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i've gone vdub

Introduction

I aint been on here a long time, but i got rid of my bravo and got a new car back in November so here is some stuff about her.

1996 Volkswagen Golf L Mk3
1.4l 8v Engine
59bhp
Metallic Storm Grey

Here she is!
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131k on the clocks which about average for a vw(y)
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Angel eyes too(y)
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Following the Vdub craze, i got it on coilovers and got to work with stickerbombing and steelies, but was unsure about them
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A week into owning it, and a week after its M.O.T this happens
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so a noisy, but beefy sounding trip home, i stole my brothers Powerflow exhaust :slayer:
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Then things got worse..........
Engine was getting worse and worse, Numerous breakdowns and stuff, i thought, just get a new engine :idea:
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Turned out the headgasket was naffed, bits and bobs cracked, water pump leaking and a dodgy starter motor

Couple weeks worth of browsing t'net, i come across someone selling a GTI engine. £100 for a 2.0l engine with all ancilleries and everything from the engine bay. Got some extras aswell (y)
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78k on the clocks, Brand new clutch and belt. bargain!


so it begins.......
Out with 1.4
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and in with the 2.0l
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Almost finished, couple more things to do:devil:
in the mean time, i got my extra stuff fitted
GTI Trim, GTI spoiler and VR6 rear lights
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And that is all (y)

More parts :idea:
Engine
2.0 Conversion, Was 1.4 8v
Chavvy Poweflow Stainless Steel Exhaust System

Drivetrain
FK Coilovers, Lowered 70mm
100+ 17inch Alloys

Exterior
GTI Spec Bodykit
GTI Bumpstrips
GTI Spoiler
Angel Eye Headlights
VR6 Deep Splitter
VR6 Spec Rear Lights
Pressed Plates
Clear Indicators

Interior
Blue bulb Speedo conversion
Full VR6 Interior

I.C.E
Pro-Plus V600 Dual Channel Amplifier
JL Audio 800w Bridged Subwoofer
Autoleads Wiring Kit
Sony MEX- BT2700 Bluetooth Headunit
Fusion 120w Door Speakers
Vibe K Series SE69 525w 6x9's

Thanks :D
Yeah, 2.0l 8v AGG Engine, the 1.4 wasn't too bad, although i lost to a 1.1 scicento:slayer:

Was gonna do a 16v conversion, but i would have to do alot of work.

Hydro Clutch conversion
New manifold/exhaust
ecu
loom and others, 8v to 8v was good enough for me :)

1.4 spec ;) AEX/APQ
1391 cc 4cyl 60 PS (44 kW; 59 hp) @4700 rpm 116 N·m (86 lb·ft) @2800−3200 rpm
top Speed (98 mph)

2.0 spec AGG
1984 cc 4cyl 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) @5400 rpm 166 N·m (122 lb·ft) @3200 rpm
top Speed (123 mph)
Quite an improvement :)
 
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