GTI upgrades.
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GTI upgrades.
A new fuel pump.
A set of injectors
Plugs and leads.
A new metering head.
Fresh fuel.
Timing belt(request by myself).
Thats all to list just now but i expect more.
I was wondering about any upgrades that are worth doing as the car is still original.
I am not talking about "max power" type mods just little upgrades like headlamps/bulbs, brakes,shocks and general stuff like that.
Is it worth fitting strut braces etc.
I expect the hardcore owners to turn their noses up at these mods and say "leave as factory intended"
Any advice for a new owner? :idea:
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Local Hero
Good ones to do are:
Relay front lamps & upgrade bulbs
Lower front strut brace
People moan about the Mk1 brakes but I believe a well maintained and adjusted system is perfectly adequate.
Any one recommend anything else.
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What bulbs do you recommend as there is heaps on the market nowadays and its hard to tell whats BS and whats good unless you have tried them.
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Old Timer
If your gearchange is a bit "sloppy" then a new linkage kit should tighten things up a bit.
Aside from that I'd be tempted to budget for a new battery after 8 years in storage - its cheap and could save you being stranded. GSF have some decent Bosch ones for about 30 quid.
Chris
ex '83 Mk1 Golf GTi Campaign owner and missing it already!
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Old Timer
Relay front lamps & upgrade bulbs
Lower front strut brace
Pagid drilled and grooved discs, with pagid pads
and on the Clipper - a Weber replacement carb
Owning a Mk1 cabby is a vertical learning curve…
1989 Mk1 Clipper 1.8 automatic - Sadly now up for sale - medical issues dictate)
1999 (Nov) Passat S Saloon 1.9 TDI (AFN) - TUG 1 (Remap by CCC ( - **** …..change pants !!) with cruise control
2000 (Mar) Passat Sport Estate 1.9 TDI (ATJ) 5 speed automatic with Tiptronic - TUG 2 (Remap and cruise control by CCC)
1989 Mk1 Clipper 1.8 automatic - Sadly now up for sale - medical issues dictate)
1999 (Nov) Passat S Saloon 1.9 TDI (AFN) - TUG 1 (Remap by CCC ( - **** …..change pants !!) with cruise control
2000 (Mar) Passat Sport Estate 1.9 TDI (ATJ) 5 speed automatic with Tiptronic - TUG 2 (Remap and cruise control by CCC)
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First time i have had the chance to give it a good run(80 miles home)and it ran sweet as a nut.
Considering it hasnt run since 1996 it ran perfect all the way home and got heaps of looks too. 8)
The first prob i have is the internal lights didnt work so i will have to look at the dimmer switch tomorrow.
But is booked in for its MOT at lunchtime and i think i will leave the 96 tax disc on just to see their faces.Heres hoping all goes well. :?
But being my first drive in it no wonder people were looking as i smiled like a cheshire cat all the way home
I will post photos 2moro.
Thanks for all the replies regarding upgrades and please keep em coming for all to take note as well.
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Life Member
This may be of use
http://www.campaignreg…orum/viewtopic.php?t=1424
I'm also going to stick my neck out on the mods and recommend some nice carpet mats!
Seriously, on the next oil change drop the sump and give it a thorough clean with new gasket. Same story for valve cover.
Cheers
Rajan
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Old Timer
Mk1 Golf 16V Conversion FAQ Zip, now located at in the Forum WIKI section: http://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/index.php?page=cedi&type=misc&id=42%2F26%2F3
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