Its actually a copper metallic color, but its dirty and the light is a little washed out in the photo.

greggearhead · « **Reply #55 on:** May 26, 2011, 11:05:42 PM »

Well, got the close ratio 5 speed swapped in last night. It's way better than the 4 speed - changes the whole personality of the car.

Also bolted on the Corrado steelies tonight. MUCH better looks and tires that fit and have tread are a big plus.

Barry · « **Reply #56 on:** May 27, 2011, 05:03:44 AM »

Nice wheels buddy

greggearhead · « **Reply #57 on:** May 27, 2011, 05:49:23 AM »

Thanks - they will work until I find some unobtanium ones again. Wish I hadn't sold the E78 BBS.

rotundapig · « **Reply #58 on:** May 27, 2011, 06:12:23 AM »

I think those look great. No need for unobaitium, just paint those suckers brown

Barry · « **Reply #59 on:** May 27, 2011, 06:13:03 AM »

Nah... leave them, they look perfect. Get a set of Audi center / lug caps for them and be done

scurvy_bandit · « **Reply #60 on:** May 27, 2011, 09:02:05 AM »

Greg Im going against the crowd here... get unobtanium.

Smokestack · « **Reply #61 on:** May 27, 2011, 09:21:41 AM »

I say work on the unobtanium after you boost the car.

719MKV · « **Reply #62 on:** May 27, 2011, 09:58:03 AM »

Greg, that thing is sick, glad i finally met you... You just need to dump it on wheels and be low and slow... or go low and fast haha and BOOST it!!! boost is fun my friend.. well until you break shit but still...

Rukh · « **Reply #63 on:** May 27, 2011, 02:52:27 PM »

Wow, that looks fantastic!

Brett · « **Reply #64 on:** May 27, 2011, 03:37:08 PM »

Looks great! Glad the steelies went to a good home

greggearhead · « **Reply #65 on:** May 27, 2011, 06:55:57 PM »

Thanks Brett - I thought they'd look too modern, but they are very quickly growing on me.

Eh, I don't think I am going any lower - the springs are pretty stiff where it is, and the height is good for autocross/track days. Adapting some sway bars soon.

Yep - boost is calling my name. And it would be pretty fun to have a boosted 1.6 for a while.

Got a big thumbs up from a lowered A4 on the road today, and had a guy at a gas station come over and compliment how clean the car was. Heh.

Not quite my copper color, but kinda the idea Justin's pushing. I like it.

Maybe that scheme with these:

rotundapig · « **Reply #66 on:** May 27, 2011, 09:29:45 PM »

Those porsche wheels are also good

scurvy_bandit · « **Reply #67 on:** May 28, 2011, 12:13:00 PM »

mmmmmmmmm

greggearhead · « **Reply #68 on:** May 31, 2011, 09:58:40 PM »

Fixed the shift linkage that was hitting the exhaust tonight. A combination of 2.5" exhaust where 1.5" was previously and short shift linkage (much longer) where stock linkage was previously. It involved a vise and a beer and a big yank. Bent to perfection.

This thing is more fun to drive every day. Biggest complaint is that the pedals are close together and I have to be careful when heel-toeing.

greggearhead · « **Reply #69 on:** July 08, 2011, 10:24:46 PM »

Got some more parts in -

New carpet kit

Bilstein Sport Strut Inserts (Rabbit part, needs spacer to fit)

Poly bushings for QSW sway bar

head unit, speakers, etc.

motor mounts

Speedo cable

Brake shoes (those are what you install inside drums, which are what were in use before discs. For you young'uns)

some more...

SwiftMKIII · « **Reply #70 on:** July 10, 2011, 09:19:37 PM »

Get that thing put together and out to a get together some saturday night.

greggearhead · « **Reply #71 on:** July 13, 2011, 07:21:48 PM »

Motor mounts, new muffler, Rabbit strut inserts, speedo cable installed. I'll try to make it this sat.

LOS · « **Reply #72 on:** July 16, 2011, 08:31:26 AM »

Saw you at the light on Garden of the gods the other day, things lookin good. Keep it up!

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