New acquisition: Which CGT to turbo- 84 or 86?(long)

[qshipaz at juno.com]

Greetings Audinauts,

The advanced stages of "quattrosis accumulatus" are setting in 'round downt=
own Phoenix. While my 5ktq project moves along slowly, my roommate Tom has =
acquired another Coupe GT. He already has a Tornado Red '86... now also a g=
raphite over tan '84, purchased for $300, straight, rust free, loud rod kno=
ck (hence the price).
Anyway, we have spent a few nights in the garage mulling over which car sho=
uld receive the turbo conversion. Both have their flaws, but at $300 apiece=
, whatcha expect?
I see many detail differences... trying to understand which car is truly mo=
re suitable from a design standpoint. I like the black one better ('84) whi=
le Tom leans toward the '86.
I figure the four square DOT lights are easier to upgrade for sufficient li=
ghting, also the 4x100 wheels of the '84 make for easier upgrade as well.

The quirks:
RED CAR-
cracked windshield, slight crunch on upshift in some gears, nearly inoperab=
le digital dash. OTOH, new TB/WP, and is cosmetically nicer than the '84 bu=
t not by much.

BLK CAR:
Paint not great, needs tires now, needs bottom end. OTOH, good glass, good =
tranny, and functioning analog gauges.

I say keep driving the red one to work while the black one gets a turbo mot=
or and possibly the bumpers/trim from the '86 as a style update. Tom seems =
to like the red car as the swap candidate. Opinions welcome...

Rob
'86 5ktq
'72 Datsun 240Z
at the house:
'84 CGT
'86 CGT
in the past:
'87 5kt
'85 CGT
quattrosis accumulatus: Don't let this happen to you!




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