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shiwlof · #1 October 13th 2004, 09:00

Well we have a pretty big VW factory here in South Africa. We manufacture about all the right hand drive Golfs and Jetta's for worldwide exporting.
We also have the Citi Golf here. Something I think few other countries have. It's basically a mk1 Golf still being made. Just with modern equipment and cosmetic upgrades.

http://www.vw.co.za/models/citigolf/

If you wanna have a look...

I am thinking of using that dash in a Beetle. But I'll see when the time comes.

The Golf engines would also be a pretty good option for a Beetle. There are many 1800 8v and 16v engines floating around in near perfect condition.

Racelook · #2 October 13th 2004, 11:15

Wow.. that kicks ***!!! A Golf 1 that still is maked.. and with a new dahs and all.. hahaha

Cool

It's a pitty that there aint no (new one) in the Netherlands

#3 October 13th 2004, 19:59

Yea the Jetta II is still being made in China. VW's world market is funny the way they do things.

Well shiwlof, I have had a Golf motor in my 1303 since 1990 (pics from my signature link) and if I could do it again there would be a Mazda rotary or Subaru WRX engine in there. They just fit so much better (I stress that point) and make a whole lot more power. I just had to have a VW engine though 'cause I'm hard core like that lol.

shiwlof · #4 October 15th 2004, 07:00

So the rotary is a better fit that a golf engine? Very good to hear that. I have found a good contact down here for 13b turbo rotary engines. Won't fuel economy be a bugger? Or could you correct it with fuel management software?

shiwlof · #5 October 21st 2004, 03:54

Got a few more pics of the mk1 dash I am looking at. It seems it could be a bit of tweaking and wiring to get it working at it's best. But the result could well be worth it...

I'm just not a fan of the two-tone colour, but that can be changed easily enough.

beetle1303 · #6 October 21st 2004, 12:18

is there any cahnce to get this dash in Left hand Drive configuration?

thanx
Beetle1303,
Chris

shiwlof · #7 October 21st 2004, 12:25

I'm not sure...
The local factory here only makes right hand drive models.
I doubt they make any left-hand drive cars here.

I'll see if I can find out for you... but I doubt they do.

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