finally got the car back after being in the shop for 3 wks... had a laundry list of things to get done, t-stat (car wasn't warming up), water pump (while you are in there), installed cats, numeric shifter and cables, trans fluid, and most importantly replaced the passenger door latch (god that part is expensive)... going to try and put some miles on it this week since we have a nice stretch of warmer temps before putting it away for the winter...

 

feels good to be back in the saddle...running STRONG

 

Door latch is identical to a VW part at a price of around 60 Bucks ... I guess its too late for sending you the part no...

Edit:
VEMO Türschloss vorne rechts V10-85-2300

https://www.ebay.de/itm/203168238040

 

That, Sir, is one good looking car.

 

i did try with a used unit, but when my indy put it in, he couldn't get it to work... not sure if i just got a bum one... so i just told him to source me a new one since everything was open and i didn't want to hold him up any longer... i figure the original one lasted 21 years so a new oem one may outlive my ownership of the car...

 

Pullled one of my recaros from the b5 avant and installed it in the drivers seat to see how I like the car with a little more connection to the chassis! I didn’t bother with the passenger seat since I need to be able to shove the kids in back.

 

thanks bro! runs even better

 

You're welcome.

Dyno'd yet..., or planning?

 

I finally finished installing new coil springs, Bilstein B6, shock mounts, dust boots, bump stops, tie rod ends, (inner &outer), coffin arms, tuning forks, drop links, motor mounts, transmission mount and all new fasteners.

Car is good for another 20 years!

 

There is a difference with the VW units.

 

While all you sissy garage queeners put your turbos to bed for the winter I put the snow tires on today since we are expecting a couple inches of the white stuff tonite here in Albany NY!

No offense meant just some light-hearted ribbing! I'll put the hard top on later as I like to do top down on the nice days!

 

Hey!

I'm with you, but in the 991...

 

Enjoyed the added performance the 48 degree/low humidity weather provided today.

 

Same Temps here.... very nice.

 

seat of the pants says LOTS lol. no dyno, no plan to unless BIG turbos, BIGger injectors etc then maybe
I want traction lol, been mid high 30's (0 to 5*c here) here lately, traction is non-existent til about 4th or 5th gear