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**huskyboy_scott** · 13-12-2007, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by DVR68U

hey mate welcome, you will have fun in a mk1. ive got some brand new plastic bumpers and a body kit, chrome front bumpers are getting hard to find. you'll have to get some straight but rusty ones and have them rechromed. its only $200 to have it done.
cheers brenton

Hi. Thanks for the respone. How much are you asking for the bumpers & where abouts are you? I'm in Toowoomba Qld.

Cheers.
Scott.

**huskyboy_scott** · 13-12-2007, 02:01 PM

Hi Guys. Thanks everyone for your response & your welcome to the list. Cheers. Scott

**Valver.** · 13-12-2007, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by huskyboy_scott

Thanks for the response. GTI arch trims are what I'm looking for (sorry) & the gearbos is a stock 4 speed. My plan is to replace it with a later model 5 speed with a LSD if possible.

Cheers.
Scott.

The GTI arch trims are still available brand new (aftermarket) for about $200. You'd be better off sourcing some ex-UK eBay, though, where there are plenty around for cheap.

I wouldn't bother with an LSD in the 4spd - or an LSD full-stop until you have a bigger engine

In any case, they're made by Peloquin, Gemini/VW Motorsport, Kaaz, Quaife, Bauer Motorsport (Germany) and a few others I can't remember.

The Peloquin seems like the best value and is very popular in the States.

I would spend the money on suspension upgrades first. Can't beat a good set of coilovers, poly bushes and swaybars, before anything else. A front lower strut brace is a definite one too.

**Water Boy** · 13-12-2007, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by Valver.

I would spend the money on suspension upgrades first. Can't beat a good set of coilovers, poly bushes and swaybars, before anything else. A front lower strut brace is a definite one too.

Dito that too... Spend your $$$ on set up os suspension and brakes

**DVR68U** · 13-12-2007, 08:43 PM

hey husky sorry mate bumpers are sale pending, have you put up pics of your car ?
cheers brenton

**huskyboy_scott** · 13-12-2007, 09:03 PM

Hi Brenton

No picture yet, but I'll post some as the project progress. Cheers.

**mnaussie** · 14-12-2007, 03:26 AM

If you are using a tranny with 90mm output shafts (like a 4k from an 83gti) If you install the springs from a newer 100mm output tranny from a MK2, the springs are stiffer therefore less slippage when under load. I have heard of a few guys doing this in the midwest in the states.