Smyth rwd conversion

I remember reading somewhere about a myth performance making a rwd kit to put the engine where the back seat is via a rear subframe. Anyone do this, or thinking about doing this?

You're probably referring to the Smyth Performance G3F. It's not so much a "rwd kit" as it is a "kit car." You build a G3F using a Jetta donor car in the same fashion you build a Factory Five Cobra/GTM using a Mustang/Corvette donor car.

I wish I had a better link than a Facebook page for them, but here's the details: https://www.facebook.com/SmythPerformance

Here is the full forum post about the G3F project.
http://www.ffcars.com/forums/139-smyth-performance-g3f/220382-time-talk-mark-smith.html
Bottom line, the Alpha car has been driven and is now apart getting production parts installed. There are 2 Beta cars being built by costumers that are waiting for parts to continue.
Readers Digest version: You start with a MKIV Jetta or Golf 4dr, cut it up, attach some frames, move engine to rear, attach body.. go drive.

IXLR8 said:

Readers Digest version: You start with a MKIV Jetta or Golf 4dr, cut it up, attach some frames, move engine to rear, attach body.. go drive.

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Yeah...but why?

OlyTDI said:

Yeah...but why?

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Because you can!

OlyTDI said:

Yeah...but why?

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It will be lighter, quicker, better handling, more fun to drive, better fuel economy than the original Jetta/Golf. The thought is to take a car that is at the end of it's life, maybe has a bit of rust or has been banged up a bit and "recycle" it to something newer/better.

I am not referring to the g3f. I think I read about using a new subframe in the rear and keep the original size and shape but moving the motor and transaxle to about where the vertical part of the rear seat is, making a mid engine rwd golf or jetta.

AWESOME CAR that G3F! very impressive.
I like the idea of 'just' swapping the engine to rear in the original body
Handling improvements must be HUGE for sure. I'm so envious!

E-Z Wood said:

I am not referring to the g3f. I think I read about using a new subframe in the rear and keep the original size and shape but moving the motor and transaxle to about where the vertical part of the rear seat is, making a mid engine rwd golf or jetta.

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The only Smyth car available is the G3F, it does have a new sub-frame to put the engine in the rear. Smyth is also considering making a MKIV truck, but the engine stays in the front on that. Those are the only two vehicles that Smyth is making, or considering making, at the present time.

Take a look of this project

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?3277830-Golf-mk2-16vT-Mid-Engine-RWD-Race-car-build

with a TDI engine, that engine relocation should be GREAT.