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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Big-G on 05 October 2005, 22:59

Title: Help save my Mk1 - ECO mods ? :cry:
Post by: Big-G on 05 October 2005, 22:59

 
Hi all, first post etc  :laugh:

Right here goes !!

I bought my Mk 1 Golf C 1.1 a couple of months ago. Its in good condition and most importantly almost totally rust free with only 82k
pics -
 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4566807002&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

The idea was for the Mrs and I to use it for work between us to save mileage on our other cars (Renault 5 Turbo and Mitsi FTO). I was gonna lower it and put some Porsche Cookie cutters I've got on it to make it look  :cool: until I've finished playing with my R5 sold it on and then turn my attention to the golf - 2.0 16v etc

Now for the problem - Its not as cheap to run as we had hoped, had a Fiat Cinqucento 900cc 5spd that used to sip fuel compared to this !!!

If I dont make it cheaper she wants us to sell it and get a Corsa Diesel !!!!!! I've got nowhere to store it and its too good to let go !!! Passed Mot today (only needed a new number plate !!)

sooooooo - what I can I do to make it more economical ? Was there any models (polo?) with a 1.1i engine that I can swap the iinjection parts across onto mine. What about a lower ratio gearbox thats not revving like hell at 65-70 ? 5spd ?

Also read about the Formel E - high compression engine and longer gearbox - would this engine be ok with 95ron as I read it was designed for 4* ? Is the carb any different.

Any help would be really appreciated as I love this car already and would hate to have to let it go because I would struggle to find one as sound for soo little money in the future !!!!! :cry: :cry:

Title: Re: Help save my Mk1 - ECO mods ? :cry:
Post by: Tucker on 06 October 2005, 19:32

hi ya,

welcome to the site :cool:

Nice motor you got there :cool:

Don't see the point in changing the engine, its only a 1.1. That has to be cheap compaired to a Mk1 gti and your R5 and mitsi. you would except it to use more juice than a fiat Cinqucento 900cc. Surly its only a matter of a few quid. Sell the R5  :evil:

Not much help :rolleyes: but don't get rid of her :tongue:

cheers
Tucker

Title: Re: Help save my Mk1 - ECO mods ? :cry:
Post by: Big-G on 06 October 2005, 19:56

Hi, cheers for the reply  :smiley:

I am gonna sell the 5     -----     but not yet  :wink:

Idea is to use this for a year while I finish off my 5 then sell that and spend the cash on the Golf !!!

Pics of my 5 btw      -----       www.rtoc.org/library/default.asp?id=2043

I'm hoping that the mrs will like the car the more she uses it !!!! How can she not !!!!  :grin: I've got till after xmas  :sad:

Anyone else with any ideas ??

Title: Re: Help save my Mk1 - ECO mods ? :cry:
Post by: Mr V Wagon on 08 October 2005, 18:48

You can fit a MK3 Polo GT and G40 engines with little problem. I know someone a G40 engine/box/loom if you're interested.

I've got some Porsche Design 90s too.