Golf GTi Mk1 convertible
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Quick question,
a friend works in a garage that have just taken a Mk1 Golf GTi convertible as a trade-in, and they'd normally palm it off in the trade, but I mentioned I might be interested in it as a weekend toy..
its a 1990 - in 'okay' condition - a few holes in the roof (doesnt appear to leak) and a little tatty here and there, but overall isnt bad...
I was wondering if anyone had any info on these and whether they are any good?
a friend works in a garage that have just taken a Mk1 Golf GTi convertible as a trade-in, and they'd normally palm it off in the trade, but I mentioned I might be interested in it as a weekend toy..
its a 1990 - in 'okay' condition - a few holes in the roof (doesnt appear to leak) and a little tatty here and there, but overall isnt bad...
I was wondering if anyone had any info on these and whether they are any good?
Ive had a few of these Fidg,
Non injection are bit juicy, the injection models are quicker[much] and economical.
Because the car was designed LHD, the RHD have a sort of Heath-Robinson arrangement of rods from left to right under the bonnet to transfer pressure applied to the brake pedal over to the other side. Consequently the brakes are a bit naff.
If the roof needs replacing give it a wide berth, or budget £400 for one.
Unhook the roof at the top of the screen, but leave the catch hooked together. Through the open drivers window push the catch closed whilst at the same time keep your index finger in the door gap between the door and rear quarter, as you close the catch feel how much pinch is applied to your finger !
Don't handle at all well, and beefing up the suspension causes plenty of scuttle shake. They handle like a baby hippo.
If you open the window when or if, its been raining, you get a puddle on your right thigh, this will piss you off like no other fault.
They look brilliant, but I wouldn't buy another.
Non injection are bit juicy, the injection models are quicker[much] and economical.
Because the car was designed LHD, the RHD have a sort of Heath-Robinson arrangement of rods from left to right under the bonnet to transfer pressure applied to the brake pedal over to the other side. Consequently the brakes are a bit naff.
If the roof needs replacing give it a wide berth, or budget £400 for one.
Unhook the roof at the top of the screen, but leave the catch hooked together. Through the open drivers window push the catch closed whilst at the same time keep your index finger in the door gap between the door and rear quarter, as you close the catch feel how much pinch is applied to your finger !
Don't handle at all well, and beefing up the suspension causes plenty of scuttle shake. They handle like a baby hippo.
If you open the window when or if, its been raining, you get a puddle on your right thigh, this will piss you off like no other fault.
They look brilliant, but I wouldn't buy another.
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