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3-23-2012
3-23-2012
Thanks for the info on the sub frames. On my personal front I just bought an o2m, haldex rear differential, shiftbox, and all driveshafts. They are still in transit, but this arrived today:
I am pretty pumped! Hopefully I can have the o2m in this fall.
If/ when I notch the tire well I will just use the extra space for a sub enclosure.
Why would I remove the whole tub when I get some usable space even just for tools out of the remainder? You can't even see it as it is covered up by the false floor.
And the rest of my haul:
3-27-2012
Just throwing this out there: I know that a bunch of people are considering, in the process of, or done haldex/syncro conversions. Is there any interest in a facebook group so we can do some parts sharing/ general brainstorming? This swap is definitely one where it helps to have some guidance and it seems like each person has something to bring to the table. Might be something to consider if there is enough interest.
3-29-2012
Updated the initial post, if anyone has any other info to add it would be nice.
6-4-2012
Some crunching of numbers for my personal costs just to give an idea to those considering.
So far mine is like this:
O2m, haldex dif, driveshafts, shiftbox, brakes : $1400
Euro retrofit shiftbox parts $90
Syncro rear axle $200
Clutchline $80
-$300 (for TT brakes when I sell them)
-$100 (selling syncro dif)
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$1370
So, a rough estimate of other parts
Standalone $1100 or $300 if I go cheap
Gas tank, syncro floorpan and support (passat) $400 or approx $1500 for Rallye?
O2m mounts $350
Haldex mount $400
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low: $1450 mid: $2250 high $3350
Plus around $1500 for various things I may encounter/ paint/ sandblasting/ powdercoat/ hardware/ driveshaft shortening.
Based upon my own costs I think I could do rallye for around $6300, and passat for right around $5000. If I skimped on management I could get down to around $4200. Keep in mind this is all not including the countless hours of prep and install but 90% of that can be done by me with help from family/ friends.