BrokeVW Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Hey Bryan, didn't realize you were on here! I hear you on that, I do alot of 02J/02M/01E transmissions and it's downright crazy what some people think is enough packaging for a 100+ pound item. Hey Matt! I just recently registered after buying a Banshee. I'm kind of hooked on it... it feels like when I was into nitro R/C cars. Lots of anodized and go-fast goodies available and you can pretty much build one from scratch with aftermarket parts. I'd like to figure out how to make a big RC nitro engine for the Banshee.... 10 years ago nitro engines were making over 0.5hp/cc... that makes a 173hp Banshee at 347cc! I know what you mean about getting packages packaged horribly... it's to the point now that I take the time to thank customers when good packaging is used! I love foam packing peanuts too... they totally do the job on a trans for supporting the weight, they don't cling to anything, they don't shred, and you never find pieces of them stuck in vent tubes or tiny holes that infuriate you trying to clean out! Drain it, bag it with a couple rags or some old newspaper around it in the bag, pack it tight, use a decent box. Done. German aluminum is shit. like not a little bit either. OK! I didn't realize there were VW guys on here! Good shit! I wasn't either until now. Mine are in a shameful state of neglect, it embarrasses me how I've ignored them but interest waned as I started rebuilding the 020 trans regularly, then my good friend got sick and passed and part of my self-prescribed therapy included spending money on bang-sticks and four wheelers. If you have any 020 trans questions (4- and 5-speeds used in all the 4-cyl Rabbits, Jettas, Golfs, Sciroccos, Cabby's, etc. from the first MK1 cars through the last MK3 in 1999), just let me know as I rebuild only the 020 trans and have info on them on my site at BrokeVW.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03DMshee Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 BrokeVW....I have been an Audi/VW mechanic for almost 20 years so im very familiar but I thank you for the kind offer! Keep those transmissions going man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrokeVW Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 BrokeVW....I have been an Audi/VW mechanic for almost 20 years so im very familiar but I thank you for the kind offer! Keep those transmissions going man! Ah, then you know them already. Good to know.... if I have any problems reviving the 86 GTI and 88 Scirocco 16V one day, I'll send you a message! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadarRacing Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 The best way i know to ship a motor is in a large plastic tub from walmart or wherever that will fit the motor with at least 5 layers of cardboard on every side. Also take out the drain plug and tape it wherever to the top of the motor. If dropped on the drainplug the cases will break very easily. On that plastic tub drill a coupke dozen holes where zipties will hold the lid on. Sorry about your motor but insurance wont want to cover it anyway so I would ask for a full refund and if he wants the crap back he needs to pony up return shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03DMshee Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Ah, then you know them already. Good to know.... if I have any problems reviving the 86 GTI and 88 Scirocco 16V one day, I'll send you a message! Hell yeah man! You should drop a VR6 in the 86! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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