928 powered Rabbit, found video

SharkSkin · 10-27-2006, 07:59 PM

Click here to see Video

I hope those kids don't tear it up.... hopefully they just "borrowed" it from someone who generally takes better care of it.

hupp · 10-27-2006, 08:13 PM

Could be considered a sleeper, but the sweet exhaust tone would give it away.

Nicole · 10-27-2006, 08:14 PM

Very cool! I'd like to have one of these in my collection. Next to the BB targa, the Strosek, the ASC 4-door, a moderne spyder, and one original type of every model year...

Jim bailey - 928 International · 10-27-2006, 08:32 PM

I really like that !!

IcemanG17 · 10-27-2006, 08:46 PM

That was cool....looks kinda odd since its so wide...but still cool!

Nicole · 10-27-2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim bailey - 928 International

I really like that !!

Haha, I"m just picturing the guys who already get fooled by the very brown 928. I picture them trying to follow that Golf and flying off the road trying to match its speed.

Did you know that the top speed of this conversion was higher than that of the standard 928? Yep - the "Box" had a lower drag coefficient than the standard 928.

RyanPerrella · 10-27-2006, 08:49 PM

THATS AWESOME!

Wow look at what the golf used to be and look at how big and fat they are now! What a conversion that must be wonder if they used the rear transaxle and a drastically shortened torque tube.

Not a bad idea considering you could find an early 16V car complete for probably 2-3K. Definately a cool project car!

Nicole · 10-27-2006, 08:53 PM

There was another 928-powered Golf from Sbarro (scroll down, it's the white one before the Nordstadt version):

http://www.carpassion.com/de/forum/a...afspelz-2.html

Intrinsicate · 10-27-2006, 10:13 PM

Nicole, I remember reading somewhere that a 928 has a lower drag factor when going backwards!

Nicole · 10-27-2006, 10:41 PM

True for the models without spoilers. But then it also has a lot of lift...

SharkSkin · 10-28-2006, 01:12 AM

I just assumed it was one of the Nordstadt VWs.... not just anyone is willing to make a one-off windshield for a project like this.

NordStadt VW article --
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tv · 10-28-2006, 01:25 AM

Its very funny hearing that 928 burble coming from that rabbit. The license plate is funny too with VW928 BUT i think i see a toddler in the back seat that must have gotten tossed with that burnout and turn.

Tony · 10-28-2006, 03:39 AM

Now if that was one of the "test mules" that is a VERY rare piece of 928 history i would think! Id love to have that thing! Pretty damn cool!
under the hood shot would be interesting to see. Considering the VW was FWD they must have done some extensive fabrication.

I love the sound!

SharkSkin · 10-28-2006, 04:19 AM

Tony, the third page I posted has a so-so underhood shot. The article states that the only VW sheetmetal they used was the doorskins. Everything was built onto the 928 rolling stock.

Tony · 10-28-2006, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SharkSkin

Tony, the third page I posted has a so-so underhood shot. The article states that the only VW sheetmetal they used was the doorskins. Everything was built onto the 928 rolling stock.

Thanks, but none the less, this car is now in "public" hands so to speak?
It would be a pretty ambitous project for any one to put together...as pointed out, just the wider glass alone!

10-27-2006, 07:59 PM	#1
SharkSkin Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 12,059	928 powered Rabbit, found video Click here to see Video I hope those kids don't tear it up.... hopefully they just "borrowed" it from someone who generally takes better care of it. __________________ Dave A. 1978 928 5spd My 928 Site Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job. --Douglas Adams There is no doubt about precisely when folks began racing each other in automobiles. It was the day they built the second automobile. --Richard Petty

10-27-2006, 08:13 PM	#2
hupp Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,053	Could be considered a sleeper, but the sweet exhaust tone would give it away. __________________ Scott 1979 928 5-Speed, LSD Kiln Red

10-27-2006, 08:14 PM	#3
Nicole Addict Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Silly Con Valley, CA Posts: 18,173	Very cool! I'd like to have one of these in my collection. Next to the BB targa, the Strosek, the ASC 4-door, a moderne spyder, and one original type of every model year... __________________ Nicole '91 928 S4, slate grey metallic / all classic grey, GTS mirrors, 17" 'Turbo Twist' rims, Custom Wood Interior Trim '95 900 SE, dark green metallic (waSAABi) This one after I won the lottery Clear/smoked lenses, books, and accessories: www.HookedOnCars.com New: Porsche 928 Book by Brian Long Smoked lenses and marker lights AutoArt 928 1:18 and 1:43 Scale

10-27-2006, 08:32 PM	#4
Jim bailey - 928 International Addict Rennlist Member Rennlist Site Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Anaheim California Posts: 11,552	I really like that !! __________________ Jim Bailey ph 714-632-9288 , 928 International visit the online store www.928intl.net

10-27-2006, 08:46 PM	#5
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10-27-2006, 08:49 PM	#7
RyanPerrella Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 8,060	THATS AWESOME! Wow look at what the golf used to be and look at how big and fat they are now! What a conversion that must be wonder if they used the rear transaxle and a drastically shortened torque tube. Not a bad idea considering you could find an early 16V car complete for probably 2-3K. Definately a cool project car! __________________ 1985 928 S Iris Blue / Champagne - Blue

10-27-2006, 08:53 PM	#8
Nicole Addict Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Silly Con Valley, CA Posts: 18,173	There was another 928-powered Golf from Sbarro (scroll down, it's the white one before the Nordstadt version): http://www.carpassion.com/de/forum/a...afspelz-2.html __________________ Nicole '91 928 S4, slate grey metallic / all classic grey, GTS mirrors, 17" 'Turbo Twist' rims, Custom Wood Interior Trim '95 900 SE, dark green metallic (waSAABi) This one after I won the lottery Clear/smoked lenses, books, and accessories: www.HookedOnCars.com New: Porsche 928 Book by Brian Long Smoked lenses and marker lights AutoArt 928 1:18 and 1:43 Scale

10-27-2006, 10:13 PM	#9
Intrinsicate Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 297	Nicole, I remember reading somewhere that a 928 has a lower drag factor when going backwards! __________________ Michael 1988 S4 auto, Venetian Blue.

10-27-2006, 10:41 PM	#10
Nicole Addict Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Silly Con Valley, CA Posts: 18,173	True for the models without spoilers. But then it also has a lot of lift... __________________ Nicole '91 928 S4, slate grey metallic / all classic grey, GTS mirrors, 17" 'Turbo Twist' rims, Custom Wood Interior Trim '95 900 SE, dark green metallic (waSAABi) This one after I won the lottery Clear/smoked lenses, books, and accessories: www.HookedOnCars.com New: Porsche 928 Book by Brian Long Smoked lenses and marker lights AutoArt 928 1:18 and 1:43 Scale

10-28-2006, 01:12 AM	#11
SharkSkin Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 12,059	I just assumed it was one of the Nordstadt VWs.... not just anyone is willing to make a one-off windshield for a project like this. NordStadt VW article -- Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 __________________ Dave A. 1978 928 5spd My 928 Site Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job. --Douglas Adams There is no doubt about precisely when folks began racing each other in automobiles. It was the day they built the second automobile. --Richard Petty

10-28-2006, 01:25 AM	#12
tv User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: southern new england Posts: 1,313	Its very funny hearing that 928 burble coming from that rabbit. The license plate is funny too with VW928 BUT i think i see a toddler in the back seat that must have gotten tossed with that burnout and turn.

10-28-2006, 03:39 AM	#13
Tony Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 7,210	Now if that was one of the "test mules" that is a VERY rare piece of 928 history i would think! Id love to have that thing! Pretty damn cool! under the hood shot would be interesting to see. Considering the VW was FWD they must have done some extensive fabrication. I love the sound! __________________ Tony1987 S4 Auto SuperCharged Click for my 928 Webpage My PcarOnline Profile 448 Rwhp - 422 Rwtq 0-60mph 4.4sec

10-28-2006, 04:19 AM	#14
SharkSkin Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 12,059	Tony, the third page I posted has a so-so underhood shot. The article states that the only VW sheetmetal they used was the doorskins. Everything was built onto the 928 rolling stock. __________________ Dave A. 1978 928 5spd My 928 Site Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job. --Douglas Adams There is no doubt about precisely when folks began racing each other in automobiles. It was the day they built the second automobile. --Richard Petty