GOLF MK1 TRANSFORMATION

[@HaramiSalami420]

There is almost nothing better than eating dinner and watching Memphis‘ videos💪🏻

[@karlz3828]

I definitely agree with that

[@cripsykc]

Florian L. Can’t more agree with you, truly good guy!

[@Evaldas65]

I'd prefer to see a video on restoring the wheels in a “cheap“ way with rattle cans, since I don't own a spray gun, air compressor or any of the equipment. I would love to see tips and tricks on restoring wheels in that way, since I'd like to tackle such job myself one day. :) Whichever method you'll choose, I'll watch the video. :)

[@ifixed_]

Evaldai, pilnas youtube, kaip galima dažyti su skardinėmis ratus ;)

[@thijsbrouwer8722]

@@ifixed_ please talk english

[@simondoesthings]

Tons of videos on how to do that on youtube. Using all that equipment makes for better results, so if he can use them, he should :D

[@likeimthundernlightning1877]

Chrisfix posted a video on painting rims

[@Arezzi411]

finally more golf, its a beauty

[@ItsIdaho]

My first car I bought directly after getting my license is a 1985 VW Passat B2 Hatchback. Glad to hear you have owned yours for 8years. Looking forward to own mine for another 7 years. March marks 1 year.

[@robdb15]

6:43 ah classic belgian roads. Damn the look on your face was like ow sh*t something is about to break.

[@d3ja527]

Finally! Bro respect from Serbia❤ 3:50 yes do that

[@alekfromupwork7646]

poz dejo kralju

[@d3ja527]

@@alekfromupwork7646 poyy bratee

[@d3ja527]

@Cristian Enea thanks bro❤

[@NidzaGaming]

znaci ima nas :D

[@d3ja527]

@@NidzaGaming nadje se po koji😂😂

[@gemech01]

For some reason when I watch your videos I get an 80s vibe, free time travel.

[@mems674563]

Thank you for actually putting effort in the quality of your videos!

[@filipwennergren2712]

Glad to hear that the struts actually works, so now i will do this on my Golf Cabrio -89 who flex like an Brasilian carneval 🤘🏽 Thanks! Greatings from Sthlm Sweden.

[@michaeltutty1540]

Great video, Memphis. Nice to see the strut tower braces make a difference. I was already thinking of that for the old Volvo. Seeing this, that will be happening along with other chassis upgrades once the body is restored to as new. 617,000 kilometers and 32 Ontario, Canada winters have taken a toll. Still, nice to see videos like this that inspire.

[@hondamtfreak2409]

Beautiful job on your mk1, loved the video. Such a shame that Belgium has such strict regulations for adaptations on cars/oldtimers...

[@82werk72]

it is the same in Denmark :(

[@yankez9238]

it's even worse in Serbia

[@rs3784]

Same in romania

[@domste]

Funnily enough, also in Italy. I think that the only way that you can legally change tire size here is to get the measures approved by the manufacturer, fit the wheels, test them with a dmv supervisor and get that written into the registration book.

[@xExiige]

Hey Memphis, tuning in from Australia. Hard to find MK1 Golfs here so its good see one be modified on KZbin. Cheers man keep up the good videos. :)

[@jonasm.8386]

Nice work, greetings from Germany🇩🇪

[@JunkVWs]

You should look into a four point lower strut brace. Should do wonders for handling and rigidity

[@krisderoos9686]

Knap werk ! Ik denk met heimwee terug aan mijn golf GTI (1.6 1981). Mijn velgen-banden (195 breed) combinatie waren ook 1 à 1,5 cm te breed en raakten bij doorveren de carosserie, en dan Bilstein schokdempers laten plaatsen. De wegligging was dan fenomenaal!

[@jacobkirkpatrick1791]

Awesome mk1. I highly recommend getting the lower "k" style chassis brace for any mk1 (if you don't have one yet). It makes the biggest difference IMO. Even more than the top brace.

[@lougakif1989]

il n'y a pas à dire, mais la golf 1 et 2 restent et resterons les plus belles de toutes

[@cripsykc]

Any method you’ll choose will be good! Nice work. Greetings from Croatia. 🇭🇷

[@IgorLothbrok]

Regards from Brazil man! Nice work with the mk1!

[@miketeeveedub5779]

Good video - I learned something today. My Mk1 Jetta made the exact same engine noise as yours. Now I know it's an overly-tight timing belt. I'll be sure to adjust it next time I take it out. Thanks Memphis!

[@miketeeveedub5779]

By the way - I cannot believe how draconian the laws are in Belgium when it comes to car customization. Regardless, the car looks great with what you have to work with. Really like the new wheels - very BBS looking.

[@franbanchio]

Do a properly restoration please!!! Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷👋 Amazing videos!!

[@disastra_tds]

Well done mate, i love your work

[@999coax]

those mesh wheels would look awesome with plastic nut covers and centers from the OEM 85' steelies, keep it up man.

[@elvicecs]

You can use the center caps of an Ronal LS's rims. Are close the same and fits perfect

[@memphis5220]

Vicent Fabra thx for the tip

[@ibrahimdollie4314]

hey Memphis, love watching your videos. With regards to the wheels, please don't do it cheaply for our sake, YOU have the tools and skills available to make your car the best it can be for you, so I vote a proper sprayjob/restoration for the wheels with the spray gun and compressor. Do it right, do it once. Trying to remove spraypaint off a wheel later on will be a pain in the ass, I've had to do it a few times, and honestly just wished the previous owners left them in whatever state they were, best of luck, and keep up the good work.

[@kenanredzic2232]

good job boi ❤️ greetings from Slovenia 🇸🇮

[@projectskii7557]

Amazing car , greetings from Florida 🤘🏽

[@Tom-ih6xk]

Enjoy these always, keep up the good work!

[@JunkVWs]

Yay, a mk1 episode 👍

[@ACDC1998Zippo]

Great Video, I love the way your Golf looks now. And the mic in the engine bay was a superb idea! I think with the current look, some auxilary Lamps on the front would really set your MK1 off. Cheers from Luxembourg:)

[@garysimpson3900]

What a beautiful Mk1 Golf. Fantastic condition: I wouldn't want to be drilling into the bodywork to fit the rear strut brace & risk encouraging rust.

[@nanueinmanu1754]

I am so happy I found your channel

[@JunkVWs]

How about finding my channel? 😅

[@g-lemons]

Good stuff man! Shame about the old wheels but loving the current ones and that lip too!

[@hugothompson4696]

those wide steelies actually look really good im surprised

[@tvries8939]

Like the mark I, if you are going to take it on the track you might consider fitting a larger radiator, if memory serves the GTI radiator will offer the required cooling. If that is still not sufficient then you can add an oil cooler. I like the channel, keep it up.

[@gerardjj68]

Hoi Memphis, ik heb eigenlijk geen voorkeur betreffende het bewerken van de velgen. Wat ik wel zou doen is alle velgen op dezelfde manier behandelen. Zie in ieder geval weer uit naar het vervolg!! Succes!

[@Teunslang1999]

5:33 is this a Golf or a Fiero now?

[@JunkVWs]

Is that a Ronald Finger reference?

[@bllendegaming]

if u can find wheel caps with bbs logo it looks great. nice cars nice channel (Y)

[@cedie6800]

That's so cool and learning, now i started my dream came true like you.

[@aster1523]

These belgium laws are so stupid, i wouldnt like to live in this country lol

[@dubrustephane]

that's why some people have stickers who said : Tuning is not a crime.... So no hot rod in legality here

[@sheppardpat47]

bruh moment I'm living in belgium and they let me having a truck air horn in my oldtimer car so whatever bruh

[@davidzakarias4773]

Same in hungary...

[@STRANGERmovies]

Nice mods, dude! Like your videos about that oldschool Golf, kinda reminds me about good days, when i was driving mk2 Jetta. Love old cars, it is good to see them in a nice shape after all the years on a road. Oh, by the way, greetings from Ukraine!)

[@stigsmauritiancousin671]

GORGEOUS! Cheap way or spray gun way, they should look mint!

[@mirzaosmanovic5430]

On rear you can put golf mk4 seat or skoda rear breke disc with brake caliper the brake holder wil bolt on your stock rear axle beam

[@milankrunic3093]

Drums to disk brakes conversion for the breaking power?

[@yarinsheiman7789]

Awesome video mate! had the same noise with my mk2 after changing water pump and CAM BELT :)

[@walterbutscher8438]

You said you needed an alignment after you added the wheels. I'm thinking about adding a strut bar and wondering if it will still need an alignment. Being a convertible there really isn't much to do for stability

[@agustinelorriaga5730]

Hey mate, I came accross your channel and so far I am loving it. Despite English is not your first language, and either is mine, I can fully understand you and your content is definitely genuine and hilarious, KZbin needs more car enthusiast like you. I may have the possibility to live in Germany, I am aware you are in Belgium, but I was curious to ask how much should I expect to pay for a Mk1 or Mk2 Golf with TUV and registration, considering that it drives but there may be some mechanical things to fix. I have looked on Mobile.de, Autoscout24 and Marketplace but I am a little bit lost in pricings. Now I am currently living in New Zealand, but Germany has always been a dream for me, and what better car to enjoy throughout Europe doing road trips than a Golf, I used to have a Mk3 1.8 GL that I still miss. Thanks in advance and sorry for asking so much. Keep up the content and stay true to yourself! Cheers!

[@memphis5220]

Agustín Elorriaga i think 2-3000 should be possible

[@hangableautobulbbot]

Another great video fair play keep up the good work!

[@brentb7671]

Nice looking car. I have a mk1 cabby myself. Should have put the nuts on the inside for that rear brace. They will rust and seize on the outside making it harder to remove in the future.

[@dgatan]

Love your page. I am building a Golf MK1 Cabriolet. Can you please tell me where you bought the thin molding that replaced the OEM on the doors and fenders? Thanks in advance

Nice work, greetings from Portugal

[@initialspeed]

Love this sir. Keep it up. Great job with the info, video and install.👍🏾@memphis

[@darkmaster2052]

Try fitting bigger radiator from 1.6 TD this will help with the cooling

[@dehCremus]

Dude, those rims might be a bit rough, but they are f**king awesome!

[@unimogdimitrios3597]

Great video as always Memphis! , BWA = Benzoni Wheels Accessories (Milano, Italy), you can check ebay.it for some center caps.As the wheels do have some curb rash you can easily remove it with a file if you can jack up the front of your car you can make this very neatly like it was mounted in a lathe.Good luck!!!

[@oOJayWeeOo]

If you are planning to go to more track days the mods you did are nice....but for the best bang for buck track gains just buy some more sport oriented tires. Unfortunatly for your stated tire size there isnt that much to choose from... I guess your best choise would be a Continental SportContact 2. Also brakes are good next step as you stated yourself.

[@Svemir.]

Hello mate, nice to see you back. One more advice, you cab fit bigger radiator for engine cooling from mk1 or mk2. You changed engine but radiator is still shitty one from 1.5 engine.

[@alisefer4983]

Très belle golf mk1 Félicitations 👍👍👍👍

[@noah3778]

Ur videos are my favourite thing to watch on the internet. I wanna see more of that mk1 Jetta tho! P.s: I think cheap restoration would me more interesting but if it will leave a noticeable difference in finish then maybe the pro way is the way to go 🤷‍♂️

[@konkobas]

With the centre caps look into either a 3d print or enlist a machine shop to turn some custom metal ones, maybe even with your Memphis logo on them

[@mattbuckland1246]

maybe do both methods of wheel restoration one side of the car with rattle cans the other spray gun. so where able to compare the difference...

[@pinut187]

Matt Buckland yeah and see the result after a year or so.

[@firebeard2188]

i love this video, wil al van kind af een volkswagen golfje en wordt volgend jaar 17 toch hoop ik om een zoals die van jou te kunnen hebben (ik , leuk kleur, wielen zijn cool, overal vind hem echt perfect) !!!

[@Bigknobrat]

Anyone else cry when they seen him pull the drill out and use it on that beautiful car?

[@Hasdac1896]

Hand spray would make for a better finish. But it's all about the prep work.. Enjoying your videos young man...👍😀

[@power56garage]

The real painting is with the spray gun ;)

[@ronaldodyra5799]

Yes to that, I would prefer full restoration with spray gun. Like videos n keep up the good job. Much love from Kenya.

[@pheasantpluckersson2138]

BWA are a subsidiary company to BBS, so they are a good buy at €150 👍🏻👏🏻

[@trm_neooreo1373]

I can not wait to see another episode of your BMW restoration.

[@Cheddar555]

Oh I thought Belgium wasn't that strict but that sounds awful. I've got a 16v ABF swapped mk2 with bigger brakes, coilovers, poly bushings etc. Proper wheels coming soon and it's fully street legal in Finland. Lowering can also be done to 80mm ground clearance legally. Some cars are even less than 11cm stock.....

[@burgholte]

Cheddar555 Im from Germany and i thought our laws were strict but Belgium seems to be on a whole different level

[@Cheddar555]

@@burgholte Yeah exactly. Sounds a bit overkill to me.

[@yubor]

Hey, im looking to buy a 1991 cabriolet with 130k miles here in fl . I was wondering how reliable this car is? Im looking at an auto transmission one.

[@AAShah24]

Very nice my dad has one but the GTI version

[@bobvandam9936]

Super video! En de gti lip mooi zo laten 👍🏻

[@kevinbalog8273]

can you tell me the colour code please? I mean i know it's nardo, but what is the colour code exactly on this particular golf?

[@BELOSHAPKA_AUTO]

What kind of coil overs do you have?

[@Cypress_green]

Have you thought about fitting individual throttle bodies?The sound would be wonderful with them.

[@memphis5220]

SmileyFace :D offcourse but i dont have the money yet :)

[@hunkybullyab]

That is one beautiful car

[@Sirmancelot91]

Zit er toch ergens een kern van waarheid in de grapjes die wij als "buren ten noorden" van jullie maken over de wegen in België. ( 6:46) Maar zonder grapjes, mooie content en geeft inspiratie om ook wat aan m'n oude clio (2001) te doen.

[@hoffa2586]

Try a lower front bar if you don’t have one to box in the front suspension. That should make a bigger improvement to the handling!

[@lockettlv]

Quick question, cant u just register ur car in netherlands, or other country, and drive it in any state u want in Belgium?

[@spiceypotato156]

Nice video!! Zelf heb ik een mk2, tijdelijk is de motor even stuk, en heb ik niet veel tijd om hem te repareren met mijn studies enz... Trouwens, ben ook erg benieuwd wat je gaat doen om er iets wat meer power uit te krijgen, mijn 1.3 maakt 55 ponytjes, maar zou er toch ook wat meer uit willen krijgen

[@TelaKalleoy]

What material is your garage floor. Is it some metallic epoxy? ouuu That would ne nice...

[@memphis5220]

TelaKalle oy it is polished concrete

[@trainbadday]

Again a nice video ! Keep it up!!

[@martinb6079]

i presume the lip spoiler would add some down force to the front end?

[@CoffeeEnjoyer69]

I'm watching this for inspiration on my new Cabriolet

[@tibro2853]

dikke video man! En dat geluid van de mic onder de kap is echt zalig :p

[@garrethdovey2861]

Wow your laws are really stupidly strict over there!! 🙈 I can understand the concerns of inexperienced and or unqualified people carry out some of the mods not allowed, but a lot of them add more safety to the vehicle. Awesome content young man. Keep it up!!👍🏻

[@aldeacristian4582]

You should restore them with spray can/clear coat, it's more relevant to the DIY'ers, concerning the overheating, you should upgrade the radiator, and cooling fans, you should be able to retrofit from a later golf MK2 or MK3, you might need to do the mounting hardware yourself, also change the thermostat with one that opens earlier, let's say 80 degrees Celsius instead of the more commong 87-88 C, the Aftermarket code for the one that opens at 80c on MAHLE is TX1380D

[@nsmtbkid]

Hy! For overheating issues try a lower rated thermostat. I'm using a 80 C in mine and it works well. :) The radiator originally is a really effective one for a stock setup, but if you change for a 80c thermostat you will need a lower temp switch to your fan also. I prefer 86C. I can give you part numbers too if you want them. This is a really cost effective way to keep your coolant at the right temps in the hard times too. Cheers! :)

[@memphis5220]

Nándor Székely thanks for the tip! Can you send me the part number?

[@nsmtbkid]

@@memphis5220 Both are Calorstat by Vernet, the thermostat: TH1439.80K and the fan switch: TS2634 :D Btw. What is your engine code? Do you have instagram? Follow me: sz_nandi

[@waylandsmith3981]

Please Memphis can you do a starter inspection video ? My mk1 rabbit does not wanna start 😔😭

[@r.palang5646]

how wide were your old golf rims?

[@MmetalbikesS]

nice video and beautiful car. But one piece of advice. Please do not use a spirit level when mounting these kind of things on a car. If your garage floor/ jackstands weren't perfectly level your stablilizer bar would've come out crooked.

[@AldousForestTheLast]

You should go with the classic Deutsche look black inside and polished lip.

[@jonb4667]

Your accent sounds like Jean Claude Van Damme lol guess bcoz he's also from Belgium...Nice content Memphis...

[@depfknr9211]

Someone knows a good website we’re I can find good mk1?

[@ericpaap5724]

Mobile.de is good place

[@velomaniaromania]

When you buy rims or tyres check romanian market... is full of rims of all types and sizes :)) Just found your channel ✌

[@maalaouimohamedamine7771]

Can you do a carborator to EFI(fuel injection) kit conversion for fuel efficiency and more performance

[@memphis5220]

maalaoui mohamed amine not legal sadly

[@blueeyedsnake]

Great car, but change those seats with ones that have headrests! You can be the best driver, but if someone hits you from behind, your neck will be in danger. Plus if you find some with more grip it will feel so much better on curves :) my 2 cents

[@blueeyedsnake]

Just saw the seats change episode. Great job :)

[@stevenharpervw]

Since installing as a road car has the strut braces made any difference while driving ?

[@memphis5220]

Yep definetely

[@stevenharpervw]

Memphis like what? ( I’m thinking should I get them for my mk1 cabriolet

[@albertcars4001]

Great video one more time! In Spain happen’s the same with the modifications, it’s a big shit! Sorry but i prefair the wide steelies wheels. Congratulations!

[@inigolelodelarrea3887]

What year si this mk1 model?

[@morganbadracing7177]

Salut Memphis! es ce que tu vas vendre tes anciennes toles élargies ?