The Official Scirocco Chit Chat Thread!

[TBerk]

BTW- Did they both get up at dawn and call each other:

What are you wearing today?

I've been enamored of this hue (maybe feathered w/ a little Deep Orangey/Red if feeling artistic...) for a long time now.

[vwdaun]

Ugh. Three more days of work (including today) before Cincy. I think I've done most of what I can do to get ready other than clean the cars up a bit. Oh and I'm thinking the maroon car has a mostly blocked radiator. One more thing to work on - anyone want to help me with that project at Cincy?

On a brighter note, I drove the 16v about 80 miles yesterday, and will probably do it again today despite the "broken again" a/c. It had been WAY too long since the last time I wore a "16v-grin." (I don't even want to admit when the last fillup was until yesterday.)

[Rocco_julie]

John,

Good thing someone painted the arrow and "up" on your house so you knew which end was up, eh?

Sheesh. You had to point that out.
He was hoping no one would notice

[mellbergVWfan]

Now I'm seriously thinking of getting these wheels.

[Michael Bee]

More info about those wheels!

[mellbergVWfan]

Rota Shakotans, copies of Hayashi Street wheels. I'd rather get the originals but they're not available in the size or bolt pattern I want. Plus I can get a set of Rota's for not much more than one of the Hayashi's.

[MrPill]

Sheesh. You had to point that out.
He was hoping no one would notice

[crazyaboutrocs]

I saw a friend of Jon D(Jonny Phenom)post this link on Facebook: http://unclehenrys.com/init/classifi...ts%2F1#4015190
Don't see many that clean, especially in the northern part of Maine. I am in the northern half of the state, but damn, this car is three hours more north of me, about 15 miles from Canada.

[scirocco*joe]

I saw a friend of Jon D(Jonny Phenom)post this link on Facebook: http://unclehenrys.com/init/classifi...ts%2F1#4015190
Don't see many that clean, especially in the northern part of Maine. I am in the northern half of the state, but damn, this car is three hours more north of me, about 15 miles from Canada.

Great color combo.

[Lord_Verminaard]

I REALLY hope the weather here in Ohio is better this coming weekend than it was last weekend. It made it up to 97 (That's Ninety-freaking-Seven) degrees on Saturday. I had to use the AC this morning on the way to work at 6:45 AM.

So what better time to start cutting lumber for my own house building project. Much smaller than John's house up there. This is a chicken coop for our three little peeping chicks. All the wood is cut except for the siding. Hopefully I will have it built the weekend after Cincy.

Brendan

[kerensky]

Brendan, you forgot to turn on the coffee when you came in.

*grumbles and puts an extra scoop in the basket this morning...*

[crazyaboutrocs]

I just had to email the guy with the silver MkI and he sent me his Samba link with a little more info and pics. Great looking car.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifie...php?id=1305875

[mellbergVWfan]

I just had to email the guy with the silver MkI and he sent me his Samba link with a little more info and pics. Great looking car.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifie...php?id=1305875

Wow that car is in amazing condition. That Black on red interior is so classy.

[crazyaboutrocs]

I REALLY hope the weather here in Ohio is better this coming weekend than it was last weekend. It made it up to 97 (That's Ninety-freaking-Seven) degrees on Saturday. I had to use the AC this morning on the way to work at 6:45 AM.

So what better time to start cutting lumber for my own house building project. Much smaller than John's house up there. This is a chicken coop for our three little peeping chicks. All the wood is cut except for the siding. Hopefully I will have it built the weekend after Cincy.

Brendan

Well if it's too hot, you can just use a shoe box as a coop for a bit. They're only chicks at this point, after all.

[punchbug]

Hey guys and hot chicks...is it Cincy this weekend????

[crazyaboutrocs]

Nah, I think it's 52 weeks from now.

[scirocco*joe]

Thanks to joe and his brother vincent and also Steve for having me as a guest. Vincent thank you for adopting me as an orphan today. Joe you make sure hi knows and say hi to Erin for me!!

Thanks for swinging by, and with delicious beers. Looking forward to more shenanigans once you're back east.

Now where is that pesky Dan Bubb. It's time to get the whole gang back together! That means locating Greg (G-Rocco) too.

[scirocco*joe]

Hey guys and hot chicks...is it Cincy this weekend????

Um, HELLS YES!

[cuppie]

Hey guys and hot chicks...is it Cincy this weekend????

F*** yeah!

Still ashamed that Das Katie and I will be coming in a Kia.....

[cholland_]

Still ashamed that Das Katie and I will be coming in a Kia.....

Don't be. All the cool kids show up in Kia's.

Tonight I reinstalled the crankshaft (correctly this time), and installed the main seals and intermediate shaft on the new mk1 engine. If I get the engine finished and installed in time, I'll bring a Scirocco to Cincy this year.

[Neptuno]

Wow that car is in amazing condition. That Black on red interior is so classy.

OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH it has a RED interior!!!

[Neptuno]

Don't be. All the cool kids show up in Kia's.

Tonight I reinstalled the crankshaft (correctly this time), and installed the main seals and intermediate shaft on the new mk1 engine. If I get the engine finished and installed in time, I'll bring a Scirocco to Cincy this year.

yeah!!

F*** yeah!

Still ashamed that Das Katie and I will be coming in a Kia.....

Oh you had not seen this pic yet...ownage

[cuppie]

Don't be. All the cool kids show up in Kia's.

Tonight I reinstalled the crankshaft (correctly this time), and installed the main seals and intermediate shaft on the new mk1 engine. If I get the engine finished and installed in time, I'll bring a Scirocco to Cincy this year.

Mr. Holland, I am impressed!

Wilda's grounded, Tony. I posted this in the countdown thread:

Bumpage from page 3.

T-minus 4 days now!

And..... Das Katie and I will be coming in a KIA.

Why, you ask? Well, let's say that I'm pretty sure that I now know exactly what a failed pinion bearing sounds like....

The only decision to be made now is:
- VAG KIA (my QSW)
- GM KIA (her G6)

She, ah, started making a most horrendous knocking noise on decel Monday evening. Given that she otherwise drives fine (no other noises, past the completely failed reverse gear...), no vibration, shifts fine... I'm guessing that the pinion bearing in the trans went kaput.

Upside: was already (pre- terminal failure) getting a "parts trans" from Randall. Brian (Broke) will pick it up at Cincy.
Downside: Brian's 2012 wait list is full.

[California 16v]

Tonight I reinstalled the crankshaft (correctly this time), and installed the main seals and intermediate shaft on the new mk1 engine. If I get the engine finished and installed in time, I'll bring a Scirocco to Cincy this year.

Awesome news

[woody16v]

i went to williamsburg over the memorial day weekend, and just happened to see an opel manta... (not chris's- this one was black and tagged in va) but it was still pretty freakin cool to see

went to take a pic of it, only to realize i had neither phone, nor camera with which to record such a rare beast.

[punchbug]

went to take a pic of it, only to realize i had neither phone, nor camera with which to record such a rare beast.

I hate it when that happens!

In other news....just killing time this morning....heading out this morning!!!!!! The car is packed, and my hair is did. I guess I could do something outlandish with my nails stillll, while eating COOKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Purple shirt has been secured. There may be some wrestling involved to get him to WEAR it, but I know which knee to kick him in. I worked in Hagersville, I know ALL the dirty fighting techniques...and am feeling more than just a bit calico this morning.

On that topic, the latest present from the yard tiger was a red squirrel, which we don't ever have here! It still had some maple keys in its mouth when she nailed it. What a cat! All hail Puss Puss, killer of vermin!

[cholland_]

You guys know I'm not actually planning to finish building an empty block, rebuild a cylinder head, rebuild two carbs, put it all together, and then remove an old engine and put in a new engine in two days, right?

Because I ain't.

[punchbug]

You guys know I'm not actually planning to finish building an empty block, rebuild a cylinder head, rebuild two carbs, put it all together, and then remove an old engine and put in a new engine in two days, right?

Because I ain't.

Why not? You are just no fun!

[TBerk]

You guys know I'm not actually planning to finish building an empty block, rebuild a cylinder head, rebuild two carbs, put it all together, and then remove an old engine and put in a new engine in two days, right?

Because I ain't.

What if you were to take the parts w/ you and drive home an Upgrade?

[Rocco_julie]

while eating COOKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nooooooo!
Bad Cathy.

[crazyaboutrocs]

Slegato-steering just a little "off," but probably would be ok. Coolant on top of radiator side tank after just driving it, not good. I can see the hairline cracks.
16V been sitting(was not going to drive it this year)but I looked at it after the Slegato coolant drops and thought, "Why not?" Ticking in lifters seems a little louder, exhaust leak isn't just manifold crack now, but also downpipe. I can live with all of these though. Noticed play in rear wheel. Probably just needs nut tightened, I hope. It's just a tiny bit of play, but probably not a great idea to drive 2k miles without tightening it.
GTI just needs and oil change and AC switch replaced.
Not that I have the time for any of these, I have to make a decision in the next hour or so. We ARE still going to Cincy though, no matter what.

[1nsanevwfreak]

Slegato-steering just a little "off," but probably would be ok. Coolant on top of radiator side tank after just driving it, not good. I can see the hairline cracks.
16V been sitting(was not going to drive it this year)but I looked at it after the Slegato coolant drops and thought, "Why not?" Ticking in lifters seems a little louder, exhaust leak isn't just manifold crack now, but also downpipe. I can live with all of these though. Noticed play in rear wheel. Probably just needs nut tightened, I hope. It's just a tiny bit of play, but probably not a great idea to drive 2k miles without tightening it.
GTI just needs and oil change and AC switch replaced.
Not that I have the time for any of these, I have to make a decision in the next hour or so. We ARE still going to Cincy though, no matter what.

I am waiting on a second replacement windshield, should be installed tomorrow AM. Nothing like the last minute, if that fails the Passat is ready, kind of like the embarrassing standby cars on top gear, what says "not a Scirocco" like a family wagon.

[Chris16vRocco]

Drive the slegato John. It'll be fine.

[TBerk]

Your Standard Scirocco displays aspects of Both of These...

[vwdaun]

Drive the slegato John. It'll be fine.

And I'll donate a used overflow tank to the cause.