how to spot a gti??

[straight_fresh]

hey guys, did a quick search but nothing really came up, just wondering how to pick a gti from a non gti, iv just bought a 2 door mk2, its been chav'd a bit in england and am unsure what flavour it is exactly, it a 1.8 k-jet with a 5 speed box, tacho dash, little trip computer which gives me mpg and some other stuff, few mouldings are missing around the car so im a bit unsure if its a gti or not, im guessing it isnt but what are some other things to look for that can give it away?
cheers,
tom

ps- the obvious things like badges and stuff that specifically say "gti" are missing

[ozgti]

MOT docs will say if it's a Gti, failing that, take the vin to VW and get them to check it. I take it it's an early MK2? What year?

Mines got the same spec as that, 5 speed Kjet etc. 1984 Gti

[h100vw]

I would be real surprised if it wasn't a GTI. Nothing was supplied in the UK with a Kjet motor that wasn't a GTI.

Does it have sports seats and a sunroof, twin tailpipe exhaust(unless a real early one), rear discs?

Gavin

[straight_fresh]

**** **** **** ****in **** computer, 4th time typing this, keeping it short, it has
-sports seats
-it does indeed have a sunroof
-what appear to be factory power windows
-gti lower door trims (might not be genuine though)
-its big bumper with lower gti lip (once again, may not be genuine)
-has a lukey de-cat system in it so not sure there
-rear disk brakes
-doesnt have quad light grille but iv just realised theres extra plugs in the headlight wiring loom so that might explain that

[ozvino]

Check the VIN. From memory the 4th digit in tells you the series (I.e. Golf 2 door) and the 7th/8th tells you details around the car spec. I think 17=GTI.

Go check vortex I've seen the details before. Matt (golf loon) probably knows these numbers from memory....

Cheers

Dave

[Golf Loon]

Early car should not have big bumpers, probably added later by someone with taste! Does it have quarterlight windows??
Metal sunroof should tilt and slide.
MFA dash and Kjet, I reckon its a GTI.
Pics and we will tell you everything about the car.