DRIVING my 1983 VW GTI for the first time in 13 YEARS!

[@terryraymond7984]

yep the timing is 3 degrees ATDC

[@hoffa2586]

nice job with the bunny resurrection!!👍🏻

[@nazcaplain]

I'd guess by now you're aware that the Watch JR Go channel has a barn find MINT condition GTi identical to yours that they're rehabilitating. Cool!

[@derekcorreia9692]

Your excitement is priceless 🤙

[@jasonburton487]

awsome job getting the Gti back up and going !!

[@diereitertheli]

Living the dream

[@terrywareham1278]

Fantastic

[@bvward]

I ran a Techtonics exhaust on my '84 Rabbit back in '87. It was the 4 speed with a Carter/Weber 1 bbl. carb. I swapped in a Euro GTi 1.6 with the "Heron" type cylinder head and a pair of side draft Dell'Orto carbs. Used to chase GTi's with it. It was a top end motor, power didn't come on until about 4k revs. Don't see MKI's much in New Jersey...

[@enriquecorgan4708]

Are you willing to sell the red Caddy over there?? 😅

[@bribri2694]

I had a silver 84 Jetta GLI and as much as I could, I would open the sunroof. I wish I knew then that it was such a rare car. I’ve occasionally looked around for one.

[@TheDrivingFool]

Mans always has the coffee in hand! Thanks for the entertainment as always! Currently working my alh swap into my mk1 as we speak

[@jeffturple5206]

You need to get your hands on a Bombardier/VW iltis to add to the collection!

[@Blaketography]

Fuel pressure is the main thing people get wrong with cis. Gotta have that 100psi pump!! When it runs good it runs awesome. Makes me miss my 2.0 16v Caddy.

[@evanobrien2429]

Great to see progress on the GTI!

[@claytonhaffner384]

Original exhaust? Sounds fantastic. I'm working on an all original Scirocco 16v and the CIS is kicking me. I'm a carb guy.

[@mattalki]

Another one saved! Nice work! I was a little nervous with the car running in a closed garage, though. That said, the smile on your face when driving it was priceless.

[@luisbad1001]

I want one so bad 😢😫😫 they are so MFFING cool

[@aj_nichols]

Videos are getting very very good my big homie!

[@officialmikethompson]

Love your videos dude… really exciting moment to see it running!

[@benoitsamson313]

greaat video!

[@alexandruduta8102]

[@cordellrice2563]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JayFochs1337]

What an awesome journey from rubbish to running fam! Excellent job!

[@damianplayinggames8153]

cool! my dad has a corrado that sits in a garage since 2010, his g60 charger exploded and hes never touched it since

[@bigjohnson7415]

1983, the National speed limit was 55, so it was geared for that. Not sure how you'd fix it.

[@shaneis84]

My second car, ever was a 1981 vw Rabbit . I loved it too much and , not being handy, spent way too much on repairs. I still miss that car! Side note James, lifting a car with a picker does not seem safe. I think you can get a lift for under 5k and possibly get a used one for a lot less.

[@aj_nichols]

The math works, there is almost no weight on the hoist. Triangulation and such...

[@fouadysr1413]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@BrorAppelsin]

I have a pickup with original 1.8 cis engine and automatic. I really should get it on the road again, it's been 6 years...

[@antortti]

Thanks again for the great video.

[@terryraymond7984]

I take its a 5speed

[@janszy9735]

Somebody know any diesel mechanic around San Diego / Tijuana?