Be gentle... I have a new Mk2

[Golfer]

Hey guys.

After much umming and aahing, I decided to lash out and get a Mk2 GTI. My little sister needed a car to get to uni work placement, so I've given her my Mk3, and went searching for a new project...

Enter this UK Import 3 door 1985 GTI...

2L 8V 110Hp Audi K-Jet motor
No P/S
No A/C
Sunroof
Zender bodykit (Soon to go to a good home...)
All the, um, mod cons...

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Mk2002.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Mk2007.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Mk2011.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Mk2009.jpg

Be gentle... It is, afterall, a project car - a real work in progress...

Cheers!!!
John

[gpk_gti]

hehe,very nice jon!! um,,,can we have a ritual sacrifice of the grill?haha

heres my new addition!
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r311/yiorgo_gti/b82e_3.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r311/yiorgo_gti/cdc1_3.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r311/yiorgo_gti/f25b_3.jpg
will post more later!

[h100vw]

Good to see the older GTIs are still going strong.

Need to correct you on the campaign bit though. They were made in late 87 into 88. They came with the newer digifant engine, had half tint rear lights, big windows and rainbow trim as well as only coming in metallic black, helios blue and oak green. They had different wheels to the std GTI, the Le Castellet.

http://www.vintagewatercooleds.com/tech/Techtips/Timbotechnotes/wheels/wheels.htm

Gavin

[phaeton]

Its funny that both you (Jon) and Yiorgos have private import Mk2s as your new cars j:

Congrats both on purchase ;)

ps Jon get rid of that grill (not my taste) :D

ps Yiorgos get rid of that carbon fiber LOL j:

[gpk_gti]

you and your stock fixation!! you are just jealous!!!j:hahah

[Golfer]

Need to correct you on the campaign bit though. They were made in late 87 into 88. They came with the newer digifant engine, had half tint rear lights, big windows and rainbow trim as well as only coming in metallic black, helios blue and oak green. They had different wheels to the std GTI

Fair cop... I'm no Mk2 expert, but I'll learn quick...


Jon get rid of that grill (not my taste) :D

Oh I agree COMPLETELY!!! It's going VERY soon... I have a new GTI grille already, just no lights to go in it :(...

J:cool:HN

[Eddy]

Hoyhoy.
Golfer, you say be gentle, NO-WAY John boy.
Mince meat again.

P.S. Only mucking about.

[phaeton]

you and your stock fixation!! you are just jealous!!!hahah

::pokes tongue:: @ Yiorgos j:


Oh I agree COMPLETELY!!! It's going VERY soon... I have a new GTI grille already, just no lights to go in it :( ...

J:cool:HN

Phew you have good taste thats great to know :D

[gpk_gti]

wow mate,all this critique from a PT boy!!! hahahaha,do we have VW buses in OZ? hahahahaha,,I love you supermod!!!:D...im joking!!!!

[joshyd-mk2gti]

mk2s galore, good work fellas. golfer- that rare zender front end (not my cup of tea) could be worth something, is it going o/s? gpk- those mirrors are in a funny spot.

[h100vw]

[QUOTE=Golfer;66082]Fair cop... I'm no Mk2 expert, but I'll learn quick...

Wasn't a dig at you mate. :)

But while I am being picky, it's gonna be a 1.8 unless the engine has been messed with ;)



@static, all the mirrors were there on pre 88 MY Golfs.

Gavin

[gpk_gti]

its just the angle of the shot..mirrors are standard.
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r311/yiorgo_gti/bee6_3.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r311/yiorgo_gti/c65c_3.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r311/yiorgo_gti/d5ec_3.jpg

[Eddy]

Hoyhoy.
George.
Just for curiosity how many cars do you have.

[anarchycamp]

hehe,very nice jon!! um,,,can we have a ritual sacrifice of the grill?haha
heres my new addition!



Was that the one that was on eBay? A Seth Frican number?

I see it comes with the Cigarette Lighter option too :)

[gpk_gti]

thats a question guys,,on the dash array is a set of lights.centers are red some are green.The one in the center CAT red is flashing.what does that mean anyone???

anarchycamp---- yeah,its from JAPAN.
eddy---- seat beeza has been sold,cant edit my sig as I lost my photoshop.Got 2 now,this one is for the wifey

[86gti]

John!!!! :D:D
welcome to the mk2 3door club!!!! that's awesome!!
congrats on a top car that im shure you will enjoy!
Long live the mk2!:D

[gpk_gti]

wot???? doesnt the 4dr get a welcome too??? j:,,im getting some bog and a mig welder ready as we speak!

[Golf Loon]

Good Score Lads.

Golfer Your first job is to remove all traces of the zender monstrosity.
I have some inner lights if you are in need ;) 2 Door, Good score and very snazzy interior :)

George. Rip that carbon fibre off immediately. I have 2 white bootlids if you ruin that one. Nice Wheels.

Good to see you both buying imported kjet Cars.

Golfers I believe has an Audi 2L bottom end Gav, and a speedo in miles for easy licence loosing ;)

Georges one is 1.8kjet from Japan!!!!!! Let down by the Auto, but looks to be in top shape.

Nice work Lads. Go the Mk2s

[86gti]

wot???? doesnt the 4dr get a welcome too??? j:,,im getting some bog and a mig welder ready as we speak!


hehe, yesssss....
sorry, i was just so excited for John ..lol :D

[Golfer]

while I am being picky, it's gonna be a 1.8 unless the engine has been messed with ;)

It's had a transplant. It's packing an Audi 80 2L 8v K-jet engine with 60,000km's now, with plenty of torque to go around :D...

Cheers
J:oHN

[Eddy]

wot???? doesnt the 4dr get a welcome too??? j:,,im getting some bog and a mig welder ready as we speak!

Hoyhoy.
George we have plenty of bog up here in QLD. if you need any more.
I have a trucking mate here ready to go.

[brackie]

Guys.. I lust for a mk2 (mine would be a 1.6 turbo diesel of course :rolleyes:).

Where do you find them??? The only one I've ever seen in the metal is Benny's 86 GTi (and I love it :))

[gpk_gti]

I stumbled over mine,wasnt specifically looking for one.Just needed a Auto VAG car...there is this mk2 gti on ebay brackie--

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Volkswagen-GOLF-GTI-1991_W0QQitemZ250141015237QQihZ015QQcategoryZ13610 4QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[rayray086]

Nice additions to the both of you!! What model are those headlights from John? Reminds me a bit of the Rallye model...

[DubSteve]

Nice cars fellas, very nice. I love the 2 door GTI John I wish we had then in a mk3 in Oz:(

Like people have said before that bodykit, hmmm. But still none the less very nice interior, cool love it.

George... Auto:? ;) only joking would be a nice car seems very nice. Are they ATS cup wheels on your one?

[phaeton]

wow mate,all this critique from a PT boy!!! hahahaha,do we have VW buses in OZ? hahahahaha,,I love you supermod!!!:D...im joking!!!!


Not yet :(

We have MAN and Scania buses here :D
VW has a majority stake holding in both companies.

[Golfer]

Guys.. I lust for a mk2. Where do you find them???

I found this one on carsales by chance, and it must have been fate, because when I rang the guy with the car, he was literally driving past my house on the way to Murwillumbah from Brisbane. I was looking for a golf for my little sister, but this needed too much work for her... But I was up for a challenge...


What model are those headlights from John? Reminds me a bit of the Rallye model...

I think the lights are actually specific to that Zender bodykit. The car was imported from the UK in 1991 with the kit already fitted, so it's looking a little tired, but I have gotten some surprisingly positive comments from people today, while driving around, which gave me a bit of a giggle...

She's in at the auto-electrician tonight. The main wiring harness drooped onto the extractors and melted, there was no horn, and the rear left light cluster and driving lights weren't working... Needless to say, I'm not looking forward to the bill for that lot... :? Ah well, it is a project car...

I'll keep y'all updated, thanks for the comments...
J:rolleyes:HN

[joshyd-mk2gti]

when the kit has gone are you going with big or small bumpers?

[Satanstoenail]

Gotta love a Mk2 :cool:

[silverMK1]

i was going to get this little beauty, i was emailing the guy then the next email i got was SOLD! arrhhh. nice buy. atleast some1 from the forum bought it.

[Eddy]

Hoyhoy.
I spent some time with John yesterday, mucking about on the beast.
We changed the rear calipers & now have no brakes, couldn't get rid of the air out of the system. I was in controll of the bleeding side of things as to the best of my memory, but just couldn't get rid of the air. Mechanics job now.
He has already started cleaning her up & its looking like something, should be nice when finished.

[GoLfMan]

nice work boys, i recon keep the square headlight John and ditch the grill, could come up orite?! Kinda like the jetta headlights?
looking forward to progress

[rayray086]

nice work boys, i recon keep the square headlight John and ditch the grill, could come up orite?! Kinda like the jetta headlights?
looking forward to progress

Might need to custom fab up a new grille! Those lights look unique - Jetta lights look taller and shorter than those. They reminded me of Rallye edition headlights, but after a check, the Rallye ones were one piece, whereas those look two-piece... even if they were Rallye-style headlights, it might be hard trying to find a Rallye grille!

[86gti]

single light x2 Bonrath grills look the goods on mk2z
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/store/shopimages/products/normal/st_gr_go2_bon5.jpg

im hoping to get one of theese once my ol' girl gets painted :D

[86gti]

big bbs, no kit, coil overs.........
hmmmm, could look a lil like this
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/07/johnsmk2-2.jpg

[gpk_gti]

finally picked up my baby last night..needs some tlc.radio surround is broken-2 x ATS cup center caps missing(where do I find those)-a small exhaust rattle that needs to be found ,somewhere in the middle,maybe thats why the CAT light is flashing.and more importantly the power steering fliuid is low and making that whinning noise.BUT overall it drives so smooth and straight,,ohhhhh anyone know where the compliance plate is ?? jap import and I cant find it.will post up some of my photos tomorrow !!

[86gti]

finally picked up my baby last night..needs some tlc.radio surround is broken-2 x ATS cup center caps missing(where do I find those)-a small exhaust rattle that needs to be found ,somewhere in the middle,maybe thats why the CAT light is flashing.and more importantly the power steering fliuid is low and making that whinning noise.BUT overall it drives so smooth and straight,,ohhhhh anyone know where the compliance plate is ?? jap import and I cant find it.will post up some of my photos tomorrow !!

what year model is it???? imports 1988 and years before dont have compliance plate...
they dont need to be complyed.
need high mount brake light and child restraints and engineers cert etc..i beleive thats about it....

[Eddy]

Hoyhoy.
George, does it still have the 4 doors or is that rectified.
Don't forget there's plenty of bog up this way.
P.S. Me just mucking about again.

[gpk_gti]

aha,well that explains it.its a 87 model.its got the high brake light(doesnt work) and I think I did see some child seat restraint.maybe I should look into doing a club plates for it since it is over 20yr old!

haha eddy! no bog yet! its the wifeys car so ,no major mods!

[syncro]

need high mount brake light ...

They didn't come out until around 1990.

[Golf Loon]

If its a personal import it needs high level brake light and child restraint points. It will have no compliance plate and could have come in to the country anytime as a personal import.

[syncro]

If its a personal import it needs high level brake light .

So you're saying if it's an Australian one it doesn't need a high level brake light, but a private import does?

[Golfer]

Mine is compliance plated (1992) and has no high level brake light, but 3 child restraint points...

Just found out my master cylinder needs replacing :mad: This after I just replaced the rear brake calipers ($450), and spent $350 in the auto electrician getting the wiring dramas sorted out...

So at the moment all I have is a pretty (and expensive) paperweight... :(

Just having a cry...
J:mad:HN

[Golf Loon]

So you're saying if it's an Australian one it doesn't need a high level brake light, but a private import does?

Sad, but true in my experience.

The child restraint point rules are more severe for imports too.

[Eddy]

Mine is compliance plated (1992) and has no high level brake light, but 3 child restraint points...

Just found out my master cylinder needs replacing :mad: This after I just replaced the rear brake calipers ($450), and spent $350 in the auto electrician getting the wiring dramas sorted out...

So at the moment all I have is a pretty (and expensive) paperweight... :(

Just having a cry...
J:mad:HN

Hoyhoy.
John, sounds like VBVBVBVBVBVBVB time.
P.S. More VBVBVB.

[syncro]

Sad, but true in my experience..

Are all of the mechanics dipsticks out your way?




The child restraint point rules are more severe for imports too.

Yes, all cars since around '75 must have them.

[86gti]

Sad, but true in my experience.

The child restraint point rules are more severe for imports too.

Yep true...
All imports reguardless of age need high mounts as far as im aware..
used to fit em for a place i worked for ages ago that did imports :(

Johns wouldnt have one if it came in in 92...rules weren't as tough then.
Mine doesnt run a hgh mount or child restraints...unsure what year it came into Oz though. All i know is it was a private import from the UK.

[syncro]

All imports reguardless of age need high mounts as far as im aware..
used to fit em for a place i worked for ages ago that did imports :(



That wasn't personal imports.

[86gti]

That wasn't personal imports.

as far as i know from a chat with a w@nker when my MK2 was defected he said it had to have a high mount on it reguardless.... That was a personal import when it came into the country...
i wired one up, and took it off after it was cleared, lol....ugly things.
but, different states may have different rules. only ones i know most about are Jap imports (rice mobiles)...and if its imported from Japan (any car) it must meet some ADR rules depending on model... anything built after 1988 has to be FULLY complied tho...
eg side intrusion bars (in doors) New windscreen (adr approved)also applies to any import personal or otherwise) high mount brake light, Dimmer switch on instrument cluster, child restraint points, filler noz for unleaded vehicles (all are in japan but ADR states it must have the reduced size opening)...
blah blah blah...

but my only understanding of personal imports eg.... you goto that country and have it in your name then bring it over... is that it has to have rear brake light high mount, child restraints and ADR aproved windscreen....
only know tha because of a person i know who came over to VIC from the UK with an rs2000 escort (76 mod)

[syncro]

See Matt (Corrado G60) as he has just done it.

I am only talking about personal imports that have been owned for one year overseas.

[Golf Loon]

OK, what about SEAT ibiza and Toledo models which have child restraint mounting points in the boot floor as the are Aussie delivered.

BUT if you want to import a Golf 2, with points in the same place, you have to have a bar fitted between the towers with the restraint points on it.

I agree syncro that you are correct according to the letter of the law, but I have seen a lot of imports and they do not all conform to the same rules.

[syncro]

The Australian delivered Golf 2 all had the bar between the shock mounts. I don't know of any other child mounts in a Golf 2.

My Golf 2 had a 6mm bolt on a tag just above the tail light as a child mount. I don't know where that engineer got his degree! (I saw the report.)

[Golf Loon]

Yeah you are right Phill, the Aussie ones all have the bar between the towers.

However, the Uk ones had a bolt on the floor and no bar, the S.A ones had a blt on the floor or nothing and some of the imports have an aftermarket bar between the towers.

There is no conformity to the rules. that is my point. Particulartly with relation to the South African Cars.

We seem to have drifted a long way from the topic too!

[gpk_gti]

COOOEEEEEEE !!!!! what was the topic??? well now I know all about high mounted brale lights which mine doesn't even work!! thanks for the lesson in biased import rules im sure those beaurocrats have so much fun writing!

mine now has a earth problem !! seems the connection on the battery is not that good.is this is standard prob for mk2's??

[syncro]

mine now has a earth problem !! seems the connection on the battery is not that good.is this is standard prob for mk2's??

No, it's a Volkswagen standard.
Put a larger earth cable on and a few extras to the engine block while you are at it.

[Golf Loon]

Yeah Phill is right a fat earth lead from the bolt holding the starter or somewhere nearby to the chassis works wonders for starting.

[gldgti]

Hoyhoy.
John, sounds like VBVBVBVBVBVBVB time.
P.S. More VBVBVB.

sorry..... but heineken will serve you far better ;-)

nice mk2's guys! george, are you going to give that thing the treatment or keep it for a putt around car?

i hafta say even after the bagging that zender body kit got, i think, on some day, in the right light, with the right backdrop, and the right wheels....maybe..........

........

[gpk_gti]

maybe some slight mods,might even look at club plates from clubveedub to save rego,,isnt it 20 yr old????lol

[Golf Loon]

Its 30 years old mate.

My Mk1 qualifies :)

[gpk_gti]

thought they said 20yr old at the meeting! arrgghhhhh cry arrggghhhh

[rayray086]

Few more years mate ;)

[vegabass]

John what a hunk of junk!!!!! lol just kidding, however I did warn you before buying it. But you VW people cant be told anything:? Mate anytime you need a hand you have my number.


*just remembered.....did your pants clean up after i wound up the siren on the van?*j:

[KI11Z]

sorry..... but heineken will serve you far better ;-). . .

You obviously havnt seen Eddy's garage! I reckon he could open his own liquor shop, though specialising in VBVBVBVBVBVBVB only!!!! :o :D j:

[Golfer]

Ok, update guys!!!

* Still not registered...
* Brakes fixed. The VR6 rear callipers work a treat, but have shifted the brake bias more toward the rear, so I may have to look at doing a VR6 conversion to the front as well...
* Most electrical gremlins under control at the moment... I had a scare for a bit when half my systems dropped out (headlights, wipers, fan etc.) but it turned out being a problem with the immobiliser...
* New stereo fitted. It had no stezz in it when I got it, so I have put in a new Eclipse headunit, front JL splits, rear AutoSound speakers, 400W RMS amp and Pioneer 10" VCCS sub... Mostly it was parts I had lying around, and sounds very, very nice...
* I ripped the Zender grille off!!! I have replaced it with the red stripe, twin light GTI grille!!! Still need some bits and pieces for it to be complete, but looking promising!!!
* My small bumper bits and pieces arrived over the last couple of days, thanks to Ausgolfer. I'm going for a retro, original fit out. Painting up all bits, awaiting fitting. Hopefully not too far away from getting my paintjob, then the car will all go together...!!!
* In process of getting quotes for tint removal and replacement...
* When I got a wheel alignment, I discovered I have slight non-adjustable positive camber. The suggestion from the mechanic was to get the car lowered :D so I'm in the process of hunting down a set of lowered springs or coilovers.

Pics to come guys. It's still very much unattractive, but the new grille is an improvement. Every little bit counts!!!

Cheers!!!
J:cool:HN

[joshyd-mk2gti]

sounds good john. looking forward to the pics. keep us updated with the progress.

[syncro]

* When I got a wheel alignment, I discovered I have slight non-adjustable positive camber.

Get camber adjusters from Volkswagen or from a Golf 3. (same part)
Use one as the the lower bolt first. If you need more adjustment replace the upper as well. Don't use the aftermarket garbage that is available (and more expensive)

[DubSteve]

Whats wrong with coilovers:?

[Eddy]

Hoyhoy.
John never fear, Edd is near, I'll be back.
May-be help a little.

[Golfer]

More pics guys and girls...

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Mk2001.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Mk2002-1.jpg

As you can all see, I'm missing a few bits...

Cheers!
John

[gpk_gti]

wheres the rest of the bar jon???:rolleyes::D

[Golfer]

The bar and the car didn't get along very well, so they parted ways :D

[gpk_gti]

HAHAHHHAHHAHAHAHHA,, I know why!!! u better be nice!:o

[SoVeReIgN]

Aw I liked that Zender gear!

Very different - Looked sexy.

[rayray086]

Very nice John. *hint* Badgeless *hint* ;)

[static1800]

go big bumper john!!

[Golfer]

Aw I liked that Zender gear!

Very different - Looked sexy.

Ah you only liked it because the lights were out of an Audi ;):D


go big bumper john!!

Nah, I thought about it, but I think I'd love to do a retro old-school GTI look, and keep it original (just low, with nice wheels and dark tints)...

However, I'm always open to suggestion... :rolleyes:

Cheers!
J:)HN

[Golfer]

Ok guys. I removed the Zender kit today, and OH THE HORROR!!! I'm too embarrassed to post pics of it at the moment, but I can tell you, it will be going into the panel shop ASAP and will not be driven in the meantime...

Kit is up for sale now, looks awesome off the car... :D

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=7365

Cheers!!!
J:rolleyes:HN

[GoLfMan]

:o what did you find? lots of rust??

[Golf Loon]

:o what did you find? lots of rust??

and screwholes? Show us a pic ;)

[Golfer]

:o what did you find? lots of rust??


and screwholes? Show us a pic ;)

Ahhhh... Yeah, bit of both...

Friday the car goes in to the panel beaters for the full treatment. Rust cut out, every panel straightened, full paint job, GTI small bumper kit fitted, rust prevention, the works...

Once it's finished I'll post before and after pics!!! I'm still in the process of sanding and removing the kit silicone, and taking pics as I go, so I'll put them up in one big clump!!!

Rego went through today. FINALLY has yellow plates!!! Yay!!!

Cheers!!!
J:DHN

[aliasmk2]

That all sounnds really good John
that will be a full work out for the car, not to mention be breath a new life into it
you will have a lot of fun putting it all back together & deciding on what sort of style you are going to go with from scratch
I forgot to mention that GPCWVAUDI In the UK would have most of the badges ect that you are after

cheers Ian

[Golfer]

Thanks Ian, I'm really looking forward to the car looking fresh and new again...

I have considered all, and have decided it's time for the "before" pics...

If you cringe at the sight of a dub in pain, look away now!!!

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Image008.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Image009.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Image010.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Image011.jpg

Cheers!
John

[Golfer]

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Image012.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Image013.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Image014.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Image015.jpg

[Golf Loon]

Nice to see the before pics. Still looks like a solid base for a car.

[gpk_gti]

looking nekid jonny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

when should it be finished?

[joshyd-mk2gti]

ah it doesnt look that bad, bit of paint and it'll be good again. are you gona put the door trim and wheel arch back on? if i were you id get the holes filled (welded over or whatever they do). heres a pic..

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/08/c533c1bb-2.jpg

[Golfer]

ah it doesnt look that bad, bit of paint and it'll be good again. are you gona put the door trim and wheel arch back on? if i were you id get the holes filled (welded over or whatever they do). heres a pic..

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/08/c533c1bb-2.jpg

I love that look, and my car would have looked like that originally, as it actually does not have the holes for the GTI kit! I'm gonna have to get them drilled by the panel beater.

I would go for the arch-free look, however I already have a full set of GTI arches and rubbing strips here, and I can't find anyone who sells the small rear stone guards anywhere, even though I have the holes for the small stone guard that is in your picture!!!

So I guess I'll be putting the flares on? :?

John

[gpk_gti]

well guys!!! id love to be telling you all about how im going to be chopping and changing this and that on my mk2,,,but alas! im not! ok you fell off your chair!!!!

its the wifeys shopping trolley,so no serious mods! I did swap over the surround on the dash,the one that is part of stereo and speedo.got if from LOON!!! the last guy cracked it installing his dodgy stereo.hopefully ill pick up another plain stereo of steve next week.

Got a set of lowering springs off golfer,will probably install them next week,and im trying to find a set of 15" stockies,,,very very plain,simple would be perfect as she will definately gutter rash them... anyone HELP?

AND THAT WOULD BE MY MODS ON THE MK2!!! this car will be my stealth driver,,,no one even looks at me!!! after driving the mk4 with a bullseye on me,,,its refreshing not to be taken notice of.:D

[Water Boy]

Golfer i cant wait to see your Mk2 once it comes out off the panel shop... U gota get some BBS's for it for the real euro look... Then some go fast bits...

Keeping the water alive... :D

James :)

[Eddy]

Hoyhoy.
John, if you get yours looking as good as the above, I'll get jealous & we don't want that to happen do we.
But I'll shout you a VB anyway.

[KI11Z]

haha, eddy, you can shout the whole VWW with your stash!! haha j:

all this talk and movment with johns mk2 make wanna get d jetta aw going and lookin smick! ahhh . . . how long do I have john before you get it all together and on the road?? :confused:

[Golfer]

Alex, it's gonna be a looooooooooooooooooong drawn-out project, probly take me a good couple of years to get it how I want it, especially on my pay! ;)

Car should be straight, painted and looking gorgeous by next friday, however it will still be 10 feet tall riding on 14" Enkeis!!! I'll have to so something about that soon........

Future mods will involve Weitec TX fully-adjustable coilovers all around probly dropped about 60mm F&R, Mk3 GL front brakes (already have them fitted to the rear..), Strut bars and sway bars all around (I love a tight ride...:D), then to top it all off a nice set of 16x8" BBS with mildly stretched rubber and polished lips...

The bodyshop will be colour-coding the tailgate handle, deleting the rear wiper and washer, deleting the aerial, debadging the bodywork and smoothing all badge holes, smoothing the "stoneguard" paint below the lower sill-line, removing all windows and rebuilding any deteriorated sills, and finally hard-blocking the entire paintwork before putting two solid coats of clear over the top.

Like Big Kev, I'm excited...!!!
J:DHN

[joshyd-mk2gti]

The bodyshop will be colour-coding the tailgate handle, deleting the rear wiper and washer, deleting the aerial, debadging the bodywork and smoothing all badge holes, smoothing the "stoneguard" paint below the lower sill-line, removing all windows and rebuilding any deteriorated sills, and finally hard-blocking the entire paintwork before putting two solid coats of clear over the top.


sounds goooooood. hope you can get round there and take some pics of the progress for us..!

[KI11Z]

OMG! sounds skrump-diddily-umpshis!! lol, so jealous! nice work and off course, I CANT WAIT! lol :D

[OEM G60]

Sounds good to me mate, i'd love another Mk2 as a project car, you don't need much to make them look good either, just lowering with nice BBS' or design 90's is a good start.
It wasn't you i saw on the Byron Arts and Industrial estate was it?? White Mk3 with 17's on it about 2 weeks ago.

I'll keep an eye out for the Mk2 ......
Matt

[Golfer]

Nah, my sister has had the Mk3 up in Brissie for the last 3 weeks, and it has 14" steelies on it...

Progress update... I'll let the pics do the talking...

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Image016.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Image015-1.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Image013-1.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Image012-1.jpg

At least it wasn't still pink, as it was earlier in the day. Tony (the panelbeater) sprayed the car in red oxide before the primer coats, and so it was a bright, lairy shade of pinky/red LOL...

[golfmeup]

Hey John,

Nice to see your lil MKII!
And a proud up grade from the MKIII I might say! ;)

Its gonna be a beauty after the new paint!!

Good choice ditching the zender kit, they are a bit out dated and as the saying goes " you cant beat the original"

Cant wait to see it in the flesh.

Good luck mate! :):)

[86gti]

ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! John!!!
I love to see mk2s getting some Attention!:D:D
looking good so far mate... :D

[golfmeup]

Any more new shots to tease us with john?
Surely all this bad weather hasn't stalled you!?

PS You wouldnt know where to get a dash board insert(panel behind instruments?)
Mine is Farked!
Last owner must of had his stereo stolen, cause when I went to change the speedo the thing feel into three bits in my hands.

All the best!

[Golfer]

Any more new shots to tease us with john?



PS You wouldnt know where to get a dash board insert(panel behind instruments?)

Going back in tomorrow arvo to see the car, it should have the rust repaired and be in primer by tomorrow. Tony's been right busy of late, so progress has slowed a little...

I want to drive my baby again. I'm driving the old man's TR-X at the moment, but it just doesn't have that raw urge of the Mk2...

As for the dash insert, Golf Loon has more golf bits than St Andrews' Pro Shop... sorry, it's been a long day, my sense of humour has suffered... so give him a PM, and he'll be able to help you out...

Cheers!!!
J:cool:HN

[Golfer]

Updated pics from today guys...

Progress has sped up a bit in the last week, thanks to a new addition to the team at the panel beaters (thanks Dom!!!)

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Image017-1.jpg

OK, can you guess what is missing in this next pic???

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Image016-2.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Image015-3.jpg

[Golfer]

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Image014-2.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Image013-3.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/MightyEFIIXR8/Image012-3.jpg

Cheers!!!
J:cool:HN

[86gti]

Good work John! It's looking good so far.
Cant wait to see it all finished...
Good work to Dom too!:D....
send him down to start on mine :D

[TassieGTi]

Here here !
Lookin good John

[Antdragonist]

haha, oh yes,
shes comin along nicely, i was gettin the front quarter panels back to bare metal today. shouldnt be too long now, get her all primed up then paint.
lovin it!

gunna look the ducks nuts when shes done old johnny son!

- D.

[xdub]

Hey John,
well good to hear u workin on the mk2. i absolutely agree on teh body kit and grill. cant wait to c the new look.
what have u named it?
am in the Uk now searching for my new golf... they are absoluetly averywhere here and good prices.. but going to move up from a mk2 to a mk4 GT TDI looking for a 3dr optioned - sunroof a must after Mk2. 130-150Bhp and hopfully remapped to 180 . they look really good will send u pics soon
jake

[xdub]

Benny,
that is a ****ing beautiful MK2 Gti u have there. inspires me to get another.
where is it from? UK or SA?

[anarchycamp]

Benny,
that is a ****ing beautiful MK2 Gti u have there. inspires me to get another.
where is it from? UK or SA?

You in Cambridge as in Cambridgeshire mate? :) I was born there, grew up in St Ives, just down the A14 if you know it?

[86gti]

Benny,
that is a ****ing beautiful MK2 Gti u have there. inspires me to get another.
where is it from? UK or SA?


hey xdub! its a 87 UK mod :)

[joshyd-mk2gti]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/

mmmm shaved j:


any more progress john?

[rayray086]

Very nice mate! Did you attempt yourself?

[Golfer]

UPDATE......

We're hoping to see it in primer, all shaved and pretty by Friday arvo, as long as everything goes smoothly...

In addition to the shaving you see on the back panels, the holes in the front quarters where the "GTI" badges were (where you would find the side indicators on an Australian-spec car) will be welded up, and the antenna is no more, opting instead for a stealth windscreen antenna. The car is going to be hard-blocked with 2000grit to remove all orange-peel, and (for the moment) the GTI flares and rubbing strips are coming off, and all trim holes welded up, making way for a clean Euro-look. To top it all off, while the windows are off the car, the tint is coming off, and getting replaced with brand new 35%.

All the work is getting done in the panel shop, but Tony and Dom are pretty busy at the moment, so my car is taking a bit longer, but I don't mind, because the price is right :D

Gonna try to get down to Sydney next weekend to pick up some bits and pieces from Loon, and hopefully the mighty Mk2 will be mobile shortly afterwards...

Cheers!
J:cool:HN

[DubSteve]

John be sure to let us no when you are coming down to Sydney so that we can have a beer, or in my case a coke no ice ;)

[rayray086]

x2 mate. Should be good.

[xdub]

hi john,
or anyone else who might also know.
i'm just trying to figure out what my old mk2 's output in Bhp would have been. original engine 1.8Kjet.. last engine in it was a 2.0L K - Jet from audi.
can u tell me what the output is or was supposed to be?
as i'm looking for a new Gt TDi they come in a variety of power ranges and so want to work out the best option,,, obviously the 150 would be great however they cost a bomb.
thanks
Jake

[joshyd-mk2gti]

the GTI flares and rubbing strips are coming off, and all trim holes welded up, making way for a clean Euro-look.

nice one :-D

[86gti]

Any Updates John? cant wait to see it!!!!
Im going to head up between dec and march some time...
your going to take me for a spin! hehe:D

[Golfer]

Hey yeah I'm down in Sydney at the moment on a parts mission, picking up the valance, some stuff for the front grille and a set of gutter rubbers (grr, damn leaky seals), because we're almost ready to start painting. Hopefully right now, T minus 2 weeks...

Hopefully

Great artworks take time my friends :D
John

[Golfer]

Ok, so we finally have some progress!!!

I'm not gonna choke up the bandwidth with heaps of photos, but just a few new pics...

Blocking down the driver's door...
http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v125/116/101/607385994/n607385994_368481_2306.jpg

Blocking down the tailgate...
http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v125/116/101/607385994/n607385994_368479_1363.jpg

The final coat of primer...
http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v125/116/101/607385994/n607385994_368485_4133.jpg

GUESS WHAT'S MISSING FROM THIS PICTURE...???
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v125/116/101/607385994/n607385994_368484_3684.jpg

Sorry I can't post a final result just yet, but we are getting there...

By the way, If anybody tells you that cross-blocking a car isn't hard work, slap them on my behalf... My arms are hurting...

Cheers!!!
JOHN

[Water Boy]

Looking good John :D

[gpk_gti]

hmmmm looks good! 2010 is coming up in a few years as well!!! hahaha

when is this car ever going to finishhhhhhhhhhhhh???????????????????????:D

[99gti]

Looking good - get some more pics ASAP!!!!

[rayray086]

Deleted side indicators?? You should have shaved the door handles or weld on Audi handles while you had the side doors down John! Good to see progress pics though!

[Golfer]

Deleted side indicators??

Correct!!! But you missed the deleted aerial as well... :D


You should have shaved the door handles or weld on Audi handles while you had the side doors down John!

Nah, I'm going for retro mate, I really like the Mk2 handles, but I may go for a chrome version in the future...

[DubSteve]

Nah, I'm going for retro mate, I really like the Mk2 handles, but I may go for a chrome version in the future...

Nice work John, should go for the Porsche handles or see if you can get them polished yum yum :D

[Golfer]

You know Tony's secret plans yet? :D

Nah, he still wont let slip... Can't wait to see it though!!!

[golfmeup]

Car is coming along nicely mate!!

cant wait to see it in new paint!!:)

[xdub]

You in Cambridge as in Cambridgeshire mate? :) I was born there, grew up in St Ives, just down the A14 if you know it?

yeah i'm in cambridge. know the area well. there are so many nice golfs here. and not too exe, however insurance is. was going for a GT TDi 130 but too much to spend and not enough cash.
looking at a mk3 . does anyone know where to get a recon engine or second hand. looking for a gt tdi engine 130 Bhp - around cambridge area

cheers

[ausgolfer]

Looking very nice John, if you had it sprayed white our cars would almost look the same with the deleted bits, we need to think up a snazzy name like edition 38 ha ha.

[Golfer]

OMG!!!

The painting had finally begun!!!

Pics... Only of some my rear tailgate at the moment, more to come in the next few days...

Introducing Platinum Grey Metallic...

http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v155/116/101/607385994/n607385994_471510_8749.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v155/116/101/607385994/n607385994_471509_5749.jpg

Cheers!!!
J:cool:HN

[DubSteve]

Yeha thats hot John, the way you were describing to me has no justice and I'm sure the pics don't either mate heaps good dude :)

[aliasmk2]

Is platinum grey what VW call that colour???

[Golfer]

Is platinum grey what VW call that colour???

That's straight off the VAG paint chart. I can't remember the code...

[GoLfMan]

good to finally see an update again John :)!

[joshyd-mk2gti]

looking good john. love that colour. i think its an audi tt colour..?

[rayray086]

Looks good indeed! Is that similar to what dubstarmk2 had on his Mk2?

[Water Boy]

Lookin' good John... Will it be ready for the new year :D

[Golfer]

Lookin' good John... Will it be ready for the new year :D

Oh dear I hope so, as from today I have no car to drive, as my sister comes back from Sydney and is taking the mk3 back up to Brisvegas with her (I have enjoyed driving it again)... :(

However, I have another update: The new colour now extends into all the jams, window sills etc, the bonnet, hatch and all fixed windows are now back in place. It's an outstanding colour, and photos just won't do it justice until I get the whole car finished. Besides, it's too dirty to show off just yet ;)


looking good john. love that colour. i think its an audi tt colour..?

Cheers mate, I wondered where the colour was originally used... TT hey? You won't find a hairdresser driving my Mk2!


Looks good indeed! Is that similar to what dubstarmk2 had on his Mk2?

You'd have to ask him. All I know is there are a LOT of dark gunmetals in the VAG charts!!!

Cheers!!!
J:cool:HN

[99gti]

Woot! About bloody time! It's looking good John! Cant wait to see the end result!

[way]

Reviving an old thread here. Golfer (or anyone else who knows), I am about to become the new owner of this car. Can you tell me what gearbox it has in her? Thanks.

[DubSteve]

Reviving an old thread here. Golfer (or anyone else who knows), I am about to become the new owner of this car. Can you tell me what gearbox it has in her? Thanks.

Wayne don't **** her up!
Did you buy the GT3 seats of stu from tassie?

[jasn78]

talk about pressure if anyone does anything stupid to the nicest mk2 in oz im sure/hoping they will get a permanent ban :) :brutal:

[way]

Wayne don't **** her up!
Did you buy the GT3 seats of stu from tassie?

yup...so what else should I do to it? :P

[euroequip]

G60 conversion :bowdown:

[philthy]

yup...so what else should I do to it? :P

VR6 turbo, suede steering wheel, digital gauges, full cage, aluminium door cards, strip carpet & sound deadening, remove back seats, race buckets, plexiglass windows, Oz superturismo WRC's

:P

[way]

VR6 turbo, suede steering wheel, digital gauges, full cage, aluminium door cards, strip carpet & sound deadening, remove back seats, race buckets, plexiglass windows, Oz superturismo WRC's

:P

I like this guy already! :eek:

[Jarred]

yup...so what else should I do to it? :P

I have a feeling I've spoken to your mechanic on the phone once before.

I said it then, and I'll say it now.

20VT!

Ultimately depends what your plans with the car are though. (street/strip/track etc)

[ausgolfer]

VR6 turbo, suede steering wheel, digital gauges, full cage, aluminium door cards, strip carpet & sound deadening, remove back seats, race buckets, plexiglass windows, Oz superturismo WRC's

:P

I would go on a more street interior personally, this isn't a race car and shouldn't be made into one, it's a street car.

Engine idea sounds nice though.

I'm all for weight saving but I would also like to use my car daily and have it enjoyable to drive, with the right set up this can be achieved without sacrificing too many creature comforts like carpet and sound deadening.

PS I'd go OZ Chrono's in 17' IMHO but maybe I'm stuck in the 90's touring car theme :rolleyes:

Exhibit A
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2009/11/IMG_6460-1.jpg

[GoLfMan]

yup...so what else should I do to it? :P

20vt or VR6t, TT interior, single light grill :)

[Golf Loon]

Or just drive it as is, and enjoy what is an appreciating classic.

[Spyda]

VR6 turbo, suede steering wheel, digital gauges, full cage, aluminium door cards, strip carpet & sound deadening, remove back seats, race buckets, plexiglass windows, Oz superturismo WRC's

:P

If you do this your an idiot. You can do it to a mk1 for cheaper and it will go faster.


Or just drive it as is, and enjoy what is an appreciating classic.

thats the one

[IML337]

WAY, you just need to remember:

"Chicks don't care about turbo's bro - ONLY LEATHER"

[schoona]

Bring on the vortex!

[way]

If you do this your an idiot. You can do it to a mk1 for cheaper and it will go faster.

Yeah but Mk2 is a stiffer car...
(not saying I will do anything like this, but still)

[way]

WAY, you just need to remember:

"Chicks don't care about turbo's bro - ONLY LEATHER"

What colour bro? I think chicks dig red interior with a splash of suede around the edges.

[way]

Bring on the vortex!

What's that?

[philthy]

Or just drive it as is, and enjoy what is an appreciating classic.

To be fair the car isn't very original. It's had body kits, different front ends, paint jobs and an Audi motor... If done properly I don't see how putting a quick motor in it will 'ruin' it. At the end of the day it's a (nice) modified toy, not a gull wing 300SL.


And yes Way, I may have seen another thread on the net about your car :). Doesn't mean I dont think you should do the above, haha.

[schoona]

What's that?

Haha, you boys from the aussie section of vortex moving over here with your humour and quick wit. Liven this place up a little. All good Way.

[Golfer]

Hmm... Seems like if you can't have enough fun in THAT car without ruining it with racerboy mods, then you might need to learn how to drive...

Honestly... Bucketloads of torque, handling to die for, and a classic feel that is growing ever more rare as the years pass by... What more do you want? This ain't "The Fast and the Furious" LOL :)



Thinkin' of you all in Canada guys!!! We have toys like THIS ---> http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-1992-Volkswagen-Golf-GTI-Coupe-2-door-W0QQAdIdZ182226212 over here!!!

Miss the fun of the Aussie dub scene :) Seems like driving a big ol' GMC pickup in Canada doesn't have the same sense of community as ours!

John :)