Ryans MK2 GTI

[ryana89]

haha nice. Does it work?

In theory it should, but I haven't noticed a (noticeable) difference haha

[ryana89]

As usual, just some more maintenance work.

Swapped in a MK3 weighted shift rod, woah, what an improvement in shifting/feel!
Thanks to kideuro for that

Purchased a hydraulic rear engine mount (thanks to discussion on ED38 ) and had that installed.
Again, big improvement in drive-ability when the engine isn't jumping around the bay.


^Old mount wasn't terrible but needed replacement.
The hydraulic damper was actually in good condition apart from the completely melted/FUBAR'd rubber bushing on one end!

Threw in a K&N panel filter, just for laughs (the paper filter was due for a change)

Stiggy, have fun with those solid mounts haha.

[Bflat]

I'm glad it is quiet at work tonight because I found the time to properly read through everything you've achieved with this.

Big ups to you mate for tackling it all yourself and documenting it so thoroughly!

[Stiggy_21]

Stiggy, have fun with those solid mounts haha.

they're awesome!!!!
a bit shakey when cold.... but cornering OMG!!
wack some bigger roll bars in, and you got yourself a little race car

[gecko2k]

I love your thread Ryan! The next MKII I'll own will be modded according to your thread ->easy research and less time wasted on the interwebz. haha

[ryana89]

Some of you may get a laugh out of this....



Recently acquired a 2nd hand PS setup, so I thought I'd test it out.
No leaks at 650rpm and the pump/rack 'respond' well to each other.

[RedMk2Gti]

You are very innovative, Ryan.

[ryana89]

[hamza]

spent the last hour reading your thread, its like one big FAQ/upgrade thread. The list of things to replace and upgrade for my car just grew longer...

Good work!

[ryana89]

spent the last hour reading your thread, its like one big FAQ/upgrade thread. The list of things to replace and upgrade for my car just grew longer...

Good work!

Hope it wasn't too boring
Thank-you

[Water Boy]

Have you got any recent photo's of the whole car? Need to see how its looks!

[ryana89]

After a noisy trip to Toowoomba and back, decided it was time to finish some things.

Used the rest of the leftover Dynamatt in all 4 doors,


Replaced the old vapour barriers in the doors (old yellow, mummified vapour barrier below)


And had the pov African spec door cards reupholstered,


An exterior pic, just for you Water Boy
Have removed the old black vinyl that used to wrap itself around the car + new chrome door handle inserts.

[ryana89]

Got a present from the UK today.....

[walshydub]

Oooh shiney.

[Domel]

Got a present from the UK today.....

Wow, that was quick I'm definitely getting mine now, too

I can see the mid section is just a straight pipe without a resonator - was this an option or is standard like this? Also, did it come with all the brackets / hangers / rubber mounts? Let us know how you go with installation.