Hi all, new member here
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Just a quick hello. I recently got myself a mk1 gti. After a decade of wanting one I was finally in a position to get my hands on one.
I got a late one, Aug 83, silver tin top which has all the campaign parts but is a DW not an EW. It was completely restored a couple of years ago but still has a few niggles to sort so I'll be asking questions!
Looking forward to getting involved!
Cheers
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You've come to the right place for questions - very helpful and knowledgeable folk on here.
Great choice of car, let's see some pictures.
J
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Do not know a lot but willing to help if possible
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
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I guess you mean the engine is DX as a DW is a 2388cc 6 cylinder diesel…
The DX is the right engine for a 83 car as VW switch from the EW 1.6 in 82.
The DX has better low down grunt so a much better engine in my opinion
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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It is a DX engine code but I was referring to the VIN. I understood 'real' campaign models were EW vin codes, but mine is a DW vin code with all the campaign parts. I may be completely wrong though!
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There is a cabriolet but not sure in a tin top?
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Jokes aside, I think options for lowering the seat are limited unless you swap the seats out, or make serious modifications to the existing ones.
Fair play for squeezing in though. I have a mate who is 6'6" and he had a mk2 for a while and that was a squeeze for him. You certainly didn't want to sit behind him!
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1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Looks nice btw
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I wondered if it was just given all the campaign parts as its such a late car, mid Aug 83 and they had them left over so stuck them on!
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Oh and as was pointed out to me, we need photos!
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