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As promised and long overdue we decided to feature two of Cape
Tows neatest mk1 Golf’s, ironically both owned by Rushdie Samuels. He’s been
building golf’s for a very long time and I thought it was a good idea to take
look at he’s two current beauties. If this was a boxing match we would have two different styles of
Kampfkraft (means fighting in German). The Two Cars
share the legendary Mk1 symbolism, but they are worlds apart in terms of
styling and their approach to performance.
The white car year model 1979 is of the early two door
Mk1’s that were produced in the country. Many golf enthusiasts see this
particular model as the epitome of what the VW golf is. This particular
specimen has been nurtured into a classic euro styled normal aspirated
sleeper. On the outside 16” BSX wheels and chrome bumpers do just enough to
hide the cars free breathing 2.0 16v build.
That said the build is no ordinary one, managing 155kw and 245nm (pump
fuel) at Ferroli the 2.0 lump has had its fair
share of upgrades and tweaking. Throttle bodies by precision, Scat rods as
well as a solid lifter head are just a few key ingredients to a recipe that
is working. We should see this car doing some amazing track times soon. Be
warned In the opposite corner we have the more aggressive 1984 red
290kw 500n.m monster tuned by Dynotecs tuner Isak. And yes if you wondering this 2.0 16v is t3/t4 charged, the 1.4 bars of punching power ensure
that the white line stays solid. Other essential modifications include 750cc
injectors, a ported head, modified cam shafts and a customized gear box done
by Rushdie himself. A snow performance methanol kit ensures there is a
healthy octane mix when hitting the high boost. This particular car was
featured in speed and sound magazine a few months ago and is currently
hitting 12.5 at Killarney raceway as well as causing havoc in and around cape
town. Be warned. x2 Unlike many other guys on the racing scene Rushdie maintains
neat and perfect examples of what a golf should look like with performance of
the highest standard. Who said golf’s are slow and look ordinary? Respect Special
thanks to : Zaheer - R a D Photography – 072 456 2042 Rushdie - RSDevelopments - 082 956 4137 |
RED MK1
SPECIFICATIONS Red Mk1
golf 2.0 16v,
Custom Cams shafts, Ported Head, t3/t4 turbo. 750cc injectors, Methanol Spray
kit, Custom Gearbox. Performance 290kw &
500n.m @ 1.4 Bar ¼ mile –
12.5 WHITE MK1
SPECIFICATIONS 2.0 16v,
Custom Cams shafts, Solid Lifter Head, Precision Throttles. 380c injectors,
Custom Gearbox. Performance 155kw &
245n.m on Pump Fuel ¼ mile –
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