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Another newbie
Time to introduce myself. My name is Ash and i have just bought a 1983 Mk1 Gti in lhansa green with BBS bodykit and a 2.0l conversion. Sadly i am not restoring it, but the rollcage and seats are ready to go in and aiming to get to the nurburgring by June.
I have had a few mk2 in my time and a corrado, but fancied a change.
Cheers
Ash
1983 Gti track day weapon!
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Any pics for us?
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Andy
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Evening
I will get some pics up of my beast in a bit. I can't wait to get it to the ring, i've driven my old Impreza at the ring and taken a clio 172 Cup out as well so hoping with a few choice mods the mk1 can lap as quickly as the clio.
The car has a good engine, but the chassis needs some work. I had it rolling roaded when i bought it and it produced 167bhp then promplty died in a puff of black smoke so we be a few months before it's ready.
Cheers
Ash
1983 Gti track day weapon!
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If there is any help you need with bodywork and the engine the forum is more than happy to help.
Do get some pictures up of 'the beast' :evil:
Regards, Andrew
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167 was a good acheivement on an 8v, I hope you can get it sorted again. I would think with that sort of power it would easy keep up with a 172 clio think of all the weight saved without modern trim and electric gadgets. With decent suspension should lap as quick if not quicker 8)
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The Beast
yes the car was on ebay. I looked into in and it had been a Cat C write off so i did a deal with the guy, but luckily i have friends in the business and managed to find out more about the damage. I never intended it to be a road car but first thing i had it on the jig and the wheels laser aligned so i know the chassis is straight and safe. I am however going to weld in some chassis strengthening panels when the roll cage goes in and a full undershell sump and engine guard.
The car is fitted with a grant motorsport head, a polished mainfold and full stainless system and a piper 285 cam and has had the throttle bodies bored out.
The car does feel quick, but i don't trust it yet. I am going to document the build so watch this space.
Cheers
Ash
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couple of pics
here's a couple of pics, just out of interest if anyone knows anything of the car's past history i would be interested. It is only going to be a track car so not too worried about how it has been treated!
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Cheers
Ash
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BBS Kit
I quite like the wheels, but sadly they are old and tatty and besides i have a nice set of OZ superturismos with semi-slicks ready to replace them! Lots more fun except i don't recommend them in the wet, very scary!
Cheers
Ash
1983 Gti track day weapon!
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