Various question about mk2 upgrades and engine conversion

[Rob Burns]

Mk3 chassis is so muh better than Mk2 and stuff like airbags, power steer and ac that is not an afterthought are pretty nice.
Mk3s are cheaper than Mk2s and more plentiful and reliable, SEATs are also good cheap car,light shells and loads of engines are allowed.

I can't agree with this one. I swear that when VW designed the Mk3 the main theme was to turn it into a German Corolla. Mk2s had something the mk3s lack, a soul.

I personally reckon a high revving 8v Mk2 is the most fun you can have with your pants on. Or an Ibiza GTI, for out of the box fun.
All the other engines detract from its handling and hot hatch characteristics.

My mk2 had this and it was a blast. It had enough power that you could drive the car hard and still have a blast while not getting yourself into too much trouble nad they run on the smell of an oily rag. It was actually more fun to drive than the replacement (S3) because I have to baby the S3 if I don't want to go through a million litres of petrol or get in trouble with the fuzz.


Personally I'd upgrade suspension and brakes first anyway. Mk2s are build for the twisties.