The same thing that happened to all of the other parts after basically sitting on a climate controlled shelf for 25 years…absolutely nothing. They are Bilsteins and perform as they should, which is really firm for these particular shocks. It might be worth it for someone to change them out in the future but I’m already getting done with working on this car. It’s July 1st and life beckons. :)

I did get the A/C working and recharged today.

Wow... had no idea the stock wheels were 13" and thought they'd be 14". The proportion and size of the wheel/tire in the wheel well looked off for sure.

Those new tires look like they're "Summer High Performance" and ready for fun times... and in SoCal weather those are appropriate year round... those BFGs are a compromise because our weather is different. Enjoy that rocket!

An update:
 

Apparently, Bilstein shocks and struts CAN go bad just sitting. I was complaining about the harsh ride a few posts back and did not realize that it has one completely blown-out front strut and the other side feels way too stiff. The rears feel "bouncy." It's going to get all new ones and should make a world of difference!

Just need to decide what to install, leaning towards Konis and not the firm ones. The stock ride ones, because they will match the frequency of the stock springs, which I think it still has. Need to confirm.

Good choice

I thought you could send Bilsteins back for rebuilds for pretty reasonable money.

My mechanic tells me he can usually get the Bilstein guy to replace it under lifetime warranty.

I think the Corrodo was the replacement, one with a v-6 the other with an inline 4, both zippy little cars, both had mechanical issues...

Thanks, that crossed my mind. I'll look into it.

"Let me google that for you..."

https://www.bilstein.com/us/en/products-and-services/warranty/

https://www.bilstein.com/us/en/technology-and-knowledge/service/

Hey Denis,

Do you have a thread for your Evo?

That was an extremely short ownership experience. I sold it at the same time I was posting about it here, maybe 10 years ago? :confused:

you can get Bilstein to digressively valve your shocks too

I was going through some old car magazines and found these. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ca77a1a41c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...37e55c16ae.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...4be0549d59.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...cbb933666b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6057a05ca8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...848dfeeaa3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...35460cc8bb.jpg

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

Yeah, those were cool but mine is the earlier 8V motor. The turbo on it is a nice cheat, though. ;)

I worked at a VW dealer when that 16V was new, they were great.

Given a choice, I would take yours.

I'd love to have either a Mark I or II. I remember when the 16V came out, a 123HP Volkswagen was a big deal! and it only weighs 2287Lbs! I really wanted one - I still have the brochure.

Kurt, that's true but the Mk1 only weighs ~1900 lbs. on the showroom floor!

^^

Oh, I realize that, makes the Mark I even better in some regards. I wish cars today weren't so portly. if a car today is 3000 lbs (hard to find even that) it's considered a lightweight.

Mk1 five speed was 2040 pounds per Road and Track test but yes, a light car.

http://www.funksoulkitty.org/articles/mk1/VW%20Scirocco%205-Speed.pdf

I've been driving and working on the car this weekend, it's coming along nicely. Plenty of maintenance items to tackle but overall, it's running great. Nice boost from the turbo and just general tightness from its condition. It's the newest old car I've ever owned but it's still old. Fun to drive and very sporty but extra caution in modern traffic is a must...it's really small and low. Had a new Escalade do a panic stop behind me yesterday, that was a *pucker moment*. :eek:

I love taking pictures of it, it's really a beauty. Here is what a 32k mile interior looks like:
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1627277539.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1627277539.jpg

Here's a size perspective:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1627277989.jpg