Mk1 GTI Engineering

Hi guys I recently started a topic about using a mk1 as a daily and got lots of great advice so thanks for that. I decided to buy the mk1 in the end as I have access to another car if need be and I take the train to work on the weekdays so this is pretty much my weekend car! I was gonna post in the newbie section but technically I'm not new and I've posted before on here too so thought id leave it here as I will add more posts in the coming weeks.

Right onto the car! Its a Helios Blue GTI Engineering 1.8 8v Plus re1800. If anyone doesn't know about GTI Engineering then you need to look them up. They were a company that took mk1s and mk2s and reworked the engines and added little touches to the car itself. My engine had the head worked on and thee bottom end left untouched from what I can gather. I've always loved Helios Blue and secretly wanted this colour mk1 for years. Also as you can tell from my username I used to own a re1900 mk1 and I regretted selling it to this day. So when this came up for sale i thought it was fate! lol

I picked it up on Sunday after a 2 hour drive and instantly fell in love. The bodywork was pretty much perfect as its been restored by a previous owner. I've seen pictures of all the work done and it was a proper window out spray job with al the rust cut out which saves me a headache! It has 14" Pirelli Ps which have been recently refurbed and are mint but its not the route i want to go down so they may be up for sale as I search for a set of wheels to put on instead. It has quad lights on which I want to change to single lights. The interior is either Audi TT or S3 black leather which I want to change back to original. The car also has a Supersprint exhaust system which has a lovely note too.

Next on my list is to acquire a red trim grill with single lights and I might remove the plastic arches for the smaller rear arch spats. It also needs a drop so will be looking to get some coilovers too. I'm undecided on the side decals. Thoughts?

Right anyway here's the pics! (excuse the quality they were at night on my iPhone in a service station!)













 

  looks nice man, like that steering wheel  

Nice car. Personally I like the decals.

Oh wow what a nice find, you must be chuffed with that

Yeah I'd say keep the stripes, would look too plain without.

I'd also suggest hang on to the Ps - you'll probably regret selling them one day

Very nice MK1, keep us posted  

Remember being in touch with the previous owner on here, sure it's the same car. -does it have the black waistline trim removed and the bodywork smoothed over where it used to be?

Yeh the previous owner was on this forum and decided to sell as he bought a mk4 r32!

Previous thread here:

View topic: GTI Engineering ( Helios Blue) - The Mk1 Golf Owners Club

  lovely looking motor, I agree on keeping the side decals, I would also keep the arches they do suit the car very much, in fact I would keep her as she is but drop hera little  as mentioned, lovely looking
Motor tho must say  

Fantastic looking car, love the p-slots. Good find  

Matt

Hi guys thought i'd add a small update seeing as I had some time to spare today. I had recently bought some parts for a cosmetic change to the front end. 

This is what it looked like before 



And then the after with the change from quad to single light. And a proper red light surround as mine was actually a red sticker fixed by the previous owner! Also changed the clear lights to crosshairs and the clear indicator lenses back to original. And lastly changed the number plate from the surround to a flag free number plate! 



I actually did the rear number plate and changed the sill strips from chrome to black as I'm not doing the chrome route. 

Next on my list is to fix the reverse light switch and the painfully slow wipers!

Looks a lot less busy up front now. Nice work

Cheers fella. Your mk1 is sweet. Love the bstar wheels too. I had a Mars red one once too. Lovely colour for a mk1

Looks very well. That's the ultimate goal for my front end.  Where did you pick up the red trim and headlights?? I'm on the hunt for both

The only crosshairs I could find online were the crystal ones which I wasn't that find of. These ones I got lucky and found them on eBay mate. There are items on eBay you just have to search!
The red trim I got from classic vw mate. Good repro item. I got a lot of parts from there. Quality is good

re1900 said

The only crosshairs I could find online were the crystal ones which I wasn't that find of. These ones I got lucky and found them on eBay mate. There are items on eBay you just have to search!
The red trim I got from classic vw mate. Good repro item. I got a lot of parts from there. Quality is good

Yea they seem to pop up the odd time so will just have to keep an eye. Have been trying to justify buying the trim new, mad money for what it is! I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and buy it.Seeing yours has given me a nudge to get going on it!! 

Hi so it's been nearly a whole year since I last updated this thread so thought I might add some pics. 

Since the last update I've lowered the car on coilovers and sorted the brakes out too. I've now got a G60 brake setup on the front with the bigger 16v servo and master cylinder which means I now don't have to worry how far my car will travel after I slam the brake! I also changed the wheels too as my P Slots wouldn't fit over my brakes! Pics below of the wheels on the car and also one of the rear end as I forgot to add one before

Lovely car and such a good find. Love the colour...

Thanks mate 

Wow the car looks stunning.  

Nice looking car! Got a soft spot for Helios blue.