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So I was searching the net lastnight and came across an ad for an mk4 r32 for wrecking and I got an idea! what if I bought the whole car and used my mk4 5 door as a shell? would all the mounting points for the suspension, differentials and exhaust be the same between the two? Is it possible to make mine a r32 5 door project car?
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Not sure if the suspension mounts are the same, would seem logical for them to be. But you would need to cut the rear floorpan out of the R32 and transplant it as the diff and haldex won't fit under a regular golf floor.Originally posted by dubster99 View Post
I have seen threads on VW Vortex that talk about doing it but I never followed the threads far enough to see if they actually achieved it -
front end might 'bolt up' ok.
but I think some serious chopping would have to be done to get the 4mo system in the back...Comment
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You just need to weld the rear floor pan into the shell which then gives you all the suspension, rear subframe mounting points.
Like this:
VWVortex.com - Heres my AWD swap in my MK4
The front end should a bolt in job, except the V6 shell has a couple of extra little supports up near the top of the strut towers I believe.PM if you are looking for: R32 rear sway bar; R32 suspension springs; Euro Headlight switchesComment
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I always wondered about this.. DO IT!!Dark Grey Mk4 Golf, 1.8T GTI conversion, APR stage 1, stock air intake, FMIC, 3" to 2.5" Exhaust, FK AK Street Coils, Black 18" (Avant Garde M310's ?), tinted tails, ...Comment
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Well knowing this its a long stretch, I dont have space atm and I dont even know how to weld
something i'll keep in mind. Maybe later on down the track.
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awesome
sounds like a mad job. But might be wise to suss out the welding skills first
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I have a good mk4 R32 shell which I wanna sell . Only issue its for motorsport use only . Has about 3k km on it so there is no twist in the chassis . PM me if thats what your afterBug_racer supports the rebellion of the euro revolutionComment
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Sure, it can be done but is it worth it. Personally I'd save for an R32 but that's just me!Originally posted by dubster99 View PostMk IV Golf GTI - BMP - GIAC chip, R32 wheels, KW coilovers, rear swaybar.
Originally Posted by JoeVR
I've never been a big fan of rotors, or really Japanese cars in general, so my choice would have to be..... an RX-8.Comment
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I have re thought my post.
What I should have said was that I'd be the first to praise you if you do do it!
You won't see your money back but you will have a kick arse V6 4mo golf that has 5 doors!!!
I wish I had 4mo in mine.Mk IV Golf GTI - BMP - GIAC chip, R32 wheels, KW coilovers, rear swaybar.
Originally Posted by JoeVR
I've never been a big fan of rotors, or really Japanese cars in general, so my choice would have to be..... an RX-8.Comment
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Massive Ditto!! 4-MO 5 door MK4 Golf FTW!!Originally posted by Speed View Post
But yeah, Massive outlay..
. I'm already in descent debt from throwing the GTI engine & running gear in mine. All power to you if you go ahead though!!
Dark Grey Mk4 Golf, 1.8T GTI conversion, APR stage 1, stock air intake, FMIC, 3" to 2.5" Exhaust, FK AK Street Coils, Black 18" (Avant Garde M310's ?), tinted tails, ...Comment
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conversions are cool, but it would be cheaper to buy an R32....
however, bring on the fun and do it!Comment
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