ElSpanishGeek's MK4 Roadster Build
Hi y'all,
Well, it looks like it'll be more efficient to consolidate all my decisions, my questions, and my solutions to all those questions (alongside some cool building-in-progress pics) in just one thread. Here are a few of the main specs for my build:
Basics:
- MK4 Roadster - Complete Kit
- Blueprint - 347 Carbureted with Power Steering
- TKX600 with a 0.68 5th gear ratio
- 16613 - Powder coating
- 16758 - 302 headers
- 16799 - Power steering kit
- 16598 - 2015 IRS
- 16689 - 17x9'' and 17x10.5'' Halibrand with MT tires
- 17063 - Heater/defroster
- 16668 - 2018 IRS 3.55 Center section, spindles, and hubs
- 15370 - 12.88'' front Wilwood brakes
- 15988 - 12.88'' 2015 IRS Wilwood brakes
Timeline so far:
- 02/02/2021 - Order placed
- 05/22/2021 - Order completed
- 06/16/2021 - Kit received
- 08/13/2021 - Treated all aluminum panels
- 09/28/2021 - Finally got enough of the POL to get properly started