Red Fox Timeline

ww2006
A list of services and modifications done to the red car.
Adventures taken and shows attended.

Year One

March 6, 2010 Vehicle Purchase 150792 miles
March 26, 2010 Summer Bottle Caps Installed
April 25, 2010
New Rain Tray Cover
May 7. 2010
Idle Air Bypass and Fuel Pressure Regulator
May 20, 2010
Tire Leak
June 20, 2010
Replaced Vents
July 20, 2010
A/C Retrofit
August 20, 2010
Bosch Icon Wipers
October 6, 2010
Water Leak at End of Dash Stopped

The drive home with Red was memorable. There was a huge traffic accident on the direct route so an alternate was chosen. This route took me through a delightfully twisty bit. In the darkness I got the bends lined up, shifted down and at the entry of the first twist, realized the speedometer was in MPH not KPH. The aged all seasons on the car a good workout. The race springs on the car were appreciated on the following turns.
The other strong memory of Year One was the 3 months spent hunting down a leak which turned out to be a crack in the filler at the drivers end of the dash.

Traveled 944 Miles
First Pic of Red in
                        its new home.

Year Two

March 6, 2011 Vehicle Purchase Anniversary - 151736 miles
August 3, 2011 Heater Core Bypass
October 5, 2011
Compression Test 180 185 190 180
October 5, 2011
New Spark Plugs and Fixed Vacuum Line

For the first few years the Red Fox was pretty much a back up car.

Traveled 1035 miles
Xmas 2010

Year Three

March 6, 2012 Vehicle Purchase Anniversary - 152771 miles
August 6, 2012 Fixed Horn Button Cover
September 9, 2012
Pinstripe Removed
September 29, 2012
Votex Sport Alloy Wheels 14x6
January 19, 2013
Chrome Wheel Opening Trim Removed

Traveled 614 miles
Double Fox
Year Four

March 6, 2013 Vehicle Purchase Anniversary - 153385 miles
June 27, 2013
A/C Compressor
June 27, 2013
New Battery and Vacuum Line
July 24, 2013
Replace Exhaust Hanger, Tie Exhaust to Transmission
July 25, 2013
New Seat Glides
July 30, 2013
Rattles Removed
July 31, 2013
Dome and Map Light Working
August 2, 2013
New Turn Signal Lens

Static - GCVWS

Traveled 1070 miles
Autocross

Year Five

March 6, 2014 Vehicle Purchase Anniversary - 154455 miles
March 18, 2014
New Main Fuel Pump
March 18, 2014
New Fuel Line 307 211 218 3
March 18, 2014
New Fuel Filter

Static - Classic Car Appreciation Day

Traveled 1522 miles
50shadesofred

Year Six

March 6, 2015 Vehicle Purchase Anniversary - 155977 miles
August 5, 2015
New Wiper Motor and Wiper Blades
August 5, 2015 Radiator Hoses
August 16, 2015
MkII Jetta GTX Grey Recaro Front Seats
August 16, 2015
LED Turn Signals, Brake Lights and Reverse Lights
August 18, 2015
GE Nighthawk LED Headlights
August 21, 2015
New Water Pump
August 21, 2015
Spark Plugs NGK 1263
August 21, 2015
Shifter Bushings in Gol 3 Shifter Bushing Cage
August 21, 2015
AG Components Lower Stress Bar with Transmission Bushing
August 21, 2015
New Timing and Alternator Belts
August 26, 2015
Starter
August 26, 2015 Audi 4000 Lower Ball Joints
August 26, 2015 Front Strut Mounts
August 26, 2015 Neuspeed Speed Soft Sport Springs
August 26, 2015 Alignment
August 26, 2015 Royal Purple Transmission Fluid
February 21, 2016
Smoked Corners, Tails and Blinkers

On July 28th, the "backup" car became the First Line Car when a Mazda 6 driver blew through a stop sign, writing off the Fox I had been polishing for 14 years.
A fair number of the upgrades from the Blue wagon made their way onto Red. And some new things. Gol G3 Shifter Bushing Cage and the AG Components Lower Stress Bar with Transmission Bushing improved the shifter feel. Swapping to the Soft Sport springs from the Race Springs that were on the car softened the ride. And the greatest modification of all... the wondrously comfortable MK2 Recaro Seats.
The Rush to Gold Bridge route included the first two inland ferry crossings which would lead to adventures that will hopefully collect all 14.

Adventures - Rush to Gold Bridge (Kaslo) - Rallye de Chilliwack
Inland Ferries - Needles - Upper Arrow Lake
Hwys - 31 Belfour Kaslo Galena Bay Hwy
31A New Denver to Kaslo
5A Merrit to Kamloops
Seton Portage
Static - GCVWS

Traveled 1735 miles

RduC
Rallye de Chilliwack


Year Seven

March 6, 2016 Vehicle Purchase Anniversary - 157712 miles
May 13, 2016
Custom Brass and Copper AER Heater Core
May 22, 2016
Black Hatch Cover and Speaker Shelves
May 29, 2016
Rear Seat with Headrests
July 5, 2016
Missing LinkZ Accelerator Pedal Bushing
July 5, 2016
16V SciroccoThrottle Cable
July 5, 2016
Corrado G60 Throttle Body
July 5, 2016
Imohr Shift Support Rod
July 5, 2016
Metal Shifter Bushings
July 12, 2016
SolarGuard Ultra Performance 75 Tint
October 5, 2016
iMohr Short-Throw Shifter

The heater core has been an issue with Foxes pretty much since the cars were new. It was a victory to replace the factory plastic/aluminum core with a brass/copper custom unit.
The support rod, metal bushings and short throw shifter increased the joy rowing through the gears.

Adventures - Free Thaw Resistance - Lytton to Lilloet to Little Fort Loop - Rush to Nowhere - Rallye de Chilliwack
- CCA Thanksgiving Run
Inland Ferries - Lytton - Little Fort
Hwys - 24 Interlakes Little Fort Hwy
5A Merritt to Princeton
Clinton Pavilion Road - Texas Creek Road - Fountain Valley Road
Static - Classic Car Appreciation Day - GCVWS - The Grand Farewell

Traveled 3200 miles


dallas creek
Texas Creek Road

Lytton Loop


Year Eight

March 6, 2017 Vehicle Purchase Anniversary - 160912 miles
April 7, 2017
3 Inch Shift Extension
April 29, 2017
MKII Jetta Mirror Knobs
May 14, 2017
Neblinelga Side Window Deflectors
June 2, 2017
Power-Sonic PTX20HLBS-FS Ultra Sport Battery
June 5, 2017
Ancona Aluminum Light Weight Fly Wheel
June 5, 2017
80% LSD
June 5, 2017
9Q 5-speed Transmission
July 1, 2017
Tinted Rear Side Markers
July 13, 2017
Fuel Filter
August 14, 2017
2013cc Audi 3A Motor
August 14, 2017 Radiator with Copper End Tanks
August 14, 2017 Steering Rack
August 14, 2017 Poly Subframe Bushings
August 14, 2017 Oil Cooler
August 14, 2017 Plugs and Wires
August 14, 2017 Light Weight Crank Sprocket
August 14, 2017 Light Weight Cam, IM, and Alt Pulleys
August 14, 2017 Aux Air Regulator

What turned out to be a head gasket issue resulted in a motor swap. And transmission swap. And a new steering rack.
The addition of lightness began in earnest. The flywheel and aluminum pulleys took out over 4kg of mass. Throttle response is greatly improved. The LSD is a lot of fun. Both wheels can hop instead of just one.

Adventures - Cruise for Your Cause - Hurley to Jesmond to Kamloops Loop - Rush to Gold Bridge (Port Alice)
- Rallye de Chilliwack - CCA Thanksgiving Run
Inland Ferries - Barnston Island - McLure - Adams Lake
Hwys - 12 Lytton to Lillooet
8 Nicola Hwy Spences Bridge to Merritt
"40" Gold Bridge to Lillooet
Westsyde Road
The Hurley

Traveled 3897 miles

Cruise for your Cause
Cruise for Your Cause

Kam-loops
Hurley to Jesmond to Kamloops Loop

Year Nine

March 6, 2018 Vehicle Purchase Anniversary - 164809 miles
April 23, 2018
110.9 HP @ 4750 RPM 131.3 lb-ft @2950 RPM
May 18, 2018
Kamei Golf Ball Shift Knob
July 25, 2018
Repaint Black on Rockers
August 3, 2018
Derale Light Weight Fan
August 3, 2018
DAVIES CRAIG Electric Water Pump and Controller
August 24, 2018
Bosch 33 XL 90 Amp Alternator
August 31,2018
Toroflex Thermoacoustic Hood Lining
September 14, 2018
Autotech 22mm Front Sway Bar
September 14, 2018
Makity Skid Plate
September 14, 2018
85-74/93-82c Fan Switch

There is controversy about the advantages of an Electric Water Pump. Freeing up power at the cost of increasing electrical load? How does that even work? In a surprisingly satisfying way. The drivablilty has improved. Faster throttle response and more power from idle to red line. There is occasionally added drag from the alternator working harder but the fun factor is greatly increased. The limited slip saved me more than once on the muddy Big Bar Adventure.

Adventures - Meeting The Brit on his Journey to the Arctic - Cruise for Your Cause - Maritime Loop - Cruise the Shore Cruise - Big Bar Adventure
Inland Ferries - Big Bar
Ferries - Brentwood Bay to Mill Bay
Hwys -
Static - Volksfest Victoria - Cruise the Shore Show and Shine - GCVWS

Traveled 2868 miles
Big Bar
West Pavillion Road
Maritime Loop
Maritime Loop
Big Bar Figure 8
Big Bar Adventure


Year Ten

March 6, 2019 Vehicle Purchase Anniversary - 167677 miles
April 18, 2019
Toyo Extensa HPII 195/50R15
April 18, 2019
Polished 15 inch Le Castellet Wheels
June 7, 2019
Cap and Rotor
June 7, 2019
Ignition Switch
June 7, 2019 MARADYNE M122K High Performance Fan
June 7, 2019
Fuel Pump Relay
June 7, 2019
Oil Pump
June 7, 2019
Alignment
June 24, 2019
YUSA GYZ20HL 320CCA AGM Battery
August 15, 2019
DAVIES CRAIG Coolant Level Sensor
August 15, 2019 VDO Volt Meter and Vacuum Gauge
August 15, 2019 Innovate A/F Ratio Gauge Bosch 4.9 O2 Sensor 17025
September 20, 2019
Undercoat Repair

The new tires have change the driving character of the car. The old Dunlops were very sticky. The new Toyos - not so much. While being less pointable, the car is more tossable. It is in some ways it is more fun and comfortable to drive but also more work as traction control is the right foot. The motor lost oil pressure. It wasn't just a blinking dash light. A bunch of new parts later, Red is running stronger than ever. If I had had the gauges, I might not have done in the head gasket on the old motor. Now to find a place to mount an Oil Pressure Gauge.

Adventures - Cruise for Your Cause - Four Ferry Loop - Rush To Gold Bridge (108)
Inland Ferries - Arrow Point - Glade - Harrop - Kootenay Lake
Hwys - Hwy 7 - Finally covered  the bit the goes into Hope
Princeton To Summerland Road
Green Mountain Road
Green Lake Road
Pass Creek Road
Static - Das AutoSchau Kelowna - GCVWS

Traveled 3135 miles

Harrop Ferry
Harrop Ferry
Four Ferries
Four Ferry Loop


Year Eleven

March 6, 2020 Vehicle Purchase Anniversary - 170812 miles
June 30, 2020
MMP Lightweight 2-piece 10.1" Rotors
July 10, 2020
VOTEX Front Spoiler
July 17, 2020
Lightweight A/C Pulley
August 28, 2020
Refinished 14 inch Le Castellet Wheels
August 28, 2020
Falken Azenis RT615K+ 195/60/R14

The light weight rotors are a joy. The are coated and seem more precise and balanced than the iron ones they replaced. They are also 6 pounds lighter, which is noticeable. The spoiler was a short lived experience. 18 days. A hidden drop at the side of the road turned it onto a 3 piece spoiler. The restoration is going to be extensive. The new sticky tires have more sidewall than the old sticky Dunlops had. They seem to compliment the suspension. Ride and comfort improved. And almost as much grip.

Adventures - Sumas Mountain Road - Four Ocean Ferry Loop
Ferries - Horseshoe Bay to Langdale
Earles Cove to Saltery Bay
Westview to Little River
Hwys - 101 Sunshine Coast Hwy Langdale to Lund
4A Parksville to Coombs

Traveled 1977 miles

New Shoes
New Shoes - Falken Azenis on Le Castellets
4 Ocean Ferries
Four Ocean Ferries

Year Twelve

March 6, 2021 Vehicle Purchase Anniversary - 172789 miles
March 10, 2021
22.2mm Master Brake Cylinder
March 10, 2021 MMP Wilwood Calipers
March 10, 2021 Beep Turbo Lightweight Crank Pulley
March 10, 2021 Hood Light
March 10, 2021 Imohr Front Strut Bar
March 10, 2021 Imohr Rear Strut Bar

If you had tried to tell me how much the lighter unsprung mass of MMP Willwood calipers and carriers would improve the enjoyment factor and decrease the NVH, I would not have believed you. The whole driving experience is improved.

Adventures - Hagerty Island Adventure
Ferry - Tsawwassen to Duke Point
Hwy 19 - Duke Point to Port Hardy
Hwy 14 - West Coast Highway Langford to Port Renfrew
Hwy 17A - Straight Line from the 99 to the 17
Static- GV Carbs and Coffee - Cates Park and Spanish Banks

2256 Miles Traveled

mmp Willwoods
Added Lightness

Haggerty IA 2021
Hagerty Island Adventure 2021


Year Thirteen

March 6, 2022 Vehicle Purchase Anniversary - 175045 miles
April 15, 2022
Brazilian Fog Lights
April 15, 2022
Imohr Traction Bars
April 15, 2022
USB Charging Port
April 15, 2022
WOT Switch
April 27, 2022
Antigravity Lithium-Ion Battery - AG-ATX20-RS
June 8, 2022
JVC El Kameleon CD Receiver
September 5, 2022
DPR Tuning
February 23, 2023
Power Windows
February 23, 2023 Hood Struts
February 23, 2023 Metal Top for Radiator Shroud
February 23, 2023 G3 Bola Door Handles
February 23, 2023 CL Side Mirrors
February 23, 2023 RTGX Alternator Tensioner

Adventures - Usk or Bust
Chilcotin Meldrum / Soda Creek Road
Upper Fraser Road
Inland Ferries - Francois Lake - Usk
Fraser River Bridges - Pattullo - Cog Harrington - Sheep Creek -
Rudy Johnston - Moffat - Simon Fraser - Yellowhead -
Beaver Forest - Upper Fraser
Chilcotin Meldrum / Soda Creek Road
Hwy 35 - Francois Lake
Hwy 62 - Hazelton
Static - Carbs and Coffee - 31st Great Canadian VW Show

3754 Miles Traveled

Bridges
Rudy Johnson Bridge

Usk or Bust - The Last 2 Inland Ferries



Year Fourteen

March 6, 2023 Vehicle Purchase Anniversary - 178779 miles
April 7, 2023
LED Overhead Console
April 25, 2023
9Q Transmission with LSD
September 19, 2023
Rust Repair
October 20, 2023
Sachs Clutch

Adventures - Highway 33
CCA Rush to Gold Bridge - Bella Coola
McKinney Road / Mt. Baldy Road
Trinity Valley Road
Coalmont Road
Copper Mountain Road
Hedley-Nickelplate Road
Fraser River Bridges - Dog Creek / Gang Ranch
Hwy 33 - Beaverdell
Hwy 20 - Bella Coola
Static - Carbs and Coffee - 32nd Great Canadian VW Show

3924 Miles Traveled
uphill
Bella Coola Bound
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hwy33
Hwy 33 in 9 Dots


Year Fifteen


March 6, 2024 Vehicle Purchase Anniversary - 182703 miles








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