Project Deathhare II by deathhare.

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Oh and I hope I never have to change the water pump or serp belt. 

1-9-2011

So my choice to not run cable shift but to run a rod shift conversion for the 02a is biting my ass. Still dont want cable shift because I dont like it but also not liking the new-found consequences for this choice. 
I see that modding the Passat downpipe for a rabbit would have been cake otherwise. Because I will be using the selector rod holder that attaches to the steering rack, I have severe collision issues with that and the downpipe.

Next major task: Making this pile of cut up downpipe parts into a working downpipe for my car. Will likely need a few other parts to make it happen.  
Gonna be fairly annoying, I suspect.
Having last night finally read an review of the rod shift conversion, I think Ill be happier in the end. Tight short shift that's very notchy and precise.  (Basically the opposite of a normal cable shift set up. )


Off to the depot for more grinder wheels... 

Finished the downpipe. What a PITA.
Actually still need to add the 3 bolt flange on the bottom end but thats cake compared to what Ive just suffered. The garage is a disaster area but its done and it fits perfect.  

I'll get some pics of it soon when I feel like going back down there. Was hoping to drop it off at NitroPlate tomorrow but that isnt gonna happen.  
I need a break after the past few days of 8 hours + on it each day or night.


I'll get pics of the rod linkage stuff once I put it on. Waiting on shifter tower parts from someone and I cant put it on till I get those parts.