GolfGTIforum.co.uk

Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Steve_PD on 27 August 2008, 19:07

Title: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Steve_PD on 27 August 2008, 19:07
Hello all,
I posted in the newbie section but seeing as I have a mk4 I thought I'd post in here aswell.
I bought my golf a few months ago as I desperately needed a diesel with the rising fuel costs.
So I got myself the below

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/golf/golf1copy.jpg)

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/golf/golfmk4p1copy.jpg)

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/golf/golfm4p2copy.jpg)

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/golf/25082008749-1.jpg)

And one for the petrol heads  :drool:

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/golf/17072008694.jpg)
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Rhyso on 27 August 2008, 19:14
welcome mate

another fellow derv burner joins the crusade!

what model did you get?

EDIT - just seen your other thread

where do you hail from in South Wales mate?
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: (shakey) on 27 August 2008, 19:18
welcome m8

very nice lookin golf m8 love the interior

pitty its a derv  :wink:

petrol is the way forward  :grin:  :grin:  :grin:
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Steve_PD on 27 August 2008, 19:19
150 mate

another fellow derv burner joins the crusade!

I couldn't afford to run a 1.8t, I was putting 80 quid a week in my 1.4 civic :sick:
Its now down to 50 with a very heavy right foot :tongue:

where do you hail from in South Wales mate?

Caldicot, not to far from Chepstow
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: bobbarley on 27 August 2008, 19:20
That's a cracking example, great condition, and a full digital display!!  :shocked:
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Rhyso on 27 August 2008, 19:24


Caldicot, not to far from Chepstow

lad i work with is from there lol

and a full digital display!!  :shocked:

won't have that for long  :evil: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: the_stink on 27 August 2008, 19:51
very nice  :grin: dont see to many in that grey, really like that colour and you got leather too !!
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Rhyso on 27 August 2008, 20:48
have you done the mods yourself or did the car come like that?  :smiley:
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Steve_PD on 27 August 2008, 21:42
I've done them myself, the inside is finished, I think :wink:
Time to start with the outside
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Rhyso on 27 August 2008, 21:44
I've done them myself, the inside is finished, I think :wink:
Time to start with the outside

been busy then  :smiley:

whats your plans for the outside?
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: bobbarley on 27 August 2008, 21:44
Where'd you get the steering wheel and clocks from?
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Rhyso on 27 August 2008, 21:46
Where'd you get the steering wheel and clocks from?

i'm guessing they were factory fitted options
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: bobbarley on 27 August 2008, 21:48
Where'd you get the steering wheel and clocks from?

i'm guessing they were factory fitted options
I want them, they're ace!!

the inside it totally mint!
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Rhyso on 27 August 2008, 21:48
i want the clocks  :drool:
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: bobbarley on 27 August 2008, 21:49
i want the clocks  :drool:
I' going to steal them!  I'd settle for a HIS that works, let alone a FIS like that!
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Steve_PD on 27 August 2008, 21:55
whats your plans for the outside?

Ill be in need of some tyres soon so that gives me an excuse to buy some 18's
Then I'll be lowering it
The bumpers could do with a respray
Remap, most probably quickly followed by a new clutch
And a few other things along the way.

Where'd you get the steering wheel and clocks from?

As Rhyso said factory fitted

I' going to steal them!  I'd settle for a HIS that works, let alone a FIS like that!

Try it I sleep with this under my pillow
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/golf/fallkniven-kitchen-knife.jpg)
 :evil: :evil: :evil:
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Rhyso on 27 August 2008, 21:57
i want the clocks  :drool:
I' going to steal them!  I'd settle for a HIS that works, let alone a FIS like that!

except they wouldn't be any use to you mate  :wink:

remap and new clutch are a must :afro:  just budget LOTS for your clutch - recently did mine at a cool cost of £900...........
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: bobbarley on 27 August 2008, 21:59
£900?  Rhyso you're absolutely mental!!

Get yourself a 007P Forge dump valve :)
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Steve_PD on 27 August 2008, 21:59
£900 :undecided:
Ill be leaving the map for last then

EDIT
Get yourself a 007P Forge dump valve :)

I've got a diesel mate
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Rhyso on 27 August 2008, 22:00
£900?  Rhyso you're absolutely mental!!

Get yourself a 007P Forge dump valve :)

its a DIESEL Bob - don't need one  :rolleyes:

Sachs clutch - £468
Flywheel £210
Release bearing £40
Fitting £200

goes like f**k now though  :smug: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: bobbarley on 27 August 2008, 22:01
£900?  Rhyso you're absolutely mental!!

Get yourself a 007P Forge dump valve :)

its a DIESEL Bob - don't need one  :rolleyes:


Really?  No wonder those dervs are slow!  :grin:
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Rhyso on 27 August 2008, 22:02
£900?  Rhyso you're absolutely mental!!

Get yourself a 007P Forge dump valve :)

its a DIESEL Bob - don't need one  :rolleyes:


Really?  No wonder those dervs are slow!  :grin:

bring it on b!tch  :tongue: you won't see me for smoke  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: bobbarley on 27 August 2008, 22:02
£900?  Rhyso you're absolutely mental!!

Get yourself a 007P Forge dump valve :)

its a DIESEL Bob - don't need one  :rolleyes:


Really?  No wonder those dervs are slow!  :grin:

bring it on b!tch  :tongue: you won't see me for smoke  :grin: :grin:
Literally!!  :grin:
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Steve_PD on 27 August 2008, 22:05
Look and weep

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/golf/17072008694.jpg)
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: bobbarley on 27 August 2008, 22:06
Ban him!!  Someone!
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: JeffW on 27 August 2008, 22:09
Look and weep

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/golf/17072008694.jpg)
My 1.8T could do that..........................maybe rolling down hill averaging the fuel for the length of the hill LOL

Jeff
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Rhyso on 27 August 2008, 22:09
Ban him!!  Someone!

not on my watch  :wink:
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: JeffW on 27 August 2008, 22:10
Must admit, it looks well mate  :cool:

Jeff
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: bobbarley on 27 August 2008, 22:10
Look and weep

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/golf/17072008694.jpg)
If that isn't evidence of one careful elderly lady owner I don't know what is!!
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Steve_PD on 27 August 2008, 22:13
If that isn't evidence of one careful elderly lady owner I don't know what is!!

 :grin: :grin:
Thats me cruising to work in the morning, coming home am lucky to see 50...but then my average speed is 80 :evil:
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: richw911 on 27 August 2008, 22:20
Very nice car mate :afro:

who said 1.8T have crap MPG:

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/clocks4.jpg)

I know dervs get loads more than this when being thrashed but hay its Not bad for a petrol  :wink:
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Rhyso on 27 August 2008, 22:21
not a bad effort mate
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: bobbarley on 27 August 2008, 22:21
123k  :shocked:
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: richw911 on 27 August 2008, 22:23
123k  :shocked:

Yep and has an oil service every 6k - sweet as a nut :afro:

Ive done 60K myself  :smug:
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: bobbarley on 27 August 2008, 22:24
Do it yourself the oil change?
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: richw911 on 27 August 2008, 22:25
Do it yourself the oil change?

Do now always used to be done by VW  :wink:
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: bobbarley on 27 August 2008, 22:25
Do it yourself the oil change?

Do now always used to be done by VW  :wink:
Sump plug out, drain oil.  New sump plug in, replace oil?
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Rhyso on 27 August 2008, 22:26
Do it yourself the oil change?

Do now always used to be done by VW  :wink:
Sump plug out, drain oil.  New sump plug in, replace oil?

and replace filter
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: richw911 on 27 August 2008, 22:27
Do it yourself the oil change?

Do now always used to be done by VW  :wink:
Sump plug out, drain oil.  New sump plug in, replace oil?

Yep

I always leave it for few hours to drain out all the crap oil aswell  :wink:
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Rhyso on 27 August 2008, 22:28
anyway stop hi-jacking the thread now  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: gooseuk on 28 August 2008, 01:27
Welcome yes another derv. Were growing in mass. Same sterring wheel as mine good job.

Looks very clean mate and i am jealous its a faster one than mine lol.


Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Matt_Mk4 on 28 August 2008, 08:30
Very smart mate!

Loving the interior
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Mk1Macca on 28 August 2008, 09:08
Cracking looking car, but then it is a MK4  :cool:

I'm new to MK4 ownership too, but welcome anyway :)
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: T_J_G on 28 August 2008, 09:12
Good looking car!
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Steve_PD on 28 August 2008, 13:52
Very nice car mate :afro:

who said 1.8T have crap MPG:

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/clocks4.jpg)

I know dervs get loads more than this when being thrashed but hay its Not bad for a petrol  :wink:

Not bad for a petrol  :drool:
Title: Re: Hello MK4 owners
Post by: Dubbz on 28 August 2008, 19:33
Hello all,
I posted in the newbie section but seeing as I have a mk4 I thought I'd post in here aswell.
I bought my golf a few months ago as I desperately needed a diesel with the rising fuel costs.
So I got myself the below

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/golf/golf1copy.jpg)

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/golf/golfmk4p1copy.jpg)

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/golf/golfm4p2copy.jpg)

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/golf/25082008749-1.jpg)

And one for the petrol heads  :drool:

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/golf/17072008694.jpg)

Very nice mate  :cool:
and welcome :afro: