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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: mowgli on 26 May 2005, 13:36

Title: Overbore and brakes questions
Post by: mowgli on 26 May 2005, 13:36
Just a couple of Q's, has anybody done or heard of a 2.1 overbore on the 8v engine in the MK3?  Secondly, are the brakes on the 16v/VR6 bigger than those on the 8v??

I'm sure you can see where this is leading, its just a thought at the minute. :evil:

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: Overbore and brakes questions
Post by: Overseer on 27 May 2005, 16:38
yeah i believe the brakes are bigger.. but only after/or up to  a certain year.. cant remember what way round that is..

they also have ABS too.. not sure if any 8v's did


Title: Re: Overbore and brakes questions
Post by: monkeyalan on 27 May 2005, 17:19
doesn't say what year in haynes either, just says 280mm for all 2.0's. some 8v's (mine) have ABS.
Title: Re: Overbore and brakes questions
Post by: Overseer on 27 May 2005, 18:11
probably something silly like they uprate the 8v brakes and added ABS to some in the same year
Title: Re: Overbore and brakes questions
Post by: mysticblue_mk3 on 01 June 2005, 14:29
Quote from: Overseer on 27 May 2005, 16:38
yeah i believe the brakes are bigger.. but only after/or up to  a certain year.. cant remember what way round that is..

they also have ABS too.. not sure if any 8v's did




My '96 8v has ABS. According to the specification/history section of Parkers Car Price Guide, all GTi's had ABS as standard from October '94 onward, together with drivers airbag & immobilizer. :wink:

Although, the trader I bought my GTi from said it didn't have an immobilizer :undecided:.