My new one

[paintz]

Hi guys thought i better put a new thread up as now Raus the mnars red has gone to another owner i have managed to purchase a mk1 Golf GTI of Ian in Roselands (great chap)
Pictures attached.
Firstly the front top mounts are to be replaced. Will update pictures as i go but here is some for now.

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the old golf
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Cheers

[Vinda76]

Looks like a campaign from the VIN.

FYI - Dash surrounds are still available from VW Classic parts

[rob64981]

Looks like a nice upgrade!!
Rob

[paintz]

You got a link to that thread. I cannot find it????

[sifty]

Nice. I have a Black GTI too. I can thoroughly recommend getting replacement decals from these guys: Volkswagen Stickers - Replacement Decals, VW Discontinued Decals, VW Stickers.

[paintz]

Last two weeks
New front strut mount suspension kit bushings and bearings installed and lowered suspension 2 inches
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Got a chrome dash surround and vents from UK coming $50
Rear shelf cables and door handle rubbers $10 US
Cleaned and tried the paintwork, way to faded needs a paint job so rust repairs will start. Nothing major
Removed seat covers and fitted GTI steering wheel
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Chrome lower trim installed, side trim to be ordered.
Door cards are F*#ked so have made some new front ones and the back ones are of. Going to get them wrapped.
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Rear parcel shelf supports need replacing and rear trunk cover to be replaced next weekend. Then the dreaded electrical gremlins.

[rob64981]

Looking good!

Please tell us more about the suspension.....What did you do and where are the parts purchased from?

Need to lower the Cab I have.

Thanks Rob

[paintz]

seller:mk1autohaus_2003

go to this seller on ebay and type in front strut mount set. I went to 2 places, one in sydney one in melborne.
They were still more expensive and come from usa.

I have removed front coils and taken away old bushings and bearings. checked over and reinstalled with new. rears where ok but removed greased and cleaned up.
set up is bilstein with eibach springs 270/300. previous owner had them installed by heasemans in sydney.

Try gt hicon from slammed distribution on here or demon tweeks uk.

Also oldskoolvulcan usa is good for some bits.

[rob64981]

Paintz,
Thanks for the links.
Used to deal with Demon Tweeks in the UK (lived 30mins away).
They were always very expensive compared to other suppliers.
Rob

[golfgti101]

hey mark, i have some parcel shelf end pieces and bits.. drop around whenever, ps id love that other steering wheel for petes mk2!

[paintz]

Anyone know anyone who is a good car electrician. Having some minor faults with a few bits. The car had a banging sound system in it before I or Ian owned it and there is wiring that im just not sure about and really need someone who knows there **** and can get it functioning properly for me. Remove the old and replace where required. I have found some problems but generally to do with the MFA, main beam. Some one has fitted a central locking kit and just need someone with the patients to remove what is not required and repair to original. Also really need a dash insert panel as mine is cracked. Anyone help. A cabrio one will work.

HELP PLEASE

[HuH]

I've just had some auto electrical work done by Stuart at Forest Auto Electrics. I'm about to go and pick up my car this afternoon, but from our exchanges on the phone I'm really happy with what he has done. Maybe give him a try?

Forest auto electrics

[paintz]

Just a quick update. Car has been to Bower Power and had a test, everything is is working as it should and heating up and running a little better. The car was running too rich which is why the idling was really bad.
Had it booked into Peter for the injection overhaul and my exhaust blew a massive hole. Had to get it fully repaired (new muffler and resonator removed with welding and flexible joint as that what cracked in the first place $400). So not up bower power for a couple of weeks now. Other issues is I think the oil cooler is blocked and not working. Not sure how to check that any pointers be appreciated. Dellortos sold on ebay. Ronal R10 turn up soon. Brakes to be bled and checked.

[paintz]

New wheels
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Thanks Lewis all good

[DognamedElvis]

Sweet choice of rims
Pete.