Plates for the mk1 came in!

"liquid_popcorn" (liquid-popcorn) 11/29/2015 at 14:32 • Filed to: vw, volkswagen, rabbit, project16vlysholm

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New tags! Put the bumpers back on, but don’t have the fender clips yet. Apparently they’re backordered. Next up, horn, front turns, and e-brake cables to get it legal...then start building, paint new hatch to replace rusty one, brakes...gah. So much to do!

TheHondaBro > liquid_popcorn 11/29/2015 at 14:39

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These wheels still look great on this car.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > liquid_popcorn 11/29/2015 at 14:39

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Nice. The only thing that I would change are the front and headlights to Euro spec. Is the mk7 also yours?

jkm7680 > liquid_popcorn 11/29/2015 at 14:54

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I like what I see.

ttyymmnn > liquid_popcorn 11/29/2015 at 15:14

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I learned to drive stick on a MkI Rabbit back in 1982 (and also in VA). I loved that car. The first car I owned after that was an ‘88 Fox wagon, followed by a ‘01 Golf that I still have (214k miles). Though the Golf will soon be put out to pasture.

michael bleggi > liquid_popcorn 11/29/2015 at 15:26

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oh my god..... you have such a sweet combination of cars... i think you could definitely attract the attention of a magazine or something with a combo like that.

and 100 more > liquid_popcorn 11/29/2015 at 17:01

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How expensive have parts been for your Mk1?

liquid_popcorn > and 100 more 11/30/2015 at 09:35

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Eh, depends on what you’re looking for. I know a lot of people in the mk1 community, which is a huge help. Comparing it the the mk7 GTI of course things are fairly reasonable, just depends. I’d say not that bad overall.

liquid_popcorn > michael bleggi 11/30/2015 at 09:36

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haha thanks! I’d like that once it’s done; I need better photos.

liquid_popcorn > TheHondaBro 11/30/2015 at 09:36

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thanks! Coming off on Wednesday or Friday though for winters. :/

liquid_popcorn > ttyymmnn 11/30/2015 at 09:38

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nice! This is my first mk1; had another but had to sell it. It’s easily the most fun car I’ve ever owned.

214k on a mkiv is pretty damn good! I like the Fox too but you hardly ever see them around, which is too bad. Same for the quantum, haha.

liquid_popcorn > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 11/30/2015 at 09:40

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Way ahead of you, haha. I bought it with a single rounds conversion already done. I do eventually want to convert the rear to euro tails too (not small tails from the swallowtail, but the mid-length ones). That’s way down the road though, haha.

liquid_popcorn > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 11/30/2015 at 09:41

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Also yes, the mk7 is my daily. Also I like your username, haha.

ttyymmnn > liquid_popcorn 11/30/2015 at 09:44

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I loved the Fox. I thought the 2D wagon was just about the perfect form, and I liked the boxy lines, very similar to the Mk1 Golf Rabbit. Mine had 175k on the clock when I got rid of it, and the AC still blew cold, though the TX heat had caused all the dash ducts to warp and they didn’t blow quite right.

As for the MkIV, I’m still on the original clutch. The interior has gone absolutely to hell, but the engine just keeps running. I can’t kill it, and not for lack of trying. I’ll be sad to see it go. It’s silver, by the way.

TheHondaBro > liquid_popcorn 11/30/2015 at 09:49

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Boo hiss.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > liquid_popcorn 11/30/2015 at 10:07

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The round headlights look soo damn good! And having 2 Golfs is awesome. Well, my username is very VW related..

liquid_popcorn > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 11/30/2015 at 15:50

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thanks! haha. I figured as much on the username, lol

liquid_popcorn > ttyymmnn 11/30/2015 at 15:51

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Looks great! Also, definitely agreed on the 2dr Fox wagon. A friend has a mint one that he brings to shows, thing is ridiculous. I want one.

ttyymmnn > liquid_popcorn 11/30/2015 at 16:01

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Yeah, it looks great on the outside, the inside not so much.

ttyymmnn > liquid_popcorn 11/30/2015 at 16:02

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Ours had the square lights, and while I preferred it back in the day, I’m firmly in the round headlight camp now.

liquid_popcorn > ttyymmnn 11/30/2015 at 22:52

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I go back and forth; I kind of wish mine had squares for the originality factor, but the rounds have more aftermarket support for better quality lighting it seems, and the grille is cleaner.

liquid_popcorn > liquid_popcorn 11/30/2015 at 22:52

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I kind of want quad rounds, hahaha.

ttyymmnn > liquid_popcorn 11/30/2015 at 23:03

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I think the round is more “Euro,” if that makes sense. But I do like the square, as the whole car is so boxy.

liquid_popcorn > ttyymmnn 12/01/2015 at 12:03

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Exactly my thoughts

liquid_popcorn > TheHondaBro 12/11/2015 at 17:25

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Update: yes, winters suck. No grip under normal conditions...might have switched a bit sooner than needed, haha. It’s like 50 outside for some reason.