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General => User Rides => Topic started by: Chuck W on June 21, 2007, 09:10:39 AM

Title: This is what saved the '80 XR-7 from winter duty.
Post by: Chuck W on June 21, 2007, 09:10:39 AM
'87 Scirocco 16V
(http://www.turbochuck.com/images/Scirocco/Just%20home_1.jpg)
http://www.turbochuck.com/images/Scirocco/Just%20home_2.jpg

I drove it home this past weekend (the pics were taken after the buggy drive home). 

I had Sciroccos in the past (before I got into Fords) and was always kind of looking to get another at some point.  It's not super "pretty", but I was wanting more of a driver and not some show pony I'd be leery of driving in the winter.  Obviously as things need replacing I'll upgrade :hick: (I think the springs/struts need replacing....so of course I will just have to lower it a touch ...hehe).  There are a couple bonehead previous owner things (like the ed hoodpins :punchballs: ) that I'll need to take care of, but it runs and drives just fine, AND has working AC.
Title: This is what saved the '80 XR-7 from winter duty.
Post by: 5.0willgo on June 21, 2007, 09:26:31 AM
Cool, those are neat looking cars. I've always liked them and are my favorite vws.
I actually like the way the hood pins look. :dunno:
At least it doesn't have a back-up beeper and curb feelers.
Title: This is what saved the '80 XR-7 from winter duty.
Post by: EricCoolCats on June 21, 2007, 09:40:08 AM
Ah, nice, Chuck! über 80's.

Do you have a Flock of Seagulls hairstyle too? Because I'm rockin' a sweet mullet myself... ;)
Title: This is what saved the '80 XR-7 from winter duty.
Post by: Thunder Chicken on June 21, 2007, 10:03:18 AM
I knew it, another four-eye :hick: I've always liked the Scirrocco. So when is the VR6 or W8 swap gonna happen? :D
Title: This is what saved the '80 XR-7 from winter duty.
Post by: oldraven on June 21, 2007, 10:44:35 AM
Next to Corrado's and Karman Ghia's, Scirocco's are up there with my favorite VW's. Above all, I'm a veedub guy. I just happen to have a sucker spot for T-birds.
Title: This is what saved the '80 XR-7 from winter duty.
Post by: Chuck W on June 21, 2007, 10:52:48 AM
Quote from: Thunder Chicken;155994
I knew it, another four-eye :hick: I've always liked the Scirrocco. So when is the VR6 or W8 swap gonna happen? :D


Oh, if I do any VW project, it will be a Mk1.... ;)
Title: This is what saved the '80 XR-7 from winter duty.
Post by: oldraven on June 21, 2007, 12:19:57 PM
Quote from: Thunder Chicken;155994
I knew it, another four-eye :hick: I've always liked the Scirrocco. So when is the VR6 or W8 swap gonna happen? :D


Or maybe the Euro Golf GT 1.4L Super/turbo's. :bowdown:
Title: This is what saved the '80 XR-7 from winter duty.
Post by: thunderjet302 on June 21, 2007, 12:58:32 PM
Cool :D
Title: This is what saved the '80 XR-7 from winter duty.
Post by: Ether947 on June 21, 2007, 04:58:41 PM
Nice car. Not a big fan of the red though. Got 2 of my 3 tickets in a red car. Both times they could of pulled over someone else but they choose the guy in the red car.
Title: This is what saved the '80 XR-7 from winter duty.
Post by: Chuck W on June 21, 2007, 05:30:56 PM
I'm not a fan of the red myself, but I wasn't being picky.  I tried to get a CHERRY '84 8V car, but the guy never got back with me.  It was brown though, but almost perfect inside and out.  I was on limited funds that needed to include a plane ticket, so I made due.
This one could clean up if I need it to, but aside from replacing the bad hood and front facia (spoiler) and perhaps euro bits (bumpers and headlights), I MAY (notice I said "may") not do much to it cosmetically.
Title: This is what saved the '80 XR-7 from winter duty.
Post by: DakotaEpic on June 21, 2007, 07:47:46 PM
So that's what those are.  I saw one the other day but the badges fell off of it.  Neat car though, I like the rear of it.
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