Lewi's Mk2 GTI

[Lewis]

I finally managed to buy a Mk2 this morning. Beautiful car so i decided to snatch it up. Brought it in and gave it a thorough clean and detailing though i havent managed to polish or wax it yet, no time.

A little info bout this car:
-1986 Mk2 GTI
-Swapped to a ABF 2.0L 16V
-Fitted with big bumpers and RHD wipers
-Recaro seats front and back >D though the driver side has a worn waist support
-Lowered but im not sure by how much

Lots of other stuff here and there but just a few too many to mention. I was astonished at how immaculate this car was, the body work is just to clean except for this dent on the passenger door and stone chips:(

Here are some photos...
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG-20111101-00306.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG-20111101-00307.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG-20111101-00308.jpghttp://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG-20111101-00309.jpghttp://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG-20111101-00310.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG-20111101-00312.jpg
And some bits and bobs i was given with the car.
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG-20111101-00313.jpg

These were taken with my phone so they arent as nice. And i would have taken more photos but i didnt have the time. Ordered a few parts already for the fun of it. Hopefully i can post better photos of the GTI soon!

[Jig]

Man, that looks really good. Awesome buy. Welcome.

[AP]

Congrats and welcome.. Hot little GTI

[Peanut Butter Wolf]

Geez, that does look immaculate! Well done on the purchase, very nice car. Looking forward to see how she progresses :)

[VR53KS]

Hells yeah! Hope to see this running around soon :D

[Lewis]

Need to solve a problem that im having with the engine though, the throttle response is a bit delayed for some reason. Not sure what is the problem but i'll have to find out what is the culprit since its affecting its drivability. :(

[rayray086]

Sweet Mk2! Do you know who did the 16V swap? At first I thought it was Matt from CamdenGTI but then it has the big bumpers... I remember the one I saw had small bumpers.

[Lewis]

Previous owner told me that it was done at Camden GTI definitely did a good job since the car is so clean.

[Mr Scruff]

Congrats on the purchase. An absolute steal at that price, given the interior & engine. What are your plans for it?


Sweet Mk2! Do you know who did the 16V swap? At first I thought it was Matt from CamdenGTI but then it has the big bumpers... I remember the one I saw had small bumpers.

Same engine. That first one got written off and it was re-shelled into this car.

[Lewis]

Well, as of now my plan is to keep it and just work on what ever i can. Plan on modifying it in an affordable way and bit by bit so i might be posting the work done on it here but i think it might take a while b4 i get it properly stanced and tuned without any compromise. Hopefully. Ill just see what comes my way :lol:

[stephen8512]

Finally, something OTHER than a MKV/MKVI/GTI/Golf R/R32

Looks immaculate mate congrats on the purchase!

[sxcR32]

Great buy!

[benough]

So someone finally bought it eh?

Don't hesitate to hit us up if you have questions etc.

[Lewis]

Got a pair of crystal tail lights to fit on the car today. Lenses need to be polished a bit but nothing too troublesome. :D
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG-20111102-00314.jpg

[Lewis]

Some more photos after i did a bit of detailing on the hood, went over it with a clay bar some wax. First time using a clay bar and i was amazed at how smooth the hood was after that >D
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG-20111102-00325.jpghttp://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG-20111102-00324.jpg

The dirty area left behind from removing the tail light lenses.
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG-20111102-00317.jpg

Bit of cleaning around that area.
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG-20111102-00320.jpg

The original Hella lights are actually very new. I was surprised by just how untouched that are, no scratches or anything.
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG-20111102-00318.jpg

Looks more modern with the crystal lenses on, only thing i dont like about them is that the build quality isnt as nice as the Hella light so the edges of the lenses isnt completely flush with the plastic shell.
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG-20111102-00322.jpg

With the lights on
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG-20111102-00327.jpg

Probably wont be doing any work for the next 2-3 weeks due to exams but i will be recieving a pair of clear indicators for the front bumpers some time next month. Also planning on getting a set of G60 wheel arch trims and hopefully a nice set of 16 inch rims to complete the look.:cool:

[rayray086]

Good work mate, you're doing right by this car!

[Lewis]

I was looking around and i was considering to get these at some point and install them on my MK2 though its going to take a while to save up that much for these parts.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn294/simoniz23/Volkswagen%20Mk2/VWAGEN-GOLF-GTI-MARK-2_UR-TW2-989.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn294/simoniz23/Volkswagen%20Mk2/UR-RE2-982A_Adjustable.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn294/simoniz23/Volkswagen%20Mk2/UR-RL6-985.jpg

I'm not very sure about them but i wont be getting them anytime soon anyways. Just a consideration towards my future plans.

[rayray086]

If you're after chassis stiffening, I'd suggest going for uprated mounts and bushings first, then a rear sway bar and/or coilovers (if they're not already fitted on the car).

[Lewis]

Just bought a momo steering wheel, waiting on that to arrive also.

[Lewis]

My new steering wheel arrive today, still waiting on the steering hub adapter though.
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG_3499.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG_3501.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG_3502.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG_3503.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh298/gtrs1994/IMG_3504.jpg

[Mr Scruff]

That doesn't look like a Momo steering wheel :p

Very nice purchase it'll suit the mk2 very well.

[schoona]

Nice tiller mate. Cool GTI :)

[Lewis]

Lol, yeh i changed my mind and just went for this instead, looks and feels a bit more suited i guess :D