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Ryans MK2 GTI

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  • #121
    Originally posted by ryana89 View Post
    Thanks for the kind words Dom, much appreciated (still jealous that you own a valver haha)

    DIYing it is the best way to learn about your car, you learn so much and save $$

    I haven't removed the rack on the MK2, I only had the steering rack boots replaced by a mechanic. (not a hard job)
    Yeah it is lower than standard, the previous owner (Adam from VAGarage) put in a Boge (Turbo?) lowering kit, handles like a go-kart but is a silly stiff ride.

    It definantly needs love/care with 300,000km its covered so far!

    EDIT: Dom, this may be helpful DIY Manual steering rack replacement
    That's a great write-up there, thanks Ryan!

    The stance of your car is perfect - would like to get mine lowered to about that height (actually probably the next thing on my 'to-do' list).

    Will be coming back here for some extra motivation - top thread!
    - Mk2 Golf GTI 16v, 2-door, Tornado Rot, BBS RS, 1988 - SOLD
    - E30 325i Coupe, Manual, Alpinweiss
    - E30 325i Touring, Manual, Diamantschwarz x 2
    - On the lookout for another E30 325i Coupe, Manual (red would be nice)...

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    • #122
      Would love to lower my car to around the same height, however the potholed roads at the moment would cause some serious back pain!!!
      Still....would love it!!
      sigpic07 GTI
      APR stage II

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      • #123
        Originally posted by golfmeup View Post
        Would love to lower my car to around the same height, however the potholed roads at the moment would cause some serious back pain!!!
        Still....would love it!!
        Just get yourself some lowering springs & fit them with the original shocks. Best of both worlds.

        Just keeps getting better Ryan! What's next on the list?

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        • #124
          Originally posted by ryana89 View Post
          Replaced the old speedo cable today with a new one (from Loon), what a PITA of a job!
          But now I don't have a bouncy speedo needle

          The old calble looks like a bit of a bodge job (it did work though)


          Broken CV boot and rack boot's are now all replaced too.
          Mine got replaced by them and it still bounces!

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          • #125
            Would love to lower my car to around the same height, however the potholed roads at the moment would cause some serious back pain!!!
            Still....would love it!!
            Haha, I think the cause of my 'back pain' is because of the MK2's suspension and lousy drivers seat.

            Just keeps getting better Ryan! What's next on the list?
            Windooooooow scrapers

            Mine got replaced by them and it still bounces!
            Mine doesn't bounce now, instead it....... well look at my signature
            You can get the actual speedo drive system rebuilt by pro's if it's really bad.
            MK2 - *Insert list of dealer purchased extra's/standard features here*
            80 series - The MK2's BIG, Sooty, polar opposite...
            HAHAHA

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            • #126
              Originally posted by ryana89 View Post
              Mine doesn't bounce now, instead it....... well look at my signature
              You can get the actual speedo drive system rebuilt by pro's if it's really bad.
              No more bouncing, but still tick ???
              I've been quoted $125 to rebuild the speedo.
              sigpic

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              • #127
                Originally posted by RedMk2Gti View Post
                No more bouncing, but still tick ???
                I've been quoted $125 to rebuild the speedo.
                Yeah, I wasn't very impressed either after buying a new OEM speedo cable and instrument cluster.
                It bounces around the 20km/h mark but stays dead straight after that.
                MK2 - *Insert list of dealer purchased extra's/standard features here*
                80 series - The MK2's BIG, Sooty, polar opposite...
                HAHAHA

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                • #128
                  Originally posted by ryana89 View Post
                  Yeah, I wasn't very impressed either after buying a new OEM speedo cable and instrument cluster.
                  It bounces around the 20km/h mark but stays dead straight after that.
                  Mine's the same, doesn't really bother me though... maybe they're supposed to be like that
                  - Mk2 Golf GTI 16v, 2-door, Tornado Rot, BBS RS, 1988 - SOLD
                  - E30 325i Coupe, Manual, Alpinweiss
                  - E30 325i Touring, Manual, Diamantschwarz x 2
                  - On the lookout for another E30 325i Coupe, Manual (red would be nice)...

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                  • #129
                    Mine's the same, doesn't really bother me though... maybe they're supposed to be like that
                    haha, must be !
                    I replaced the speedo cable about 3 years ago and yep it ticks still...
                    sigpic07 GTI
                    APR stage II

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                    • #130
                      Originally posted by golfmeup View Post
                      haha, must be !
                      I replaced the speedo cable about 3 years ago and yep it ticks still...
                      Mine doesn't tick, it just bounces around at about the 20km/h mark... anyway, I still think nothing beats the 'beauty of old(er) cars'
                      - Mk2 Golf GTI 16v, 2-door, Tornado Rot, BBS RS, 1988 - SOLD
                      - E30 325i Coupe, Manual, Alpinweiss
                      - E30 325i Touring, Manual, Diamantschwarz x 2
                      - On the lookout for another E30 325i Coupe, Manual (red would be nice)...

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                      • #131
                        True, if they perfect in every way, I don't think I would be as interested in them. haha
                        sigpic07 GTI
                        APR stage II

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                        • #132
                          Bit of a head's up if anyone is interested.

                          Bought some outter window scrapers (Mexican repo's) from this fellow 2 weeks ago,
                          eBay My World - tonyboy1977

                          Had 3 pairs (6) scrapers sent to Australia for just on $100, bargain.
                          They take a little persuading but fit quite nicley

                          Before...(old scraper haha)


                          After (new scraper)
                          MK2 - *Insert list of dealer purchased extra's/standard features here*
                          80 series - The MK2's BIG, Sooty, polar opposite...
                          HAHAHA

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                          • #133
                            yeah my brother and i both got sets off that guy not long ago. way better than the shrunken old ones.
                            MK1 4door
                            MK2VR6
                            MK3VR6
                            Transporter
                            1st place, stock MK3VR6. Vw nationals 07
                            2nd place, mod MK2VR6. Vw nationals 09
                            and untold wrecks

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                            • #134
                              I bought that as well few months ago and still haven't installed it
                              sigpic

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                              • #135
                                Love the tshirt lol
                                sigpic07 GTI
                                APR stage II

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