Another GTI in Adelaide

**Mk1_Citi_Golf** · 11-03-2012, 08:21 PM

How heavy is the clutch? The std clutch in my GTD won't take the torque of the Tdi... I'm looking for a 'heavy clutch'. Have sent u an email re Teardrop wheels (show and shine ADL).

**hamza** · 11-03-2012, 11:11 PM

ow man i wish you saw this thread before today or i mentioned it...

The previous owner claims the guy before him replaced the clutch with a heavy duty, but i highly doubt it.

The clutch can barely keep up with a good run thru the hills, and whenever i drop the clutch it dose not grip 100%. Maybe 40-60% and the rest slips.

I also had a look at the wrecker you mentioned, its a good hour drive away. It will have to wait for a good day trip.

**Johnm** · 12-03-2012, 05:42 PM

Hey mate the car looks sick! I just got a white mk2 4door from Sydney (probably the one you were going to get) auto though. That fuel consumption sounds a little hectic. Mine sits at around 8l/100kms. Hopefully the gauge is out of wack. Good luck with it man! Keep us up to date with what you do to it!

**Stiggy_21** · 12-03-2012, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by hamza

One thing that is bugging me is the fuel consumption, it averages around 20.3 L/100 according to the gauge, and on high rpms it reaches 60 l/100. Is that even possible?

bahahaha!!!!! the gauges are notorious for being inaccurate, never heard of one like that though... thats super car territory!!

mine says its doing 19mpg but i know it does 25mpg +... next time you fill up, check the odometer and how much fuel you put in and work it out.

**hamza** · 13-03-2012, 01:35 PM

Yea, the gauge is a bit redicolus. So is it a sensor or something else that is easily replaceable?

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ooooooooooyeaaaaaaaa

**benough** · 13-03-2012, 01:38 PM

Looking good!

I remember when mine was that clean...

**hamza** · 20-03-2012, 12:18 PM

^^^^
thats a sweet mk2..

I "borrowed" my brothers mags off his ibiza so i can actually have some fun and go for a decent drive through the adelaide hills. The tyres are 205/45r16 and although they clear the struts theyrub on thhe body in the back and on the arches. I think i need stiffer springs! I have been looking for coilovers and the cheapest place seems ebay.uk. Has any body shipped parts from the uk and who did you use? i am also after getting a set of rims and once again, the prices here cant even compete with uk.