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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: MADDOX020407 on 29 July 2012, 17:42

Title: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: MADDOX020407 on 29 July 2012, 17:42
I am bored of my electric green 3 door 1997 p reg 2.0 8v gti, its already got full heated leather interier(which is mint), smoked quad headlights, fk coilovers, seat leon 16" black alloys, twin 80mm stainless exhaust and all the gti arch trim removed. I am an electrical contractor who is in and out of work due to agency wayne kerrs. I have now saved up £1200 to spend on either the car or sell the mk3 and get something else ?. What you you do please help ? :undecided:
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: Gavv8 on 29 July 2012, 17:57
Bit obvious but how about an engine upgrade?
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: LazyLunatic on 29 July 2012, 17:57
Find some rare wheels, make them fit with adaptors if needed. Tinker with different colored lights and maybe abc pillar/dash/headliner trim?? There is loads you can do, just got to get your imagination working.
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: LazyLunatic on 29 July 2012, 17:58
V5 engine, don't see many in a mk3, something different.
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: F17BAD on 29 July 2012, 19:16
8v Turbo
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: R3p on 29 July 2012, 20:43
Buy a tidy mk2 shell and stick the Abf in there? might relight the fire so to speak.
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: JC on 29 July 2012, 20:48
keep going with the mk3 as is,

save the money - you might need it one day

Chuff "with his grown up head on"

 :smiley:
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: tweed on 29 July 2012, 21:29
Change the engine!
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: dubstar9 on 29 July 2012, 21:33
V5 or 24v lump :smug:
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: Wayne on 29 July 2012, 21:36
Leave as is and save the money for the future :smiley:
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: dubstar9 on 29 July 2012, 21:38
Or you could fit a dirty great big fat bodykit and then wish you had saved you money :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: tweed on 29 July 2012, 22:17
Start kart racing  :wink:

After being in a real kart your car or any car for that matter will feel like tank with a 1lt diesel engine  :grin:
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: MADDOX020407 on 30 July 2012, 18:55
I would love an engine transplant but to dear(unless theres one of you lot can do it :wink:).
                                             Would i turbo the engine thats in for an 8v turbo ?
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: Wayne on 30 July 2012, 21:58
Would i turbo the engine thats in for an 8v turbo ?

Yes but to do it to a high standard is going to cost the same as fitting a 1.8t.
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: SoundillusioN on 31 July 2012, 01:00
Buy a tidy mk2 shell and stick the Abf in there? might relight the fire so to speak.

Where's the ABF coming from?

keep going with the mk3 as is,

save the money - you might need it one day

Chuff "with his grown up head on"

 :smiley:

Oh dear...  :rolleyes:

Although still quite a sensible suggestion considering your in and out of work problem.

You need to think about what it is exactly you are bored of, how it looks, how it goes or the whole car overall?
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: LowlifeDubber on 31 July 2012, 07:52
Spend it on cheap hookers and jaffacakes :evil:

Or get some nice wheels like stated(they always hold there value) then get your car to a pro detailer for a full correction package inside and out,this will make your car look like new and you will fall back in love with it.
I wouldnt bother doing anything with your engine but it is maybe worth buying a few bits towards and engine conversion of your choice.Then with the bits sat in the garage looking at you,it may give you a kick up the arse to crack on with it.

I also find if you lkook through readers rides section,it can spur you on lots.

But failing that,revert back to cheap hookers and jaffa cakes every time! :cool:
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: JayNesbitt on 31 July 2012, 10:14
As mentioned above,get a good pro detail...or some nice wheels,personall I'd go for some Chevrolet Sawblades and stretched tyres
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: gizmomk3 on 31 July 2012, 13:05
Keep the cash and if you are after a bit of fun in your mk3 I'd say track days or try driving it with your eyes shut you never know it could be fun  :laugh:
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 31 July 2012, 14:01
Go on holiday somewhere nice, don't waste it on a Mk3.. :grin:
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: MADDOX020407 on 31 July 2012, 19:05
Spend it on cheap hookers and jaffacakes :evil:

Or get some nice wheels like stated(they always hold there value) then get your car to a pro detailer for a full correction package inside and out,this will make your car look like new and you will fall back in love with it.
I wouldnt bother doing anything with your engine but it is maybe worth buying a few bits towards and engine conversion of your choice.Then with the bits sat in the garage looking at you,it may give you a kick up the arse to crack on with it.

I also find if you lkook through readers rides section,it can spur you on lots.

But failing that,revert back to cheap hookers and jaffa cakes every time! :cool:



What is a pro detailer and who does it at what cost and do hookers like jaffa cakes :wink:
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: MADDOX020407 on 01 August 2012, 21:07
 :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :undecided: :undecided: :undecided: :undecided:
Title: Re: Bored of my mk3 what would you do ?
Post by: tweed on 01 August 2012, 23:53
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :undecided: :undecided: :undecided: :undecided:


Man up!!