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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Richie_C on 05 January 2011, 22:23

Title: mk3 gti 16v anniversary
Post by: Richie_C on 05 January 2011, 22:23
hiya heres a few pics of my new mk3. Its standard except for the lenso eagle 17in alloys and the exhaust which is a powerflow full stainless. The back box will be changed sometime this year to a twin exit similar to the standard also its been lowered but just on springs and struts again this will be changed for a set of coilovers. It came with loads of reciepts and also the original alloys aswell which werent in the best of condition so i quickly refurb them with some matt black just to use during this sh!tty weather to keep the salt off the lensos.

(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l408/Richie_C1979/golfmk3gti16v11.jpg)
(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l408/Richie_C1979/golfmk3gti16v.jpg)
(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l408/Richie_C1979/golfmk3gti16v2.jpg)
(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l408/Richie_C1979/golfmk3gti16v6.jpg)
(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l408/Richie_C1979/golfmk3gti16v3.jpg)
(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l408/Richie_C1979/golfmk3gti16v4.jpg)
(http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l408/Richie_C1979/golfmk3gti16v5.jpg)
Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v anniversary
Post by: Noof on 05 January 2011, 22:40
very nice, i like the wheels, a little different, i havent posted my car pics up yet, needs a good polish first!
Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v anniversary
Post by: tdi_blu on 05 January 2011, 22:50
Lovely car mate wheels suit it think I seen this for sale a while back could be wrong but nice anni  :wink:
Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v anniversary
Post by: Richie_C on 05 January 2011, 23:04
yeah bought it in october not had it long. bought it from dudley it was advertised on pistonheads. is there any way of finding out the number the car is? its the 16v anniversay only 150 made of those. would i have to contact vw
Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v anniversary
Post by: tdi_blu on 05 January 2011, 23:50
Pretty sure theres no real way of telling tbh as there not individually numbered like the 25th anni.I wouldnt think theres all that many annis left full stop in 8v,16v and tdi I do know that yours in metalic black was a optional extra.
Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v anniversary
Post by: Wayne on 05 January 2011, 23:59
yeah bought it in october not had it long. bought it from dudley it was advertised on pistonheads. is there any way of finding out the number the car is? its the 16v anniversay only 150 made of those. would i have to contact vw

They were not numbered.
Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v anniversary
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 06 January 2011, 09:08
I really like it, enjoy the new car fella.
Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v anniversary
Post by: Deano2711 on 06 January 2011, 09:15
Like the motor Mate, really clean example. I never saw this nocking about and I live by Dudley. I am going the other way and think the wheels need changing back to the original. I beliee Anni's need the original gear to keep the appearence but then it's your motor and if you like it then that's all that matters. And welcome to the site  :cool:
Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v anniversary
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 06 January 2011, 09:34
Like the motor Mate, really clean example. I never saw this nocking about and I live by Dudley. I am going the other way and think the wheels need changing back to the original. I beliee Anni's need the original gear to keep the appearence but then it's your motor and if you like it then that's all that matters. And welcome to the site  :cool:

Agree with Deano, needs to keep it's original features to holds it own. Obvs you don't want it to be like every one elses!  :grin:

What's that rear badge say?
Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v anniversary
Post by: xtetx on 06 January 2011, 11:48
thats real nice that mate
Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v anniversary
Post by: N900 MJT on 06 January 2011, 12:06
Nice looking car mate  :cool:
Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v anniversary
Post by: Richie_C on 06 January 2011, 21:11
Thanks everyone the rear badge says gti 16v. The original alloys need a really good refurb. I like the alloys just sets it apart. Other than the oval tail pipe which will be changed for a twin original looking one the alloys are the only after market parts. No nasty speaker holes in parcel shelf either. Engine is all original might put an induction kit on just for abit of a throatier engine note. Not to interested in more speed. Just want to keep it as original as it is
Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v anniversary
Post by: Len on 07 January 2011, 09:34
Dont bother with induction kit!

Just get a K&N panel filter and fit a cold air feed.
Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v anniversary
Post by: Richie_C on 07 January 2011, 10:40
Was reading a thread about fitting a cold air feed seems simple enough so think I will give that a go.
Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v anniversary
Post by: Len on 07 January 2011, 11:03
You can also take the warm air feed crap out of the bottom of the airbox and seal that hole.
Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v anniversary
Post by: Richie_C on 07 January 2011, 18:02
Thanks for the advice. Think I'll tackle those few jobs when the weather picks up. Is there any noticeable differences when those 2 things are done?
Title: Re: mk3 gti 16v anniversary
Post by: Skred on 07 January 2011, 20:40
nice car man, looks well clean. Makes my car look even worse that I thought  :grin: