GOLF MK1 BLACK SPORTLINE RS3 4x4 selling up.

Well were do i start,I bought the car about a year ago after a looking for a long time for the right one.This one came up with a few minor bits needing doing but it was in great condition and loads of service history.So after buying it my plan was to put a 20v bam engine in it not for everyone i know!So i began my project and know i have started completely stripping the under neath and wheel arches to bare metal and now have re done it all in zinc primer and gravitex and m3 stone guard.I'am replacing every think underneath inc brakes,suspension,fuel system.i have converted to rear disc conversion inc mk4 calipers,goodridge hoses all round and up front 280mm front disc and porsche 4 pots up front and mk2 16v servo.i know its over kill lol.As for suspension all new parts inc eibach anti roll bars powerflex bushes all round new wishbones,steering rack.and not got the coilovers yet.For the body not doing to much only new BBS rims new tail lights,headlights.indicators for a fresh look and all new badges.also bought some BBS rs047 which i have had refurbed with new stainless lips.Also just had bought some pop 1/4 lights with green tint which i think look really nice.So here are a few pics not the best as its on axel stands at the moment while new parts being fitted.

cars very dusty at the moment can't wait to get it back on the floor and give it a good clean as its been like this for 8mts lol.

8) looking mighty fine (about time the pics got on here!!)
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Little update more new parts and had some more parts powder coated.just need to get the brackets made up for the calipers.And then can put all the front end back together.Also fitted all the bearings and hub and the 280mm g60 disc

very nice. keep up the good work, gona be a special motor when done ! love the pop outs were these the ones that sold on e bay not long ago ?

richyhill said

very nice. keep up the good work, gona be a special motor when done ! love the pop outs were these the ones that sold on e bay not long ago ?

thanks mate,well i found out the lad had two sets i paid only £120 for them as they need new seals BARGIN i think.i would have paid twice that.and i can get two new seals for £100.

Great job being done here…  :wink:

Going to be a very fine motor when complete.

I like the powder coating stuff really finishes it off.

Shughy said

Great job being done here…  :wink:

Going to be a very fine motor when complete.

I like the powder coating stuff really finishes it off.

Thanks.ive gone a bit mad with it powder coated all the parts underneath have been done now. just need to fit it all now and then on to the brake lines and fuel lines.

I would love to go to the degree you are as I am a perfectionist that would like to do nearly everything that you are but I dont have the skills to do it, yet  :wink:

It all looks superb but it needs updated so I can see the bay and servo etc  

Little update fitted all the refurb parts.still buying loads for the car to much to post.with the brakes custom made goodridge s/s clear coat hoses though out the car with crimped ends and new 9" servo and refurb linkage. any way here a few pics.

Looking good 8) Did you win the anti roll bar kit off eBay yesterday?If so grrrrrrrrr i wanted that!!!

Mk1sean said

Looking good 8) Did you win the anti roll bar kit off eBay yesterday?If so grrrrrrrrr i wanted that!!!

YES mate paid a good price brand new in the box.

She's looking good mate, nice to see the endangered species of Black sportlines are being well looked after. How much were the brakes if you don't mind me asking?

Done a Little more taken a few more parts to the shot blasters then had them zinc coated pics not the best they have come up mint.makes me want to drop the engine and box and refurb it all.

Zinc stuff looks good Mike, I have just done a few bits the same but bought then all as no local platers  :dontknow:

Remember when we finish the 2 cars we have to swap them with each other  :wink:

Massbad69 said

Zinc stuff looks good Mike, I have just done a few bits the same but bought then all as no local platers  :dontknow:

Remember when we finish the 2 cars we have to swap them with each other  :wink:

lol!!Yes mate the zinc plating came up really well it was a good place he told me if he dipped the to clean the rust off they would not be uniform when coated so he said have them blasted first made a big differents.and only cost £20.if you want send me some parts and i will have them coated as i will be going back there.

Thanks for the offer, might get back to you  :wink:

The prob that I have is I want to do everything and make everything look new and I have acheived plenty in my first year with no experience, advice or practical knowhow.

What I think will happen is that I will do as much as I can then over the years replace the things I have done with better, as in the brakes that I have changed, poss upgrade them with discs all round etc, who knows  :dontknow:

Doing things myself is giving me more confidence to try other things that I have had to pay to get done before  :cry: therefore giving me more pennies to spend on parts  

The one thing that I will never do through money and/or lack of skill is do the engine bay properly with everything out and refurb the lot  but you never know  

Keep the updates coming as it all looks great and the more you get done the less I will have to do when its mine

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Well in my time i have had 10 cars featured in vw,ford,vauxhall mags may post up some pics for you all!and then i end up selling them.I prefer building them and get board when they are all done.But going to keep this one he says.!after pm you i have now dropped the engine and box ready to refurb!.

Well 90% stripped the engine bay now.plan is to have it repainted to freshen things up.Also my aim is to get back to a rolling shell and complete the back end ie fuel system by crimbo.I think i will 20v bam engine it as well early next year.and keep the 8v enginge and refurb it.

I hate talented show offs  :wink:

When you finish yours you will get mine to do at

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