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Hello from another place
This is my golf
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I bought it last year. Thats how it looks than:
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Some parts bought:
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BBS Rm rims:
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Gti steering:
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Two new fenders:
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KR cams:
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GTi spoiler:
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And biggest thing:
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Passat 2.0 dohc with 9A engine which i plan to put in Mk1
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I plan to restore Mk1 in good condition. First -> Repair body..
Now i try to understand what to do with steering. I plan power steering.. Where to get the rack for power steering?!
:dontknow:
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I'm not sure on the steering rack, can't recall if the usual UK suppliers stock power steering ones, guess they would.
Sure someone here has the answer.
Keep us posted on your project with photos! 8)
Cheers
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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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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About steering:
My golf is Left hand drive so is it possible to get some parts in uk? I can try to buy rack from usa, but shipping to Latvia will be too expensive.
I think i just try to get rack from some other car.. I heard that opel corsa rack can be modified to fit Mk1?!
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Interior:
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Thats how car looks now..
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Nice to see you're getting stuck in on the golf.
You could maybe try http://www.typ-17.de/ for LHD specific parts.
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Only not-power steering racks there..ew said
Welcome
Nice to see you're getting stuck in on the golf.
You could maybe try http://www.typ-17.de/ for LHD specific parts.
How about this kit?!
http://cgi.ebay.de/Ser…ZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Some parts missing in this kit?
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whimps :mrgreen:chudd said
Power steering is for whimps![]()
But yes that may fit but maybe not with an 16v conversion :dontknow:
Cheers………..
It should fit 16v conversion, but i think steering rck is missing.. Thats exactly what i need.. :dontknow:
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About Germany it is not problem :wink:ew said
The steering gear is there.
I notice at the bottom he will only dispatch within Germany![]()
There are company LBSS.de which will get it to Latvia. So i should bid this power steering kit?
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Thanks!foxymk1 said
welcome matie,
nice colour
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I don't like this colour. I plan about red or bright yellow.. :twisted:
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but thats just me
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:dontknow:arnoLSD said
About Germany it is not problem :wink:ew said
The steering gear is there.
I notice at the bottom he will only dispatch within Germany![]()
There are company LBSS.de which will get it to Latvia. So i should bid this power steering kit?
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http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/…iewItem&item=300107326794
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Removed all windows, all electricity, engine also almost out.
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hi
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Re: hi
Thats great! It is serious problem to find new Mk1 parts here. Thanks! :wink:scouse said
hi there and welcome . if you get stuck for parts am sure we can help you out .
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