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[Fielder5757]

Hi there (advanced warning my spelling is crap  )

Just thaught i would say hi and introduce my self.

Ive been hanging around at customcivics.com for about 8 months now. But as i dont drive a civic i figured it was time to find a good VW forum, So after a few google searches i found you guys

Heres some pics of my MK2 VW 1.6 golf.









Theres a few other pics at http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/447465I understand that the cars not to everyones liking but its my first attempt at modding a car. Im only a poor 18 year old student so it takes some time   Window tints and side skirts will come...one day. Anyway. Just thaught i would say hello  

[Overseer]

looks tidy!


not a gti tho..?

[Fielder5757]

im only 18 so insurance would be to high But in about 2 years time im going to buy a GTI 16V and carry all the mods accross onto it. Or drop in a new engine. Not sure yet. Right now my main problem is working out what to do with the arches / side skirt and getting it tinted.

[Gambit]

have you done the GTi cam & manifold mod to your driver?

gives you xtra bhp without mr insurance man knowing

[Fielder5757]

Not yet no. To be honest ive not done much to the motor except the new exhausts. As far as i knew the only thing i could really do to a 1.6 to make it faster was to remove the carb and fit a K&N replacement filter with a cold air pipe running up to it. If anyone knows how i can get more performance out of it it would be a great help  

[Gambit]

yes stick an 8v GTi cam and exhaust manifold on it - this will bring you upto or near std mk2 8v GTi performance

they are a straight swap

[Fielder5757]

*grabs keys, coat and wallet*

Thanks dude. I think ill make a trip down to GSF and see if i can get my grubby lill paws on the cam and manafold.

[lowgolf]

Gambit u reckon that will be over 100bhp?

[Gambit]

yes the extra lift of the cam and the easier flowing of the manifold will help greatly.

and dont be going to GSF and buying them new!!  get them from a scrappy or look around for people breaking 8v's

[AdamB]

G'day Mate - that snow plough on the front has come in handy I see