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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: DEANATRON on 12 May 2008, 09:33

Title: HELP- Pics added
Post by: DEANATRON on 12 May 2008, 09:33
what is the normal rpm for a gti 8v to idle at?
Also forgot to mention my car has a gti owners sticker on the front window near the mirror. Hopefull when i get to post pics up i might be able to get hold of the previous owner.

Also my golf has a full closure alarm/ immobaliser do you normally get slips with theses. I dont have one :( anyone know where i can get one from
Title: Re: HEP
Post by: Tom H on 12 May 2008, 10:36
Should idle somewhere just under 1,000 revs when it's heated up (at least that's what mine does!!)

And if your alarm is thatchems approved you should have a certificate to revify that it's been properly installed (your insurance company might want a copy) if you haven't got one you can go to any alarm installers and they can check out the alarm and, if it's up to scratch, give you a certificate.
Title: Re: HEP
Post by: DEANATRON on 12 May 2008, 11:54
phew yeah idles at around 9000rpm 10 at max.

Anyone know where i can get a tip for my exhaust................I know they look sh!tty but i just bought the car and aint got much money and the exhaust is new and will put the insurance up even more than it is. It needs to be twin out to twin upswept if possible.

Help would be appreicated will get pics up soon as!


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Post by: twisty_gti on 12 May 2008, 19:05
depends where u live mate
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Post by: boneybradley on 12 May 2008, 19:10
the alarm depends on the make/model for insurance.....all later golfs came with an alarm and immobiliser as standard but its not insurance approved!! have a look at the keyfob or alarm box and see what make it is...and if it is aftermarket try a google search for a local fitter and get it recertified
Title: Re: HELP
Post by: DEANATRON on 13 May 2008, 08:52
Its just a standard volkswagen full closure closes windows and sunroof and has an imbaliser it has 2 buttons left one closes all windows and put alarm on right one is panic button and theres a button on the side anyone know what this is ?
Pics will be up later
Title: Re: HELP
Post by: DEANATRON on 13 May 2008, 10:55
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk81/Deanatron/12052008001.jpg)

(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk81/Deanatron/12052008005.jpg)
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk81/Deanatron/12052008002.jpg)
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk81/Deanatron/12052008003.jpg)

Just ordered some new euro plates
Title: Re: HELP- Pics added
Post by: eightyeightmph on 13 May 2008, 10:59
Looks quite tidy, someone's even gone to the trouble of putting a roof aerial on (normally only on 16v/VR's)

:afro:
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Post by: nelds on 13 May 2008, 11:01
well spotted 88  :smug:
Title: Re: HELP- Pics added
Post by: DEANATRON on 13 May 2008, 11:04
The car is immaculate im gonna wax it on the weekend and get some more pics up when the plates are on. Hahah didnt know that.
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Post by: nelds on 13 May 2008, 11:09
have the front fogs been changed to blanks too..?? or where they an option..?
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Post by: DEANATRON on 13 May 2008, 11:12
They have been changed to blanks which im preety pissed off about and they cut the original wiring instead of just leaving the looms.

Well the side ones work, because they flash when i put the alarm on. But i was playing around yesterday cause they werent working and yes they are blanks :( anyone know where i can get some decent fogs?

And a exhaust tip?
Title: Re: HELP- Pics added
Post by: ineson on 13 May 2008, 13:34
Looks quite tidy, someone's even gone to the trouble of putting a roof aerial on (normally only on 16v/VR's)

:afro:

Not so mate, my 8v gti has a roof aerial and my bro in laws 8v gti  :wink:
Title: Re: HELP- Pics added
Post by: VW_08 on 13 May 2008, 20:22
looks nice and tidy and nice colour  :cool:

Mine idles around 800-850rpm, idles really nicely
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Post by: admc6 on 13 May 2008, 22:08
Looks quite tidy, someone's even gone to the trouble of putting a roof aerial on (normally only on 16v/VR's)

:afro:

Not so mate, my 8v gti has a roof aerial and my bro in laws 8v gti  :wink:

Mine is an 8v and i have a roof aerial too  :grin:
Title: Re: HELP- Pics added
Post by: boneybradley on 16 May 2008, 22:58
all 96 year golf gti's had the roof aerial..wether 8 or 16v oh and thats when all gti's got standard fog lights too
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Post by: mark3valver on 17 May 2008, 08:45
why do you want fogs so bad? they are useless and people that drive around with them on look ghey imo, im taking mine out to do a cold air feed
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Post by: DEANATRON on 17 May 2008, 13:30
i thinks thats what they did with mine i was under the bonnet the other day ands theres part of a cold air feed going towards the fan
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Post by: alexus1981 on 17 May 2008, 16:18
Looks quite tidy, someone's even gone to the trouble of putting a roof aerial on (normally only on 16v/VR's)

:afro:
and concepts.
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Post by: DEANATRON on 19 May 2008, 13:13
anyone know whre i can get a tip for my exhaust?
And whats a rough price to expect to pay to get a coil over kit fitted?
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Post by: Mikester on 19 May 2008, 16:51
Looks quite tidy, someone's even gone to the trouble of putting a roof aerial on (normally only on 16v/VR's)

:afro:

I have a roof ariel on my p plate 8v  :cool:
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Post by: fitkin on 19 May 2008, 17:01
my roof aerial has been ripped off any ideas where i can get a new one?
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Post by: remapped on 19 May 2008, 17:18
Looks quite tidy, someone's even gone to the trouble of putting a roof aerial on (normally only on 16v/VR's)

:afro:

I have a roof ariel on my p plate 8v  :cool:

Mine too was there a change point in 1996 which seems to be the year that a lot got changed on the golf ??
Title: Re: HELP- Pics added
Post by: kells on 19 May 2008, 18:04
Looks quite tidy, someone's even gone to the trouble of putting a roof aerial on (normally only on 16v/VR's)

:afro:

nope all later cars have the roof mounted version :wink:
Title: Re: HELP- Pics added
Post by: AndC on 21 May 2008, 15:53
Mine's got a roof aerial just doesn't run!!
Title: Re: HELP- Pics added
Post by: Pete Taylor on 21 May 2008, 17:29
all 96 year golf gti's had the roof aerial..wether 8 or 16v oh and thats when all gti's got standard fog lights too

tis true