Tuesday 16 September 2014

BRINGING BACK SOME OLD SCHOOL LOVE!!

 74 BUG

So i have decided to post something very close to my heart...
My very own Volkswagen Beetle 1974






 When i got this baby,it was really in bad shape...the engine was pulled out by the previous owner and split open in two for who knows what reason because everything seemed absolutely fine when you look at the engine.
Being in a rush to get this one on the road, we just scraped some cash together got a second hand complete motor and gearbox for next to nothing...
We fitted the new 1303 engine but then had some carburetor problems. We then switched out the standard beetle carburetor that was on the engine with a Mk1 VW Golf carburetor and there we go!!








 Looking for a  laid back look for the Bug i ordered the much loved eye lids from a online shop that specializes in Volkswagen part...believe me, those eyes look really good on a Bug.
   
For the future the team suggested that the Bug be fitted with an adjustable beam in front 
for a much lower look and maybe lower it at the back also.

Its still a work in progress,but that doesn't mean it will be rushed.
We all want our pride and joys to be the most admired by others, so why not do a 100% good job at it one time?

A follow up will be posted in the future to keep you all up to speed on this Bug's Life.


Photos by: Jcc Photography

Monday 15 September 2014

Just when you were thinking we are done with posting Mk1 Golf's
Here's another sexy lil number for you to enjoy 




We don't have any real specs that we can share about what goes on under the bonnet...All we know is its sounds magnificent...most probably has been fitted with a different camshaft.



This baby previously had 14'' rims on that kept it low to the ground but was switched out with these 17'' rims that really makes this ride stand out from the rest.


Other then that, there's just minimal changes to its look,like the honey comb grill,crystal headlights and spot lights as well as clear tail lights.


Photos by: Jcc Photography

Wednesday 11 June 2014

Rolling Low With LOWMAX

 A Mk1 with a StorMy Twist.


This is a 2007 Mk1 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 

Francois's Mk1 brings forward more of standard,fresh not to daring kind of look that might fool many other car lovers on the street.

This Golf is fitted with a H&R drop kit with a lower strut braces.He had BBS RS Audi Reps,but later replaced them with his stock VW rims that are now sprayed a gloss black.

His Mk1 has a de-badge grill with crystal headlights that are smoked as well as rear tail lights. 

    
PERFORMANCE 

Francois didn't give out much info about his mods on his engine...like most of us would also do...
The only mods he talked about was that his Mk1 had a K&N air filter that was replaced with a Simota air filter. 
Its has a standard manifold with a 4 into 2 into 1 downpipe and a 50mm single,Powerflow challenger exhaust...

The rest of the mods will remain a SECRET...  

Francois MK1 forms part of a amazing group of Mk1 lovers called the MK1 Crew (Stormy Mk1's) in Cape Town

Here's some more pictures to enjoy...






 DRIVER: Francois LomaX