New MK3 Dubber!

**Lorenz** · 28-10-2007, 06:03 PM

Gday guys, names James, but always referred to as Lorenz (last name)!

Have been reading this forum for a while, signed up not long ago and reading up on the great ol' Golfs we all love!

After having VeeDubs in the family since i was born (few passats, few golfs, polo etc) and driving around in my folks current MK4, i couldnt resist the temptation of having one myself and was set on a MK3 which i have just recently bought.

Im not new to the current car scene and im sadly now well known around Adelaide due to owning a very distinctive and rare 1986 Nissan HR31 Excel GT Skyline (pillarless hardtop, Japanese import)! Also SA moderator on the r31skylineclub forums and SA section club photographer

Well, heres my new ride which i am very very happy with and love to bits.
1997 MK3 Golf GL, completely stock standard (but not for long!)

Will be my new daily for a few years while im at uni and will get some love and attention slowly over time (I have a very bad modding bug in me!!)

Getting a few bits of paint touched up soon, along with possibly colour coding the spoiler, rear lower lip, skirts and front lip. Clear indicators, replace tail light (one is cracked) and headlight (as one is different to the other

), some new wheels (no cheap crappy aussie brand ones though!) and a nice stereo and a few other little touches here and there.

Look forward to meeting some other fellow Dubbers soon and reading up on more great info on this site

**tassie_euro_mk1** · 28-10-2007, 06:27 PM

Welcome

Thats a straight, clean looking MK3 Lorenz.
We look forward to seeing your bad modding bug can do

cheers.

**rayray086** · 28-10-2007, 07:14 PM

Welcome Lorenz

Nice pick! Hope you find the forums useful and that you come along to any cruises/meets in the future!

**Water Boy** · 28-10-2007, 07:38 PM

Sweet that is my brother car to mine... Im 1.8 ltr

Looks good, side skirts and CL bumpers...

Keep the mods coming

**Ben_GTI** · 28-10-2007, 08:24 PM

I hate the stock alloys wheels on the Mk3. I really wanted the steelies when I went to look at mine because I hate the alloys on this model.

The wheels on my polo look good though.

**Lorenz** · 28-10-2007, 08:35 PM

Thanks for the kind comments!

Yeah i cant stand the stock alloy wheels either, would have much preffered the steelies aswell TBH!

Few quick questions:

How much am i looking at for a pair of VR6 taillights?
How much for stock headlights?
Where's good in SA to source Dub parts?

**Soundofav6** · 29-10-2007, 10:20 AM

My turn of hello and welcome from me. Louis is my name. Glad you found your way here.

**bboyskidz** · 29-10-2007, 03:42 PM

hey mate good to see a new recruit

I got a quote from brooky parts plus out at Wetheral park for vr6 headlights @ $80 each and vr6 tails for $60. Doesn't really help you though being in SA and all -- lol! give s you an idea for price though.

looks like a nice specimen - keep us all updated with lots of pics! we love pics!!!

**Lorenz** · 29-10-2007, 03:51 PM

Thanks for that! Went and got a few quotes today, Euro Spares wanted $250 for a VR6 headlight and have to get them sent from interstate... pricey huh!

Sourced some VR6 lights thanks to KI11Z, so thats that sorted

Now to find some MK4 front guard indicators (clear ones). Pulled one out from dad's MK4 and it appears to fit up nicely and look pretty good, just needa cut off and resolder the plugs so they work. Been quoted ~$35 each from VW new, or ~$25 each from Euro Spares. See if i can get them a little cheaper than that from someones wreck

Dont worry, will have plenty of pics. Love taking photos so dont need an excuse to take some happy snaps of the Golf!!