Sorry buddy, they went with the shell last year.
Shaun
1985 S3 FB Breaking.
Re: 1985 S3 FB Breaking.
what color is the interior? want the back seat and everything to install in a non back seat car.
Re: 1985 S3 FB Breaking.
Hi Shaun,
Is there any of the car left? I'm in Preston and looking for a gearbox for my S3.
Cheers,
Patrick
Is there any of the car left? I'm in Preston and looking for a gearbox for my S3.
Cheers,
Patrick

Re: 1985 S3 FB Breaking.
I have a 2nd gen gearbox with a 1st gen gear selector. Does fit to an EGI engine (was on a 13b). Longer ration in 5th gear.
Not really got much left of the car really.
Shaun
Not really got much left of the car really.
Shaun
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Re: 1985 S3 FB Breaking.
I'm still to be convinced that 5th is longer on uk cars as most if the info is from US sites.shaunwil wrote:I have a 2nd gen gearbox with a 1st gen gear selector. Does fit to an EGI engine (was on a 13b). Longer ration in 5th gear.
Not really got much left of the car really.
Shaun
However, the box is better and stronger and does have better ratios 1st to 3rd.
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Re: 1985 S3 FB Breaking.
Definitely longer, I ran this after a standard 1st gen box and the rpm on the motorway at 70mph was about 500rpm less.
Shaun
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Re: 1985 S3 FB Breaking.
Good to hear some clarification - puts the Internet confusion to rest then.
1980 Series 1, Minty Pea Green 13b Turbo