Brian Heffron
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Location: Syracuse NY
Joined: Tuesday, July 31, 2001
Last Update: Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Last Seen: Friday, November 3, 2023
Email: bheffron@gmail.comWeb Page: http://www.brianheffron.com
1982 Volkswagen Rabitt GTIAbout This Vehicle:
This is my father's 1982 VW Rabbit GTI. This is a specifically modified autocross car. Everything done to it was with the intent to improve it on the autocross course. Body Style: Hatchback
Color: Red
Engine: 1.8l
Transmission: Manual
Interior: navy
Purchase Date: mid 80's
Build Date: 1982-present
MODIFICATIONS
Engine:- 1.8l volkswagen GTI motor swap (there were no GTI's made in 1982)
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Techtonics Tuning Catback exhaust
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Tectonics Tuning downpipe
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removed cat (its not a street car
- so this is legal)
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Custom Intake setup with K&N filter
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Quaife autocross differential
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Bosch Spark plugs
Suspension/Wheels/Brakes:- Tockico adjustable gas shocks with Progressive rate springs (about a 2" drop)
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Strut tower bars (front and rear)
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Sway bars (front and rear)
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WAY too many wheel/tire combos to list but the latest are 15" steel wheels widened 1" with Hoosier Autocross compound tires (DAMN expensive)
Interior:- Red OMP racing seat (VERY comfortable)
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RJS safety equipment 4/5 point Harness
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Grant Racing Steering wheel and Hub
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Custom in-car video setup.
Newer GTI shifter
Exterior:- Front air damn
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GTI front Grill
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GTI emblems and trim
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Autocross numbers and decals
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Removed most moldings
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Mismatched red paint and now silver hood (result of rollover a few years ago)
Audio:- Ancient blaupunkt tape deck
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removed rear speakers
Miscellaneous:- Simpson Saftey equipment (Helmet gloves shoes...)
Future:- Hopefully to finish gutting the interior and weight reduction process and running in a full prepared class
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Coilovers someday
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A rollcage would be nice too!
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