Duece. Coupe.

**flatnbagged** · 03-04-2011 11:07 AM

Yea I'm just super nervous. Youre not really suppose to weld axles anyways since theyre case hardened steel.

(makes them brittle) But yea, I'll run them for a bit and check them.

**mr sarcastic** · 03-04-2011 11:27 AM

From what i can see, it doesn't look like there is a way you can slide a larger pipe over the welded area, then weld the ends. That's how many people add strength to a welded axle. Is that possible? Or would it interfere with the cv boot?

**flatnbagged** · 03-04-2011 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by mr sarcastic

From what i can see, it doesn't look like there is a way you can slide a larger pipe over the welded area, then weld the ends. That's how many people add strength to a welded axle. Is that possible? Or would it interfere with the cv boot?

Yea that bump is for the cv boot to slide over. I thought about reinforcing it, still might. Just need to figure something out for the boot.

**pegasis** · 03-04-2011 06:18 PM

never seem one of those cars in my life

**flatnbagged** · 03-04-2011 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by pegasis

never seem one of those cars in my life

It's one of the ugliest but at the same time sexiest Vw you'll ever see.

Hahahaha

**JohnBarleyCorn** · 03-04-2011 10:25 PM

I see no ugliness in it whatsoever.

**DasChupacabra** · 03-05-2011 08:53 PM

Randy, it took 2 all night garage sessions to build the Fox suspension, it's still doable for this baby

**flatnbagged** · 03-05-2011 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by NHKid

Randy, it took 2 all night garage sessions to build the Fox suspension, it's still doable for this baby

Haha I'm not scared, suspension is the second to last thing I'm doing. We'll get it done.

**DasChupacabra** · 03-05-2011 08:59 PM

I wasn't even referring to the suspension, I meant getting this thing in the car in general

**Zupek** · 03-06-2011 02:51 AM

its the weekend. more pictures please

**flatnbagged** · 03-06-2011 09:00 AM

Haha didn't do a whole lot yesterday. Took the trans off to align the starter and decided to put my axles together.

You couldn't even tell that they were custom built.

**mcgillis** · 03-06-2011 01:20 PM

lookin good

**mattydode** · 03-07-2011 11:32 AM

lookin awesome randy. salad shooters are gunna be bauce

**flatnbagged** · 03-18-2011 05:39 PM

Well tomorrow is the day I finally get that motor set in the car. Put it on the lift and set it all up today. I'll keep everyone updated.

**G60ING** · 03-18-2011 07:01 PM

I like the build

**theillusionofsafety** · 03-19-2011 11:52 AM

this is awesome

**DasChupacabra** · 03-19-2011 10:42 PM

Real-time update:

**ZADOR** · 03-20-2011 02:01 PM

Здравствуйте, я Английский язык не знаю, поэтому пользуюсь translate.google.ру...
У меня есть Пассат b2 coupe... Хочу поставить в него 1.8 турбо... сделайте пожалуйста более подробный фотоотчёт по замене агрегата... заранее спасибо.

Hello, I'm English I do not know why I use translate.google.ru ...
I have a Passat b2 coupe ... I want to put in his 1.8 turbo ... Please make a more detailed photo report on the replacement unit ... Thanks in advance.

**JohnBarleyCorn** · 03-20-2011 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by ZADOR

Здравствуйте, я Английский язык не знаю, поэтому пользуюсь translate.google.ру...
У меня есть Пассат b2 coupe... Хочу поставить в него 1.8 турбо... сделайте пожалуйста более подробный фотоотчёт по замене агрегата... заранее спасибо.

Hello, I'm English I do not know why I use translate.google.ru ...
I have a Passat b2 coupe ... I want to put in his 1.8 turbo ... Please make a more detailed photo report on the replacement unit ... Thanks in advance.

Google didn't translate that too well.
What he said was that he does not know English, so he's using Google translate. And then obviously he wants to put a 1.8T in his B2 Passat. Too bad I don't have a Cyrillic keypad...

Check this thread out:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...=quantum+coupe
Though, I'm not sure he ever finished it.

**flatnbagged** · 03-20-2011 10:00 PM

Weekend update.
Motor is finally sitting in the car.

Spent 20 hours in the garage Saturday. Still need to clean up all the mounts and build the k-frame. Got the shift linkage all squared away to. Exhaust is being done this week also.

**JohnBarleyCorn** · 03-21-2011 09:13 AM

Were those hockey pucks I saw?
Man that looks beautiful sitting in there.

**theillusionofsafety** · 03-22-2011 12:45 AM

for hockey pucks!

**flatnbagged** · 03-22-2011 04:54 PM

Hockey pucks FTW. Hahaha. I need it to be pretty solid because of the lack of clearance everywhere. It's quite a large motor to be shoved in that car... But it fit surprisingly well considering.

I just need to hook up a few more things, then she's off to get wired...

**mr sarcastic** · 03-22-2011 05:11 PM

i love hockey pucks with a vr. its a pretty smooth reving engine, moderate vibration at idle.

**JohnBarleyCorn** · 03-23-2011 02:27 PM

Remember all that extra space in there when the stock 1.7 was in there? That's one reason I love the longitudinals...plenty of space to work. Well, the 4-cyl longitudinals at least...

**CIH Opel** · 03-28-2011 11:03 PM

Looking real good. Almost looks like it belongs in there.

**PoppaCW** · 05-10-2011 11:48 AM

good meeting you and your homies yesterday

**flatnbagged** · 05-10-2011 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by PoppaCW

good meeting you and your homies yesterday

Yea you to man. I'll definitely see you at some shows.

**PoppaCW** · 05-10-2011 12:50 PM

i'll be standing in line waiting for my ride in that beast at h2o

**flatnbagged** · 05-21-2011 07:39 PM

Haven't posted in a while due to working like crazzzyyyyy. But i've made some progress.

Got my wheels back from being polished! I think they'll look amazing.

Got everything all ready for her to be wired up. Not something i wanted to tackle on my own so I shipped her to my buddy jesse's shop, Banchwerks in R.I. Hopefully have her back soon. Driveway looks rather empty.

On a good note I picked up a daily driver that will most likely be smashed out on wide steelies soon

84' Quantum sedan coincidentally the same color as my coupe

**greggearhead** · 05-21-2011 09:38 PM

Love it. Specs on the wheels and adapters?

Thinking something GM myself, but much older...

**flatnbagged** · 05-21-2011 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by greggearhead

Love it. Specs on the wheels and adapters?

Thinking something GM myself, but much older...

The wheels are all 16x9.5" obviously the thickness of adapter is gonna depend on the offsets of whatever wheels your running. But these wheels will have a set of 195/40/16 tires stretched on them this week!

**VroetershW** · 05-23-2011 06:48 PM

Straight dope. Nice work

**dasherinoz** · 05-24-2011 01:48 AM

Originally Posted by flatnbagged

Just bought my first quantum today. An 82 Quantum Coupe. This is my dream Volkswagen and I have big plans for her. Hopefully I can fit them all in over this winter and spring. I'll be sure to keep everyone updated with progress.

Can I just say PHOAGH? God I would so love to own that. Lovely car!

**mcgillis** · 06-15-2011 12:18 AM

how's the progress? can't wait to see the finished product

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