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Just for those of you who dont know, I didnt convert in the end - I bought a top spec GTI , sold that to my brother, then bought another red GTI! Read on for the details!

Hi all

Thought Id let you in on my latest little plan (well its quite big i guess!)

Following Toms 1.8T conversion into his GTI, I am converting mine into the GTi using all the parts from his old one.

Its gonna have a few minor changes to the way it runs, such as no air con which means theres less strain on the aux drivebelt and a few other things thats GTIs dont have such as factory fit leccy windows and thatm but its all going to be installed.

Im after a GTI steering wheel, and a rear axle with disc brakes, plus front and rear strut braces, aswell as GTI projection Xenons, so if anyone has these, do let me know

So the conversion is due to start end of july/early august in time for ED38. Due to it being a conversion, insurance is impossible till im 19 but its all part of the fun

Keep your eyes peeled guys ... this one is gonna be special!

Cheers

Alex

What is the difference between the disk and non disk axles?...is it just a case of altering a few brackets?

Its the stub axles, but the GTi axle has a rear anti roll bar, which drum brake models dont have. Its quite an important addition to ensure i dont roll on the corners

I didn't know that about the rear anti roll bar. Look forward to seeing the progress, how soon until we get a nice update?

Once the parts start coming in, ill be updating

The interior is almost GTI'd. Just need the steering wheel now and the clocks (but i should get the clocks off tom)

good luck captain slow...hope it all goes well!

i should be finished with the gti engine by early july

aye but i cant be without a car, or have a car that i cant insure for aaages

This going to be an interestng one!

strut braces

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=008

Good luck! Hope it all goes smoothly

let the fun begin

It will defo be faster than a normal GTI due to the weight decrease. When Phil (Deevub) took me out in his I noticed a difference, even driving it round the paths at Billing Aquadrome

After everything's in though, what makes it lighter?

We're gonna have 2 awesome build threads over the summer

I think I can get a passenger xenon off a crashed GTI here in Ireland, if it's still around Alex. I can look if you want. Driver's side was destroyed.

sounds good mate. Can you check its in full working order for me. And some pics cheers bud

Its gonna be a summer to remember!

8080 if alex doesnt want that let me know as I too am in Ireland and really really want gti lights !!