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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: als2 on 26 July 2010, 14:52
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Hi folks, just thought id say hi, introduce myself and my new ride. Ive just picked up a N plate Golf GTi, 8v, flat black and totally standard. Shes my first dub (had a brief affair with a mk3 gl diesel, but bought and sold within a month without putting her on the road!) my other car is an Audi S2 Avant.
Shes fairly tidy with a few niggles here and there, bit of a whine/rumble from the f/n/s reckon it might be a bearing or shaft. Bit clunky on shifts or lift off, engine/gearbox mounts? Interiors clean but seats need new bolsters or new seats (my fat ass is hard against metal frame at mo!)
Ideally she be lowered, 16" or 17" alloys (anybody got anything cheap for sale?) read and clear rear lights, and ideally a vento front end. Ive attached a pic from the ad when i got her, ill stick a few up at weekend when i detail her.
All the Best
Al
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Looks ok great find in flat black (very hard to find)
I would keep the standard rear lights also Vento front is common these days.
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Oh decisions decisions!! Yeah im happy with flat black, great when is cut and polished (means repairs are piss easy too!) D90's would be nice also (anthracite grey) but no doubt ill have changed my mind in about 20min, oh there it goes now, ill have some BBS LMs now! lol
Al
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This was mine in flat black
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/Vw%20Golf/2008_0601golfs0008.jpg)
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ooohhhhhhhhhh drooollly McDrool!
Lovin that! I defo need a set of mono bloc style rims, those ssw's?
Hmm gonna have to save this lil pic for reference!
AL
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ps: anybody know where to pick up a brake reservoir cap from?? Dealer part?? ta
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ooohhhhhhhhhh drooollly McDrool!
Lovin that! I defo need a set of mono bloc style rims, those ssw's?
Hmm gonna have to save this lil pic for reference!
AL
Yep SSW Speeds
I de arched it in the end to give more room.
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flat black is the very best colour, took me a while to find one
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look good mate , good choice in getting a 3 door version!!
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As said already looks like a good buy :afro:
As Wayne said, personally i'd stick with standard rear lights. Also with the wheels I wouldn't go any bigger than 16" :cool:
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thanks for the warm welcome guys! Once i get her all cleaned up and serviced etc ill get on with moddin her, got a vr6 lip in the cupboard and on the scrounge for rims now!
any thoughts on:
1. clunk with lift off or applying power? mounts?
2. revs, sitting at 3k at 70, that right?
3. heavy pas, belt or pump?
3. slightly lumpy idle, dirty maf?
sorry know im being lazy and im sure these ill be apparent once im under her, just looking to cut down my time looking for solutions!! Ta lads
AL
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don't go for a vento front, it's so played out now :(
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hmmmmmmmm vento, still lilkeit but well see.
Other ideas? standard front end? tinted lights? debadged grille? greyed out badge?
Al
any thoughts on:
1. clunk with lift off or applying power? mounts?
2. revs, sitting at 3k at 70, that right?
3. heavy pas, belt or pump?
3. slightly lumpy idle, dirty maf?
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Debadged grill and Hella Twins.
(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/Vw%20Golf/gar.jpg)
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1. clunk with lift off or applying power? mounts? Engine mount / s
2. revs, sitting at 3k at 70, that right? Yes
3. heavy pas, belt or pump? Adjust
3. slightly lumpy idle, dirty maf? Not sure
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Oh wayne that looks the biz!!!!!! think that what im gonna aim for, twins, de badged and some sort of monoblock rims! Cheers mate!
And thanks for the pointers for my little probs!
Al
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Oh wayne that looks the biz!!!!!! think that what im gonna aim for, twins, de badged and some sort of monoblock rims! Cheers mate!
And thanks for the pointers for my little probs!
Al
No worries
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don't go for a vento front, it's so played out now :(
people may say this , but hardly see any mk3 drving around with the vento front end. in fact dont think seen any really just normal golf front end.
cant be that commen can it :undecided:
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don't go for a vento front, it's so played out now :(
people may say this , but hardly see any mk3 drving around with the vento front end. in fact dont think seen any really just normal golf front end.
cant be that commen can it :undecided:
Take your car to a VW show and then count how many vento fronts you can find! :grin: :grin:
1. clunk with lift off or applying power? mounts?
2. revs, sitting at 3k at 70, that right?
3. heavy pas, belt or pump?
3. slightly lumpy idle, dirty maf?
AL
What happened to number 4? :laugh: :tongue:
For the last one try cleaning the throttle body with carb cleaner.
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yea for last one could try new panel filter
or just plug it in at a garage 2 see if its anything worse :huh:
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lol at number 4! just couldnt bare a fourth problem!! lol
Theyre all nowt serious just want to get on with them pdq at weekend so going straight for usual suspects u see! Ill vagcom her as well but my thoughts are that a good service will sort out her lumpiness!
Wish it was that easy wi the missus!
Al
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lol at number 4! just couldnt bare a fourth problem!! lol
Theyre all nowt serious just want to get on with them pdq at weekend so going straight for usual suspects u see! Ill vagcom her as well but my thoughts are that a good service will sort out her lumpiness!
Wish it was that easy wi the missus!
Al
i know why:
(http://pix.motivatedphotos.com/2009/1/16/633676621432910658-Sex.jpg)
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i knew i was doin summit wrong!