Here's a short summary of my Golf, actually, I’ve probably missed out a load of things, I’m always forgetting what I did!
Basically this is my first car, and has evolved from the GTI look-a-like Driver model to the mad creation you see below.
Its worth noting that ever since we got our cars we have done nearly all the work to our cars ourselves. This is most evident on my car with the lairy bodywork! Dave made a good comment:
"I will vouch that Rich is quality at bodywork and painting ....mainly because he's a perfectionist so doesn't stop till the finish is spot on. Although Rich's car takes the personal subjective nature of modifying to the extreme, it definitely draws interest."
Ah, cheers mate! Yeah, I basically spend every minute I can on my car, the reason it’s so modified is that I’ve basically owned it the longest (3 years now) and do things bit by bit when I have the time……..I agree that the paint job isn’t to everyone’s liking, but I love it, and that’s all that matters.
I really have done all the work to it myself (apart from a few mechanical bits and bobs!), I taught myself how to fibreglass, fill, finish, paint, woodwork (for ICE) etc…….it just takes time and you really have to be patient, otherwise you’ll bodge it up, its all in the preparation!
I’m planning to get the interior re-trimmed (bucket seats, doors etc) and the boot lid flushed, as well as convert the existing engine to 2.0L as soon as finances (mainly insurance!) allow……
| SPEC: 1991 Mark2 Volkswagen Golf Driver Engine: 1.6L engine, 32/34 Weber carburettor. K&N panel filter in modified airbox. GTI downpipe, Full Jetex Stainless Steel twin 3" exhaust system. Bosch Super 3 spark plugs, up-rated HT Leads. Short-Shift gear Mechanism with weighted rod. Suspension: Boge Turbogas Shock Absorbers, with matching -40mm springs. Front and rear Eibach uprated anti-roll bars. Brakes: Front- GTI spec Pagid drilled discs, Pagid fast road pads. Rear- 16V GTI disc conversion (not fitted yet). Wheels/ Tyres: 17x7" Kosei Snipers, Avon zz1 205/40/ZR17 tyres. Exterior: Front- 3 bar debadged front grill, modified 'bad boy' eyebrow (modified). Modified 16V spec front 'big bumper', blue indicators, meshed lower section with fog lights, all smoothed and painted. Modified RAD front splitter. Single wiper conversion. Sides- Reversed M3 sideskirts, M3 mirrors. Blue Ford Focus side repeaters. Handles delocked. 91 spec Arches and trim. Rear- 91 GTI 16V spec rear 'big bumper', smoothed tow-eye cover, custom meshing in lower panel. RAD rear diffuser. Lay flat rear wiper. Rear DTM spoiler. Lower section debadged and smoothed. All body modifications and trim smoothed and painted body colour or contrasting Metallic Blue. Interior: Polished blue alloy gear knob and pedals. Momo Race Steering Wheel. Chequer plate blue/black mats. Blue/Black Seat Covers. Various Dash and interior trim painted Metallic Blue. Matching amp remote power switches in standard switch positions ICE: Extensive - See the Golf's ICE page. Security: Obviously! Not much Point in this section because we're not going to tell you what it is, just that it is there! Coming soon: Still loads of things to do, rear disc conversion, uprated camshaft, flushed boot plinth with solenoids, full interior, new rear spoiler, bee-sting aerial, new wing mirrors…..how many do you want me to list??!! Shouts: A huge big fat shout to Dave, Marcus and the other lads for help/advice with ICE, engine etc. Also Dave’s dad for borrowing his tools and Garage when late night sessions required (the ICE!). The guys on clubgti.co.uk for putting up with my problems (and solving them!) My mechanic who sorted out a few fiddly bits when I needed him. |
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Before any modifications:
