Bought a MK2 GTI

[sports racer]

It's the other way around - head from the MK2 GTI on a 2.0 block. You don't get a big power increase but the extra torque is noticeable and turns the (lazy Aussie spec) MK2 into a proper (by 1990 standards) GTI. Add the euro spec exhaust from a 2.0 MK3 and you get a few more hp.

By using the MK2 head you don't have to change any of the fuel injection parts so a very easy and cheap upgrade.

Cheers

Paul

[sports racer]

At this very right moment my 239mm rotors warped. May I have your mk3 brakes?

239mm is too small for modern traffic. I've still got the MK3 hubs, calipers and 256mm rotors if you're interested.

[Rabbid]

just read your write up....man so many ups and downs....shame golf is done....you'll find another, if alowed

[sports racer]

I have another one, just don't tell the wife.

It's hidden at a mates place but needs too much work so I'll probably sell it for parts to help out other MK2 owners.

[Rabbid]

well if u gonna be selling it pieces if it has a late model drivers door, passanger mirror and roof lining (sunroof model) im keen...there is probably gonna be more things that ill need but need to start somewhere....cant wait till it gets here... hoping i can pick mine up on Friday, but i feel it might be monday or Tuesday....

[Flea]

I have another one, just don't tell the wife.

It's hidden at a mates place but needs too much work so I'll probably sell it for parts to help out other MK2 owners.

If you end up parting it and the dash is in good condition I'm keen to buy.

[sports racer]

Dash is crap and roof lining is non sunroof model. Drivers door on my white one is in good condition.

[Rabbid]

hi paul

PM sent

pedja

[sports racer]

just read your write up....man so many ups and downs....shame golf is done....you'll find another, if alowed

Wife is going to kill me when she finds out. Deposit paid and hope to pick it up next month.

[Rabbid]

Wife is going to kill me when she finds out. Deposit paid and hope to pick it up next month.

lol......awesome....i mean not wife killing you but you having another mk2.....plus your motor and gearbox are gonna come in handy now....

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[Rabbid]

....so borbets....you using spacers or not....🤔 16x 8 or 9 all around....

what are the plans.....

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[HaydEn]

Stop in on your way passed Paul so we can swap wheels

[sports racer]

Wheels don't come with the car. I can't afford a MK2 and Borbets but I'll let Luke know you're all interested in them.

I've got a set of 16's to go on, from the Seat Cupra.

[sports racer]

I finally plucked up enough courage to tell my wife I'd bought another MK2. I told her it's for our son who's getting his licence.

Picked it up yesterday from Luke, straight on to the trailer and back home after a 13 hour drive.







Safe at home.



It's in much better condition than I expected. The paint needs some attention but the interior and trim look good and the headlining is perfect.











It came with a few spares.



And a kick ass sound system that's been sitting on the parcel tray a bit too long. Does anyone know the best way to straighten it? It's not broken, just warped.



The dash will need to be replaced some time in the future. It's a pity the uncracked dash from my white one was damaged by the axe welding maniac lunatic policeman.

It's funny but as soon as I sat in the car in Luke's driveway it felt like I had come home after being away for several years. Only another MK2 owner knows that feeling.

Thanks Luke for letting me take it off your hands. Now I just need to find out why it's not firing on all 4 cylinders then I can start using it as my daily while my son learns to drive.

It might take a few years to teach him.

[sports racer]

Now I just need to find out why it's not firing on all 4 cylinders

Fixed it.

Luke, you're going to hate me but all it needed was a set of new plugs. Purrs like a kitten now. It's a slow kitten with it's 3 speed auto but that will change soon.