1980 Rabbit C – Rebuild I Guess?

**Mr. Chan** · 01-29-2012 05:34 PM

Finally put the cross member reinforcement bar I've had laying around for a couple of years in. Center mounting point was welded off center so fitting it was sort of a pain. Also had to rework the horn bracket a bit.

**Corradoman8** · 01-30-2012 09:11 AM

Looks good!

**-teknien-** · 01-30-2012 09:32 AM

What is this plug in the firewall? Im looking for options for my rabbit. There are a few holes I do not want to weld shut.

Thanks

-Kevin B.

**Mr. Chan** · 01-30-2012 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by -teknien-

What is this plug in the firewall? Im looking for options for my rabbit. There are a few holes I do not want to weld shut.

Thanks

-Kevin B.

They're just chromed metal hole plugs. I got them at Lowe's. I forget the size on those specifically, but they come in 1/8" increments. Left those holes open thinking I might run the megasquirt harness from that side.

**VwGTIdp** · 01-30-2012 01:45 PM

Wow very clean! And as all said you do really good work, and I see you have good ideas running in your mind you put to function, as I do! Haha look for my build thread here shortly, should be similar to your car...

**cyclops594** · 02-13-2012 11:12 PM

Loving this.bunny and your.attention to details. Keep on man

**foster** · 02-13-2012 11:22 PM

**gilsmak** · 02-14-2012 09:21 PM

Love every bit about this! Nice work.

I wanted to ask about the headliner. I have been looking at theirs for my 84 Rabbit GTI with sunroof. I found bows online, but I am uncertain of the clips, etc for them. SO two questions (if you recall):
1) How long is each bow?
2) Do you have any photos of the install, other than those posted?

**Mr. Chan** · 02-14-2012 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by gilsmak

Love every bit about this! Nice work.

I wanted to ask about the headliner. I have been looking at theirs for my 84 Rabbit GTI with sunroof. I found bows online, but I am uncertain of the clips, etc for them. SO two questions (if you recall):
1) How long is each bow?
2) Do you have any photos of the install, other than those posted?

I had a couple extra bows, but I gave them away. I think I saw the clips online recently, I'll check tomorrow, I'll also post some more pictures then as well.

**Mr. Chan** · 02-15-2012 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by gilsmak

I wanted to ask about the headliner. I have been looking at theirs for my 84 Rabbit GTI with sunroof. I found bows online, but I am uncertain of the clips, etc for them. SO two questions (if you recall):
1) How long is each bow?
2) Do you have any photos of the install, other than those posted?

I looked this morning for the clips, but no joy. Really thought they were here:
http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Vol...eners_s/68.htm
The P/N is 171867549. On a non sun roof car you need 12.

Bunch of picture, not sure they will show you much more though.

**ross509** · 02-15-2012 10:25 AM

Unbelievably Perfect! If mine turns out half as good as this I will be happy. Great job, sir.

**DS1991** · 02-15-2012 11:03 AM

so sick

**rallydiesel** · 02-15-2012 01:53 PM

Your build = clean.

**Mr. Chan** · 02-19-2012 12:36 PM

Hauling ass around a clover leaf last night and heard a loud pop in the back. Found this this morning. Torqued to spec when I dropped the beam a few weeks ago. I guess I must have overdone it and it had enough...

Actually wasn't that bad.

Found some tape and started drilling.

Dropped in a 10.9 bolt - had to enlarge the opening to get a 17mm socket down. Pretty tight - probably could have cut some more material away and welded it. But this should be fine.

Lock nut and washer.

**brettj20** · 02-19-2012 01:17 PM

awesome rabbit

**veedubtek** · 02-19-2012 04:41 PM

didn't know you was goin MS chad...I might be selling a setup here real soon.

**Mr. Chan** · 02-19-2012 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by veedubtek

didn't know you was goin MS chad...I might be selling a setup here real soon.

Yeah man, that's always been the plan. Lagging a little behind though...

**Mr. Chan** · 02-23-2012 08:59 AM

Finally worked out/sourced all the junk to allow for water at the wipers.
Found early style squirters at the yard last week. Bottle is for the rear washer from an 85/86 Mk2. I left provisions in the engine compartment when I was building the original harness for the diesel style washer bottle. But I was never able to find one. I added a harness extension to route to the opposite side rain tray. Also made a bracket to support the bottle from the bottom while still allowing the tray to properly drain.

**GTrabbIt** · 02-23-2012 02:59 PM

**embracetherust** · 02-23-2012 03:18 PM

[QUOTE=Mr. Chan;76062077]Finally worked out/sourced all the junk to allow for water at the wipers.
Found early style squirters at the yard last week. Bottle is for the rear washer from an 85/86 Mk2. I left provisions in the engine compartment when I was building the original harness for the diesel style washer bottle. But I was never able to find one. I added a harness extension to route to the opposite side rain tray. Also made a bracket to support the bottle from the bottom while still allowing the tray to properly drain.

**Mr. Chan** · 02-23-2012 05:11 PM

Installed the sway bar and modified K-Brace (to clear the diff on the 02a)

Is that the dude from American Ninja?

Originally Posted by embracetherust

**vento86** · 02-23-2012 05:30 PM

That sucks about that bolt. But at least you fixed it.

How do you like those poly rear bushings?

**Mr. Chan** · 02-25-2012 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by vento86

That sucks about that bolt. But at least you fixed it.

How do you like those poly rear bushings?

Meh - they're alright. They were cheap and other than when brake fluid got on one, they have been quite. I'd rather OE, but couldn't find any new.

**dubdaze68** · 02-25-2012 11:17 PM

Honestly, I considered the poly rear axle bushings to be a HUGE improvement to my old Cabby. But, it was also with a SII rear sway and brand new sway bushings....

**stoterau** · 02-26-2012 12:46 PM

so sexy and inspiring, very nice work sir.

**rudygetz** · 02-27-2012 09:39 AM

What are the specs on wheels and tires? I know their Enkei, thanks.

**Mr. Chan** · 02-27-2012 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by rudygetz

What are the specs on wheels and tires? I know their Enkei, thanks.

185/45 on 15x7 et 38 w/ 5mm spacers all around.

**Rocketdub442** · 03-05-2012 06:09 PM

Might steal your wheel/tire/spacer set up!

**homiesmalls** · 03-06-2012 12:09 AM

**taylormk1** · 03-14-2012 06:23 PM

did you pick your dash out of the donor car? i really want that dash and if you could tell me where it came out of that would be a big help to me.

**Mr. Chan** · 03-14-2012 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by taylormk1

did you pick your dash out of the donor car? i really want that dash and if you could tell me where it came out of that would be a big help to me.

The one in the car is from a Jetta. The Cabby is the same.

**Mr. Chan** · 03-17-2012 05:36 PM

New 10.1 front brakes. Pedal is a little deeper with the new MC.

Old Mk2 9.4 vented

New Scirocco/4000q 10.1 vented

When I went out to bed the pads I managed to lock the rear. Had a moderately large air bubble in the front driver's side.

**35i 2000** · 03-17-2012 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Chan

New 10.1 front brakes. Pedal is a little deeper with the new MC.

Old Mk2 9.4 vented

New Scirocco/4000q 10.1 vented

When I went out to bed the pads I managed to lock the rear. Had a moderately large air bubble in the front driver's side.

great build! its nice to see a really detailed build with all the right parts, done well

**DuB-P** · 03-17-2012 11:40 PM

Im watching this beautiful build! great progress man!

**Grabbit** · 03-20-2012 01:08 PM

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