MCM does a Golf!

[mythik]

Taken for what MCM is supposed to be - entertainment - I loved it. Looks hilarious. 10/10. Overall an enjoyable and great episode.

Like MCM, the cars you always have the most fun in are the horrible ****boxes. The blue turd looked like fun as did this project.

[Tom87]

Did you really buy a Jeep?

I couldn't disagree with you more. What you believe to be mainstream is certainly not the publics perception of mainstream. Which is why its a pertinent moment when the guy in the MK6 GTI gives the MK3 a 10/10 yet gives his own car a 5. Other than google image searches, I haven't seen Golfs like this driving around Sydney (well anywhere in Australia actually) Of course they exist and within the VW community are probably well known, but they are not mainstream at all.

(I'm scared to think of what your idea of a mainstream lady looks like but I hope she isn't rusty and cambered)

And as far as "mocking" JDMstyle - most of the MCM cars are "JDM" so whats being presented has a strong element of self mockery. Little kei cars, a 1.3L converted Cuore with buckets of camber - thats what MCM is. Crappy cars mostly done on a budget. I love JDM - have imported multiple cars from Japan. I also love VW's - have owned 4 all up including 2 GTI's and currently still own one. Passion, enthusiasm, and having a go at something new is not "wrong".

I think you may have missed the underlying theme of the video.



^ ^ This

[remy]

I love MCM and this is up there with the episodes shot in Japan as far as favourites go!

Being a VW fan, some of things they did to that MK3 made me cringe at first but seeing the finished product I couldn't help but smile at how it turned out. It's surprisingly cool, and to steal the show at a Honda meet is ultimate lawls ^^ Just goes to show it's not about money, it's about creativity.

Can't wait for the Brisbane MCM meet, turning up to that one for sure!

EDIT: who knows, maybe that little stunt might've converted a few Honda fans to come over to the Euro side

[blue_reality]

Thanks for all the comments guys! I never left - I'm a regular lurker here. This forum has always been a super helpful and friendly place full of great people such as yourselves. It's actually one of about 5 forums that I go to regularly.

Gocko2K - sorry if I came across terse in my post above. We're not trying to be sneaky and make cheap videos to get a new audience. This episode took longer than nearly all of our DIY guides, and we've had VW's on the show for years. I love them, and still regret selling my MK5 GTI. The only car I actually regret selling properly.

MK6 GTI is the feature car in the latest MCM Magazine too: Mighty Car Mods Magazine: Issue 4 - Mighty Car Mods Online Shop

And yes sadly, I did own a Jeep for 6 weeks. I was not in a balanced state of mind when I decided to buy it and sold it to buy a Cuore and then my MK4 GTI, so owning that Jeep was probably best thing that ever happened to me!

Hope to see you guys soon at a VW or MCM Meet. Thanks again for the kind words.

[ryana89]

Shamelessly taken from the MCMFB page,
Reminds me of those Harlequin MK3's for some bizarre reason.

[Tom87]

And yes sadly, I did own a Jeep for 6 weeks. I was not in a balanced state of mind when I decided to buy it and sold it to buy a Cuore and then my MK4 GTI, so owning that Jeep was probably best thing that ever happened to me! .

Sadly? Should have been a highlight of your automotive experiences...

I went from a mkV GTI to a Wrangler and stuck with it for 3 yrs. Had a blast with it but it taught me how to be patient with problems.... I should be one step closer to being mentally prepared to own an Alfa or Fiat next.

(I'm back in a MkV GTI now...boring i know but the idea was to drive something pretty reliable but not deathly boring...damn thing has already broken twice )

[Ben J]

Re: MCM does a Golf!

great episode guys, just needed a little less poke (more camber or pulled guards) and another inch or two drop. would love to see more euros in future episodes!

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[blue_reality]

great episode guys, just needed a little less poke (more camber or pulled guards) and another inch or two drop. would love to see more euros in future episodes!

Yes that would have been ideal but we were on maximum camber with our set up, plus as low as we could go to actually drive it. We were going to dump it it once we got to the Honda meet but then people would have known that we owned it (which we were trying to keep a secret - we had someone else drive it into the meet for us then push it backwards into the parking spot). But yes any lower and was actually undriveable. Rips the fenders off twice while testing...

[Flea]

Anyone know where I can get a set of steelies like that?

[blue_reality]

Anyone know where I can get a set of steelies like that?

Made by a company called GECKO WHEELS in Melbourne.

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Awesome episode as always. Only issue is that i've never seen a 'rat rodded' vw, even on vwvortex. Does remind me of the late rusty

[Ben J]

Re: MCM does a Golf!

But yes any lower and was actually undriveable.

it's not Euro unless it's incredibly impractical and barely drivable :p just kidding, it actually looked pretty cool sitting how it did, quite different to the general "hellaflush" sort of look people go for in these mk3s. I certainly won't be rusting out my mk3 any time soon, but have always been curious about how to create it. what you've made certainly isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I think it's a work of art!

what's going to happen to the car now? are you going to sell it or something or might we see it appearing again somewhere in the next season? a vr6 motor conversion would be fun to watch


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[blue_reality]

what's going to happen to the car now?

Will sell it shortly. We've got a 180SX to build over the holidays.

[gecko2k]

Gocko2K - sorry if I came across terse in my post above. We're not trying to be sneaky and make cheap videos to get a new audience. This episode took longer than nearly all of our DIY guides, and we've had VW's on the show for years. I love them, and still regret selling my MK5 GTI. The only car I actually regret selling properly.

Hey mate. Sorry for the initial post, if somebody has to apologise then it's me: I had a 'end-of-the year-party' from work and was a bit 'tipsy', of course the episode is great and I'm a MCM fan myself (bought a couple of things from your shop before), so sorry again keep up the good work and have a good start into the new year.

Just found this thread and my post by accident