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Offline Mk1Mad J - 16v

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Re: MK1MADJ - mk1 16v
« Reply #30 on: 15 December 2007, 12:04 »
I still havent got the bonnet painted, its in the garden covered in tiny foot prints and scratches from next doors cat  :angry:  I was browsing ebay about a month ago and I saw a really nice shiny black bonnet, but it was £345  :shocked: why???  ahh... carbon fibre...  :shocked: CARBON FIBRE   :drool: 

 :cry: I should be posting pics now but it hasn't turned up yet, its been 5 bloody weeks  :sad:

EDIT: I canceled the order in the end and eventually got my money back  :rolleyes: Lesson learned, I wont be using ebay for this kind of purchase anymore  :smiley:

So I spent the money on some wheels instead  :cool: I'm off for a drive through the countryside tomorrow so I'll find a nice spot and take a few piccies.
« Last Edit: 27 April 2008, 19:58 by Mk1Mad J - 16v »

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Re: MK1MADJ - mk1 16v
« Reply #31 on: 28 April 2008, 15:37 »
 :sad: stupid rain spoiled my plans of a little photo shoot in the countryside, here's a pic I took lastnight after I'd given the car a clean

Before (its a bit high at the front as the picture was taken when the engine was out) :-



After:-



« Last Edit: 05 May 2008, 19:12 by Mk1Mad J - 16v »

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Re: MK1MADJ - mk1 16v
« Reply #32 on: 05 May 2008, 19:15 »
Car looks really sad in this one  :cry: I need to get it painted real bad...

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Re: MK1MADJ - mk1 16v
« Reply #33 on: 04 May 2009, 13:30 »
This is starting to become a yearly update by the looks of things  :rolleyes:

I didnt realise it had been so long since my last update, oh well  :grin:

Driving back from cornwall lastyear my downpipe broke at the flex joint, after lots of umming and arring i finally deceided to stump up for a stainless 4 branch, I got one from HOT TUNIG in belgium via their ebay shop  :cool:



once that arrived i realised it wasnt really gonna work with my standard exhaust, so i took the car down to my local Powerflow spcialist for a full 2.5" system  :cool:   i've got an MOT soon so I'll get some under car pics when its up on the ramps  :wink:



I've also darkened up the front end a bit more, I brought some tinted X-hair headlights and spots but found that the spots wouldnt fit into the mk1 grill   :undecided: I'm using a clipper grill for now but I really dont like it, I'm going to work out how to get the spots into the mk1 grill somehow  :wink:      (Its suitably LOW I'm only just able to get a clipper lighter under the front  :cool: )



The bonnets all sorted now, but i've still got that stupid bit of white on the wing  :rolleyes:  I'll get to it eventually  :laugh:


What else  :undecided:

 :evil: Bit more bass......

I've replaced the Silverstone tyres that came on my wheels with Yokohama AS01's all round  :smiley:


I think thats about it really, no breakdowns, nothings needed fixed, it doesn't need anything else doing to it  :grin:   well not yet anyway, i still think about turbo's quite a bit :evil:


I'm planning to get out to a few shows/drag strips and track days this year so updates should be a bit more regular soon  :smiley:

« Last Edit: 08 May 2009, 11:42 by Mk1Mad J - 16v »

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Re: MK1MADJ - mk1 16v
« Reply #34 on: 01 April 2010, 13:46 »
Wow, nearly a whole year since my last update... in the last year ive done, well nothing really just washing it & and driving it, nothings broke or worn out, loves it  :grin:

Just had to do a list of mods for my insurance so thought I might as well post them here aswell:

Engine/transmission
1989 Mk2 Golf 16v (KR) Engine (bored to 1.9l)
1989 Mk2 Golf 16v (2y) Gearbox
Raceland Stainless 4 Branch Exhaust Manifold
Powerflow Stainless Exhaust (2.5" Full System with 3" Tip)
Scirocco 16v Inlet Manifold/Fuel Injectors & Injector lines
Crazy Quiff Stainless Braided replacement fuel pipe set
Late Mk1 Golf Cabriolet Driveshafts & CV Joints
Mk2 Golf 16v Fuel distributor mounted to original airbox
K&N Panel filter


Chassis/brakes

Koni Ride height adjustable Coil-Over set up
Mk2 Golf 16v Brake master cylinder & servo
Late Mk1 Golf Cabriolet Front wishbones/front hubs/brake carriers & calipers
Red Dot Racing Cross Drilled & Groved Brake Discs & fast road pads
Goodridge Stainless Brake hoses
Powerflex Bush Set (Complete)
EMPI Front Lower strut brace
15" Ripspeed 5 spoke Alloys with Yokohama AS01 tyres


Bodywork/Exterior
Mk2 Golf 16v front lower spoiler
Mk1 Golf Clipper front Grill
Smoked Cross-Hair Headlights & Spot Lights
Smoked fronf indicator lenses
Zender side skirts
Kamei roof/boot spoiler
Scirocco 16v tail badge
Hi-level window mounted brake light strip

Interior
Mk2 Golf 16v Dashboard cluster (white dial kit) & all associated wiring inc. MFA, Knock-box etc…
Mk2 Golf 16v Indicator/wiper + MFA Stalks
VDO Voltmeter in centre console + additional VDO oil temp guage used to monitor water temp
Unbranded aftermarket steering wheel - hand polished alloy centre with Wolfsburg badge
Karman Ghia chrome interior door pulls & surrounds
Chrome Window winders
Trimsport Alloy golfball gear knob
Trimsport Alloy Door pins (wolfsburg)
Trimsport Alloy Mirror Adjusters (wolfsburg)
EMPI Alloy hand brake cover
Leather gearstick & hand brake gaitors
Crazy Quiffs dashboard vent inserts
Child booster seat upholstered with original mk1 seat fabric to match interior
Ripspeed alloy pedal covers


Security

yep  :lipsrsealed:

"Ever since I started to surf, I have realized that golf is for people who don't know how to surf."  -- Tiger Woods.

my dub project:-
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=35338.0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyEUOoH_xxo