Build Threads » rabbit http://www.build-threads.com Dedicated to the art of the build thread Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:58:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 VR6 MK1 Cabby 16-day build http://www.build-threads.com/build-threads/vr6-mk1-cabby-16-day-build/ http://www.build-threads.com/build-threads/vr6-mk1-cabby-16-day-build/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:49:06 +0000 anth http://www.build-threads.com/?p=4733

Remember the Eurowise AWD R32 powered Mk1 rabbit? Well it’s still in progress, but the team responsible for the build decided they wanted a sweet ride of their own to debut at the recent H20 show. So with that in mind they locked themselves in the Eurowise compound and built a VR6 powered Mk1 Cabby in 16 days. That’s an engine swap, bodywork, paint, interior, suspension…all in just over a couple of weeks. Anyone else feeling very lazy and incompetent at the moment?

CLICK HERE for the full build thread (there are some videos of the build in there, too).

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I think I better feature this build just so people stop submitting it! Around 3 or 4 people have emailed me various links to this car in the last month, including one of the men behind it, Mike from Eurowise. Once you take a look at the images, you’ll see why it’s getting so much attention. Already the recipient of one very nice build including a turbo’d 16V 2.0, the car has recently been torn down for a full overhaul. It’s no secret I’m a big fan of MK1 Golfs, and even though I like them a bit more sedately built, this one takes things to the extreme with an engine, driveline, and floorplan being swapped under it from a MKIV R32 Golf, including the AWD system. I especially like how the MKIV rear end was shortened and sectioned to fit inside the dimensions of the MK1 body, instead of just tacking on some wheel arch flares or going widebody. Did I mention it’s also going to be twin turbo?

CLICK HERE for the full build thread. The car isn’t quite finished but the updates are coming in constantly.

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]]> http://www.build-threads.com/build-threads/eurowise-awd-mk1-gti/feed/ 4 The Bucket Mk1 VW Golf http://www.build-threads.com/build-threads/the-bucket-mk1-vw-golf/ http://www.build-threads.com/build-threads/the-bucket-mk1-vw-golf/#comments Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:22:24 +0000 anth http://buildthreads.wordpress.com/?p=28

Chances are if you’re into VW’s, you’ve seen The Bucket numerous times. But for those of you who haven’t, prepare to be entertained by one of the lowest, rudest and most charismatic Rabbits of all time. I’m tempted to call it “rat style” or “hood ride” but I can’t do it the injustice of trying to categorise it, it’s in a league of its own…

Full build thread:
http://www.mk1dubs.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=2419&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Lots more pics of The Bucket:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2770304&page=1
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3752017

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