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  • #16
    Ian, have you ever owned a original white GTI way back? We may have cross paths before.

    Anyhow keep us all updated on your progress with the car.........
    MY16 MKVIIR - Option: Folded rear seats mode.
    MKI....#14....lost count.

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    • #17
      Hi EndlessMKI,

      No, I never owned a white Mk1 GTI. I've only had 'normal' Golfs before this GTI. Mind you, they weren't exactly slow

      I had intended to get the suspension fixed this week, but too busy at the moment

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      • #18
        I can't wait to get my car all running and tuned up.........two hot black MKI's cruising out west will be a sweet sight. I'm out at liverpool way.
        MY16 MKVIIR - Option: Folded rear seats mode.
        MKI....#14....lost count.

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        • #19
          Liverpool? I'm in Roselands, about 10 minutes from the the M5...
          Closer than 'Loons place Not that that's a problem

          Have you got a thread for your car (can't find one)

          Ian.

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          • #20
            Yeh I really should get some pics up. I've been abit passive with this forum.

            Heres an old pic. It looks the same atm.
            MY16 MKVIIR - Option: Folded rear seats mode.
            MKI....#14....lost count.

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            • #21
              Nice mk1 you got there, black is good.... \m/

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              • #22
                Originally posted by EndlessMKI
                Yeh I really should get some pics up. I've been abit passive with this forum.
                Don't be passive! We need more pics like that! Inspirational

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                • #23
                  ok, I'll get some nice pics up this wkend........
                  MY16 MKVIIR - Option: Folded rear seats mode.
                  MKI....#14....lost count.

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                  • #24
                    Yes updated pics would be much appreciated
                    Looks great from that one...

                    BTW, how many black GTIs are there out there anyway?
                    I've counted at least 4 now I think - mine, yours, Simon's in Melbourne, and (I think) Golfwise?

                    Mind you, I am partial to silver - my old '79 GLS was silver...

                    Ian.

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                    • #25
                      Well, it's been a wait, but Heasman's finally got the GTI's suspension sorted out.

                      Turned out that the struts I gave them were pretty well stuffed, so the rears got bined completely, and replaced with brand new adjustable Bilsteins.
                      The fronts got stripped completely, and most of the guts replaced with new Bilstein bits (shafts, seals, bumpstops...).

                      The car's been set up for dirt events, so it's firm but not hard - 300lb front, 170lb rear springs. Haven't had a chance to really test it out yet.

                      I'll upload pics when I get a chance.

                      Time to play, Loon

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by blackgti1.8
                        Well, it's been a wait, but Heasman's finally got the GTI's suspension sorted out.

                        Turned out that the struts I gave them were pretty well stuffed, so the rears got bined completely, and replaced with brand new adjustable Bilsteins.
                        The fronts got stripped completely, and most of the guts replaced with new Bilstein bits (shafts, seals, bumpstops...).

                        The car's been set up for dirt events, so it's firm but not hard - 300lb front, 170lb rear springs. Haven't had a chance to really test it out yet.

                        I'll upload pics when I get a chance.

                        Time to play, Loon

                        wow........interesting rates........

                        can't wait for pics.
                        MY16 MKVIIR - Option: Folded rear seats mode.
                        MKI....#14....lost count.

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                        • #27
                          It's been a little while since I posted anything to this thread (well not a lot happens really).

                          I finally got around to ripping some wheels off, and taking pics of the suspension.

                          The front struts were re-built with new Bilstein internals (all new bits).
                          If you have a look, you can see the gap between the top of the spring, and the upper spring seat. Hmmm. I guess that means that shaft should have been shortened...
                          BTW, the disks are 270mm TSR (Black Diamond) upgrades (before they went bust).

                          The rear struts are all new. Disk brakes soon

                          Also got around to fitting the 100mm spoiler yesterday.

                          Adds a nice aggro touch to the front end
                          I'll have to watch those speed humps now though (not too much with 300lb springs though ). Hope that I don't rip the thing off on the first 'khana I do too...

                          If you like the spoiler, feel free to pay a visit to Matt's Emporium - I'm sure he'd order you a set (maybe the next batch won't go AWOL for so long...)

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                          • #28
                            hey man..........

                            im suprised they didn't implement a captive spring system into the front struts..........but then again it's not like your going to be airborn every day : )
                            MY16 MKVIIR - Option: Folded rear seats mode.
                            MKI....#14....lost count.

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                            • #29
                              Looking good Ian. Especially the spoiler.
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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by EndlessMKI
                                hey man..........

                                im suprised they didn't implement a captive spring system into the front struts..........but then again it's not like your going to be airborn every day : )
                                Yeah, I'm not planning to 'yump this one.
                                ...Unless I get a little too keen on a knanacross course
                                I'll leave that to Bluerex

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