Finally Purchased a Sportline gti
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Mk1 golf gti sportline in Red
After searching for nearly 2 years for the right Sportline in a Red , I finally found one !!!! All good things come to those that wait thay say ….. well I nearly gave up at one point 😬😬 . With just 92,000 miles on the clock 5 owners and was kept really well by previous owner had alot major work done past 2 years a credit to them . As soon as saw the car up for sale I left work early and drove that same day 60miles and purchased it i wasn't going to miss out on this one . It was a birthday present to myself , well that's what told the misses. Plan is to keep it original but upgrade areas where needed , improve it make it better.
Must admit everyone seems really nice on this forum and I could do with some sound advise 👍🏼
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After getting her home spent most weekend detailing the car , top to bottom . The paint work came out quite well I was happy with the finished. One good thing is wheels were recently refurbished look like new so one less job to do .
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I noticed wheel arches needed a proper clean so I removed all wheels got to work , this must taken 2 hours each arch but come out well!! While wheels were off gave them them a wax inside and out.
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Next we're the seats , thay looked little stained no tears or holes in them but just needed a good wash. As I didn't have a machine to clean them myself I used a company I have used previously . He wasn't sure how thay would come out but would do his best , to say chuffed understatement. The seats really do look like well now .
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My first purchase for the car was German steering wheel, it was in great condition, picked it up for a good price on eBay . I heard great things about Royal steering wheels so got restitched in black Napa leather red stitching . Can't wait to get it on . Also purchased leather gaitor to match.
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As I wanted to keep the car stock as possible I bought a Gamma 3 stereo from Hugh vwgolf1.com , great service and fast delivery. Hugh always has time to give his knowledge to novices like myself . The stereo great condition for its age
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Nice car, good work so far-the seats look so much better its unreal- and I can see your on a roll! Enjoyglad it has a good new owner.
Marcus.
Marcus.
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Thanks Marcus I have few plans for the car in the next few weeks just waiting for parts to arrive.  Past few days been cleaning underside of the car , the car heavy soiled underneath.  Snow foamed / degreaser / jet wash  until got the major dirt off . So step one get car all cleaned up with tidy base to work with.
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It's going take me few sessions of cleaning to get it to where I want it to be. Maybe get the underneath of the car seal waxed. At a later date .
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Looks super clean especially those seats! You're giving me real sportline goals here. Keep the updates coming.
1992 Sportline Red
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Very tidy mate. Look forward to seeing more updates
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lovely cab and nice work on underneath and wheel arches. will keep an eye out on this thread.
Madone with the two Cabs 82 (UK RHD) and 85 (US LHD) (92 sold)
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Thanks guys for the kind comments
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Few updates on progress , recently went round the car made a list what I needed mechanically , this list can go on and on I needed to know when to stop !! The car was well maintained by previous owner 75% work was completed, but it just need few things addressing . First thing I wanted to start on was suspension it needed replacing upgrading . My first intention was to go for bilstein b12 pro kit but on 2nd thoughts I went for standard suspension with eibach springs as the car is only used in summer , I wanted comfort more than performance. So I went for these from classic Vw , standard suspension with eibach springs, thanks to Mark for his advise and help .
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I bought few other items too
Front wishbones ( superpro bushes )
Ball joint
Outer cv boot kit
Sump kit
New rocker cover
Expansion tank
Engine dipstick
Rear lights
New Radiator cowling
Screen wash container
Front wishbones ( superpro bushes )
Ball joint
Outer cv boot kit
Sump kit
New rocker cover
Expansion tank
Engine dipstick
Rear lights
New Radiator cowling
Screen wash container
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Thought change engine oil again and gear box oil was in need of a change
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My badges were looking tired and worn so I purchased new set. These were expensive but worth money totally transformed the look made look fresh again.
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My rear axle beam was really corroded and needed a lot work doing to it , so instead I bought refurbished one from crazyquiffs , all powder coated and ready , I intend to fit superpro bushes to them.
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