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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Mark__GTI on 20 April 2007, 23:15

Title: Mods!
Post by: Mark__GTI on 20 April 2007, 23:15

Hey everyone, just got my mk1 gti convertible today,
i want to get a set of these rear lights http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK1-Cabrio-rear-tail-lights-clear-red-M3-Look_W0QQitemZ110117055911QQihZ001QQcategoryZ72248QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem is ebay the best place to get them from?
what other mods would you guys recomend?
cheers
mark

Title: Re: Mods!
Post by: Mark__GTI on 20 April 2007, 23:22

i also like the look of these coilovers http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/COIL-OVER-COILOVER-VW-GOLF-MK1-ADJUSTABLE-SUSPENSION_W0QQitemZ150114208354QQihZ005QQcategoryZ40192QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem has anyone used them?

Title: Re: Mods!
Post by: SpearMintTom on 21 April 2007, 01:25

for lights, ebay is fine, however coil overs from ebay!!! Never! - Let alone a set of unbranded coilovers for a measley £210 including delivery!!!  :laugh: Decent springs & struts will cost you more than that..

Get something with a well known name, you won't regret it.

Title: Re: Mods!
Post by: Madone_si on 22 April 2007, 18:32

Mod's worth doing are;

Upgrade Throttle body - Audi 2.2 or mk2 16v
Get the Inlet manifold opened up to align with new throttle body
Upgrade manifold and exhaust - stainless steel - Jetex, Raceland, Powerflow, etc
Upgrade the Cam
Upgrade Clutch
If you have to get the gearbox rebuilt, you might want to change 2nd and 3rd gearing for more pulling power!! (a bit of search will be required though)
Upgrade Brakes set-up - front - see link - http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=15014
Worth checking all your engine mounts (rear one underneath car is the main one to give way and it really does make a difference) upgrade to a Diesel mk1 mount (solid mounts will make everything in the car move and shack - not nice in my view for a cab)
Replace the gearlink rubbers - will make a big difference on putting into each gear.
Upgraded Suspension - its really your choice on this one, and I would advise getting as much feedback from all other cab owners and if possible get a test drive in there cars, to feel what that suspension is like. For me Coilovers - Weitic and K&W are the best, but then again they are very costly but provide a great range on smooth to hard damping and adjustable options as well as height. I hear coilovers FK's are good but seem to lock up after a while if you don't adjust them... If your not really after the hard lower look, then a lowering kit will work out well 60/40 on cab, again there are loads of options out there today, but I refer Weitic.

and I nearly forgot, get a lower front mk1 strut brace - it will make a massive difference on cornering...

Title: Re: Mods!
Post by: gibby on 23 April 2007, 15:49

If you want to lower your cab on a static setup and cheap then go for the Sportline kits from Euro Car Parts. They consist of Ventura springs (they also make springs for Eibach :wink: ) and Bilstein shocks and will lower by about 40mm. They will be about £120ish to buy and are pretty good for the money.

Title: Re: Mods!
Post by: BobbyT on 23 April 2007, 16:01

i have spax springs and bilstein shocks on mine, there really good! 60mm drop too!  :grin: