My 1983 Golf Mk1 GTI - The final push!
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My 1983 Golf Mk1 GTI
So again its been ages since I have posted any news on my progress, Its been painfully slow due to other commitments etc. So here's what I’ve
been up to,
New stainless steel TSR Jextex exhaust system. Now fitted - was surprisingly easy as its a custom made 2" pipe unlike the standard Jextex systems which are 2.5". Only downside is I didn't check the tail pipe size and its massive, 3" round! Pictures on the car to follow.
Engine is now back in, just waiting on a few last parts to get it finished, HT leads etc as sold wrong ones at trade show. Here's a pic of how its looking, I need to re-route a few of the electrics and other cables as not in the correct places. Seems to be all the small jobs that take the most time!
been up to,
New stainless steel TSR Jextex exhaust system. Now fitted - was surprisingly easy as its a custom made 2" pipe unlike the standard Jextex systems which are 2.5". Only downside is I didn't check the tail pipe size and its massive, 3" round! Pictures on the car to follow.
Engine is now back in, just waiting on a few last parts to get it finished, HT leads etc as sold wrong ones at trade show. Here's a pic of how its looking, I need to re-route a few of the electrics and other cables as not in the correct places. Seems to be all the small jobs that take the most time!
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Oh wow, engine looks spanking!!
Andy
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1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Great work there Ross.
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Old Timer
Engine bay looks incredible I love sparse, smoothed bays usually, but the amount of work in yours is immense. Great job.
Matt
Matt
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Cheers guys, Its only taken a year so far!!
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Time for another update,
Cars now back on the road, Still have wiring and routing issues, seems to be running very hot and have a small fueling problem! Going to get it to JMR asap to give it a tune up and general look over as I'm not very confident with my work!
Want to attend a Sussex meet soon So here's a few before and after pictures,
Before
After
Before
After
Cars now back on the road, Still have wiring and routing issues, seems to be running very hot and have a small fueling problem! Going to get it to JMR asap to give it a tune up and general look over as I'm not very confident with my work!
Want to attend a Sussex meet soon So here's a few before and after pictures,
Before
After
Before
After
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Local Hero
Wow, looks stunning mate, well worth the effort
Andy
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
LINCOLNSHIRE REGION - https://www.facebook.com/groups/467122313360002/
1983 MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Model - Under (looooong) resto!
1962 Rover P4 80
2002 BMW 745i
2008 BMW Z4 2.5Si
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Hairyarse said
Wow, looks stunning mate, well worth the effort
Thanks Andy, much appreciated.
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Wicked :-)
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Very nice Ross.
Saw it outside JMR today. Looks really smart. It's a real credit to you
Saw it outside JMR today. Looks really smart. It's a real credit to you
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Move your vin plate to the correct place
Regards Volkswarren
X2 1983 A REG EW CAMPAIGN In WHITE(Awaiting full rebuild solid body) & T Reg S1 GTi Project, Still Looking for Series 1 GTi's or a 16S Oettinger to restore (Complete Cars only) or an A reg Lhasa Green or White Gti to restore, also consider Black, Red or Blue, Also Golf Driver Project Wanted anything considered WHY
X2 1983 A REG EW CAMPAIGN In WHITE(Awaiting full rebuild solid body) & T Reg S1 GTi Project, Still Looking for Series 1 GTi's or a 16S Oettinger to restore (Complete Cars only) or an A reg Lhasa Green or White Gti to restore, also consider Black, Red or Blue, Also Golf Driver Project Wanted anything considered WHY
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Thanks guys, appreciate it
Never realised my vin plate was in the wrong place until you mentioned it! One more job to add to the list
Never realised my vin plate was in the wrong place until you mentioned it! One more job to add to the list
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GeeBee said
Very nice Ross.
Saw it outside JMR today. Looks really smart. It's a real credit to you
Thanks a lot mate. Looking forward to driving it again once its all finished. John (JMR) seems to know his stuff, very helpful and I feel its in good hands. Do you work on the same industrial estate?
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Hi Ross
Yes your in safe hands with John.
No I work for a pharmaceutical company.
Yes your in safe hands with John.
No I work for a pharmaceutical company.
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