Matthew_Gibson Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 also 1.8t ing a mk1 golf with a mate, Pretty solid base for £400 (has been dry stored in a garage for the last 15 od years) bloody hell for £400 looks sweet. I will have a mk1 one day!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 A quick question to the aircooled crew. I am currently in a restoration job with my brother in law on a 1973 beetle. Its his build but im doing all his welding for him. We are both wondering how much power you can put through the standard gearbox before it becomes a problem? He's looking at a 2ltr turbo pre built motor. And also will i need to reinforce the rear of the chassis because of the increase of power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Trott Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) . Edited May 7, 2011 by Ryan Trott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-bonham@hotmail.com Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Ahh, I remember seeing you on ClubPolo quite a bit? Or at least the car.. Yeah, used the forum quite a bit..... it's turned to poop now though! so many haters or just fannys on there. ed38 is a much better place to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-comp-kierz Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Hi everyone, I have really wanted a Golf Mk1 1.6 Gti for a while now and was wondering is the handling and performance good on them? Are they expensive to insure? How much would it cost for a decent one? Are they're any common faults? Are they bad for rust? Thanks, Kieran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Hi everyone, I have really wanted a Golf Mk1 1.6 Gti for a while now and was wondering is the handling and performance good on them? Pretty lively, easy enough to bang a modern engine in when you get bored Are they expensive to insure? Depends on your circumstances, get some quotes How much would it cost for a decent one? Depends what you call decent, where you look and how patient you are, £100-10,000 Are they're any common faults? All sorts Are they bad for rust? They're 30 year old cars, of course they are Thanks, Kieran No problem Kieran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 From a quick google, they're about 9 seconds to 60, 130bhp/ton so what I'd call nippy. Not quick quick, but to a young person used to typical young people's cars it'll feel pretty fast. Handling wise they're a good laugh, and seem to have a lot of potential when modified. My Scirocco was mk1 golf GTI under the skin (minus the fuel injection) and even on budget coilovers it was definitely above average round the bends compared to most hatchbacks, (when not slammed on the deck anyway) but I'm not sure how similar the ARB's and stuff are on the 1.6 golfs, and the Scirocco is lower and stiffer than a golf. The handling wasn't the best feel wise, (although I am now used to an mx5, which takes a hell of a lot to beat), but there was tonnes of grip, and a nice progressive breakaway when it did break loose, with a nice controllable balance of under/oversteer. They seem to be pretty decent reliability wise, but the mechanical injection system's pretty complicated if it does go wrong and you're not used to things like that. They do rust though, I'm not sure on the exact spots, I know the rear axle mounts can get crusty, other than that just check everywhere. Parts are still easily available, and tend to be cheep, even from VW them selves. If I remember correctly, there's 2 different 1.6 engines, one with combustion chambers in the head, and the other earlier one with a flat head and dished pistons, which can be identified by the top hose position where it goes into the head. (between cylinders 2 and 3 on the flat head ones, and 3 and 4 on the later ones, I think.) Any mechanical/technical questions ask away, I've got a few mates who own/have owned mk1s, and like I say, the Scirocco was mk1 under the skin. (and is still for sale if you fancy it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-comp-kierz Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 What year is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Trott Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) . Edited May 7, 2011 by Ryan Trott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 I used to love this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geniuus Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) My lupo Edited December 10, 2013 by Geniuus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam T Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) Didnt even know this thread existed! Since it does, heres a couple pictures of my Polo. It's a first car so go easy Since got rid of the scene sticker Edited December 10, 2013 by Sam T 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Canham Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Here's my Lupo, Just a 1L as its my first car. Im currently in the process of smoothing my front bumper, That's not going well though as the first attempt cracked when trying to fit it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 WagonLife. Winter wheels on at the minute, while my 3sdms are off I'm getting busy painting them. Going full 9.5" all round too with more lows. My pa's 1970 westfalia left hooker.... Never welded, fully rebuilt 5 years ago. Lowered a spline all round on Porsche 356 rims. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 It shares Bora / Golf MK4 parts and engine, therefore you can have it! Next month it'll be replaced by a 200bhp version 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 This thread is the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geniuus Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Here's my Lupo, Just a 1L as its my first car. Im currently in the process of smoothing my front bumper, That's not going well though as the first attempt cracked when trying to fit it! No way, you're on club lupo right? Been envious of this car for a while! I've been looking into roof racks for mine, I love the look of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 (edited) Seeing as it was going to be the Mk1 Scirrocco and has a Mk1 Golf front/Super Beetle rear end I guess my Porsche 924 can go here Lows need to happen soon EDIT: Somehow forgot my T25 Doka! Only a little bit of tin worm Edited December 10, 2013 by CurtisRider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Canham Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 No way, you're on club lupo right? Been envious of this car for a while! I've been looking into roof racks for mine, I love the look of them I am indeed mate, Small world! Yeah I love the roof racks, Shame there my mates and not mine. Hes bought them for a Lupo he cant drive yet, So I have them in the mean time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geniuus Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 I am indeed mate, Small world! Yeah I love the roof racks, Shame there my mates and not mine. Hes bought them for a Lupo he cant drive yet, So I have them in the mean time. Ahhh you're a lucky one! Where did he get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Canham Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 Ahhh you're a lucky one! Where did he get them? He bought them from someone on the Club Lupo Facebook page, Got them for about £45. There Seat ones though, Not VW. Meant to say that your Lupo is looking nice too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geniuus Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 He bought them from someone on the Club Lupo Facebook page, Got them for about £45. There Seat ones though, Not VW. Meant to say that your Lupo is looking nice too! I'll have to have a look on that page then! Cheers buddy, wanting some new wheels for it now, on the lupo forum if you look at the thread called Henry there's some wheels on that car I love the look of RSL cults 14" 8j front 9j rear with huge dish haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 My Scirocco, (hiding a 1.8 20vt): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted December 10, 2013 Report Share Posted December 10, 2013 and that the only car id consider other than a mini would be a VAG motor? either a 1.8t A3 if i end up flush in a few years, True man to his word... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted December 11, 2013 Report Share Posted December 11, 2013 True man to his word...did you read all the way through to get that quote? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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