Hello all

[J.T]

Hi, i am currently on a mission to buying my first vw. I have recently sold my 1990 mx5 turbo to make way for a mkiv gti. I have been searching solidly for some time and not having a great deal of luck, none seem to jump out and say buy me. I know i will probably regret getting rid of the mx5, but it just wasnt practical anymore. Im sure i will by another one in time though..

So as i mentioned i am searching for a mkiv gti, plans to modify a little aswell, so any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated..

Cheers & looking forward to the stay!!

Jason

[J.T]

Ok so now i have finally purchased my GTI, I thought i would post up some info & pics in here
Its a silver 1999 MKIV. So far it has an Oettinger chip & single mass lightened flywheel fitted. Other than that it is bone stock. Although it does have the optional leather interior.. which i do love (as slippery as it is..)
One thing i really have noticed is how soft the stock suspension is. It rolls around soo much! First plan of attack is to rectify that! I have been looking at spring and strut combos and am still deciding on a brand. Not sure whether to go with a H&R + Bilstein combo or H&R + KYB 'AGX' combo. I like the idea of the damper adjustable feature on the KYB's. I had them on my old car and thought they were great.
I will also be fitting a front upper strut brace and lower sway bars.. But all these will come with time & money.
I also wouldn't mind fitting a short shifter (My old MX5 spoiled me there, and the GTI feels like a truck compared to that.. haha) A new set of wheels are also on the cards but i would rather get the handling sorted before the look.

I dont have a great deal of photos at the moment, these are just crappy phone pics, but i will post them up as i get some decent ones taken.