"505Turbeaux" (505turbeaux)
09/04/2013 at 13:06 • Filed to: POLL
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"505Turbeaux" (505turbeaux)
09/04/2013 at 13:06 • Filed to: POLL | 1
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Just picked up a Fox wagon on the cheap, like scrap money cheap. Little rust in the rockers but good pans (2 hrs of body work that I am going to do anyways). 100k miles, nice interior. I am torn on what to do with it, keep it as a nice beater (on top of my others) or mod it. Came with a set of GTI snowflake rims with brand new Michelins. I usually like cars pretty stock, but I have access to any of those engines. I know I could spend some time and sell it for a bit more than I paid. What to do?
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Corson Currently Coupein' It
> 505Turbeaux
09/04/2013 at 13:18 |
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Where's the mid mounted small block V8 option?
Party-vi
> 505Turbeaux
09/04/2013 at 13:19 |
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Y U NO 2.5L AND DROP!?
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505Turbeaux
> Party-vi
09/04/2013 at 13:21 |
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will a 2.5 fit in there with the engine pointed the correct way?
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505Turbeaux
> Corson Currently Coupein' It
09/04/2013 at 13:22 |
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I remember someone who built one with a mid mounted Audi 200 20V turbo engine and rwd...
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Party-vi
> 505Turbeaux
09/04/2013 at 13:22 |
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I dunno. I assumed the VR6 took up the same real estate underhood.
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505Turbeaux
> Party-vi
09/04/2013 at 13:24 |
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revisiting that it may not, just cause the engine is front to back unlike a rabbit or jetta/golf. Hmm homework to be done
CKeffer
> 505Turbeaux
09/04/2013 at 13:25 |
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That thing is crying out for a mid mounted w12 and box flares.
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Party-vi
> 505Turbeaux
09/04/2013 at 13:27 |
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I like the idea of the 2.5L - a nice reliable 5-cylinder that isn't ANOTHER 1.8T/VR6 swap. Then again it's not my time or money and 170hp might not be enough for you.
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505Turbeaux
> Party-vi
09/04/2013 at 13:28 |
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I agree. It is pretty tight up front, but I will check that I-5 out for length
ttyymmnn
> 505Turbeaux
09/04/2013 at 13:29 |
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My first car ever was an '88 Fox, so I'm leaning towards leaving it (mostly) stock. Though a little more grunt under the hood certainly wouldn't hurt. Only 100k? Mine had 175k when I donated it to charity.
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Corson Currently Coupein' It
> 505Turbeaux
09/04/2013 at 13:34 |
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Now that sounds like fun. So it is fwd then? Still a pretty cool little car, can't weigh much either.
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505Turbeaux
> Corson Currently Coupein' It
09/04/2013 at 13:35 |
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yup front driver. That 200 20v was set up to rally, and was quick as all get out. Very light car, think Rabbit light
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Corson Currently Coupein' It
> 505Turbeaux
09/04/2013 at 13:38 |
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Very cool, good luck on which ever route you decide to take with the car.
Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast.
> 505Turbeaux
09/04/2013 at 13:43 |
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I'm not a VW guy at all, but I've always had a soft spot for the Fox. Just something about it it appeals to my "root for the underdog" tendencies. If you can keep the rust at bay and deal with all of the gremlins, of which there will be many (I've had several friends with these) you'll have a fun little car to buzz around in, just don't expect miracles.
Outzen
> 505Turbeaux
09/05/2013 at 12:32 |
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Fit some kind of old VW-syncro drivetrain and raise it!
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505Turbeaux
> Outzen
09/05/2013 at 12:35 |
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now that is something I can get behind. A VW Fox Country of sorts...
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Outzen
> 505Turbeaux
09/05/2013 at 15:07 |
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Precisely!!
I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
> 505Turbeaux
06/06/2019 at 14:17 |
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You should sell it to me.