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General => General discussion => Topic started by: Fielder5757 on 30 January 2004, 11:20
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Hi there (advanced warning my spelling is crap ;D)
Just thaught i would say hi and introduce my self.
Ive been hanging around at customcivics.com for about 8 months now. But as i dont drive a civic i figured it was time to find a good VW forum, So after a few google searches i found you guys
Heres some pics of my MK2 VW 1.6 golf.
(http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/447000-447999/447465_17_full.jpg)
(http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/447000-447999/447465_14_full.jpg)
(http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/447000-447999/447465_12_full.jpg)
(http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/447000-447999/447465_16_full.jpg)
Theres a few other pics at http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/447465 (http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/447465)I understand that the cars not to everyones liking but its my first attempt at modding a car. Im only a poor 18 year old student so it takes some time ;) Window tints and side skirts will come...one day. Anyway. Just thaught i would say hello ;D
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looks tidy! :)
not a gti tho..?
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im only 18 so insurance would be to high :( But in about 2 years time im going to buy a GTI 16V and carry all the mods accross onto it. Or drop in a new engine. Not sure yet. Right now my main problem is working out what to do with the arches / side skirt and getting it tinted.
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have you done the GTi cam & manifold mod to your driver?
gives you xtra bhp without mr insurance man knowing
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Not yet no. To be honest ive not done much to the motor except the new exhausts. As far as i knew the only thing i could really do to a 1.6 to make it faster was to remove the carb and fit a K&N replacement filter with a cold air pipe running up to it. If anyone knows how i can get more performance out of it it would be a great help :D
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yes stick an 8v GTi cam and exhaust manifold on it - this will bring you upto or near std mk2 8v GTi performance
they are a straight swap
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*grabs keys, coat and wallet*
Thanks dude. I think ill make a trip down to GSF and see if i can get my grubby lill paws on the cam and manafold.
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Gambit u reckon that will be over 100bhp?
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yes the extra lift of the cam and the easier flowing of the manifold will help greatly.
and dont be going to GSF and buying them new!! get them from a scrappy or look around for people breaking 8v's
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G'day Mate - that snow plough on the front has come in handy I see ;)
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i can vouch for the cam i just done it on mkine huge difference, only the carb and the filter to go lol. gambit u sure the 8v gti manifold fits??
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yep its the same block, just different stroke
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Exceptionnaly nice looking motor! :D
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so i just unbolt my manifold from the head and swap it over??
wot abt the rest of the exhaust system?
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Nice motor :D
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go and get some twin webbers ;D
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things like that can wait as it failed its mot today lol :'(
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Exceptionnaly nice looking motor! :D
thanks for the compliments :D When you hang around a civic forum all you get is constant abuse for driving a VW. I went to GSF but they dont stock em. Then they told me to go find a breakers. So im having a sniff around the I-net for the parts. Thanks for the advice. Its nice to finally hear some good comments about my car ;D
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Hey buddy, good job modding! Welcome to the site from its arguably foremost diesel-defender!
Before you (or anyone else) goes for tints, please, please, please check this out, as it could be money down the toilet.
http://www.pentagonglasstech.com/news_legal_update.asp (http://www.pentagonglasstech.com/news_legal_update.asp)
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Hey Fielder5757! ;D
Welcome,ur car looks canny nice to me like! ;D
Dinky :-*