Any Volkswagens?

[CMvan46]

I didn't know that they made quad-headlight Mk 1 GTis. Is that a swap from a Cabrio?

Mine I just sold was quad too which was original to the car.

I kind of miss it but it had so many problems and I got a great deal on my car from the dealership I work at.

 

[homeforsummer]

No, they made quad headlight GTI's. In fact most of the ones I know with single headlights have been converted. Im not 100% sure but I think all mk1 GTIs, at least all 2nd generation mk1s, sold in the UK where twin headlight. Twin=quad, you know what I mean.

I'm sure someone here will know a bit more about it.

As far as I can remember, all the 1.8 Mk1 GTIs were quad headlight and all the original 1.6s just had the one each side.

 

[Hugo Boss]

As far as I can remember, all the 1.8 Mk1 GTIs were quad headlight and all the original 1.6s just had the one each side.

General misunderstanding All Mk1 GTI's had single headlights, except for the Pirelli versions.

Also just before the launch of the MkII VW offered the well-equipped LX and GX versions. Those had double headlights as well.

 

[LSX]

Haha, nice, I had you look at your thread to figure it out. I had no idea what that was. Cool car.

Queensland and Florida are both "The Sunshine State"?

Almost two months now I've had a GTI. I love it so far. It's got plenty of torque and stuff to make me happy. Fuel mileage and cheap insurance push it over the top. Glad I took a dive and went for it.

Few days after I picked it up.

As it sits now...

Been a while since last time I posted in here. Did some updates over the last month.

Started with new EBC Redstuff pads front and back, with new rotors and ATE Superblue. Then I got around to wheels and suspension last weekend.

Here is post installation. I painted my stock wheels white to match, but I was tired of them and the upkeep, even the ceramic EBC pads gave them a light dusting in just a trip to the store. They were filthy within two days.

Replaced all my front suspension bushings, bearings and whatever one time use hardware there was. Installed H&R Sport Springs and Bilstien Sport Shocks. The ride is firmed up for sure, not as harsh as I expected, though roads here are pretty smooth. I just avoid the bumps if I see any

That dropped the car an inch and a half. Now I kinda wish I would have gotten the H&R Super Sport kit, which is a two inch drop, but I was trying to be conservative, pulling information from the internet as I've never pieced together a wheel and tire setup before.

Wheels came during the week.

VMR V718

18x8.5 ET45, tires are 225/40's, I think I could have gone bigger there too.

Still figuring on a stud conversion and a spacer for the rear wheels, I ought to just get the super sports now, so I can sell what I've got as basically new.

Anyhow, I haven't been back at GTP for a while, figured I'd check back in with a few updates.👍

 

[eiriksmil]

I like VWs..