far4ngn 14 Report post Posted April 26, 2009 This has been the latest summer project to help me get over my BMW fetish, it's a car originally started by a Brendon Dixon on VASK and I'm slowly finishing the work he started. It's a 1987 Golf GTI 16v, non power steering, manual windows etc, BBS Ra's, debadged and delocked boot, just done 134,000 miles. Imported from the UK in 1988. I'm just finished refitting all the trim with OEM screws, fixed the central locking etc and because I'm anal I've been swapping out any worn parts for newer items. I need to finish the final touches to my false boot floor and source and fit OEM stereo speakers and then find some early arches, so I don't need to refit the side trim. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted April 26, 2009 That looks awesome, good work. I am so tempted to buy a golf as a DD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
far4ngn 14 Report post Posted April 26, 2009 (edited) Most of the praise should be for the previous owner, he did all the real work It may need to be sold yet as the wife's grandad is terminaly ill and she's wanting to head back to the UK, so she see's this as an available money pot Edited April 26, 2009 by far4ngn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 92 Report post Posted April 26, 2009 Very tidy Golf Paul. How does it go? You need to get yourself another BMW quick smart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 34 Report post Posted April 26, 2009 Clean as! I've always had a soft spot for golfs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw_guy 0 Report post Posted April 26, 2009 the front reminds me so much of an e30s minus the bmw grill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted April 26, 2009 looks really tidy, niiiice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
far4ngn 14 Report post Posted April 26, 2009 (edited) The car feels much faster than my E30 318is and E30 325i, but probably because its very raw and has a hard ride...but the exhaust continually gurgles and accelaration is quick with a lightened flywheel...although it's very much back to basics over the BMW's. Personally, build quality isn't as good and secondhand parts are difficult to find here in NZ, but its great fun to drive. Edited April 26, 2009 by far4ngn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted April 26, 2009 Nice, was it a factory 16v? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
far4ngn 14 Report post Posted April 26, 2009 Yes, an original factory 16v although it use to be Metallic Grey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
far4ngn 14 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 This is my other side project, it's my 15 year old sons car bought for 1k... just had a new roof fitted When these are complete I'll be ready for another 325i. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 That cab is win Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jamez 2147483647 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 id say, looks in mint condition Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
far4ngn 14 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Just need to repair the seat bolster and have another day of seat cleaning and it's complete. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jordyboy2 0 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 ^ thats very tidy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Yuss! i <3 Golfs!! Actually want one for a daily Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 92 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 That Cab is wicked. Wish I had that when I was 15! Dam 1100cc 4 speed Ford Escort. Now we know where all the young ladies are going to be hanging come summer time Lucky Lad! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
far4ngn 14 Report post Posted April 29, 2009 Hehe, yeah we've gone from 5 BMW's to 3 Golfs, but the wife wants her BMW back.... this is her current car. I'm still looking for a decent project...another 325i? 2003 Golf GTI, Full Leather, heated seats, Eibach lower sway bar, GFB BOV, Supersprint exhaust etc etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
