Re: 5ktq wagon

[Michael Pallotta <mikep1@mail.com>]

rbethell@mtroyal.ab.ca wrote:

> FYI,
>
> I was seriously looking at a passat wagon vr6 syncro - newer than my 5k, some
> mods, looks great!
>
> But after driving the passat and then reading all the keen emails on this list,
> I'd rather keep my 86 5k wagon. Besides, nothing compares to the 5k's turbo5 and
> manual locking differentials in the winter. So I'm ready to spend $ on the
> wagon.
>
> Has anyone installed a CD stereo/speakers/amp on a 5k wagon? I'm trying to
> figgure out how to remove the rear and front speaker grills and get rid of the
> factory casette.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thanks
> Ross B.

Hey Ross,

What turned you off about driving the Passat?  Where did you drive it?  (Where are
you?)

I agree with the appeal of the manually locking diffs.  I have that on my 1987 VW
Syncro.  Haven't been stuck yet.

Mike Pallotta
New York