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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: AlexMozza on 29 July 2010, 19:42

Title: Mk3 8V
Post by: AlexMozza on 29 July 2010, 19:42

Hello :)

Im thinking of joing the GTi club :D

Been looking at a couple of GTi's. The thing is most of them are 8v.

The question is, is there any point in getting an 8v as the one I'm looking at is in really good condition??

Thanks!

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: Wayne on 29 July 2010, 19:49

This question gets asked everyweek  :smiley:

I had and see nothing wrong with a 8v.

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: snifferdog on 29 July 2010, 19:49

Oh no, dont pop that question!  :grin:

The 8v is the best gti to own, i have one myself. The power is useable around town as well as on long journeys. This is all you need to know, do not check this thread again. :wink:

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: AlexMozza on 29 July 2010, 19:51

Thanks for that.  Its a nice green colour :D

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: snifferdog on 29 July 2010, 19:57

Is it dragon green? Theyre nice cars mate, not the fastest in the world but comfy and reliable (if you get a good un). :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: Deano2711 on 29 July 2010, 20:49

Dragon Green 8v ftw  :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: snifferdog on 29 July 2010, 21:24

Quote from: Deano2711 on 29 July 2010, 20:49

Dragon Green 8v ftw  :grin: :grin:

+1  :cool:

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: justalex81 on 29 July 2010, 21:34

dragon green 16v FTW  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: dom on 29 July 2010, 22:43

8v Flash Red FTW!!

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: jahilton2002 on 29 July 2010, 23:01

monza red for the win

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: benvictors on 29 July 2010, 23:42

Quote from: dom069 on 29 July 2010, 22:43

8v Flash Red FTW!!

+1  :laugh: :grin: :laugh: :grin: :smiley: :wink: :grin: :laugh: :grin: :laugh:

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: jahilton2002 on 29 July 2010, 23:44

mines rare  :laugh:  :smug: i think lol

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: chrismorby on 30 July 2010, 07:46

black 8v colour concept, hmm heated leather for my booty for the win ?  :laugh:

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: popleyruss on 30 July 2010, 08:10

Nothing wrong with an 8v I had a tidy one before my tidy vr turnt up

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: chrismorby on 30 July 2010, 08:57

8v is great to drive in town and enough for motor ways, with modern speed limits and traffic enforcement is there any point owning a "fast car"? i had a 16v and 8v mk2 astra gte and the 16v was a c**t to drive in traffic, so when i was lookin 4 a golf i got an 8v.

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: AlexMozza on 30 July 2010, 09:33

It also has a Recaro Interior which looks quite nice too.
Looks like ill try and get it soon :D

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 30 July 2010, 10:23

Mmmm Chilli Red VR6 FTW!!!!!  :cool: :grin: :smug: :nerd:

Nothing wrong with the 8v just limited on upgrading the power. I saw an 8v turbo in a mag once and that could only produce 170bhp although it did have 300lb of torque!! Good car to get used to the way the car drives and handles before upgrading to a 16v or like me a VR6  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: AlexMozza on 30 July 2010, 10:43

How much scope for Upgrading is there with an 8v, apart from Induction kit and better exhaust.
Im thinking of getting some good brake disks as well.

As there standard around 115Bhp decent exhaust & induction be looking at around 120Bhp? - Without spending loads on a turbo :D
Could they be remapped?

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: Deano2711 on 30 July 2010, 10:54

Just look after it and service it regularly and the bhp will stay pretty good. My bulk standard 8v was running 124.5 when I took it to R Tech last year.   Another way to get it running a bit better is to drill the airbox. Do a search on here for details on how to do it.

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: benvictors on 30 July 2010, 11:00

Induction kit and exhaust is more likely to give you 2-3 bhp max, 'port and polished throttle body, another 2-3bhp. A sports cam are about £200-£300 and could give you up to an extra 20-25bhp, Khares old 8v engine was pushing 137bhp with a sports cam.
Then its stuff like lightened flywheel an light weight crank pulleys for better throttle response  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: AlexMozza on 30 July 2010, 11:02

Haha, sounds like a lot of fun :)
Might slowly see how much power i can get out of it :D

Ill start at project thread when i get it :D

Induction
Exhaust
Cams
Flywheel

Don't really want to have the take apart an engine, done that once already :D

Title: Re: Mk3 8V
Post by: AlexMozza on 31 July 2010, 18:18

^^^^
To put new cams does the engine need to come out or can it be done with the engine in the car?