yet another tassie MK1 project.

[86gti]

Hey pplz. Just got my 76 2 door (3door).....((ex Golfkart's car))
in this thread i will go through basicly everything i do to it.
It's going to be a budget build up with daily driving in mind so to start with mostly tarting up the outside :D .... then as time goes by ill move to interior and motor........so ill begin with things ordered so far.

being a budget build up ive gone the lowered Kingsprings and monroe h/d shocks..

..Repco trades account comes in handy .... some adjustabe coilovers would be nice....but i want to go new where i can, and they aint cheap!!!:mad:

the project begins this long weekend.......just got a tonne of new bits for my GTi-R too, so the time will have to be shared, lol.
ill get some pics up asap.

MK2 will now get stripped ready for a nice new paint job, general tidy up and well deserved rest.

[GoLfMan]

awesome mate! show us some photos of your progress, is it golf-karts mk1?

[86gti]

awesome mate! show us some photos of your progress, is it golf-karts mk1?

yup, golf-karts old mk1. got it last saturday.
ill have some pics up on sunday..long weekend here this weekend, so ill be right into it...:D

[GoLfMan]

awesome i look forward to what your going to do to it!!! :D

[Valver.]

Paul told me he was keeping it the other night!!! Ah well, at least it's in good hands still :D

[86gti]

only pics i have so far are on my phone, and they refuse to come off lol.
bit of a software problem. ill get the digi cam cranking this weekend and post some up asap :-) :D .........

[joshyd-mk2gti]

nice work. did you get the wheels with it too?

[86gti]

nice work. did you get the wheels with it too?

nah didnt get the rims..its sitting proudly on a set of standards right now.
im aiming for ATS classics eventualy ...maybe. 13x8..
unsure yet, something fat. lol
17x7in lenzo s7's will have to do for now:?

[tassie_euro_mk1]

nice one 86gti:)

You look after that mk1. Just like ill look after the gottis ;)

Ill be about 2 weeks Paul. Ill be in contact soon.

pics pics pics 86gti

[86gti]

hey hey!
due to a motorcycle injury ive been a bit slow on the MK1.
got the front inserts and king springs (only fronts so far) in today. still sitting a little high because it hasnt had a drive with some time to settle.

been a little slack with pics, but heres one :-P

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2006/11/media1_2-1.jpg

pulled off the front bumper and grill etc for a bit of a tidy up, next job is to do the rear n arrange some rims :-P

[86gti]

more pics.
pretty big, so give em time if u on dial up (like me ):D

no springs.......
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2006/11/PICT0612-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2006/11/PICT0614-1.jpg

[86gti]

boredom forces me to have a quick photoshop mock up

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2006/11/dunebugga-1.jpg

lol, dont think my lenzos suit it too well tho....

[GoLfMan]

nsah they dont suit as well as the MK2 mate, better off going a nice 15inch rim :)
but its looking good thus far :D

[86gti]

having second thourghts about the "budget" option . . . .
im thinking it may take over from my GTiR pulsar.
sale of that will cash me up around 17g. so im actually thinking about giving it a little more attention than first planned...unsure yet.
might be the johnny walker blue label talking tho, haha.:D

[86gti]

few more pics.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2006/11/PICT0631-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2006/11/PICT0629-1.jpg

got a lot of ideas at the moment, but those ideas dont match my bank balance :D .

possibly a 16valver, either to be droped in the mk2, then the 2E into the mk1..
or just drop the 16v into the mk1.
**also looking for a deeper chin spoiler if anyone has one laying around:D

[ausgolfer]

Looks very clean and straight, hope she gets that attention j: .

[gtimk5]

Hey Benny, I can help you out with the front GTI spoiler. I think the one on the cabrio has survived. Will be in touch. Also, Brackie and I will sort out a date for the northern drive very shortly. Keep an eye on the events section.
The old MK1 is going to be great mate. Check that floor please.
Cheers and a good 2007 to you, Andrew:)

[86gti]

did a bit more to the mk1 this weekend. some rust removal and painting, aswell as the rear suspension and getting all the play out of the steering rack.
few new pics HERE (http://gallery.assentrix.com/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=711)
cheers to Andrew for the struts...should be back on the road mid week...so i can start doing some odd jobs to the mk2 :D

[golf-kart]

Thanks for the update!

You are to be commended on your work thus far - awesome to see yet another Tassie MKI project.

I am pleased this Golf has gone to someone who has the time, skillz and motivation to see this project thru.

...now can someone tell me why I sold this car!?!?! :? :cry:
I want it back! j:

[tassie_euro_mk1]

mate its looking a treat.

What kinda suspension are you using for the back?

[86gti]

hehe, thanks fellas!
suspension (at the moment*) is Monroe inserts in the front, and some cofaps in the back, lowered king springs all round.
thats basicly so i can start using it...i recon i will go some coil overs once i get the mk2 all sorted out...also talks in progress for a 16v on twin carbs.
....but, baby steps at the moment, lol.

[86gti]

put the 17s on the mk1.....and it looks like a 4x4 again..lol
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/02/250207_1224-2.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/02/250207_1223-2.jpg
but the mk2 looks very very sexy with 13s ..not
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/02/250207_1345-2.jpg

now ive got carby issues:mad: ...get that sorted out during the week

[tassie_euro_mk1]

:D Yea the mark 2 looks the awesome lol.

Are you using the original carby on the mark1?

Hope you make it to the cruise mate.

[GoLfMan]

mate i got a spare carby or 2 here ;) just give us a yell if u need one :)

[86gti]

thanks fellas!! the motor n carbie is stocko.
the problem is the fuel pump . I managed to get dad under the bonnet today while i was at work....
im 120% shure ill be at the cruise..in the MK2 :D :D .
found a windscreen in stock in launceston. its going in on fri to get that fitted..then put in my std tail lights and it should be looking good for the transport inspection and all go for the tamar cruise. :)

[gldgti]

hehe, thanks fellas!
suspension (at the moment*) is Monroe inserts in the front, and some cofaps in the back, lowered king springs all round.
thats basicly so i can start using it...i recon i will go some coil overs once i get the mk2 all sorted out...also talks in progress for a 16v on twin carbs.
....but, baby steps at the moment, lol.

hey mate, your doing a great job... just a few words of experience.

im not sure which monroes you have, but i've had experience with monroe GT-gas shocks and king springs same as you.

i found the monroes to be finw with stockie springs but once the heavier higher rate kings were in, the ride becomes very bouncy and you could lose some grip on a less that smooth surface. might be ok for the rear but i would look at swapping in something harder for the front inserts, maybe BOGE or SACHs super tourer.

keep goin mate! HAHAHAHAHAHA to the mk2 with steelies!

[blackgti1.8]

17's might be a touch big;)
4x4 indeed...
Wouldn't do much for acceleration either...

The other 5 spoke silver alloys look good:)

[86gti]

17's might be a touch big;)
4x4 indeed...
Wouldn't do much for acceleration either...

The other 5 spoke silver alloys look good:)

yea, ive only got 2 good 5 Spoke Reflexes. they were on my GTiR.
17s wont be staying on it. they back on the mk2 now:D
....id like to find some 13in barels and make some deep dish Std rims..but they dont make em anymore:mad:

[GoLfMan]

yea, ive only got 2 good 5 Spoke Reflexes. they were on my GTiR.
17s wont be staying on it. they back on the mk2 now:D
....id like to find some 13in barels and make some deep dish Std rims..but they dont make em anymore:mad:
Al (dubstamk2) has some for sale ;) 7 inch ROH barrels with chromed cheese cutter centres welded to your preffered offset ;)

[WABIT]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/02/250207_1345-2.jpg


OMFG thats HOT AZZ!!! lol

wabit

[86gti]

haha! :D u recon the 13s should stay on Wabbit j: .
the mk1 is all go now, new pump, new points, new plugs etc....think i might invest in a new steering wheel tho ...the std one feels like im driving a bus........
mk2 goes in for the pit inspection tomorrow, hopefully it will be fine...
but we all know what the transport gistapo are like... Mk2 copped a new windscreen and the std tail lights have gone back in too, hopefully the tinted ones go back in tomorow night after work, fingers crossed.

[86gti]

been a bit slack with the mk1 latley because ive been saving up for more goodies.
basicly going to do a warm 1.6 or 1.8 rebuild on either twin or single side draught carbs. Also waiting on some s/h konis too.
however i have fitted some Audi Seats and a deep chin spoiler. :D
cupla pics.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/04/010407_1543-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/04/010407_1643-2.jpg

still have a little work to do on my GTi-R pulsar, once that is done i should have some more folding stuff ....lol.

[86gti]

Bit more lowering went on sunday arvo...lol, and a bit of a polish n tidy up.
slowly getting there.
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/04/080407_1731-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/04/080407_1702-1.jpg
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/04/080407_1703-2.jpg

[ontarv]

some nice fat 13's
and you'll be set

[GoLfMan]

looks like a stock mk1 Gti :D good work mate

[86gti]

looks like a stock mk1 Gti :D good work mate

yea, actually gets quite a few looks as it is, lol.
needs the older bumpers now tho...lol
...one day ;)

[GoLfMan]

yea, actually gets quite a few looks as it is, lol.
needs the older bumpers now tho...lol
...one day ;)

yeh one day... got a set sitting in my shed LOL need to be striaghtened and re-chromed :)
i like the look it has now... i recon just get it on widend stockies and it'll be shmick

[86gti]

more cleaning up today, bit of detailing etc.............
And a better quality camera, lol
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/04/100_0317-3.jpg
Just need to decide on rims now.

[TassieGTi]

Looking nice and clean ;) A set of wheels will do wonders over those standards :D Good luck with the search!!

[86gti]

ok, My car (helga) WAS forsale... Got stuffed around a bit by a so called mate who owned the car i was going to get...... i could say allot right now but i will breathe deeply and stay calm. I was told i had first offer on the car...and I offerd a deposit..to that i was told, no thats fine.... I had a fella from Sydney book a plane ticket to come look at my golf on tuesday. Ive just had to ring him and tell him the deal is off..( he wasnt happy).
the car in question has now gone to "Knupflogs" brother, to apparently be used as a "work bus" .....
the car was "delux"s old orange mk1 with 15in BBS rims. koni suspension, neuspeed swaybars, 5 speed box with quaife diff, 1.8 with dellorto carb etc.
damage to front end (light) could have had it for 2g...................
now you feel my pain???????......Friends...hmph! wish people could be straight up with others, and not beat around the bush to get their hopes up.

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/03/170307_14301-1.jpg

Just my rant for tonight.....absolutely PI**ED OFF. =(

[Antdragonist]

damn, i feel for ya
i was almost as excited as you were about gettin the new mk1 with all those nice bits on her.

but with friends like that ya dont need enemies eh..

no matter tho, fix helga up good n proper.
she be runnin like a scalded cat in no time, ahaha, ;)
peasche yaself son, i talk soon eh.

[evorobin]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/03/170307_14301-1.jpg

Damn my old RS and toyo TPG's. We had some fun times. Mallala, DECA, GOR not to mention gorgeschleife. Those rears are f***** from carrying two sets of rims in the back to PI. Scrubbage was insane and we still raced people on the freeway going down :cool:

[brackie]

wish people could be straight up with others, and not beat around the bush to get their hopes up.(

Benny... Welcome to the human race. (Somtimes aka the "Rat Race".) I once thought I was winning the rat race then somebody developed a faster rat. Cars often bring out the best and the worst in people from my experience. :(

[el_foolio]

dammn! thats no good dude. Thats friends for you.

[GoLfMan]

bummer mate thats a shocker:(
chin up :)

[knupflog]

this car is currently stripped waiting for a 16v with twins i have just purchased ....... photo's soon

[86gti]

anyway :rolleyes: ....back to my car.
options as of now is... another 2door mk1 that has appeared :D
or the orig plan of 16v into the mk2 and the 2E into Helga on twin carbs...
...still alitle work to do on my GTiR to get it ready to sell and then things will start to move.....literaly... :D .....
Antdragonist and I will be going on a trip to check out the other mk1 very soon.

PS....just to clarify, i was not having a kiddy fit...the fact was i was told the orange car was there for me to take...
I said i was posting my mk1 for sale...that was fine, but the fact of the matter is if i had sold Helga on the weekend
i would not have had a MK1 at all....I just like to be told where people stand, and i understand that sometimes doesnt happen.....
but there is other factors i will not enter into on a public forum. . . . . . all said and done.
time to move on. lol

[GoLfMan]

i recon wack the 16v into your mk1 and a 20vt or a turbo VR6 into the mk2 :D what do you think j:

[EndlessMKI]

Looking nice and clean ;) A set of wheels will do wonders over those standards :D Good luck with the search!!


dam your car is so clean dude.

Just curious whats that blue sticker on the front ontop of the light?

I've seen them on road rally cars.

[static1800]

Just curious whats that blue sticker on the front ontop of the light?

I've seen them on road rally cars.

it shows where the battery is.

[DubSteve]

i recon wack the 16v into your mk1 and a 20vt or a turbo VR6 into the mk2 :D what do you think

I'm with him :D:D:D

[TassieGTi]

dam your car is so clean dude.

Just curious whats that blue sticker on the front ontop of the light?

I've seen them on road rally cars.


it shows where the battery is.

That's it ;) I should really take it off, but it was used for a recent motorsport event!


i recon wack the 16v into your mk1 and a 20vt or a turbo VR6 into the mk2... what do you think j:

What would we do if it wasn't for our imagination j: Benny, I reckon your original plans for Helga and the Mk2 are a pretty realistic starting point! Move that GTiR on and get cracking :D

[86gti]

hehe, thanks fellas! :D
Yea i think the 16v plan in the mk2 and the 2e in the mk1 will be how things will go this year. Id love a turbo donk in the mk2 for shure, or even the mk1 for that matter!!!. but my plan is basicly to make the mk1 a bit of a fun track car, just the basics, some good suspension, a bit more go and a huge grin :D .
though it also saddens me using the mk2 as a daily driver again...poor ol' girl needs a rest. Just have to work out in what order the events will take place in my garage....but yess, the gtir has to go, as fun as it is and its bang per buck scale is very high. but imagine that money spent on the mk2 .....
argh, i give myself headaches j:

[static1800]

but imagine that money spent on the mk2 .....
argh, i give myself headaches j:

so do i, i've been walking to work lately and have time to dream of mods for my mk2, it's not advised i get way to many in the 15 minute walk. But i am working out a list of stuff i want to do during the 16v conversion, when it comes :D

[86gti]

so do i, i've been walking to work lately and have time to dream of mods for my mk2, it's not advised i get way to many in the 15 minute walk. But i am working out a list of stuff i want to do during the 16v conversion, when it comes :D

hehehe. Wish i could walk to work!
its 52klms to get there tho! :D

[static1800]

yeh thats a bit to much dreamtime.

[86gti]

Helga has gone to a new owner.....
I know I know, dont cry..... hehe.
Its time for me to move onto a new Dub Project..You will have to wait and see what happens....I havn't wasted the money on Johnnie walkers either...
Lol.
You should be seeing Helga on here again some time soon.
All the best for the new owner Steph...Her and Matt should have her looking good as new soon! :D

New rims have already gone on (off steph's Polo)
I think it looks great!!! Here is a piccy!
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/07/byehelga-2.jpg
Look after the Old Lady...
Thanks :)

[GoLfMan]

good to hear its gone to someone who'll look after it Benny :) but i thought that your hard earned was going into the mk2 :o looking forward to news

[fraz]

Hey guys its Matt here. Promise to take care of it Benny and will keep u updated on progress!

[gtimk5]

Welcome to the forum fraz. Hope you enjoy it here and that you get your "new" Golf up to a good standard. Any question? Don't hesitate to ask.
Cheers, Andrew :)

[DubSteve]

Welcome Fraz nice mk1 you got there off Benny, I know it was his pride and joy. The new wheels look awesome already on it, nice choice:)

[fraz]

Thanks guys. Im sure there will be plenty of questions asked as I dont really know a thing about VW's in general! I'll have a good read through the forums and see how I go.

[86gti]

Just saw helga driving down wellington st after work....i do like those rims on it, hehe...
welcome Matt!
be shure to catch upon some VW cruises!!!:D

[tassie_euro_mk1]

yea nice. always liked those polo rims. simple yet elegant.

Glad its gone to a good home Benny. look forward to seeing more of helga

[Stephy]

Hello!
I think I better make an appearance here! Helga goes fabulously - have taken her to work a couple of times and everyone loves her (not as much as me though - hehe).
Any way look forward to talking to you on here about Helga and the Polo.
Good Bye
Steph(y):)