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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Mikester on 22 February 2008, 23:12

Title: Todays Explorations into my Mk3 Gti 8v.
Post by: Mikester on 22 February 2008, 23:12

So i had the tyres fitted, and tracking done. result! We can go round corners!

When up on ramps, found exhaust has a hole in the back AND MIDDLE boxes. No so much of a result.

Bought some "lazer blue side light bulbs" but they are just plain white..... not a result

Bought some new H1 bulbs for dipper beam "rally bulbs, not suitable for road use" They are great!!! result.

Abs still working A-O-K, result.

Rear tyres and brakes are ruined..... not a result.

TAX next month! MOT IN APRIL.


......gay.

Title: Re: Todays Explorations into my Mk3 Gti 8v.
Post by: DazVR6 on 22 February 2008, 23:21

This is just the way things are with older cars, you fix one thing then something else rears its ugly head, keep plodding on (and ploughing all your hard earned into it) and it will eventually all seem worth it even if the bank manager don't agree. :wink:

Title: Re: Todays Explorations into my Mk3 Gti 8v.
Post by: Mikester on 22 February 2008, 23:24

Im starting to think, every pay day i have, i end up skint by the next one, and i spend it on my car, dont even buy new clothes much, so its like, why am i bothering? Really tempted to sell up to be honest.

Before mot i need an exhaust from cat back, brakes and 2 more tyres, before i get it tested and it might fail on some thing else.

Money money money, just for an 8v gti?!?!

worth it? Im not so sure now.

Title: Re: Todays Explorations into my Mk3 Gti 8v.
Post by: DazVR6 on 22 February 2008, 23:50

Quote from: Mikester on 22 February 2008, 23:24

Im starting to think, every pay day i have, i end up skint by the next one, and i spend it on my car, dont even buy new clothes much, so its like, why am i bothering? Really tempted to sell up to be honest.

Before mot i need an exhaust from cat back, brakes and 2 more tyres, before i get it tested and it might fail on some thing else.

Money money money, just for an 8v gti?!?!

worth it? Im not so sure now.

Yeh your right it aint worth it, sell it and buy a valver, ya know you wanna :evil:

Title: Re: Todays Explorations into my Mk3 Gti 8v.
Post by: Mikester on 23 February 2008, 00:00

Quote from: DazVR6 on 22 February 2008, 23:50

Quote from: Mikester on 22 February 2008, 23:24

Im starting to think, every pay day i have, i end up skint by the next one, and i spend it on my car, dont even buy new clothes much, so its like, why am i bothering? Really tempted to sell up to be honest.

Before mot i need an exhaust from cat back, brakes and 2 more tyres, before i get it tested and it might fail on some thing else.

Money money money, just for an 8v gti?!?!

worth it? Im not so sure now.

Yeh your right it aint worth it, sell it and buy a valver, ya know you wanna :evil:

Then again, it should be problem free once these expensive problems are done i suppose,  maybe fix up and then sell up. get a mk6!? lol

Title: Re: Todays Explorations into my Mk3 Gti 8v.
Post by: boneybradley on 23 February 2008, 00:16

don't worry mike..they are all normal wear and tear parts your fitting...at least nothing out of the ordinary is broke!! thats where the expense starts to roll!!

Title: Re: Todays Explorations into my Mk3 Gti 8v.
Post by: Mikester on 23 February 2008, 00:21

Quote from: boneybradley on 23 February 2008, 00:16

don't worry mike..they are all normal wear and tear parts your fitting...at least nothing out of the ordinary is broke!! thats where the expense starts to roll!!

I wouldnt mind if it wasnt mot time too, and i stil have bits to buy, and being a supervisor for the co-op dont exactly pay millions! lol

Guess its just cus all the bills are today, im a bit POd.

Title: Re: Todays Explorations into my Mk3 Gti 8v.
Post by: TeddyKGB on 23 February 2008, 01:00

wear and tear mate u gotta love it :rolleyes: :sad:

Title: Re: Todays Explorations into my Mk3 Gti 8v.
Post by: boneybradley on 23 February 2008, 09:27

Quote from: TeddyKGB on 23 February 2008, 01:00

wear and tear mate u gotta love it :rolleyes: :sad:

A mk5 owner slumming it with us mk3'ers u gotta love it  :rolleyes:
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: Todays Explorations into my Mk3 Gti 8v.
Post by: saul79 on 23 February 2008, 15:36

once all the little things are done -it will be a few years free motoring lol