#1: Front subframe differences - GTI 180 Rod Conversion Author: AWK-53, Location: OxfordshirePosted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 4:31 pm ---- I've a GTI 180 that I'm building for racing and want to ditch the cable gear change and swap to the rod setup. I know I need to change the subframe but which one's can be used? I don't think they are all the same so which one do I need or do I just get a 138 GTI one?
There's 3 206's in the local scrappy but none GTI's so thought I'd ask before going to a proper breakers and getting a 138 subframe.
Any help appreciated
Thanks
#2: Re: Front subframe differences - GTI 180 Rod Conversion Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 4:14 am ---- You cant just use the rods because it will hit the exhaust manifold. That's why the 180 used the cable set up in the first place.
The only difference I know if with the 180 subframe is the mounts or the exhaust are welding to it.
#3: Re: Front subframe differences - GTI 180 Rod Conversion Author: macj, Location: EssexPosted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 4:25 am ---- Does the 180 have the tower welded on to take the gearchange rod ball linkage
#4: Re: Front subframe differences - GTI 180 Rod Conversion Author: simpsonrc, Location: coventryPosted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 3:15 pm ---- the gti 180 subframe has the mount for the rod change gear selector.
#5: Re: Front subframe differences - GTI 180 Rod Conversion Author: AWK-53, Location: OxfordshirePosted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 3:21 pm ----
Edward wrote:
You cant just use the rods because it will hit the exhaust manifold. That's why the 180 used the cable set up in the first place.
The only difference I know if with the 180 subframe is the mounts or the exhaust are welding to it.
Thanks for the replies, I'm gona be using a different manifold to the 180 one so hopefully that shouldn't be a problem.
I'll see if I can put a pic up - where would the tower be?
#6: Re: Front subframe differences - GTI 180 Rod Conversion Author: AWK-53, Location: OxfordshirePosted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 3:27 pm ---- Quick pic of my 180 subframe, is that the tower just in front of the steering rack?
#7: Re: Front subframe differences - GTI 180 Rod Conversion Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 3:40 pm ---- Looks identical to the 138 subframe.
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#8: Re: Front subframe differences - GTI 180 Rod Conversion Author: simpsonrc, Location: coventryPosted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 3:40 pm ---- [img]
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yes thats the one
#9: Re: Front subframe differences - GTI 180 Rod Conversion Author: AWK-53, Location: OxfordshirePosted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 5:08 pm ---- Cheers Simpsonrc that's great
#10: Re: Front subframe differences - GTI 180 Rod Conversion Author: Schumi, Location: Istanbul / TurkeyPosted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 4:23 pm ---- You dont need to change subframe on GTI 180 for gear rods. Just change your exhaust manifold for clearance.
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