[car_restoration] My 1.6 Gti Restoration Project

[PVFCpug 6]

I applaud you sir, this is going to be a superb restoration and I envy it.

[RalliArt 0]

sl434 6,75 x 15:

 

 

sl299 6 x 15:

 

OK Michel, I have the both sets of wheels, I didn't knew what's the model symbols of the SL299, so I know now, but are those SL434 you are showing, I have exactly the same as Matthias's on his pics, between both sets there's a slight difference but looks better for me....

[mainline 2 1 Cars]

Great resto Matthias - once I have a big enough garage (with electricity) I am going to do the same with my 1.6 GTi (also in cherry red), but for now its just a case of mend and make good until then.

 

Truly inspirational stuff. Look forward to seeing the finished project.

[lukesaddy 0]

very nice car mate, your an inspiration to me to get mine done - when i get it to my house

 

i love the wheels you have on it too

[Gentry_Ba 1]

huhu!

 

update... in may this year the car drove the first time. NICE feeling, all that hard work is (nearly) done.

 

 

there are a few things to do yet, but the finish comes closer and closer. since 5 month its standing in the garage and waiting for driving.

but I can't afford 3 insurances... so next year I think I drive 1.6 instead of 2.0 Turbo *gg*

 

thats me- after driving about 1000 miles with the car from curve to curve:

 

 

cheers,

matthias

Edited October 25, 2010 by Gentry_Ba

[de Noir 0]

Matthias, love the car. Especially ride height and road appearance, looking GREAT!

[Gentry_Ba 1]

THANK YOU!!!

 

we must talk about the suede steering wheel, I think...

your MI is looking sooooo nice, in some details its much better done, than mine.

 

I think I have to do some more detailed work to come closer to a good restauration...

 

cheers,

matthias

Edited October 27, 2010 by Gentry_Ba

[GSXR_J 0]

Dude thats awesome work! Looks like a new car!

[matty_gti 20]

As de Noir said, a great build and the car has a lovely stance on the road.

[Gentry_Ba 1]

hi there and thanks for all the nice comments!

a short test with rims from a 206 GTI180:

 

(the tires are 205/40R17, will be changed to 185/35R17)

very important: the pepperpots will be refurbished, too- stock with a nice lowering is still my favourite!

 

 

 

cheers,

matthias

Edited November 5, 2010 by Gentry_Ba

[BusEngineer 7]

Sounds like quite a stretch for a 185/35 tyre

[Gentry_Ba 1]

hi there!

 

long time since I visited this nice forum! a few private things was the reason for that.

my 1.6 is running absolutely nice- I got it on the rolling road: 124hp is definitly ok for me.

 

last weekend we drove from germany to austria, then to slovenia and croatia! the whole tour were about 2148km- without any problems!

 

 

you can see, I refurbed the pepperpots- it was the only way to go for the car, I think.

next year I will go for matt black sl434's with red "speedline" sticker on one spoke.

 

cheers,

matthias

[firstcar_205gti 2 1 Cars]

can anybody tell me where i can find a new lhd red carpet for a 205 as mine is completely sun bleached