MKI Rabbit Mods / DIYs
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Forum: MKI Rabbit Mods / DIYs

General Technical Discussions Covering The MK1 Volkswagen Rabbit First generation (A1, Typ 16) Platform. DIYs, Mods, Installs. For engine specific See VW Engine Forums.

  1. Moved: how to pop out side guard??

    Started by chervue, 02-19-2012 11:48 PM
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  2. Moved: Headlight's on, no left turn signal?

    Started by chrisb99, 04-26-2012 11:25 PM
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  3. Moved: Rabbit poor fuel milage

    Started by andercraft, 03-19-2012 12:41 AM
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    04-23-2012 04:31 PM Go to last post
  4. Moved: Dash removal help?!

    Started by chrisb99, 04-18-2012 06:51 PM
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    04-18-2012 07:06 PM Go to last post
  5. GTI 84 rabbit gti 5 speed trans. engine swaps

    i have an 84 rabbit gti, i have looked all over the web and cant seem to find any information on any swaps. are there any good upgrade engines that...

    Started by irontank, 01-22-2012 06:53 PM
    5 speed, 84, ca, engine, engine swap, engines, fit, forum, forums, good, gti, information, ion, performance, power, rabbit, rabbit gti, speed, swap, swaps, trans, upgrade, volkswagen, vw rabbit, web
    • Replies: 2
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    04-01-2012 10:39 PM Go to last post
  6. Rabbit MK1 ride height

    I have an 81 rabbit with coil overs and I was wondering where a safe height is to avoid replacing parts or getting a new camber kit for it... I would...

    Started by Jw1391, 04-01-2012 07:49 AM
    camber, coil, coil overs, diesel, don, forum, forums, great, handling, height, kit, love, mk1, parts, rabbit, replacing, ride, ride height, safe, volkswagen, vw, vw rabbit, wondering
    • Replies: 0
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    04-01-2012 07:49 AM Go to last post
  7. Hello all! Does anyone know where I can get wheel adapters?

    Hello all! Does anyone know where I can get wheel adapters for a 82 Rabbit to a 2011 Honda? Thanks in Advance!

    Started by Vic Santillo, 03-17-2012 10:41 PM
    2011, 82, adapters, advance, ca, forum, forums, honda, rabbit, volkswagen, vw rabbit, wheel
    • Replies: 0
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    03-17-2012 10:41 PM Go to last post
  8. No DIYs for properly adjusting coilover height?

    I have been searching vwoc and couldn't find an in depth tutorial on how to adjust the coilover height properly. I am low but would LOVE to drop it...

    Started by R4BBIT, 03-08-2012 05:30 PM
    acted, add, adjust, adjusting, awesome, coilover, diys, drop, forum, forums, height, how to, low, lower, properly, raceland, ride, searching, time, tutorial, volkswagen, vwoc, wanted
    • Replies: 6
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    03-13-2012 02:37 PM Go to last post
  9. C2 motorsports SRI

    So I've been slacking big time lately with the rabbit but i just saw that C2 motorsports created a SRI for our cars. This sparked my interest again....

    Started by 13dub13, 03-06-2012 01:44 PM
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    advice, bsh, cai, cars, deal, exhaust, experience, feedback, forum, forums, great, install, installed, mods, motorsports, ordered, power, rabbit, save, set, stall, time, volkswagen, vw rabbit, wanted
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 556
    03-12-2012 05:49 PM Go to last post
  10. four headlight conversion

    I have a 75 mk1 rabbit which I'm sure every one knows has the 2 headlights but I would like to do a 4 headlight conversion & was looking for any tips...

    Started by Corey M Wellborn, 07-16-2011 05:34 PM
    advice, appreciated, conversion, forum, forums, greatly, grills, headlight, headlights, links, mk1, mk1 rabbit, oem, page, place, rabbit, round, setup, store, support, version, view, volkswagen, vw rabbit
    • Replies: 5
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    03-07-2012 01:13 PM Go to last post
  11. Moved: Rabbit 1980 gas rabbit pickup issues please help!

    Started by Jaywizzle, 02-23-2012 04:38 PM
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  12. front body kit????????

    Anyone have this kit on their rabbit or any any idea if this is a direct fitment over the stock front bumper? where do i find the lower grilles for...

    Started by chervue, 02-19-2012 11:22 PM
    accessories, black, body, body kit, bodykit, bumper, ebay, fitment, fits, forum, forums, front, front bumper, golf, idea, kit, lower, make, motors, parts, rabbit, stock, truck, volkswagen, vw rabbit
    • Replies: 3
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    02-20-2012 01:15 PM Go to last post
  13. Front lip SITES!!!!!!!

    Anyone know where to find front lips for vw rabbit 07 other than ebay???????????? plz post links. thanks

    Started by chervue, 02-19-2012 10:34 PM
    07, body, discount, ebay, ecs, forum, forums, front, front lip, golf, links, lip, lips, parts, paul, pos, post, rabbit, sites, volkswagen, vw, vw rabbit
    • Replies: 1
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    02-19-2012 11:30 PM Go to last post
  14. Mp3 Player question

    I just bought a 2007 Rabbit and there is an IPod plug in cord coming out of the glove compartment. When I plug in my Ipod, the Ipod lights up but I...

    Started by dharlos, 09-01-2010 03:37 PM
    07 rabbit, 2007, bought, car, coming, compartment, don, forum, forums, glove, how to, ipod, lights, men, mp3, music, play, player, plug, question, rabbit, speakers, volkswagen, vw rabbit, work
    • Replies: 5
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    02-19-2012 10:57 PM Go to last post
  15. OBX Stainless Header

    Just wondering if anybody else has experience with installing an OBX stainless steel header for a mk1. I recently ordered one and noticed upon...

    Started by mattcm32, 02-19-2011 02:35 PM
    area, bad, bolt, directions, don, exhaust, experience, fit, gallery, good, header, hey, installing, making, mk1, obx, ordered, pipe, place, problem, removing, ss header, stainless, stalling, steel
    • Replies: 4
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    02-09-2012 02:24 PM Go to last post
  16. Rabbit DIY- MK3 Wiper Motor Swap

    I made this DIY over 3 years ago on another forum. Thought I would take a moment and share it with you folks! Enjoy! PLEASE NOTE: After writing...

    Started by WCHLVR, 12-31-2010 05:02 PM
    built, car, comparison, details, diy, early, forum, front, gears, green, ignition, install, mk1, mount, points, post, remove, swap, time, tire, top, volkswagen, wanted, wipers, wiring
    • Replies: 8
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    12-19-2011 12:20 PM Go to last post
  17. Rabbit cam? carbs?

    just wondering can i run a g grind cam in a 1.7 carbbed engine? also could i run a bigger carb then the stock one? or two if i upgrade the cam. the...

    Started by vwcrackerjack, 09-20-2011 05:31 PM
    82, art, bigger, ca, cam, carbs, cha, changed, don, engine, forum, forums, make, owners, previous, run, speed, star, start, stock, time, upgrade, volkswagen, wi, wondering
    • Replies: 1
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    11-02-2011 04:12 PM Go to last post
  18. Post Rabbit installing 88-92 MK1 cabriolet molded frt bumper to 83 MK1 pickup (rabbit)...input???

    Caddy newbie, so I appriciate all your valuable input nuggets. I've recently got into these cool little diesel pickups and am still on my newbie...

    Started by jellowsubmarine, 08-18-2011 01:41 PM
    body, bolt, bumper, cabriolet, car, clear, conversion, cool, diesel, euro, forum, front, headlights, input, mk1, newbie, opinions, pick up, pickup, rabbit, stalling, volkswagen, vw rabbit, wheel, work
    • Replies: 1
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    10-22-2011 07:44 AM Go to last post
  19. Crossed jumper cables

    Hi, This is my first post here. I got an 82 Rabbit Diesel a month ago, and today I let my battery die. When my friend and I jumped it, we...

    Started by calebmarshall, 10-12-2011 01:14 AM
    assistance, battery, cable, car, diesel, engine, experience, forum, forums, fuel, guy, indicator, lights, month, normal, post, rabbit, radio, service, star, start, starts, today, volkswagen, vw rabbit
    • Replies: 1
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    10-19-2011 01:54 PM Go to last post
  20. Moved: vw diesel mpg question?

    Started by 1968Deuce, 10-06-2011 09:31 AM
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    10-06-2011 09:31 AM Go to last post
  21. Rabbit Sirocco Springs

    Has any one out there ever put 81-83 Front and Rear springs on their Rabbit? I have heard that I can get an inch or two more height out of it and...

    Started by simonsnork, 10-05-2011 12:40 PM
    81, ail, ca, don, fit, forum, forums, front, heard, height, inch, ion, men, parts, rabbit, rear, replace, ride, spring, springs, tail, volkswagen, vw rabbit
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    10-05-2011 12:40 PM Go to last post
  22. Rabbit 84 auto rabbit FI to diesel

    I got a 84 auto FI. I also have a diesel form an 82 2 door 4 speed. I wanna swap the FI to diesel I know I will have some wireing and change fule...

    Started by thmm84, 10-01-2010 10:28 AM
    84, auto, bolt, cha, change, diesel, door, engine, fast, form, forum, forums, heat, ignition, lines, rabbit, relay, speed, swap, volkswagen, vw rabbit, wanna, wireing
    • Replies: 2
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    10-01-2011 03:57 PM Go to last post
  23. M.P.G. vrs tire/wheel weight

    I'm thinking of useing a set of 4 Honda VX rims on my 83 diesel pickup. They are only 9 lbs 7 oz. and with some new 175x70x13 LRR (low rolling...

    Started by jellowsubmarine, 08-18-2011 02:13 PM
    diesel, feel, good, hey, honda, low, mpg, offset, pattern, pick up, pickup, real, rims, rolling, set, thinking, tire, tires, truck, volkswagen, weight, wheel, wheels, world
    • Replies: 1
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    09-28-2011 12:10 PM Go to last post
  24. mystery wheels

    could anyone tell my who makes these wheels I've searched every where for info on them and cant find any

    Started by Corey M Wellborn, 09-11-2011 04:49 PM
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    09-16-2011 02:42 AM Go to last post
  25. Moved: aerodynamics

    Started by Corey M Wellborn, 08-22-2011 01:38 AM
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  26. Moved: Rabbit AC Conversion to 134 ii '83 Rabbit

    Started by oldsmokey, 07-19-2011 09:18 PM
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    07-19-2011 09:18 PM Go to last post
  27. Moved: Off-Road Rabbit

    Started by brendawyoming, 02-27-2011 11:12 PM
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    07-17-2011 03:14 PM Go to last post
  28. Rabbit looking for racing parts

    I just bought a 75 rabbit that I would like to set up for road course racing or solo racing but I can not fit any company's so far that still make...

    Started by Corey M Wellborn, 07-08-2011 02:07 PM
    advice, body, bought, company, engine, fit, forum, forums, greatly, links, make, mk1, mk1 rabbit, mod, part, parts, rabbit, racing, road, sale, set, solo, volkswagen, vw rabbit, websites
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    07-08-2011 02:35 PM Go to last post
  29. Rabbit Modifying VW Rabbit for Racing

    We currently have a 1982 VW Rabbit witha 1984 GTI Motor. Its a 1.8L engine with weber Carbs, and we just finished completing the interior with a...

    Started by risokmotorsport, 06-21-2011 12:00 PM
    1982, 1984, alot, built, check, cup, engine, forum, forums, gti, information, interior, motor, rabbit, race, racing, rules, stuff, view, vin, vintage, volkswagen, vw rabbit, weekend, work
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    06-21-2011 12:00 PM Go to last post
  30. Unhappy Rabbit Runaway Diesl Pickup

    My 1980 Diesel rabbit pickup runs fine unless you are driving over 60-65 mph for a while. It will begin to pour out black smoke and accelerate...

    Started by blevans, 05-30-2011 10:22 AM
    1980, bad, black, brake, diesel, driving, engine, fine, forum, forums, injector pump, issue, key, mph, oil, pickup, rabbit, res, slow, smoking, stop, thought, valve, volkswagen, vw rabbit
    • Replies: 3
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    06-16-2011 04:53 PM Go to last post
  31. DIY- Tuck away your engine harness for $14

    OK, its not much of a DIY but more of a helpful tip. I found a liquidtight conduit a Lowes (home improvement store) that works perfectly to hide the...

    Started by WCHLVR, 06-06-2011 02:18 AM
    20000, antenna, body, choice, clear, diy, engine, feel, fit, fuse box, good, great, harness, hey, install, kit, loose, make, offer, port, running, sell, small, tires, top
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    06-07-2011 01:38 PM Go to last post
  32. rear mk1 cabriolet spoiler

    Anybody know where i can buy a rear heckler or any cool spoiler for my 89 mk1 cabriolet?...any help appreciated.:cool:

    Started by vw-sled, 05-29-2011 07:19 PM
    appreciated, buy, ca, cabriolet, color, cool, mk1, rear, spoiler
    • Replies: 0
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    05-29-2011 07:19 PM Go to last post
  33. Rabbit Garage to Install C2 Motorsports Stage 2 Turbo in Montreal

    can anyone recommend a good garage in montreal or anywhere nearby (including Ontario and northern NY)? I was thinking of installing the C2...

    Started by Degen, 02-16-2011 06:54 PM
    2009, 2009 rabbit, c2 motorsports, forum, forums, garage, good, install, installed, installing, kit, make, montreal, motorsports, people, rabbit, real, stall, stalling, thinking, turbo, volkswagen, vw rabbit
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    05-15-2011 01:32 PM Go to last post
  34. So I repaired my dash - 81 Rabbit Diesel

    It could look better, but it could look worse. It was maroon and now it's black (it looks brown, because the lighting was poor and I had to use night...

    Started by trav1856, 05-05-2011 11:45 PM
    bad, big, black, dash, diesel, don, flash, forum, forums, lighting, mode, night, paint, painted, phone, photobucket, place, poor, rabbit, results, top, vent, vinyl, volkswagen, vw rabbit
    • Replies: 0
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    05-05-2011 11:45 PM Go to last post
  35. Flash to pass not lighting?

    Hi, I have a Rabbit 2009 and I just noticed that I can't use the flash to pass lights when the engine is running (with the headlights off). I can...

    Started by Rabbit 2009, 03-29-2011 05:43 AM
    2009, engine, flash, forum, forums, forward, headlights, high, iced, ion, lighting, lights, malfunction, noticed, pass, pushing, rabbit, run, running, switch, turn, volkswagen, vw rabbit, wi
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 592
    03-29-2011 09:24 AM Go to last post

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