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My Formel E
After driving a MK2 Polo for a year i decided it was time for a change and when this came up I needed it in my life ![:D](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/themes/default/images/ocf_emoticons/grin.png)
As you can tell its a MK1 Formel E and was completely original including all original glass 8) Came with a service book full of stamps and an old Formel E promotional brochure! It's in lovely condition, no major rust, just a little around the number plate lights and the edge of the boot lid.
Time for some pics.
Fitted some of these too..
Unfotunately my alternator has died so cant take any more recent pics but hopefully will be sorted soon.
(If anyone has a replacement alternator for sale that would be awesome)
Hope you like it
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As you can tell its a MK1 Formel E and was completely original including all original glass 8) Came with a service book full of stamps and an old Formel E promotional brochure! It's in lovely condition, no major rust, just a little around the number plate lights and the edge of the boot lid.
Time for some pics.
![](https://farm7.static.flickr.com/6186/6159938672_157b9e8a30_z.jpg)
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Fitted some of these too..
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Unfotunately my alternator has died so cant take any more recent pics but hopefully will be sorted soon.
(If anyone has a replacement alternator for sale that would be awesome)
Hope you like it
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Love it!
Timewarp car
Timewarp car
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irish green 1983 mk1
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Hope you are keeping all the old bits so someone can but them back if required.....
1983 Mars Red 1.8 Golf GTI
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
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1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
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enomek said
Love it!
Timewarp car![]()
cheers!
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Hope you are keeping all the old bits so someone can but them back if required…..
Yeah ill hold on to them, nothings being done which can't be reversed anyway
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Wow, that's a beauty! There's not much you could do to improve on the original look apart from the ride height and possibly wheels if that's your thing, the rest of it looks perfect to me. 8)
What's wrong with the alternator? Have you checked the brushes?
BTW what Mk2 Polo did you have? I've got a Mk2 breadvan that I'm using as my daily, they're great little cars.
What's wrong with the alternator? Have you checked the brushes?
BTW what Mk2 Polo did you have? I've got a Mk2 breadvan that I'm using as my daily, they're great little cars.
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Wow, that's a beauty! There's not much you could do to improve on the original look apart from the ride height and possibly wheels if that's your thing, the rest of it looks perfect to me. 8)
What's wrong with the alternator? Have you checked the brushes?
BTW what Mk2 Polo did you have? I've got a Mk2 breadvan that I'm using as my daily, they're great little cars.![]()
Yep pretty much my plans really, gunna look for some wheels to refurb over winter ready for the sun
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Battery light came one and wasnt charging, my friend checked it over and reckons the alternators had it. How can i check the brushes?
Yeah i had a breadvan too! Awesome cars, mines still sitting on my driveway, trying to sell it
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Have a look at this guide mate:
Swapping Voltage regulator
Your alternator will not be identical to that one in the guide but when you look at yours it'll be straight forward to remove the regulator.
Your Mk2 Polo alternator should have the same regulator so assuming the battery light isn't on on the Polo, swap the Polo regulator over to the Golf. If that cures the problem and the light goes out you just need to buy a new regulator (about £10 on ebay).
Swapping Voltage regulator
Your alternator will not be identical to that one in the guide but when you look at yours it'll be straight forward to remove the regulator.
Your Mk2 Polo alternator should have the same regulator so assuming the battery light isn't on on the Polo, swap the Polo regulator over to the Golf. If that cures the problem and the light goes out you just need to buy a new regulator (about £10 on ebay).
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GavB95 said
Have a look at this guide mate:
Swapping Voltage regulator
Your alternator will not be identical to that one in the guide but when you look at yours it'll be straight forward to remove the regulator.
Your Mk2 Polo alternator should have the same regulator so assuming the battery light isn't on on the Polo, swap the Polo regulator over to the Golf. If that cures the problem and the light goes out you just need to buy a new regulator (about £10 on ebay).![]()
Wow cheers for that
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So long since my last update, nothing major but maybe someone will find it interesting
Been previously having running issues so swapped the Solex out for a Dellorto from Crazyquiffs.
After a tune + timing this sorted the problems but everytime I fix one, another seems to begin
The engines been running reasonably well, MPG has improved but still feels like its holding back, all revs but no go!
Been contemplating swapping the 1.1 to a mk2 1.3 but really want to keep the engine original if I can.
Moving on, the dash trims are in (cheers mk1turbo)
Wheels are painted, just need tyres.
Also been busy with some paint. The rear panel was looking really nasty with the bottom half covered in black stone chip so I thought I'd smarten her up a bit![:)](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/themes/default/images/ocf_emoticons/smile.png)
Before
After
Not perfect but better than before I think. She's going to need some welding soon however as the metal around the number plate lights is rotten![:(](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/themes/default/images/ocf_emoticons/sad.png)
So as she stands now![:)](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/themes/default/images/ocf_emoticons/smile.png)
If anyone in the Norfolk area has a suitable 1.3 engine for sale let me know please!
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Been previously having running issues so swapped the Solex out for a Dellorto from Crazyquiffs.
![](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7018/6777200613_9c4b09a1ae_z.jpg)
After a tune + timing this sorted the problems but everytime I fix one, another seems to begin
![:banghead:](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/themes/default/images_custom/ocf_emoticons__BangHead.gif)
The engines been running reasonably well, MPG has improved but still feels like its holding back, all revs but no go!
Been contemplating swapping the 1.1 to a mk2 1.3 but really want to keep the engine original if I can.
Moving on, the dash trims are in (cheers mk1turbo)
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Also been busy with some paint. The rear panel was looking really nasty with the bottom half covered in black stone chip so I thought I'd smarten her up a bit
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Before
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After
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Not perfect but better than before I think. She's going to need some welding soon however as the metal around the number plate lights is rotten
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So as she stands now
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If anyone in the Norfolk area has a suitable 1.3 engine for sale let me know please!
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Really nice mate. 8) Have a look for Mk3 Polos in breakers yards local to you, that'd be the easiest way to get your hands on a 1.3 engine.
I saved this table a while back, I think it was from Club Polo but it's quite hand for reference and identifying engines:
I'd be interested in your steel wheels if you plan to sell them once your cookie cutters are fitted.
Keep up the good work!
I saved this table a while back, I think it was from Club Polo but it's quite hand for reference and identifying engines:
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1184094/PoloEngines1.jpg)
I'd be interested in your steel wheels if you plan to sell them once your cookie cutters are fitted.
Keep up the good work!
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Love the colour, what is it?
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Daily Drive: 2005 Audi B6 A4 1.8T (140kw) Avant
Project Betty: 2005 Polo 1.9 TDI (PD130) Sportline
Project Fes: 1982 Golf GLS 1.5
Project FeO: 1966 Type 2 Transporter Kombi Split Window
Daily Drive: 2005 Audi B6 A4 1.8T (140kw) Avant
Project Betty: 2005 Polo 1.9 TDI (PD130) Sportline
Project Fes: 1982 Golf GLS 1.5
Project FeO: 1966 Type 2 Transporter Kombi Split Window
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Cheers Gav for the info, do you happen to know if my formel e gear box is compatible with a polo engine?
Hmm..I'll have a think about the wheels as I'm not entirely sure about the cookies. They stick out a little too much on the front and I dont like the look of loads of tyre stretch!
Thanks mate, its Pargas Blue I believe
Hmm..I'll have a think about the wheels as I'm not entirely sure about the cookies. They stick out a little too much on the front and I dont like the look of loads of tyre stretch!
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Love the colour, what is it?
Thanks mate, its Pargas Blue I believe
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Be interesting to see the wheels on, been thinking of a set of these for my car, or the fusch.
Mint looking car tho :-)
Mint looking car tho :-)
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Very nice mk1 mate, me and a few others on here are trying to sort out a mk1 meet around norwich soon should defo come along !
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funk-star said
Be interesting to see the wheels on, been thinking of a set of these for my car, or the fusch.
Mint looking car tho :-)
Yeah I've test fitted them and I really like the look of them, just a shame its hard to get a pair of 6 wides for the front!
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Very nice mk1 mate, me and a few others on here are trying to sort out a mk1 meet around norwich soon should defo come along !
Cheers mate, yeah I'd definately be up for that
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nice 1 dude will keep you posted!
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Neuk said
Love the colour, what is it?
Thanks mate, its Pargas Blue I believe![]()
Thanks, lovely colour, a little darker than the original Dove Blue of a '66 Bus I own…
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Daily Drive: 2005 Audi B6 A4 1.8T (140kw) Avant
Project Betty: 2005 Polo 1.9 TDI (PD130) Sportline
Project Fes: 1982 Golf GLS 1.5
Project FeO: 1966 Type 2 Transporter Kombi Split Window
Daily Drive: 2005 Audi B6 A4 1.8T (140kw) Avant
Project Betty: 2005 Polo 1.9 TDI (PD130) Sportline
Project Fes: 1982 Golf GLS 1.5
Project FeO: 1966 Type 2 Transporter Kombi Split Window
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Nice 1 we should be doing a meet when the clocks go forward will keep you posted !
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Hey mate theres gonna be a meet at 7 30 to 8 at brewers fare next to the showground just off southern bypass . on 31 st of march, got a few people going you should pop down shud be a good meet.
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Few updates! Tidied the bay up a bit and added some paint. (ignore the filthy washer bottle!)
Finally got some tyres on the cookie cutters! Went for 165/50 Bridgestones and they stretch a treat
Did a quick test fit as I still need to get my tracking sorted and some spigot rings. Gunna swap my rear spacers for some 25mm ones as they look a little lost compared to the front!![:P](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/themes/default/images/ocf_emoticons/cheeky.png)
Mighty tempted to look into a stainless exhaust, need some raspyness in my life
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Finally got some tyres on the cookie cutters! Went for 165/50 Bridgestones and they stretch a treat
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Did a quick test fit as I still need to get my tracking sorted and some spigot rings. Gunna swap my rear spacers for some 25mm ones as they look a little lost compared to the front!
![:P](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/themes/default/images/ocf_emoticons/cheeky.png)
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Mighty tempted to look into a stainless exhaust, need some raspyness in my life
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