MK1 Rabbit Project "The Rabid Rabbit"

[theycallmeSDZ]

I has this car back in 2011 and sold it because I didnt want to deal with the rusty floors.
This is what it looked like back then:


The car changed hands a few times and during that time good and bad things happened.
Good:
New floors were installed
MK2 gti seats were added
1.8 gti motor with JH head was installed

Bad:
The car was rattle can primered inside and out
A side exhaust ALMOST happened
The exhaust on the car leaked like a pregnant woman

Anyway, here is what it looked when I bought it:



I bought it back and decided I wanted something for nice weather that handled and sounded awesome. So I went with some ST Suspension Coilovers, BMW Alpina 13" wheels and 175 50 13s.

Here is what it looks like currently:



I have an interior that needs my help badly.



The engine compartment is decent. (battery has been relocated to the rear)


My plans are as follows:

[theycallmeSDZ]

No Vw love huh?
LOL
Oh well.....I started cleaning it up and getting ready to do some interior work.

[theitchybeard]

this looks awesome. i love the mk1 rabbits. any other mods planned for engine/suspension?

also, those bmw wheels look awesome. something different. i like it.

[lokogingerz]

sweet start! never saw one with the alpina wheels. get that spray bomb dealt with man it looks nasty!

[theycallmeSDZ]

The paint will be addressed over the winter. It needs some rust taken care of first.
Thank you for the compliments guys

I am going to be doing some interior work tomorrow. Mainly a false floor and dynamat.

I have installed a set of ST coilovers they just need a couple inches of drop.

The motor will get a new aba head and a set of R1 motorcycle carbs.

[FunfGang]

Looks good! Always loved these, looking forward to progress.

[R2dmax]

Definitely in for the MKI build....