Building an AWD mk1 VW Scirocco in 11 minutes - 2 Years Start-to-Finish
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- This is a slideshow summary with a few video shorts.
My main goal was a mk1 Scirocco with enough traction to seamlessly deliver a lot of power. I also wanted the car to look normal inside and out, be easily maintained with standard VAG parts, and be bulletproof reliable.
For whatever reason(s), a lot of these AWD VW conversions are either never completed, or they stay in a rough state. In order to avoid those types of outcomes, I carefully considered what approaches would yield a fully completed car in a reasonable timeframe and within an acceptable budget. It was still a huge undertaking: I spent most of 2 years in my garage and the project cost $13000 including both donors, specialized tools, supplies, along with tons of help from friends.
I grafted into the Scirocco's shell an entire AWD Audi TT floor-pan along with the firewall and front frame rails. The front end is a removable "veneer" and it discreetly leaves full airflow to the radiator and intercoolers. I installed the 225 1.8t, AWD running gear, ABS and ESP hardware, pared-down TT electrical system, with carpet and seats also from the Audi. I scratch-built the dash and center console around the TT's instrument cluster and the center tunnel.
The car has a Forge 008 diverter valve and an APR stage 1 tune on 100 Octane, supposedly good for 277hp. Initial weight was 2623 lbs and I've since whittled that down to 2568. I wish it were another 300 pounds lighter, and the rocker panels are bulkier than I'd like.
At 11:10 is about one second of full boost in 5th at 60mph.
I posted a driving video with a "spirited" bit here: • AWD mk1 Scirocco #32
0:00 Introduction
0:33 Preparing the Donors
0:58 Metal Work
3:06 Body and Finish Work
5:03 Building the Dash and Center Console
5:31 Building the Interior
5:50 Installing the Glass
6:03 Installing the Interior
6:31 Electrical System
6:45 Preparing the Running Gear
7:50 Final Assembly
8:58 Exhaust
9:08 Initial Testing
11:21 Conclusion - Auta a dopravní prostředky
BEAUTIFUL! I bought a used 1980 Scirocco S in 1984 for college and I loved that car. It drove through all weather conditions and I loved driving it in the snow. This AWD version with an Audi engine must be a blast to drive, great job.
I'm glad you like it! I think the car addresses the lackluster performance of the early Sciroccos, and corrects the TT's ugliness.
We joked about taking the leftovers to build a 3300lb FWD 70hp blob-shape. The result would be the ugliest possible car with a predicted 0-60 time of 42 seconds, lol.
Fabrication skill PLATINUM ... MK1 tt chassis with the A1 rocco frt&rear clips ... Im impressed !! Had a 1988 rocco miss that car !!
Fantastic absolutely brilliant build. You don’t see this set up.
Love it well done
Epic build!!👍🏻
Next level build
You sir, are an absolute genius.
Amazing build. Have always loved the look of the early Scirocco.
Thank you! I too love the car's design; hopefully I didn't deviate too far while getting everything to fit.
Sehr aufwändige und professionelle Arbeit! Super Ergebnis👌👌👌💪💪💪
I love it😍😍😍
That's an absolutely SICK build dude!!! Normally I'd say building a Mk I VW would be iffy (at best) due to age, metal fatigue, rust, etc... But this is definitely the way to go! Crazy amounts of fabrication, but it looks fantastic and seems like it's got a ton of power. I've seen a few Mk II Golf AWD conversions, but never a Scirocco... Outstanding job! What a car...
Hello, I am in the middle of my own MK1 restore myself, from a 86 16v donor.. and with a few upgrades. Terrific work. A lot of custom stuff though...would b too scary for me. Congrats on a great project.
Thank you Sir; I wasn't initially sure it could all come together, so my fallback plan was to sell the drivetrain to recoup some of the initial outlay. Thankfully it didn't come to that.
Very nice work
Nice work 👏
Oh man, this deserves more recognition! I love it.
Thank you! I submitted it to PVW and got a nice reply, but then nothing. I think the car is perceived as "just a body swap", heck even I call it "The Audi"...
@@echassin Maybe @Deutscheautoparts will do a build Spotlight with you?
Grrat build. I followed it from tbe start because I love Sciroccos (I built my own mk2 16v in RHD which the factory never did) and have an 8P S3 as my daily 'mile eater'. Your csr is a great combination and will be a lot of fun to drive. Its a realky well thought out and executed build and the details make all the difference. Good for you!
Thank you Sir!
Awesome build 🤘
Absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you, glad you like it!
Although, the idea of swapping TT internals onto scirocco is stunning 🤩
Absolutely excellent job!!!!
Thank you!
Nice work
Having owned both a mk1 scirocco and a mk1 Audi TT quattro this is quite an epic build.
Thank you Sir!
Wow!! amazing build. I own a 79' vw scirocco bone stock. Love the MK1 scirocco.
I'm glad you like the build, thank you! The shell I used was too far gone for a resto, but take good care of that stock mk1 of yours. Judging by recent values, it looks like it could take very good care of you, as in 401k substitute lol.
@@echassin I might be selling it soon if you're interested.
Великолепная работа, ничего лишнего. Отличный вкус, замечательная и трудоёмкая работа.
Большое спасибо
I had 1 when i lived in germany, drove it on the autoban. I loved my gti more.omg
Hmmmmm..... Scirocco country i think. Tough i like the effort and energy put into it. Great job.
By "Scirocco country", do you mean there are so many Sciroccos at my house that they could form their own country, lol? I also have one stored at my neighbor's house, so maybe I have "issues"...
@@echassin I mean like the golf 2 country. That was a high on wheels golf for off-road.
@@j.e.z.6071 Oooooo, that type of look was not my intent...
@@echassinSoo many car’s so many taste.
Wow Amazing build! 😅🤩
Thank you! 😁
Superbe montage de malade !!!
Merci monsieur
hi just found your vid,i love love eat breathe and sleep scirocco.and what you have done has blown my mind.we own a 1990 mk2 scirocco (MINA) she is also in black but with a gothic theme.keep doing what you are doing well done
Thank you for the compliment! I assume since you have a 1990 Scirocco that you are not in the U.S.? (We only got them up to 1988)
Fantastic!!
Thank you Sir!
Way to go my dream come true❤
Id love to see a mk1 polo 5 cylinder 4x4 though
Well, chop chop, get going then!
Amazing!
Super cool
wow!!! incredible!!!! sooooooooooo cool!
I planned a similar project in 2010 and gave it up in early stages. There is no way to make it street legal with registration here in Germany. Big hands for your great efforts, precise crafting and obviously big love for the Type 53. ❤
I knew you would beat me to this...Epic, and to cheers to a very decent looking French man. The floor pan I had, has been sent to the scrap yard, and 1.8T engine is sold... Working on the business, so Jr. can start living from it; I am hosting an event (track on Septeber 27th, and Carbeque on the 28th) at our place; Will send you details ;)
Awesome car!!!
I've always wanted to do this...thx for the inspiration!
don't! it's too high. it looks funny. Nice work but not nessa I'm my opinion
oops I was talking about the black mk1 +audi tt
I agree some of the proportions are off, especially the rocker panels. Hopefully someone will build on the concept and do better in the future, but so far I think it's the most normal looking of the AWD mk1 VWs that are complete and running.
Amazing, you beat me to my dream car build.i own a 1980 scirocco and this was the plans.glad to know with lots of fabricating and hard work that it is actually possible for size and dimensions, will save this and hopefully have a it built in coming years.hope u don't feel I'm riding off your hard work.mine will be completely different than yours.thinking hillcross widebody.excecellent work .much kudos
I would actually pay u in the next 2-3years to build the basics because this build is soooo amazing
@@Czekothemechanic7872 I'm glad you like the car. It was a Bucket List item so now that it's off my list, I don't see doing another one. You and others can absolutely copy whatever you think is worthy, I know I got plenty of inspiration and help from others.
This is without a doubt one of the coolest builds Ive ever seen. Bravo... If you ever want to sell it let me know!
Thank you very much! (and check with my estate, lol).
@@echassin LOL! Yup if you sold that thing you would have to be nuts.
Great build and great engineering only problem for me the depth of the cills but I couldn't do any better so thumbs up
I totally agree about the sills, but sadly I just couldn't think of a practical way to do them better.
@@echassin I don't think there is either maybe a berg body kit would hide it some? but still a great job tho , respect for doing it and I got a mk2 scirocco and a tt and thought about trying to give it a go but dont think mind and fingers would get on 🤪
man amazing build! i would put a custom scirocco badge on the right side of that clean amazing dash!!
I was picturing a metal bolt-through red "Quattro" badge that tucks the padding a bit but I haven't found one [yet]
Got one! czcams.com/video/9Dw6IxhtDQE/video.html
NICE! I got a mk2 gti and an Audi TT convertible I plan on doing the same thing with!
AFAIK a mk2 Golf is a little wider than a mk1 Scirocco, so I'll wager your final result will look more normal. My car has a few strange proportions.
@@echassin Exactly! The Wheel base on the MK2 gti is 97.64 and it's 98.6. So at all four corners it's only off by .24 of an inch.
Nice 👌 from the 217 here
2623! Wow, lot heaver than I would have guessed. Very cool project though! Nice!
Thank you, I was indeed hoping for less than 2500 :-(. I've since trimmed the car down to 2571 but I can't go any further without getting weird.
well done
Thank you Sir!
😁👍😎
This was done by Paul Jordan back in 2005. The car ran an 8.8 @ 149 mph ( Search Paul Jordan Scirocco )
While the cars are both technically "Sciroccos", the car you mentioned is lightyears ahead of what I'm capable of and as you've noted, he did it years before me.
Hermoso (y agotador, seguramente) trabajo y mano de obra. Realmente muy bueno! Aun asi no dejo de preguntarme por qué directamente no usaste todo el Audi TT.
La ciencia ha establecido inequívocamente que el TT es el automóvil más feo jamás diseñado pero funciona bien, y el Scirocco es el más hermoso pero funciona mal. Fue mucho trabajo, pero les hice un favor a ambos autos.
insane
I can't tell if you mean that in a good way...
In a good way. That turned out insanely clean. Great job
Que carro linda se parece muito com o vw GOL brasileiro
Eu tive que procurar, mas sim: existem apenas algumas maneiras de desenhar um hatchback em forma de cunha
I am looking at doing a similar build, any ideas on getting it a little lower, like 2 in and how wide of a tire setup can you do?
Sadly, IDK how to improve the look. It's actually lower than a stock Scirocco, but the rocker panels are definitely bulkier than I'd like. I begrudgingly accepted that early in the build to accommodate the hood line and the door sill height. I run 205 wide tires, IMO that's the max without resorting to Berg Cup styling or having too much poke.
Also Im doing a Mk2 build right now and I need a new dash. Could you go in to how you made your dash a little?
You're in luck: I built a mk2's dash and described it pretty well on VWVortex. Basically Masonite using cardboard templates, tacked with thick superglue/hardener, then glued with sawdust soaked with thin superglue/hardener (very strong), then covered with felt and pleather.
@@echassin Oh man thats great thanks!
Love a freaking dash cause I dislike modern. Spread all over, Social Media crap in a car. Use a phone keep a car. A CAR.
Have you already really tested how well the TT ESP works with the scirocco or have you disabled it?
The car still has all of the Haldex, ABS, and ESP hardware and software. I don't like to think of the car as "just a body swap", but philosophically that really is an accurate description.
At 9:42, that was a day I tried hard launches on a wet curve. At first the steering sensor was off by a full turn but after fixing that, the ABS brakes briefly pulse on various wheels along with flashing of the ESP light, but I haven't tried anything like donuts.
max RESPEKT! !!♡ Schirocco is best looking vw EVER
I am Croatian and my best car was porsche 944 turbo s 1987 pearl white red inter burgundy lader.
1994 @lfa 33 Quadrifolio verde 17 boxer 16v 140ps
1990 Bmw e30 318 is 140 ps BLACK color and lancia thema 1989 2.0 i 130 ps doppio corpo
Hmm
Hmm?
kinda weird doing pulls in a neighborhood but ok
I hear ya ;-)
Why use mk2 cockpit? Mk1 is so much more stylish
Agreed. None of the interior is mk1/mk2 Scirocco because I didn't have any of it nor would it fit easily. The carpet and seats are from the TT and the dash/center console are masonite/ABS/pleather built to fit