Must Have Upgrades?
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What are some bolt-on/simple modifications that every MK1 owner should do?
I'm talking about strut braces, big brakes, exhaust etc…
And what gets the best results?
I'm talking about strut braces, big brakes, exhaust etc…
And what gets the best results?
'85 MK1 Golf Cabriolet GTI
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Local Hero
My suggestion…
1. Lower strut brace = Stiffens upfront end, I would not bother with upper front brace and rear brace only any use for looks or a track car.
2. Braided brake hoses and change the brake fluid at least every 3 years also check and adjusted rear drums every year = Gets rid off soft brake pedal.
1. Lower strut brace = Stiffens upfront end, I would not bother with upper front brace and rear brace only any use for looks or a track car.
2. Braided brake hoses and change the brake fluid at least every 3 years also check and adjusted rear drums every year = Gets rid off soft brake pedal.
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Old Timer
Bigger servo and master cylinder. Ditto lower strut brace, but I also found a difference with upper too. Then the sky is the limit, as you'll find out at any show.
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Old Timer
Lower front brace and decent suspension.
Far to many people buy kack then wonder why the handling is bonk.
Far to many people buy kack then wonder why the handling is bonk.
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Local Hero
Cheapest Bestest Upgrade, Relay your Head Lights.
What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
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Old Timer
Good Tyres - that are less than six years old!
Do it once and do it right! ok, we've identified the problem, lets not make it worse by guessing……… Identifying the sympton is not the same as understanding the cause
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Good quality and very loud stereo system
Means you can't hear all the squeeks and rattles that drive me nuts! Oh and change the rear wheel bearings each year just before the MOT as 'just nip up the nut' is nit a torque setting and I always seem to be too loose or too tight and wreck rear wheel bearings in a year!
Means you can't hear all the squeeks and rattles that drive me nuts! Oh and change the rear wheel bearings each year just before the MOT as 'just nip up the nut' is nit a torque setting and I always seem to be too loose or too tight and wreck rear wheel bearings in a year!
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borednow said
Good quality and very loud stereo system
Means you can't hear all the squeeks and rattles that drive me nuts! Oh and change the rear wheel bearings each year just before the MOT as 'just nip up the nut' is nit a torque setting and I always seem to be too loose or too tight and wreck rear wheel bearings in a year!
Changed the rear drums and bearing not so long ago after i found that the previous owner had super glued a lug bolt into a stripped hole
'85 MK1 Golf Cabriolet GTI
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Briano1234 said
Cheapest Bestest Upgrade, Relay your Head Lights.
Not sure what you mean? Do you have a link to someone that has done it?
'85 MK1 Golf Cabriolet GTI
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Local Hero
Sure I have a link or Three, I have done it two 3 Cabriolets, and one 81 Diesel Rabbit/Golf 4 door LS
How I did it on my Cabriolets, including the newer 3 relay diagram that allows for the HI-and-Low to be on at the same time at the bottom.
Relaying your Head Lights | Volkswagen Owners Club Forum
There are Ready made units available on E-of-Bay, but they are 2 relay type usually….
You know that subtle transition of going from hi-to-low when both elements are on…. that is the secret of the 3rd relay.
You will increase the voltage and current to your headlights. Mine went from 11.5V to 13.5V……. I used new ceramic sockets for the bulb because I was going to upgrade to the 3rd relay, and I knew the socket would get hotter….
How I did it on my Cabriolets, including the newer 3 relay diagram that allows for the HI-and-Low to be on at the same time at the bottom.
Relaying your Head Lights | Volkswagen Owners Club Forum
There are Ready made units available on E-of-Bay, but they are 2 relay type usually….
You know that subtle transition of going from hi-to-low when both elements are on…. that is the secret of the 3rd relay.
You will increase the voltage and current to your headlights. Mine went from 11.5V to 13.5V……. I used new ceramic sockets for the bulb because I was going to upgrade to the 3rd relay, and I knew the socket would get hotter….
What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
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