Did 80s Rabbits ever come AWD Can they be converted to AWD. Please dont tell me the $$$ makes it a Bad Idea 4 wheel drifts are never bad. Unless you screw up and wreck.

 

No Rabbits came with AWD. Some of the later Golfs (A2 chassis) did and it was called Synchro. I think it was around 88 or later. But that was only in Europe. I dont believe they were ever officially imported into the US. So if you find one if was either imported or possibly brought down from Canada.

As for the question on converting one anythings possible. But you talking alot of money to find the parts and adapt them to a smaller chassis that was never meant for it. Plus you would need to do some serious engine mods. Those little motors they came with werent meant to push the extra weight and drive train loss of AWD.

 

lol well my plan doesnot involve a VW just the awd set up out of one since the car is very similar to the car I was wanting to do it to. Thanx for the input
Lori

 

AWD transplant would be more viable on a mk3 chassis.

 

What A1 VW is it? The conversion would require a lot of work since the first AWD(Syncro) was on the Quantum and thats B2/Audi400 then the A2 Golfs in Europe had them on the Rallye G60 and Limited. B3 Passat had it also. I hear that the Syncro back then isnt too good with a lot of power. VW did make an AWD twin engine Scirocco but never produced it. You can put a 1.8t in a Rabbit and it would be faster than a new 1.8t stock.

 

Synco Passats were imported into Canada. I would look on http://forums.vwvortex.com/zeroforum?id=104 You might find someone parting one out.

 

TY Road Racer for the link Ill keep my eyes open there.