The 84 Drop Top

[ThirdCoast]

Just traded a 63 Ghia Rat Rod for my 84 Rabbit Convertable.

Here is a few pics....

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4264459069_8c86f618eb.jpg

and from the P.O.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4241079306_a32f470078.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4241079166_c7ffb7543c.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4240306687_8773656b56.jpg

Plans, slight drop, new top and door panels, new wheels, new seat material, clean up the dash (has some scratches and what not), and some other small items.

[KarmannMarco]

looks good man. I would almost feel bad because the car is so nice and complete but it would look killer with no bumpers and slammed all the way down to its belly :)

[ThirdCoast]

lol, well i am going to skip the major drop, something driveable....

here was my last ride...
http://hvwc.org/forums/showthread.php?t=361

looooow.

[KarmannMarco]

That Ghis is sinister. Why did you trade it?

[ThirdCoast]

Wife and I had a kiddo, and i want something we can all enjoy.....

[E=VW2]

LEAVE IT ALONE!!!!

Not everything looks good dropped. Been there...done that...got divorced!!!
Ha Ha.

The car will drive nicer if left alone, unless you get Nuespeed suspension. That system is awesome. My cabrio had it and never had a problem with it.

I miss my '92 cabrio. :Cry:

But I love my 2001.

[ThirdCoast]

i have to drop it a little, just can't help it....but i will fix the issues first. If i can get the new top, door panels, and maybe some other small stuff done before the classic i woull be happy, if not, i will drop the top and enjoy the hell out of it during the show and cruises.

[cabbycaddy]

Looks good. Welcome to the wonderful world of water.

I have lowering springs on mine that I found in the junk yard. And I have found tops on ebay. I also have a couple of MKI parts cars if you need something.

[ThirdCoast]

Coolio, yea i also have an 05 GTi, the wife's car....

[NBTF]

Nice rabbit.

[gixxer711]

slam it!!

[ThirdCoast]

gotta do the small stuff first!!! :D

[gixxer711]

no slam it first. you gotta get your priorities straight!

[ThirdCoast]

you gonna help me install the coilovers?

[gixxer711]

those should be a breeze since they are already assembled.

[prettinpink]

those should be a breeze since they are already assembled.

Sounds like he's saying he'll help to me!

[ThirdCoast]

:D, well once i get some extra cash, and the little stuff done, i will get the coilovers.....

[ThirdCoast]

Was thinking about doing "period correct" aftermarket stuff. Doing drop spring and not coilovers, old skool cassete player, ideas?

[gixxer711]

have fun with those front springs!

[ThirdCoast]

Oh now you want to bail....just ideas and thoughts....

[cabbycaddy]

Springs are easy, just a few bolts and a spring compressor.

'80's Realistic AM/FM/CB
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i108/hsarchet/1985%20Cabriolet/Cab149.jpg

[ThirdCoast]

ooooooo i want that.....where could i find one of these....