RE: PH Heroes: VW Golf GTI

[Sciroccology]

Hmmm, if only VW had seen fit to cover the dirty bits of a Mk1 Golf GTi in a svelte, sexy, aerodynamic, coupe body. Now that would have been something.

Oh, hang on...

[joz8968]

Sciroccology said:

Hmmm, if only VW had seen fit to cover the dirty bits of a Mk1 Golf GTi in a svelte, sexy, aerodynamic, coupe body. Now that would have been something.

Oh, hang on...

Mk.1 Scirocco, such an aesthetically pleasing shape.

[Sciroccology]

joz8968 said:

Sciroccology said:

Hmmm, if only VW had seen fit to cover the dirty bits of a Mk1 Golf GTi in a svelte, sexy, aerodynamic, coupe body. Now that would have been something.

Oh, hang on...

Mk.1 Scirocco, such an aesthetically pleasing shape.

Ahem, and the Mk2's not bad either...

[joz8968]

I wasn't trying to wind you up... Nice, but prefer the 'purity' of line of the Mk.1.

[Sciroccology]

joz8968 said:

I wasn't trying to wind you up... Nice, but prefer the 'purity' of line of the Mk.1.

I know what you mean, but clearly I am biased

[RacingTeatray]

Mmmm...had a J-reg Scirocco Mk2 once too - but the carb-fed GTII rather the GTI. Still, it was a fine-handling machine and the last time I had anything without PAS-corrupted steering.

And here it is....:



Shed a tear, for I fear it lives no more.

[GEP]

HeavyRightFoot said:

The fuss is because the Golf GTi created the hot hatch sector.

Without the GTi the concept of 'hot hatch' probably wouldn't exist!

You could say the first hot hatch was technically the Scimitar GTE?

I don't believe we wouldn't have the hot hatch if it wasn't for the Golf. It was inevitable someone would stick more powerful engines in the hatches that were being launched all over the shop. Love 'em though, used to doodle pictures of MK1 GTI's over my school books!

Edited by GEP on Wednesday 12th December 16:45

[900T-R]

Oddly, there's a UK-plated Mk2 Scirocco right across the street where I live that I don't think has moved for as long as I live here (2.5 years). It's Mars red which has become flat red, the bumper has come off and is laying in front of the car and gras is growing under the car on the parking space it occupies. All in what's damn near central Rotterdam...

Edited by 900T-R on Wednesday 12th December 16:44

[joz8968]

900T-R said:

Oddly, there's a UK-plated Mk2 Scirocco right across the street where I live that I don't think has moved for as long as I live here (2.5 years). It's Mars red which has become flat red, the bumper has come off and is laying in front of the car and gras is growing under the car on the parking space it occupies. All in what's damn near central Rotterdam...

Edited by 900T-R on Wednesday 12th December 16:44

Well, assuming its tax has run out, I can't believe it's not been towed away and the keeper asked to stump up the £300, or whatever it is, to stop it from getting crushed! Bizarre.

[RacingTeatray]

I hear growing grass is popular in Rotterdam...

[joz8968]

joz8968 said:

900T-R said:

Oddly, there's a UK-plated Mk2 Scirocco right across the street where I live that I don't think has moved for as long as I live here (2.5 years). It's Mars red which has become flat red, the bumper has come off and is laying in front of the car and gras is growing under the car on the parking space it occupies. All in what's damn near central Rotterdam...

Edited by 900T-R on Wednesday 12th December 16:44

Well, assuming its tax has run out, I can't believe it's not been towed away and the keeper asked to stump up the £300, or whatever it is, to stop it from getting crushed! Bizarre.

Er, probably 'cause it's on the owner's driveway

Edited by joz8968 on Wednesday 12th December 17:00

[900T-R]

joz8968 said:

Er, probably cuase it's on the owner's driveway

No, it's parked in the street. Although I don't remember having seen it lately (haven't looked for it either), so someone might have towed it away...

Edited by 900T-R on Wednesday 12th December 17:00

[AndrewW-G]

900T-R said:

The 2007 equivalent weighs nigh-on 1,400 kgs. Sure, it has 197 bhp to pull it along instead of 139,

Or 230bhp if it's an edition 30 or 305BHP if its had a simple chip upgrade at oettinger

[900T-R]

AndrewW-G said:

900T-R said:

The 2007 equivalent weighs nigh-on 1,400 kgs. Sure, it has 197 bhp to pull it along instead of 139,

Or 230bhp if it's an edition 30 or 305BHP if its had a simple chip upgrade at oettinger

Over 300 on a chip alone? I don't believe any OEM would overspecify turbo, injectors, possibly pistons, exhaust and intercooler system by that much for a 200 bhp car...

[Martalle]

I sold a Mk2 Golf G60 Syncro about a year ago. Loved it - bought a Rallye to play with





The Rallye after some TLC! Not bad for an old car







Great cars. Not the best maybe but one of many on my list!

Edited by Martalle on Wednesday 12th December 18:13

[matt 74]

Well still top of the list of one of my best all round cars - and i have had a few!

I had a 1991 Mk 2 16 valve big bumper model in dark blue - such a fun solid car to drive loved every minute of it - would have it back!

Reg. was J537 SRP if anyone knows anything about it!! - probably seen better days now .....

[AndrewW-G]

900T-R said:

AndrewW-G said:

900T-R said:

The 2007 equivalent weighs nigh-on 1,400 kgs. Sure, it has 197 bhp to pull it along instead of 139,

Or 230bhp if it's an edition 30 or 305BHP if its had a simple chip upgrade at oettinger

Over 300 on a chip alone? I don't believe any OEM would overspecify turbo, injectors, possibly pistons, exhaust and intercooler system by that much for a 200 bhp car...

Edition 30 has a detuned Audi S3 motor with all the goodies inside and as standard came with 230bhp not 200 ..... http://www.oettinger.de/navi_e.php?motor_id=1051 

Edited by AndrewW-G on Wednesday 12th December 18:34

Edited by AndrewW-G on Wednesday 12th December 18:35

[paulshears]

i'm a big VW fan, so mk1 Golf GTI gets my vote for best hot hatch

but......i've a both a mk2 Golf 16v & a Clio 1.8 16v & i liked the Clio far more

..

have'nt owned a mk1 Golf GTI, but i have had a mk2 Scirocco Scala Injection (same running gear) which was great

here's my "fake" GTI

[traffman]

Ah i used to work as an estate agent/valuer in Glasgow in the early 90s and he had just moved jobs and his company car was a nice 8 valve 5 door gti mk2 with bbs alloys. I remember taking it for a scoot round Glasgows streets and enjoyed it very much .
It was only a year old and thats the only one ive ever driven.
I love me hothatches though.

[flattotheboards]

the golf gti is a legend and i love the old ones.