Mk1 VW Rabbit/Golf GTI Differences?

Discussion in 'Mk1' started by Defcat, Aug 8, 2007.

  1. Defcat New Member

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    So, I've decided against a Lupo as they are too common and too girly and I've fallen in love with the Golf again because everything all works how it should be doing (touch wood) lol.
    But what I am interested in is making the Golf look like a Rabbit as I quite like the look of these. This is only an idea as I have no clue whatsoever as to what the mechanical differences actually are apart from the obvious lighting arrangements.
    Will the grille and lights be a direct fit and is there a whole new back end involved or is it just the cluster arrangement for the rear?

    Many thanks :)
     
  2. Jonny777 Forum Member

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    Theres an actual american Rabbit import i know thats for sale.

    Saves the hassle, but its LHD. :)
     
  3. paulyb Forum Member

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    Don,t know if the rabbit looks better than a eurospec GTI???[:s]

    Those massive side indicator/running lights are just wrong,as are the square front lamps, imo don't wreck your cracking looking mk1[8D]
     
  4. Defcat New Member

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    Well I quite like the look of them, and if it's not hard to do then I could always change back again if I get bored lol.
    I want best of both worlds, I'm quite fond of the Rabbit styling but I want the EU GTI spec engine and interior plus it'd be RHD obviously.
    But looking into it it looks like all new front wings and messing round with the rear panel.

    I just want it to look bit different thats all lol.
     
  5. bens_cab Forum Junkie

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    would need to change wings indicators headlamps badges bumpers not worth the hassle mate
     
  6. robrabbit New Member

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    just buy my rabbit gti mate and drop in a 16v or uk gti lump they can be found cheap enough! or maybe even a high lift cam if your lookin for standard gti performance
    [​IMG]

    900 and its yours
     
  7. fthaimike Forum Addict

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    Where are the rear side reflectors?
     
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    Very different. 900 - got to be the better route.
     
  9. robrabbit New Member

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  10. Jonny777 Forum Member

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    That was the one i was talking about! [:D]

    I'd buy it if i had any money. :(
     
  11. fthaimike Forum Addict

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    robrabbit cheers for that [:$] :lol:
     
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    Headlamps

    Hey RobRabbit,

    What headlamps does that there Rabbit have? I need some for RHD...

    Benny
     
  14. robrabbit New Member

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    pop up celica or toyota hilux work i think
     

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