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Now THAT'S a Syncro
Posted: 30 Jun 2007, 21:52
by peasant
Bernd Jaeger's newest toy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf_JiYYDWOE
1.8T Audi TT engine 280 bhp, 360 NM gearbox, original Syncro axles
Posted: 30 Jun 2007, 23:54
by Dai

nice!
Posted: 01 Jul 2007, 01:27
by vwjon
i'd like to know what suspension set up he's got, its totally amazing. i love it!
Posted: 01 Jul 2007, 11:27
by type2nut2
I'd love to know some more about the gearbox if anyone can enlighten me........
Posted: 01 Jul 2007, 14:54
by mud
That's the best Syncro off road footage I've seen and I am SO jealous

Posted: 01 Jul 2007, 15:37
by peasant
I just checked on Bernd's website and it doesn't mention anything about a special gearbox.
In the text with the vid, the 360 Nm is associated with the gearbox ...on the website it says: engine 360 Nm, gearbox Syncro
If that's the case, I'm surprised that the 280 bhp and 360 NM haven't reduced the gears to shafts yet

Posted: 01 Jul 2007, 23:48
by vwjon
i wonder if he's using a shaft instead of a VC? the engine sounds like a veedub donk, but most engins sound like that with a blown exhaust.
come on bernd spill the beans!!
Posted: 02 Jul 2007, 04:43
by v-lux
Posted: 02 Jul 2007, 07:19
by steffanstringer
vwjon wrote:i'd like to know what suspension set up he's got, its totally amazing. i love it!
Motor: 1,8 Turbo, 280 PS, 360 Nm
Getriebe org. T3 Syncro,
Achsübersetzung 37:6,
180 Km/h
4 Scheiben-Bremsanlage
Seikel-Federn
OME Stoßdämpfer
Bereifung 235/85 R16
Gewicht: 1650 kg
Looks like Seikel springs and OME shocks, disk brakes all round, original (?) transmission.
Steffan
Posted: 02 Jul 2007, 08:30
by type2nut2
For a long time I've dreamed of entering a Syncro in desert races - when I win the Premium Bonds

I'd love to know the longevity of this (original) gearbox with all that torque going through it! It'll be a good base line for those of us running (or wanting to run) more oomph than VW gave us!
Andy.
Posted: 03 Jul 2007, 08:48
by Russel
When u are doing that sort of thing gearbox life isnt an thing considered.
U just rebuild it.