GolfGTIforum.co.uk

General => General discussion => Topic started by: casper_ac on 24 May 2004, 22:24

Title: stupid me!
Post by: casper_ac on 24 May 2004, 22:24
 ???real stupid question but im new to golfs so...wat series or watever wud a 1986 1.3CL golf be? ??? ??? ???
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: Mixologist on 24 May 2004, 22:30
Mk2

got one of those myself, just hate the way the wing mirros are half way down the f-ing doors!!! and the way they move at there own accord
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: casper_ac on 24 May 2004, 22:30
Mk2

got one of those myself, just hate the way the wing mirros are half way down the f-ing doors!!! and the way they move at there own accord
any pics there handy?is urs a 1.3 or GTI?
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: SoundillusioN on 24 May 2004, 23:48
I tried to answer some of ur questions in the mk1 section.  ;)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: Dizzie on 25 May 2004, 00:13
the later doors are a direct swap if you want the mirrors in the proper place. :)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: vixteris on 25 May 2004, 01:26
mark 1 - very sexy car, very light, original and best
(http://img38.photobucket.com/albums/v118/misscab/burnout.jpg)


mark 2 - still nice, an excellent more modern replacement for the mark 1
(http://img38.photobucket.com/albums/v118/misscab/Picture.jpg)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: topher on 26 May 2004, 12:31
and a mark 3 *cough*


(http://www.balfourtravel.com/img/ferry.jpg)


 ;D
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: lowgolf on 26 May 2004, 12:37
thats a bit kind
(http://www.tarntank.se/images/sundbild.jpg)  ;D
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: Overseer on 26 May 2004, 12:37
 >:(
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: Overseer on 26 May 2004, 12:46
here's a lovely shot of a mk1 ready for rustoration

(http://www.bemuddlement.com/BM_Estates/cbbox/cb_box.jpg)


the mk2 requires more skill to fabricate new panels

(http://engr.calvin.edu/Events/ENGR%20101/Mvc-014l.jpg)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: topher on 26 May 2004, 12:49
well since noone else is gonna do it...
here's a mk4  :)

(http://www.homestead.com/flowstate/files/panzerrollover.jpg)

Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: gibby on 26 May 2004, 12:52
^ That's nothing like a mk4 tophuh, it's not wide enough  ;)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: topher on 26 May 2004, 12:54
the handling however, is uncannily similar  :o
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: Overseer on 26 May 2004, 12:55
the mk5... i mean um..


(http://www.trinityauto.com.au/showroom/peugeot/307.gif)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: danhock on 26 May 2004, 12:56
similar acceleration too....
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: vixteris on 26 May 2004, 12:56
rofpmsl@u lot - whos posting up a peugeot 307 then??  ;D

edit: im so slow at typing  ::) , nice one overseer  ;)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: danhock on 26 May 2004, 12:58
This is what VW based the Mk3 on

(http://www.oldbug.com/114-1469_IMG.JPG)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 26 May 2004, 13:00
i found another pic of a mk4 ;D

(http://www.caterpillar.com/about_cat/news/03_products_n_services/images/797wtrk2.jpg)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: Golfgal on 26 May 2004, 13:00
many a true word spoken in jest!!
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: vixteris on 26 May 2004, 13:02
i found the original blueprint for the mark 3 cab  :D

(http://www.bywaters.co.uk/images/pr_s_skip.jpg)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: lowgolf on 26 May 2004, 13:03
Heres the MK4 that 2 fast 2 furious left out due to deleted scenes
(http://www.bojates.com/albums/oddlondon/tank.jpg)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: danhock on 26 May 2004, 13:07
heres a pic of Vix's car so u know what a mk1 cab looks like..

(http://www.manchester.gov.uk/opservices/images/commerc/lo_skip.jpg)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 26 May 2004, 13:07
i found the original blueprint for the mark 3 cab  :D

(http://www.bywaters.co.uk/images/pr_s_skip.jpg)

they based it on a mk1 cab ;D

 :P
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: lowgolf on 26 May 2004, 13:10
Heres a mk3 vr6. Apparently they are quite fast for ferries  :D
(http://www.maritimeheritagetrail.co.uk/images/seacat.jpg)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: gibby on 26 May 2004, 13:11
heres a pic of Vix's car so u know what a mk1 cab looks like..

(http://www.manchester.gov.uk/opservices/images/commerc/lo_skip.jpg)

Looks like the same colour as yours to me ;)
If you can find a green skip that'll be mine !
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: lowgolf on 26 May 2004, 13:14
i found it in the gallery, it seems to have the roof up though
(http://www.plantuk.com/euroquip/images/green-skip.gif)  ;D
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: gibby on 26 May 2004, 13:15
lol - Aye that's it, where the fcuk have my wheels gone  ???
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 26 May 2004, 13:16
and the mk2 16v
(http://www.mclaren.co.uk/images/MP4-19.jpg) ;D

Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: danhock on 26 May 2004, 13:17
nah...

This is mine

(http://www.manchester.gov.uk/opservices/images/commerc/rel_skip.jpg)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: lowgolf on 26 May 2004, 13:18
Dont know, but if u ever want to move it then ive found the resloution
(http://www.hennessyengineering.com/boogie_OK.JPG)
 ;)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: gibby on 26 May 2004, 13:20
...and risk it getting scratched ! No way !  ;D
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: gibby on 26 May 2004, 13:21
nah...

This is mine

(http://www.manchester.gov.uk/opservices/images/commerc/rel_skip.jpg)

Roof needs some more of that multi purpose cleaner though  ;)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: vixteris on 26 May 2004, 13:23
its the PD150  ;D(http://webpages.charter.net/mortickles/images/friends/Deisel.jpg)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: danhock on 26 May 2004, 13:24
heres a nice mk2

(http://www.ridejudge.com/rides/00003519.jpg)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: lowgolf on 26 May 2004, 13:26
ive heard the diesels smoke a bit?
(http://www.bankspower.com/tech/tech-hotrodding.jpg)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: Martz on 26 May 2004, 13:42
heres a nice mk2

(http://www.ridejudge.com/rides/00003519.jpg)

Is'nt the the conversion for the MK1 to look like a Polo saloon? ;D
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: vixteris on 26 May 2004, 13:48
mine and danhocks cars met up for a meet last night - arent they cute  :-*

(http://www.oldtimerfreunde-heidelberg.de/fiat%20500.jpg)

please note: mines in better nick  ;D
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: lowgolf on 26 May 2004, 14:13
breakthru, found a way to make mk3's a reasnoble weight
(http://www.iwu.fhg.de/german/gebiete/abt50/jpg/e_vw-golf1mit-text.jpg)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 26 May 2004, 22:30
and the mk2 16v
(http://www.mclaren.co.uk/images/MP4-19.jpg) ;D



being chased by a mk3 vr6

(http://home.mchsi.com/~steeldust21/barge.jpg) ;D
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 26 May 2004, 22:34
and im sure they could have made the mk3 8v engine more efficient

(http://www.adigebacchiglione.veneto.it/img/diesel.jpg)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: tinman on 27 May 2004, 00:23
STOP STOP it bl**dy hurts to larf ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: danhock on 27 May 2004, 10:08
As Vw increase the luxury and weight of the Golf they have to increase the engine size......
Heres the the mk5 engine stripped down..

(http://www.bath.ac.uk/~ccsshb/12cyl/rta96c_crank.jpg)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: Mixologist on 27 May 2004, 17:17
And changing the spare tyre was becoming a tad bothersome

(http://www.nassco.com/images/bp_gallery/BP3.jpg)
Title: Re:stupid me!
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 27 May 2004, 20:17
here is the 'sport' suspension for the mk4, mechanics find it hard to lift these so eat bogeys instead.

(http://www.claytonsnyder.com/images/trip/devinpick.JPG)
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: redcarboy on 14 April 2005, 11:18
**BUMP** This is actually quite Funny..... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: mix on 14 April 2005, 11:18
:laugh: :laugh:

proper piss take
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: redcarboy on 14 April 2005, 11:21
OOO Look an consignment of MK4's arriving in Dock..... :evil:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/count-von-carstein/787857595.jpg)
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: mix on 14 April 2005, 11:23
:evil:

(http://www.ssengrs.com/images/products/turbogener.jpg)

the new turbos for the mk5 where a tadoversized for the engine.......
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: redcarboy on 14 April 2005, 11:26
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/count-von-carstein/388621136.jpg)

Heres an early MK2 notice the rusting and general deterioration on the bonnet and doors... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :evil:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/count-von-carstein/380638514.jpg)

Thhe mk1 starter motor was undergoing serious development tests.. :evil:
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: Sugar79 on 14 April 2005, 11:33
Excellent post!! so funny  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: redcarboy on 14 April 2005, 11:35
Was it as funny as this peice of kit off a mk 2 rallye.. :huh: :huh: :evil:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/count-von-carstein/1450414348.jpg)

They just dont build em like they used too...... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :evil:
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: gibby on 14 April 2005, 11:36
free neglected to tell the lonely mk3 owner that the Newark meet had changed venues !  :laugh:

(http://www.modelyachtdesign.co.uk/canal%20barge%20pic.JPG)
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: mrwotto on 14 April 2005, 11:49
free neglected to tell the lonely mk3 owner that the Newark meet had changed venues ! :laugh:

(http://www.modelyachtdesign.co.uk/canal%20barge%20pic.JPG)

FAF
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: gibby on 14 April 2005, 12:05
Just to show that I don't always take the p1ss out of mk3s  :wink: :laugh:

gibby was not a happy chappy as he had to call out the AA for the third time this week.  :laugh:

(http://www.the-internet-pages.co.uk/england/port/powdc1/art/BBank1.JPG)
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: mrwotto on 14 April 2005, 12:11
Nice one gibbs :grin:
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: redcarboy on 14 April 2005, 12:33
 :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :undecided: :undecided: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

The count's Mk3 lost a few pounds with the addition of a new lightweight flywheel.. :laugh: :laugh:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/count-von-carstein/fx20at20bass20new.jpg)
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: mrwotto on 14 April 2005, 13:06
I have decided to rent my mk3 out the the mersey ferry corporation

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v342/mrwotto/ferry.jpg)

Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: jv on 14 April 2005, 20:58
pmsl  :grin: :laugh:
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: Flying Custard on 15 April 2005, 01:11
The mk5 is meant to be more spacious inside...

(http://www.adams-antiques-fairs.co.uk/images/Lindley%20Hall%20artist's%20impression.jpg)
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: Flying Custard on 15 April 2005, 01:15
The golf... a family car with GTi performance  :grin:

(http://www.monstertruckrides.com/Gifs/Clean%20Truck.jpg)
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: BOGGLE on 15 April 2005, 01:48
 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: Judderi on 15 April 2005, 15:38
VW reveal the inspiration behind the mk5

(http://www.legendcookshop.co.uk/e-comon/kcjelpig.jpg)
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: mix on 15 April 2005, 15:41
the difference in weight between the mk5 and the mk1

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y136/mixologist/fatthin.gif)
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: redcarboy on 15 April 2005, 20:54
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v490/count-von-carstein/donkey.jpg)

They said the back of the mk4 was heavy. :laugh:
Title: Re: stupid me!
Post by: mix on 15 April 2005, 20:55
^^and thats what happened when they tried to help out a friend and tow a mk3 home........ :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: