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Volkswagen Golf Mk1 Tuning & Performance Parts

VW Golf Mk1 performance parts are one of the more specialist ranges we carry, built for the car that started the whole GTI badge in the first place. Whether you're running an original 1.6 or 1.8 GTI, or a later engine swap, Mk1 Golf parts here are split by  GTI and  non-GTI specification rather than lumped into one generic range.

MK1 Golf Parts

The VW Golf Mk1 parts range covers suspension and handling parts like  anti-roll bars and  bushes, running through to bigger items like Big Brake Kits and  EBC's Bluestuff NDX front pads, specified for the 1.6 and 1.8 GTI.  Bodystyling and  badges cover the exterior, with  braided brake lines available alongside standard discs and pads. 

On the engine side,  Pipercams supply mechanical camshaft kits for the GTI, and  Team Heko wind deflectors are listed for the two-door Mk1 too.

What Sets Awesome GTI Apart for the Mk1

Awesome GTI stocks a dedicated  HERITAGE range built specifically around classic VWs like the Mk1, alongside specialist mechanical parts from brands such as Pipercams, whose camshaft profiles run from Fast Road through to full Race specification. 

Our own Awesome-branded parts sit alongside these specialist ranges, all chosen for a shell that's simple to work on but easy to get wrong without the right specification behind it. 

Give the team a call  and you're speaking to people who know these cars inside out, not just reading part numbers off a screen.

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  • H&R 35mm Spring Kit - Golf Mk1 Cabrio up to 570 kg Rear Axle-weight up to 660 kg Front Axle-weight
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    H&R 35mm Spring Kit - Golf Mk1 Cabrio up to 570 kg Rear Axle-weight up to 660 kg Front Axle-weight

    H&R 25-40 mm Spring Kit Golf I, Cabrio/Convertible 79>up to 570 kg HA-Last/RA-weight bis/up to 660 kg VA-Last/FA-weightEnhance the look of your vehicle with H&R Lowering Springs. H&R Sport Springs...

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  • H&R 50mm Spring Kit - Golf Mk1 and Scirocco Mk1/Mk2
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    H&R 50mm Spring Kit - Golf Mk1 and Scirocco Mk1/Mk2

    H&R 50 mm Spring Kit Golf I, Jetta I, Cabrio/Convertible, Scirocco I+II 79>Typ 17, 17 CK, 155Enhance the look of your vehicle with H&R Lowering Springs. H&R Sport Springs provide a lower center of...

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  • H&R 25-40mm Spring Kit - Golf Mk1 up to 570 kg Rear Axle-weight, from 661 kg Front Axle-weight
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    H&R 25-40mm Spring Kit - Golf Mk1 up to 570 kg Rear Axle-weight, from 661 kg Front Axle-weight

    H&R 25-40 mm Spring Kit Golf I, Cabrio/Convertible 79>up to 570 kg HA-Last/RA-weight, ab/from 661 kg VA-Last/FA-weightEnhance the look of your vehicle with H&R Lowering Springs. H&R Sport Springs...

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  • H&R 25-40mm Spring Kit - Golf Mk1 from 571 kg Rear Axle-weight up to 660 kg Front Axle-weight
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    H&R 25-40mm Spring Kit - Golf Mk1 from 571 kg Rear Axle-weight up to 660 kg Front Axle-weight

    H&R 25-40 mm Spring Kit Golf I, Cabrio/Convertible 79>ab/from 571 kg HA-Last/RA-weight bis/up to 660 kg VA-Last/FA-weightEnhance the look of your vehicle with H&R Lowering Springs. H&R Sport Springs...

    £176.73
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  • H&R 25-40mm Spring Kit - Golf Mk1 from 571 kg Rear Axle-weight, from 661 kg Front Axle-weight
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    H&R 25-40mm Spring Kit - Golf Mk1 from 571 kg Rear Axle-weight, from 661 kg Front Axle-weight

    H&R 25-40 mm Spring Kit Golf I, Cabrio/Convertible 79>ab/from 571 kg HA-Last/RA-weight, ab/from 661 kg VA-Last/FA-weightEnhance the look of your vehicle with H&R Lowering Springs. H&R Sport Springs...

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  • H&R Cup Kit - Golf Mk1 Cabrio, low Version
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    H&R Cup Kit - Golf Mk1 Cabrio, low Version

    H&R Cup Kit - Golf Mk1, Cabrio - 79> - Typ 17, 17 CK, 155, low VersionFront Lowering mm VA: 40-50 Rear Lowering mm HA: 40-50 The suspension consists of shortened (rebound) sport shock absorbers...

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  • H&R Cup Kit - Golf Mk1 excl.Cabrio
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    H&R Cup Kit - Golf Mk1 excl.Cabrio

    H&R Cup Kit - Golf Mk1, Jetta I, - 74> - Typ 17, 17CK, 53, 53B excl. CabrioFront Lowering mm VA: 50 Rear Lowering mm HA: 40 The suspension consists of shortened (rebound) sport shock absorbers...

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  • H&R Cup Kit - Golf Mk1 Cabrio - 79> - Typ 155
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    H&R Cup Kit - Golf Mk1 Cabrio - 79> - Typ 155

    H&R Cup Kit - Golf Mk1 Cabrio - 79> - Typ 155Front Lowering mm VA: 50 Rear Lowering mm HA: 40 The suspension consists of shortened (rebound) sport shock absorbers matched with H&R sport springs...

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  • H&R Anti Roll Bar Kit - FR:22/RE:26mm - Golf Mk1 (Including Cab)
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    H&R Anti Roll Bar Kit - FR:22/RE:26mm - Golf Mk1 (Including Cab)

    H&R Anti Roll Bar Kit-FR:22/RE:26mm - Golf Mk1 -Typ 17/17 CK/155/53+53B-1979 >Designed to reduce body roll, increase lateral stiffness and improve handling, H&R sway Bars are crafted from a special...

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  • ECS Magnetic Manual Gearbox Plug M22 ECS Magnetic Manual Gearbox Plug M22
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    ECS Magnetic Manual Gearbox Plug M22

    ECS Magnetic Manual Gearbox Plug Replace your 12-Point triple square with a standard 17mm head magnetic drain plug.Magnetic Transmission Drain Plugs from ECS Tuning for your V/W & Audi. ECS MAGNETIC...

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    Newsouth M14 - 1/8th Inch NPT PlugPort (CON022)
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    Newsouth M14 - 1/8th Inch NPT PlugPort (CON022)

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    Newsouth M14-1/8" PlugPortUsed for attaching a 1/8" NPT oil temperature sender in the oil pan. Made from steel like the original VW/Audi drain plug, it also comes with a genuine VAG aluminum crush...

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  • Genuine Audi R8 Coolant Cap
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    Genuine Audi R8 Coolant Cap

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    Genuine Audi R8 coolant cap.Fits all VAG models from 1999 onwards. NOTES:The R8 Coolant cap fits but it is 90í«_ rotated from where it should really sit... ie the logo is upside down or sideways.On...

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Frequently asked questions

What performance parts are available for the VW Golf Mk1?

Performance parts for the Mk1 Golf cover suspension, brakes, engine internals and bodystyling. Suspension bushes and anti-roll bars cover the handling side, while Pipercams camshafts and EBC brake pads take care of engine and braking performance.

Is the VW Golf Mk1 easy to tune?

Yes, the Mk1 Golf is one of the easier classics to tune, since carburettor and early injection setups can be worked on with hand tools rather than diagnostic software. Camshaft and suspension upgrades bolt on directly, and brake upgrades are just as straightforward.

What engine swaps are popular for the Golf Mk1?

20VT conversions are among the most popular engine swaps for the Mk1 Golf, alongside 2.0-litre 16v ABF conversions. Both are well-established routes for owners looking to give the Mk1 a substantial performance upgrade, with plenty of conversion knowledge and supporting parts available.

What suspension upgrades are recommended for the Mk1 Golf?

Lowering springs and adjustable dampers form the core suspension upgrade for the Mk1 Golf, alongside uprated bushes to keep everything tight. Anti-roll bars and links are worth adding too, since they sharpen handling without changing the ride height.

Are Golf Mk1 performance parts still available new?

Yes, new Golf Mk1 performance parts are still widely available. Brakes and suspension parts are well supported, and engine components from brands like EBC and Pipercams are readily available too.