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My long awaited Mk1 Gti.....project

I had a lovely papyrus green Gx for my first car. I absolutely loved her. Unfortunately due to circumstances I had to sell, since that day I promised myself I'd have another one, a better one. Maybe a Gti. Nearly 10 years later I get one. 

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I'm planning on looking at all of the suspension, polybushing it, looking at steering rack and hubs so I can get it moved fairly hassle free to a body shop to see if the shell is all ok, as I'm a bit dubious on some of the welding  it's had done previously. 

  Once I'm happy I'll start sourcing an engine, I was hoping to have a kr, but I think I'm going to stick with an original 1.8L.  

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do you think poly bush kits are
that special messing with a mk1
cabriolet at the moment was going
to keep it on standard suspension
and rubber bushes  your views mate

Do not know a lot but willing to help if possible

1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF

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Polys for lowers, rubbers for uppers and engine mounts

Current rides:

2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer

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Totally agree
I've learned hard way just having to change them again for rubber
 poly bush bottom arm axle mounts etc

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 decided old school
rubber no squeaking no
4-5year greasing  not
going to be chucking it
in to corners nice chill
ride lol
 

Do not know a lot but willing to help if possible

1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF

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if it ever runs  :lol:

Do not know a lot but willing to help if possible

1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF

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nicci21paul said

do you think poly bush kits are
that special messing with a mk1
cabriolet at the moment was going
to keep it on standard suspension
and rubber bushes  your views mate




If I'm honest, I don't know! I thought they'd be better, stiffer feel etc. I've seen/read people polybushing their lower bits and using rubber everywhere else

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WATERNAIR said

Polys for lowers, rubbers for uppers and engine mounts



I've heard this before. Is it because it's a bit too stiff? 

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Ashton09 said

Totally agree
I've learned hard way just having to change them again for rubber
 poly bush bottom arm axle mounts etc



Could you please tell me why? Thanks! 😁

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I put poly bushes in every engine mount  felt every thing just to stiff no nice ride
I even silly me put them in my 16 diesel caddy as well same time thing ahead
Your going laugh here.    Could not keep door hinge bolts tight was like sitting on massage chair brill for bad back.   Bad for lose fillings everything shake it self bits   Lol

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Ashton09 said

I put poly bushes in every engine mount  felt every thing just to stiff no nice ride
I even silly me put them in my 16 diesel caddy as well same time thing ahead
Your going laugh here.    Could not keep door hinge bolts tight was like sitting on massage chair brill for bad back.   Bad for lose fillings everything shake it self bits   Lol



🤣🤣🤣 I'd save my self a fortune not seeing my chiropractor! Thank you for the advice! 

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Save your money fit good quality rubber mounts
Can't go wrong
Only 1 I would fit is front gearbox round mount my cabriolet which has 2,0 abf running about 200bhp
Which I felt needed bit extra
But don't do main brackets you will regret buying

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Robharwood said

WATERNAIR said

Polys for lowers, rubbers for uppers and engine mounts



I've heard this before. Is it because it's a bit too stiff? 

The engine will vibrate through the cabin if you use poly mounts, you'll also loosen your teeth with poly top mounts or bump stops.

Steering rack, rear axle bushes, ARB and wishbone will probably benefit from being poly and no ruin the ride or your health in the process but they aren't cheap so it all somes down to personal choice really and what you will be using the car for and how frequently

By the way you did well having a mk1 as a first car, most people's first cars they would rather not think about

Current rides:

2003 BMW 330d Manual Saloon Msport
1985 GTI cabriolet black edition (42k miles)
1999 Triumph Daytona 955i Post apocalyptic, rat, brat, scrambler, steam punk, cafe racer

IMG_20190803_123357.jpg

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WATERNAIR said

Robharwood said

WATERNAIR said

Polys for lowers, rubbers for uppers and engine mounts



I've heard this before. Is it because it's a bit too stiff? 

The engine will vibrate through the cabin if you use poly mounts, you'll also loosen your teeth with poly top mounts or bump stops.

Steering rack, rear axle bushes, ARB and wishbone will probably benefit from being poly and no ruin the ride or your health in the process but they aren't cheap so it all somes down to personal choice really and what you will be using the car for and how frequently

By the way you did well having a mk1 as a first car, most people's first cars they would rather not think about





Ideal! Thank you for the advice, I really appreciate it! 

Think I'm going to polybush lowers and rubbers everywhere else. 

What can I say, I bought a bettle, then the Mk1 came available. Quick sale of the beetle and I had the car I loved 😁

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So, this just happened.  9B04B5DE-D9D5-4BFC-8168-9AB79C20915C.jpeg

Found a DX engine. I was thinking of going down the KR route but this DX popped up and I fancied the 5 hour round trip 🙄🤣. 

Now I have something else to strip down 🙌🏼  

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I've been looking around for parts to get for the GTi. I came across another Mk1 not too far away from me and I may have bought it. Ideal doner car for the Gti and I'm planning on keeping this one as my own car after the Gti is completed.  59DFBE20-7545-47CB-8C2D-BB6D7512795E.jpeg 2AC1D5D7-8A91-4B0B-ABE3-12FFF03223CC.jpeg 3996C089-641A-4241-9FFB-B4D2B737497F.jpeg
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