Mike I.'s 1984 Rabbit GTI

Miles on odometer: 152,000

Owned for 16 years

Engine:

10:1 compression pistons

G grind cam

Shine racing ported and polished head and intake manifold

Higher rate Techtonics valve springs.

Suspension:

Boge shocks, new springs pending

Wheels, Tires:

Stock 14" '85 GLI wheels

Exterior:

Rear roof bee stinger antenna, debadge rear

Interior:

Momo pedals and shifter knob (basically none)

Future plans, general comments:

15" borbet wheels, Bilstein or Konis, new springs-not sure which yet

Sage advice to others

"For reliability use as many stock VW engine parts as possible, watch for rust on the cowl under the windshield, leaks here drain directly onto the fusebox, Use a bosch replacement alternator the motorola rebuilt ones fail early (1.5 yrs) "

E-Mail: mdivasc@mediaone.net