Mk4 Jetta/Golf TDI Mid-engine Kit Car

[thorgipsy]

I've been following the design process of this kit car on Facebook.
It uses powertrain, suspension, electrical and climate systems of donor VW.
The interesting part of this project is the dude is taking some ideas of fans to shape this kit car to be launched in May.
A car for the people...

Here's the info page Facebook link for anyone interested.
Smyth-Performance

For those not on Faceypages, here's a link to his Cobra site with the forum thread.
ffcobra.com/forums

[2004NBTURBOS]

That car is dead SEXY. I would love to build a twin turbo VR6 version. But wait..a 4motion twin turbo VR6. I can here the exhaust note already.....mmmmmeeeeeeeee waaannnnnnntttttt.

[thorgipsy]

It is sweet looking! A little bit of Lotus and Ferrari.
The headlights are aftermarket Celica's.

[marvins_dad]

Coolness! Got a hybrid diesel electric setup?

How much are they thinking for the rolling chassis kit?

[The Cheat]

i have my deposit in, and my donor vehicle already (99.5 jetta tdi).

there is no such thing as a "rolling chassis" kit 'toine, it's on you to find a donor vehicle.

i'm excited to see the FINAL product, i've been sourcing goodies here and there for the build already, i will probably only need the actual kit itself by the time they're released.

the kits will be about $10k, with some welding involved. i plan to cash in the favors i have stored up with welder friends to get the car welded up so i can complete the assembly process. i'm waiting for the final go-ahead, and then it's cut the roof off time and start parting the car out.

a good donor vehicle could be found for under $2000 as rear-end damage is ok. the front towers must be in good shape as the kit does use them, but if you look, much of the back half is cut off.

i was going to start with a 2.0 as they are inexpensive and plentiful, but i got a sweetheart deal on the tdi and figured why not. the tdi is a great candidate for this because it's a "fair" condition car at best. while a strong runner, the roof has hail damage as well as the hood and trunk. the doors also have many parking lot dings, as well as the beginnings of surface rust due to an issue with the 99.5 galactic blue paint. reselling the tdi MAY net $3000 at most, but as a base for the kit, it's priceless.

stay tuned because once i get the kit, sawzalls will be flying and welders will be fired up.

[thorgipsy]

Originally Posted by marvins_dad

Coolness! Got a hybrid diesel electric setup?

How much are they thinking for the rolling chassis kit?

The Cheat has it right. You cut off the roof, the whole rear behind the seats, and install an engine/tranny tube subframe.
Add Celica headlights, Cobalt taillights (I assume that's part of the kit).

Originally Posted by The Cheat

i'm excited to see the FINAL product, i've been sourcing goodies here and there for the build already, i will probably only need the actual kit itself by the time they're released.

stay tuned because once i get the kit, sawzalls will be flying and welders will be fired up.

He did mention making a kit for some Audi TT front end parts.

I'll be anticipating your own build photo album.
Good luck and keep us posted!