The rally Golf gets a birthday

[Volksee77]

Ok so after a lazy day i decided after lunch I may as well go and fit all the new polycarbonate windows, besides they were specifically made for the mk1 golf so how hard can it be..............................WRONG, stupid windows are just a fraction big everywhere so after pulling everything apart i spent most of the day cutting down the wndows to fit amongst obligatory swearing, dummy spitting and blood letting (unfortunately mine!) So after 6 hours of what should have been a 2 hour job i've done half a car!

The golf before


begin the strip down



now for those interested some actual weights
Rear quarter window (glass)


Rear quarter window Plexi


Back door glass


Back door plexi

[Volksee77]

so by replacing just the side glass (I have the rear hatch glass also) we are looking at removing a total weight of 13.082kg and replacing it with 6.738kg, so a total weight saving of 6.344kg and probably another 5 kg when i replace the rear hatch glass.

First quarter glass installed


other side rear quarter in polycarbonate, hard to spot the difference until you tap on it


The golf at the end of play, called by the missus under supposed bad light rules


I could have saved still further more weight by opting out on the air vent sliders but i figured it would be way too hot without some air in the cab. Stay tuned for the next update when i get around to doing the other side and the rear hatch and some carbon fibre panels should be here by then.

[Jarred]

awesome work!

pity they didn't fit straight in!

[dubmc]

The golf at the end of play, called by the missus under supposed bad light rules

very dubious call ahah great stuff though, car looks tough as, pretty keen on your role cage if you ever want to remove it for weight reduction too

[Peter Jones]

Looking good!

[Volksee77]

well seems like i need to change my signature, another golf rescued from the crusher thanks to Von pickles, 76 swallow tail




definately is a swallow tail with that bonnet and this back end


interior is all there


sliding sun roof..........................is not genuine unfortunately



is now resting peacefully at the farm with many of it's brothers and sisters. Unfortunately now one must go hmmm looks like it's you rusty 2 door about to fall in half. Anyone want pieces of a complete (the whole body is rusted through) mk1 2 door

[sports racer]

I'm after a drivers side A pillar if you've got one in good condition,

[Volksee77]

no worries, i'll check it out for you

[geoff_gti]

did you end up getting matt's gld?

[mk1]

I know that its been month and some but do you have both A pillars that are in good condition, as both of mine have ruts at the bottom. Thanks

[roccodingo]

Just buy a new one instead of a half rotted piece..

Big Boys Toys Golf Mk1 and Mk2 Parts

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[mk1]

roccodingo thanks heaps for the link...

[Volksee77]

Well the dub is still awaiting some pieces so decided to get the 911 out and get some cob webs out

Carrera run.3GP - YouTube

[mikinoz]

Having a bit of a poke I can't see what engine management you had planned on using?

That headwork is fantastic, and wish I had the skill to knock up ITB manifold set up myself!

[Volksee77]

Hey Mik, running Haltech as I am familiar with tuning it and it gives me multiple map options so I can dial the car in depending on course, gearing, fuel and cam timing etc