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    A2 Steering Question

    I would like to remove my power steering rack and add a manual unit in the near future. In the meantime I have been running the car without the power steering belt and actually like the...
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    If you want to keep construction costs lower,...

    If you want to keep construction costs lower, make absolutely sure you buy a GOLF without A/C, power steering and a sunroof. This may seem like a no-brainer, but this no-brainer has found this out...
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    A2 A/C REMOVAL

    When removing the A/C from an A2 Golf, is it neccessary to buy a non-AC alternator? Or, is it possible to change just the bracket or shim the pulley to bring the alternator in line with the main...
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    WTB: 14" ALLOYS in IL,WI, MO or IN

    SORRY FOR POSTING A WANT TO BUY AD ON THE DISCUSSION FORUM, BUT I REALLY NEED AN EXTRA SET OF SNOWFLAKE ALLOYS FOR MY itb GTI. I LIVE IN THE CHAMPAIGN IL AREA AND WOULD BE WILLING TO TRAVEL TO THE...
  5. Thread: Tow Dolly?

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    Tow Dolly?

    Now that my car is complete and my tow vehicle has been purchased, I'm trying to decide how to tow the IT car. I like the idea of the tow dolly as it would take up very little room in an already...
  6. Thread: Tow Vehicle

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    Tow Vehicle

    Now that my GTI is complete, I'm looking for a tow vehicle. I will be towing the car with a double axle open trailer. Would a 6-cylinder Cherokee/Explorer vehicle be able to tow this amount of...
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    Sunroof Question

    Does the sunroof have to be welded shut or can I just bolt it shut. I know that the sunroof adds extra weight and all of that, but at this point I'm just trying to prep the car for Drivers Schoool.
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    Differentials

    I'm looking for some direction in deciding what type of differential I use. What's better- a limited slip unit or a welded unit? Is using the stock differential completely out of the relm of...
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    Bump stops or no bump stops?

    First of all, thank you very much to everyone who has answered my postings- you guys are great and I appreciate all of your knowledge and expertise! For IT use, do you guys use stock rubber bump...
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    A2 Strut/Stress bars or no stress bars?

    Now that my suspension is complete, I'm looking into buying front and rear upper stress/strut bars. Are these bars neccessary? Do you guys use them? I've noticed that they're not available on the BSI...
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    A2 Strut Installation Question

    I'm getting ready to install my new Tokicos & springs in an '86 GTI. My Haynes manual shows a special tool needed to remove the strut to body nut (some sort of socket with the side cut out). I called...
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    A2 Rear Sway Bar Question

    What rear sway bar would you guys run with my current set-up?: '86 GTI, Tokico Illuminas with Ground Control Coil-Overs front and rear, Eibach Race springs- 500 front, 400 rear. Any guidance is...
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    A2 Suspension/Brake Questions

    I am in the process of building an '86 GTI for autocross use with the intention of eventually building up an ITB car. I have about $1000 to spend this year (with a kid on the way, I'm on a tight...
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