Embarrased in a 16v

[Maximumant]

You're only as old as you feel behind the wheel

How can your son not be a petrol-head with a father like you? I have my old man to blame for my motoring fascination 

Re the window, it is probalby a dodgy wire in the door-frame connection - is a common fault on them

[ASH]

ha ha what a nice story, Hopoe you enjoy the car

[jaygee]

Mximumant..Thanks for the advice on the electric window.I took the rubber boot off of the connection in the door and gave it a wiggle but still it wont work..I'll take the door panel off later and check to make sure the motor is getting the juice.

I've sold the wifes Micra and now I'm sat here sh***ing myself as she's gone to work in the 16v.She has been driving over 20 years but she's only 5 feet tall and drives with the seat well forward ,the seat back wound back to a near lying position and a cushion at the bottom of her spine...She only thinks I'm going to take the 16v badge off the car..I told her micra was a twin cam 16v and she feels happier.I hope she don't boot it away from any lights or she'll probably finish up in the back seat.
She's hated vw since I bought a 1979 MK1 1000cc and the idle valve kept getting blocked and made it stall every time she stopped. The final straw for that paticulear car was when the clutch cable mounting on the bulkhead collapsed leaving a bloody great hole and no clutch..

[daz123]

Mximumant..Thanks for the advice on the electric window.I took the rubber boot off of the connection in the door and gave it a wiggle but still it wont work..I'll take the door panel off later and check to make sure the motor is getting the juice.

I've sold the wifes Micra and now I'm sat here sh***ing myself as she's gone to work in the 16v.She has been driving over 20 years but she's only 5 feet tall and drives with the seat well forward ,the seat back wound back to a near lying position and a cushion at the bottom of her spine...She only thinks I'm going to take the 16v badge off the car..I told her micra was a twin cam 16v and she feels happier.I hope she don't boot it away from any lights or she'll probably finish up in the back seat.
She's hated vw since I bought a 1979 MK1 1000cc and the idle valve kept getting blocked and made it stall every time she stopped. The final straw for that paticulear car was when the clutch cable mounting on the bulkhead collapsed leaving a bloody great hole and no clutch..

if worse comes to worse get a divorce  only joking or thou i told the girlfriend i wouldn't marry her until she got a vw , but no she want a mk2 astra gti , women eh , tell your son to get a john deer as the are far better than ford 

[Organisys]

WTF!  lol pmsl! 

[jaygee]

Just a little update on my 16v /my son story..I've got a good relationship  with the little sod although at times he pees me off...He has been looking to find a 16v for under 2 grand that hasn't been messed about with ( you guys probably call it modified ). Its almost impossible to find one any where  as good as mine mechanically. Although a lot of cars look good on the outside when they open the bonnet its absolutely filthy.It seems its o.k as long as it's got a fancy air filter and low profile tyres sod the service history....He rings me and I tell him how I've been roaring around the countryside in my 16v and its as sweet as a nut.

Anyway he  cant see a decent late mk3 16v  for less than 2 grand ,he wants a p or r reg.. He has been on the phone to his mother when I was out fishing and between them have now decided my 16v is not such a bad proposition after all.He's on the train to come and collect it at this very moment...

What shall I do for a car now?
After I have convinced the wife that an 8 valve mk 3 gti is a better buy than a late vauxhall corsa I shall start my search..I have learnt a lot about gti 's through this site and now cant wait to get my hands on a Lowish mileage 8 valve r reg mk 3 ...16 v is not a priority for me ....Can you imagine changing a gti for a bloody corsa. I made a couple of bids on e bay for a corsa to keep her happy..You know the kind of thing ,600 quid for a 2 year old car and look dis appointed when we were outbid..

I noticed the ignition light was not working on the 16v,this was traced to a dirty connection on the little wire that came from the alternator...The alternator /starter motor are original with 93000 miles they must be due for renewal soon ..i

I'm off to the station to collect Richard Head now ..Just to pee him off I'll go in
 my van and wont let him near the 16v until he's got his insurance changed..If he takes the 16v home a nice fresh leg of chicken hidden under the spare wheel should smell nice in a few days when he's posing round with his p**s head mates ...IN MY BLOODY GTI 16V 
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[gibby]

pmsl, this story is great ! 

Tell your son to get his dirty hands off your valver and go and find his own, why is it good enough this week when it wasn't last week and just keep him squirming ! 

I wouldn't entertain a corsa and an 8v mk3 is by far a better bet than one of those, go for some test drives and your wife will see the difference in build quality and safety.  I do think you personally will be disappointed in a mk3 8v especially after driving around in a 16v. 

[Bazzer]

There are quite a few nice mk3 8vs around - I saw about 10 when I was looking. Apartf from the very odd spot of rust, I think mechanically, they have lasted pretty well... And you might even find that the 8vs haven't been ragged as much as the 16vs. But... 8vs are not as quick. I'll be the first to admit it. Well, the 7th or 8th actually.

But do you wanna license loser or a car you can drive? 

[Len]

Well just dont leave this site jaygee - I dont wanna be the oldest again!!!

So hurry up and get another Gti mate. 8v if you must, but it wont be so much fun!

Dont have sons myself but my Son-in-Laws make up for that! One of em Billy - is a Golf nut and persuaded me to buy my current Golf. Glad he did!!!!

[jaygee]

Well he's seen the 16v and he likes it "it looks better than it did in the picture don't it "..Then he's on the phone sending photos to all his boozing pals..."gotta go home wednesday" he says "going to see Audio Bullys in London on Thursday"..Thank god for that I thought he was here for the week...He's only been here a few hours he's nearly ate everything in the fridge..

I noticed  my new clear lense fog light/ indicator kit is getting water in..Paid 49 quid for them off e bay..They look good but  not sealed at all so I've had to take them off and put silicone round them.luckily it don't show..

Gibby ,please dont ask me to go for a test drive with my wife ,at least not with her driving it's absolute torture every gear change rams your head back against the headrest as she lets the clutch snap out too fast and never looks in mirrors worst of all she sticks exactly to the speed limit.If an ambulance or fire engine approaches its sheer panic.Luckily I don't see a lot as my eyes are closed most of the time..

.I am sure I can convince her a golf gti is the way to go .I don't mind an 8 valve as I am not that interested in speed ,more interested in looks and build quality,I also love sodding about with cars so I don't want nothing too modern.. now I'm going to watch Arsenal give Sparta Prague a good hiding.. Anyway I am sad to say Thursday the 16v will be heading south and I will be looking for another that looks just a bit smarter than the 16v..If I can I'll try to post a picture of the 16v. later on..