Just bought a Mk2 GTI

[anarchycamp]

As the subject says, just bought a Silver 91 MK2 GTI and pick it up tommorow night!

Pics will follow asap!!

It runs nicely but has a few dents/cosmetic issues etc to sort out at some stage.

From the info I got off here It appears to be a German built car too, good or bad?

Anyway, please keep the "Good luck, you will need it" comments to a minimum

[GoLfMan]

fantastic news!!
what are your plans for it? engine transplant etc?!

[anarchycamp]

fantastic news!!
what are your plans for it? engine transplant etc?!

Probably fix cosmetic things first, let my wife relax for a few months, then look at the power plant options for sure!

[86gti]

From the info I got off here It appears to be a German built car too, good or bad?

As far as im aware all MK2s are German quality...possibly some SA ones..someone else will know for shure. but they never made mk2z in Oz.

[static1800]

if it is a 91, it's an aussie delivered one i'd say. same as mine. Hope it treats you will, cure the digi-lag first then you will a little more fun with it.

[antinora]

nice one mate....they are an awesome car to have..

cant wait for pics

[anarchycamp]

if it is a 91, it's an aussie delivered one i'd say. same as mine. Hope it treats you will, cure the digi-lag first then you will a little more fun with it.

Excuse my newbieness....what is digi-lag?

I assume something to do with the Digifant computer?

[static1800]

digi-lag is a term used for digi2 cars, when you put your foot down the car lags for a bit then picks up, putting a powerchip in will fix this

[anarchycamp]

...and the shopping list begins....

[static1800]

$50 will get you one

[golfmeup]

Powerchip me too!!

$50- for a powerchip?
mmmmmm....

very tempting,
any idea of the extra performance benefits?
or does it just cure the digi lag?
( i believe I have experienced that a bit)

[ausgolfer]

Good to hear, the more mk2's the better. Can't wait to see some pics.

[anarchycamp]

$50??....ok nice!....where and who can install etc?

[static1800]

the chip goes into the ecu unit of course which is in the rain tray in front of the driver seat , here is a link to the guys i got mine off.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....5892&rd=1&rd=1

you can do it yourself in about 30 minutes tops, they send you documentation on the steps and you only need to make double check when you swap the chips round.

Unfortunatly digi2 isnt like then newer vw ecu's that are nice and chipable this is about as good as you can get for it unless you go standalone.

They claim it at 6hp, how accurate that is i don't know, i mainly noticed throttle response improvement and it revs through better as they have stopped the engine leaning out over 4k. I also have a k&n pod filter on mine which also helps a great deal.

[anarchycamp]

awesome...will be giving that a try at some stage.....

meanwhile...heres a few quick pics....