Mk1 getting some glitter back... by fredybender

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Its been a while, since I posted updates: Worked on the Mk3 ; Blew the engine, so had to change it, so I got another 9A, and fitted that in the mk3. And also, other stuff got in the way of the build...

But at last some things are slowly starting to move again.

I finally got my transmission cases from the powder coat. Had them coated, in the "bead blast aluminum" colour, same as my valve cover, giving it a sharp stockish look.

Waiting for all my bearings, clips, synchro's, etc...

I wish I could afford a Wavetrac, but I have to keep my cash for other stuff, as I won't be autocrossing it, just spurts of spirited driving on the week ends.

I have a hard time justifying, to myself, close to a grand, for the use I will have of the Rocco.

On to a few pics...

7-15-09

Its been a while since I posted updates...

I got a few other projects, some of them 80's GP bikes, that are also taking a lot of my time...

Anyways, here are the latest:

A big thanks to Macworld for helping me with the tranny rebuild and sourcing all the needed parts.

Its pretty damn minty now!

I also decided to lighten my flywheel: I took off quite a bit : it now sits at about 9.4 lbs

I just need it to get balanced...

This is how much is left of the ridge

I have not updated in a while now...

I guess its summer...

Car has been sitting in the driveway, as electrical system, has become too dangerous to have the car running: Total strip down for media blasting (Soda & sand, depending on the area) scheduled for 3rd week end of September.

Just came back from a road trip:

I really did not like the comfort of the Rocco seats, so its been a while I have been looking for decent replacement seats, that would not hinder the look & feel of the car...

Bought these:

OMG they are Soooooooooo comfy, and offer generous side support too!

Can anyone spell Carrera? I just need to adapt the brackets, and bring some 12V for the electrical system...

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