Hey I am new to the forums. My pics, and a problem
02-09-2002, 07:04 PM
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Hey I am new to the forums. My pics, and a problem
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But have been reading for the past three years, I have been a member of vwvortex.com for awhile now too. My father has a 2001 TT with APR 254hp+programs quite a nice ride...
I own a 1988 GTI 16V-modded very quick lil machine
Now just recently I have noticed under full accel and as I shift the blowoff valve/diverter valve whatever they use OEM. Seems to be making a fluttering/flatulating noise like a reverb, not a solid PSSSH and the car seems to be down on power as well, CEL light is not on, all other systems are go. Is this a factory recall or what is going on?
But have been reading for the past three years, I have been a member of vwvortex.com for awhile now too. My father has a 2001 TT with APR 254hp+programs quite a nice ride...
I own a 1988 GTI 16V-modded very quick lil machine
Now just recently I have noticed under full accel and as I shift the blowoff valve/diverter valve whatever they use OEM. Seems to be making a fluttering/flatulating noise like a reverb, not a solid PSSSH and the car seems to be down on power as well, CEL light is not on, all other systems are go. Is this a factory recall or what is going on?
02-09-2002, 09:30 PM
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I used to own the same GTI except in red!
I bought it new in '88 after trading in my '87. Modded the hell out of that car. Still wish I had it. What do they go for new now? How has the engine held up over the years?
What have you done to it? I still have my Tokico lowering springs from that car in my attic. lol Dropped the car so low the front spoiler was about 3" off the ground.
What have you done to it? I still have my Tokico lowering springs from that car in my attic. lol Dropped the car so low the front spoiler was about 3" off the ground.
02-09-2002, 10:38 PM
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my wife had an '87 16V too...first year in the US if I recall
if I remember correctly, they initially offered it in only 2 colors, a dark blue and a dark red color...hers was red. sweet car...she still misses it!
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02-10-2002, 06:04 AM
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Nope . . .
the 16V GTI was first offered in 1988. I wanted the 16V in 1987 but it was not coming here until model year 1988 so I had to settle for an 8V in 1987.
The Golf first was sold here in 1985. My Brother-in-law had the first one in NY State. He bought it sight unseen and picked it up the day after it was delivered to the dealership.
I actually still have a few of the 1988 brochures here. The first two colors offered were Black and Red. I test drove a black and bought a Red. They offered 5 different packages P02, P03, P04, P15 and P39. I bought P15, fully loaded, but only paid for the P02 package.
I probably also still have my sales invoice and can get the prices for the car. lol
The Golf first was sold here in 1985. My Brother-in-law had the first one in NY State. He bought it sight unseen and picked it up the day after it was delivered to the dealership.
I actually still have a few of the 1988 brochures here. The first two colors offered were Black and Red. I test drove a black and bought a Red. They offered 5 different packages P02, P03, P04, P15 and P39. I bought P15, fully loaded, but only paid for the P02 package.
I probably also still have my sales invoice and can get the prices for the car. lol