Reply With Quoteyea welcome to the coolest place for Aussies to talk about their cars and other stuff, of coursenice to see some realy crome bumpers there
New Dubber
Thanks for the comments guys. There are some fine examples of how VW's are supposed to be on this forum.
I'm pretty sure its the original paint. I'm not sure what the actual name of the color is but it looks orange to me! I think the car must have been garaged for a while because the paint is in good condition.
Yes, it does need to be dumped! What do you guys suggest for relatively cheap springs/shockers to lower Mk1's, besides cutting the springs!
Also, check my gallery for more pics.
Cheers
76 Style
Volkswagen Fan
yea welcome to the coolest place for Aussies to talk about their cars and other stuff, of course
Yes nice car - welcome.
The ride height was the only issue I had.
Please don't cut the springs - they are the length they are for a reason!
If you can lash out on a new set of springs, you can get the current ones reset - They are put in a furnice and heated up, then 'sweezed' a little.
I've never done it though.
Some people take all kinds of short-cuts with springs.
Not sure what the previous owner of my GTI did, but when you jack up the front end, the springs rattle around loose - there's an inch or more of free play
Super Mod
VWwA Super Moderator
When the springs are short like that I fit small chocks near the front pivot of the suspension arm to prevent the strut from dropping down too far, dislocating the springs. cheers
Par 6 Golf GTI. Coilovers, BBS CH Wheels, APR'd
Caddy van 05/07 (colourcoded) (BRIGHT! orange!) coilovers, Konis 18in. wheels, Oettinger tuned
Super Mod
VWwA Super Moderator
Oh! and seat belt material straps to the lower rear shocker bolts to prevent the rear suspension droping too far as well!
Par 6 Golf GTI. Coilovers, BBS CH Wheels, APR'd
Caddy van 05/07 (colourcoded) (BRIGHT! orange!) coilovers, Konis 18in. wheels, Oettinger tuned
VWwA Clown
VWwA Super Moderator
can you take some photos of this set up please? the front and rear set ups described in your alst two posts!Originally Posted by gtimk5
Oh! and seat belt material straps to the lower rear shocker bolts to prevent the rear suspension droping too far as well!
cheers
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Super Mod
VWwA Super Moderator
Gunter is up the block in the bird(?) shed! I will try to soon but it won't be for a while.
Par 6 Golf GTI. Coilovers, BBS CH Wheels, APR'd
Caddy van 05/07 (colourcoded) (BRIGHT! orange!) coilovers, Konis 18in. wheels, Oettinger tuned
VWwA Clown
VWwA Super Moderator
mate i recon you need to stop the birds getting in that shed.... poor gunter after all she gave youGunter is up the block in the bird(?) shed! I will try to soon but it won't be for a while.
VW: it aint just a car, its a way of life
There are few things more satisfying in life than finding a solution to a problem and implementing it
My Blog: tinkererstales.blogspot.com.au
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