1.8t 20v swap
thought I'd learn to live with it. But no chance. So that's the next part of the project, modify the turbo. 
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Well turbo outlet cut & away to get welded. So I thought I'd move on with another job.
Need some connections from the rx8 engine loom to power the dash, ABS & steering. Also the revers light & neutral switch wiring is in here. Info on this is not as readily available, like the VW stuff.
Also have the starter & charging loom to sort to work with the rx8 starter & VW alternator. Then get it all in the bay along with the VW loom & looking neat.
Need some connections from the rx8 engine loom to power the dash, ABS & steering. Also the revers light & neutral switch wiring is in here. Info on this is not as readily available, like the VW stuff.
Also have the starter & charging loom to sort to work with the rx8 starter & VW alternator. Then get it all in the bay along with the VW loom & looking neat.
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Both looms in & wired. Car now starts from the rx8 key, dash working. Need to tidy it all up to look nice now. Well chuffed.
Still lots to do intake still to finish, accelerator pedal to modify, fuel system to finish. But a least there is a bit of progress.
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Still lots to do intake still to finish, accelerator pedal to modify, fuel system to finish. But a least there is a bit of progress.
Cheers John
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Adapter made to run the rx8 coolant temp sensor. For the dash & to run the cooling fans.
Passat pedal modified to fit the pedal exactly in the same place as the RX8 one. Also made a new plate to mount the rx8 pedal plate, so it looks the same as the rest.
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Passat pedal modified to fit the pedal exactly in the same place as the RX8 one. Also made a new plate to mount the rx8 pedal plate, so it looks the same as the rest.
Cheers John
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Made a start in the loom last night. Note to self, if someone who knows, tells you to try & avoid a loom from a Passat or A4. Next time listen. Most of loom is incased in a foam/tar, that has to be removed. #-o
Started like this
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Got it this far before I needed a break, it really is a nightmare.
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Everyone in work thinks I'm mad, sitting doing this on my teabreaks. :P
Cheers John
Started like this
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Got it this far before I needed a break, it really is a nightmare.
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Everyone in work thinks I'm mad, sitting doing this on my teabreaks. :P
Cheers John
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his last time logging in here was in April
you might try sending a private message
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