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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Mk1Macca on 16 December 2007, 18:33
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Hello all.
I'm a newbie, not only to this forum, but also Mk1 ownership. I'd always wanted one, but never really found one I liked, then on a chance visit to the inlaws spotted my new pride and joy.
Yarp (yes, i'm sorry, i'm one of those people who name cars), is a completely origional 1981 Mk1 GTi, with the only modification being a Mk2 GTi engineering 1.9 16v engine and some coil overs.
83K genuine on the clock, i'm the third registerd owner and he's in really great condition.
I'll be looking to find out as much as I can about the Mk1, fix the few bits that need fixing, and generally bring him back to a concourse standard, with a few tweeks.
Also looking for any meets that happen in the midlands - in particular Peterborough - area.
Thanking you all, and hello! :smiley:
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Welcome to the site. Sounds like a nice motor you got there. 1.9 16v in a mk1 ! mmmmmmm :cool:
Get some pics up.
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Hey Macca..welcome..
An engine made up by the previous owner or like a lump from TSR?
Dinx :kiss:
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Oo. Err. Pass!
Man, i sound so lame! I'm just so new to the whole VAG world and am trying to learn really fast.
The best i know is that this engine was built by GTi engineering in 1989 for a MK2. I've phoned them to see if they have details, but they don't keep records that far back.
About 6 months ago or so, it was dropped into the Mk1, but there appears to be some connection issues.
The speedo isn't working and it not starting from cold without quite a lot of effort are my first two major headaches. Really need to get those sorted, so if anyone has any ideas, i'm awesome at making tea!
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Its ok darl..i dont know much either! Just thought id ask as it sounded like an engine that a few people used to drop in cars from TSR as i think it was an easyish set up!?
Dinx :kiss:
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hi there m8, sounds like a sorted motor already, looking forward to a few pics. :tongue:
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Alright and welcome !!!! PICS PICS PICS !!
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Just need to take a bucket of suds to it first. Can't post pictures of a dirty car!! :wink:
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I can though..... :evil:
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Stop posting pictures of my dirty car!!
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Hurry up with the bucket n sponge dude lol
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Just need to take a bucket of suds to it first. Can't post pictures of a dirty car!! :wink:
welcome along mate
ahhhh peterborough lad ey where abouts are ya?
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The bottom end, near Jct 17 of the a1. :smiley:
Whereabouts are you? Know of any meets near here? More importantly, know of any other Mk1's? I haven't seen a single one since becoming an owner... I want someone to wave at!
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The bottom end, near Jct 17 of the a1. :smiley:
Whereabouts are you? Know of any meets near here? More importantly, know of any other Mk1's? I haven't seen a single one since becoming an owner... I want someone to wave at!
orton end??
no i dont know of any other mk1s around few mk2s but thats about it as for meets its preety much dead round here closest 1 would be cambridge edition 38 meet
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Yup, Orton Malborne.
Cambridge is a bit of a trek, but guess i'll give it a go.
Where about's are you? Are there many vag owners in this kneck of the woods? Would it be worth starting a small monthly meet or so?
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Yup, Orton Malborne.
Cambridge is a bit of a trek, but guess i'll give it a go.
Where about's are you? Are there many vag owners in this kneck of the woods? Would it be worth starting a small monthly meet or so?
im new england near the pc world and that ,A few mates of mine meet at mcdonalds boongate if you wanted to pop down meet them lol
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Finally. Here's a couple of pics of my new pride and joy.
These are before pictures. Only managed to get a mild wash in, so please excuse the lack of gleam and shine.... figured I had to get some up soon as I was certainly getting badgered!
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd303/SkydiveMacca/yarpsm.jpg?t=1200348741)
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd303/SkydiveMacca/yarp2sm.jpg?t=1200388536)
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Cool. mk1s rock. :cool: