what should i do with my car
it needs a paintjob really. lots of paint chips and looks awful.
i fixed the AC, and everything finally works except the radio.
what do? it just sits there. i am busy using my motorcycle
sell it to me
i promise to keep it away from stancefags and vwfortex.
>>15351626
what are your plans for the thing? it is a pretty shitty daily driver. the gearing is all terrible. 4th is about 4k rpm at 40mph
>>15351636
id sell it for $1200 or so. that seems fair?
its not stock but it nearly is.
i stuck a 5th gear from a diesel in it
bilstein shocks, H&r springs, autox alignment
a very very good exhaust custom made for it.
>>15351636
get rid of those gaudy 90's clear front turnsignals
put some ATS wheels on it and maybe swap an ABA 16v and a 020 5 speed transmission, then drive the fuck out of it in extreme comfort
>>15351650
seems kinda fair considering the interior is in great shape
what state are you in friend, hell, you might be too far and im getting excited :(
>>15351665
illinois, in Normal.
headliner is dead
>>15351695
>1200+ miles
fuck
>>15351795
miles? bro i said dollars
its got 118k miles
>>15351636
mk1 gti not being perfect.
>>15351795
meant thats how far you are from me friend
>>15351814
the steering ratio sucks ass too. watch a review.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8LSCKvwtRA
notice the part about the steering. start about 2:30 he bitches about the steering
fuck what I wouldn't give for that nice of paint.
Mine isnt only fading and falling off, its also the worst factory color.
>>15352150
gross, that things needs it bad
did the plastic flares fall off?
>>15351601
Honestly I'd restore the interior, fix any rust, and keep it looking exactly like that one; it looks like a survivor.
>>15352166
whats wrong with the interior besides the headliner?
>>15351814
The Euro mk1 GTI is a legendary hot hatch that was years ahead of the competition just by being a great allround package. The US version was more of a warm hatch though, some sporty trim pieces and a little more horsepower, but basically you're looking at a 70s econobox. A very good one considering the competition back then, but not a hot hatch
>>15352207
if you wanted the original hot hatch why not get a mini cooper?
for fucks sake
>>15352223
your reply does not relate to my post at all.
>>15352197
Nothing by the look of it.
>>15352235
just saying. i did not exactly buy this because it felt sporty. it does not. it was just cheap, very cheap. and sorta ran.
but it needed work, like a valve job to work well.
if you actually are into the hot hatch thing, get the mini cooper.
>>15351837
that ant stock
and that's way more rack backlash than even a yugo has
>>15351801
thats distance you nerd.
>>15352223
the mini is not a hatchback
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=50688
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=50820
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=43054
http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=33220
>>15352339
mine steers the fucking same bro. YES look up the steering ratio and compare it to any car. it IS that bad.
https://shop.quaife.co.uk/volkswagen-golf-mk1-lhd-quaife-quick-rack-pinion-kit-3-1
BAM fix the biggest problem with the car
>>15353012
is main complaint was the lash making the ratio problem worse
>>15353135
it does the same on my car though. i changed the ball joints,outer tie rods and control arm bushings.
>>15353502
>ball joints,outer tie rods and control arm bushings
all on my parts list. Does it not get better? Should I not waste my time?
>>15353012
>>15353502
does the front suspension of the mk1 golf use the roll bar as a radius rod ?
my current impression is that it does not
three and a half turns lock to lock is not odd for an old car
but something is definitely wrong in the video posted
>>15352197
Damn that's sexy
>>15354835
mine had play
if good then leave it
>>15355233
no the lower control arm has 2 bushings, both are replaced with very firm ones.
>>15352150
looks a cool as colour
>>15352416
thats like saying a Gremlin isnt a hatch
how are the 2L 16v mk2's? I'm looking into one
fix your radio. nothing like having everything working on an old german car... enjoy it while it lasts
>>15360178
they only put the 1.8 in them...
a 2.0 is a swap bro.
>>15360215
oh I see, i had my suspicions but was confused by the wikipedia article
>>15360397
dont worry i got your back son.
>>15360404
thnks dog
>>15360397
in my opinion the mk2 was the best one
available syncro
had 16v
had supercharger
better most everything
bigger brakes, etc
better steering rack
