conversion from 1.1
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conversion from 1.1
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Basically, there's too many things different, to make it worthwhile - fuel system, fuel tank, pump, accumulator, lines, engine mount location on body, wheels, tyres, suspension, anti roll bars, brakes. And that's before the engine has been taken into account! And it will always be a "fake" or "bodged" (perceived as) engine conversion, rather than a Golf GTI which doesn't cost that much more.
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paul_c said
They say "don't build a car you can buy" for a reason.
Basically, there's too many things different, to make it worthwhile - fuel system, fuel tank, pump, accumulator, lines, engine mount location on body, wheels, tyres, suspension, anti roll bars, brakes. And that's before the engine has been taken into account! And it will always be a "fake" or "bodged" (perceived as) engine conversion, rather than a Golf GTI which doesn't cost that much more.
I don't think there percieved as bodged or fake, ultimatley when it's
done everything will be changed that needs to be and it'l be pretty much the same outcome as doing it with a gti, just more new parts! I would'nt be put off by it mate im doing ok with mine, just have to buy and fit a few more parts but they're easily found with the help of alot of the people on here.
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83 MK1 GTI G60 85 MK2 GTI 20VT 2004 SEAT ALTEA 2.0 TDI SPORT
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dunc said
paul_c said
They say "don't build a car you can buy" for a reason.
Basically, there's too many things different, to make it worthwhile - fuel system, fuel tank, pump, accumulator, lines, engine mount location on body, wheels, tyres, suspension, anti roll bars, brakes. And that's before the engine has been taken into account! And it will always be a "fake" or "bodged" (perceived as) engine conversion, rather than a Golf GTI which doesn't cost that much more.
I don't think there percieved as bodged or fake, ultimatley when it's
done everything will be changed that needs to be and it'l be pretty much the same outcome as doing it with a gti, just more new parts! I would'nt be put off by it mate im doing ok with mine, just have to buy and fit a few more parts but they're easily found with the help of alot of the people on here.
I see what you mean - if a car's had a neat and tidy engine conversion with many new parts replaced at the time, then it will make a good car and should stand okay for strong resale value.
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