MK2 GTi 1990 builid- very original and good condition.

[kinezo]

hey, just wondering if this pocket rocket is still on the market?
looks like an interesting project

[Smead]

After having around a dozen phone calls and about the same in emails, decided to keep the MK2.

I made the decision based on time and also a desire to keep the car for a future project.
Car will be off the road for 6 months while I go back overseas to work and save money
Thinking of either a 16 V 2.0 or 20V 1.8 Turbo to replace the 8v.

My family of course thinks I'm insane.

Mate All good, go the 1.8T 20V, that car would be a weapon!

Looks really tidy for a Mk 2, nice and clean.

You should start a project thread when you start work on it

[golfmeup]

Well it's been a long time since I've posted anything as I've been overseas for 3 years or more.

But I thought it may better to keep this thread rather than start a new one.

With my plans set in stone now to return to living and breathing in the land of Aus, it has given me much excitement to start planning for my mk2 resurrection.

My lovely mk2 is currently sitting in my grandmothers carport in Banora, most likely with the car cover blown off and a good coating of dust.

She was last started in April 2013 when I was back for 3 weeks( drove her nearly everyday and she ran like a dream).

Now that my family has grown with a wife and 2 little ones now, the mk2 is not going to cut it as the daily hack- so that means an extra set of wheels, maybe a Mk5 gti with DSG that my mrs can drive or an Audi A4 avant or possibly a B6 Passat. I'm honestly don't know yet, but we will decide that in the days after we arrive back.

The bonus of this is, I can take the golf of the road for a few weeks or maybe more to really get into my project!!

Saw a AGU 1.8T for under $1,000 which has me thinking of a 1.8T conversion again.
I don't see the point of throwing any more money into the 1.8 8v when it could be going into a conversion.

I have loved the 8V don't get me wrong- but only with just me in the car!! Once a bit more ppl and the shopping is in it, she doesn't cut it.

So the project planning begins.
I'll quite with the random threads asking for coilovers and wheels and keep it all on this thread.

At this stage for this year I plan the following:

*new grill
*new radiator support panel ( slam panel)
*new bonnet
* some bodywork to straighten left front guard and fix a few minor trolley dings.
*a proper cut and polish.
* may attempt to replace the heater core but will see how long I keep her off the road.*
*coilovers for a modest dumping
*some decent looking wheels- the TSW's are too stuck in the 90's - thinking 15in BBS RA's or similar with maybe 7-7.5 in width. Nothing too crazy.
*engine work for now will be just to keep the old 8v purring, a service, new oil and plugs, new engine mounts and a new rear pipe.



Photos will come later.

And any positive criticisms, thoughts, help along the way is fully appreciated.

[golfmeup]

Oops, just realized this is still under "for sale section".
Is there a way I can move back to Mk2 section of forum?

[Schalke04]

Well it's been a long time since I've posted anything as I've been overseas for 3 years or more.

But I thought it may better to keep this thread rather than start a new one.

With my plans set in stone now to return to living and breathing in the land of Aus, it has given me much excitement to start planning for my mk2 resurrection.

My lovely mk2 is currently sitting in my grandmothers carport in Banora, most likely with the car cover blown off and a good coating of dust.

She was last started in April 2013 when I was back for 3 weeks( drove her nearly everyday and she ran like a dream).

Now that my family has grown with a wife and 2 little ones now, the mk2 is not going to cut it as the daily hack- so that means an extra set of wheels, maybe a Mk5 gti with DSG that my mrs can drive or an Audi A4 avant or possibly a B6 Passat. I'm honestly don't know yet, but we will decide that in the days after we arrive back.

The bonus of this is, I can take the golf of the road for a few weeks or maybe more to really get into my project!!

Saw a AGU 1.8T for under $1,000 which has me thinking of a 1.8T conversion again.
I don't see the point of throwing any more money into the 1.8 8v when it could be going into a conversion.

I have loved the 8V don't get me wrong- but only with just me in the car!! Once a bit more ppl and the shopping is in it, she doesn't cut it.

So the project planning begins.
I'll quite with the random threads asking for coilovers and wheels and keep it all on this thread.

At this stage for this year I plan the following:

*new grill
*new radiator support panel ( slam panel)
*new bonnet
* some bodywork to straighten left front guard and fix a few minor trolley dings.
*a proper cut and polish.
* may attempt to replace the heater core but will see how long I keep her off the road.*
*coilovers for a modest dumping
*some decent looking wheels- the TSW's are too stuck in the 90's - thinking 15in BBS RA's or similar with maybe 7-7.5 in width. Nothing too crazy.
*engine work for now will be just to keep the old 8v purring, a service, new oil and plugs, new engine mounts and a new rear pipe.



Photos will come later.

And any positive criticisms, thoughts, help along the way is fully appreciated.

I've got basically a full 1.8t conversion for sale of you were intersted. Wiring, ecu, agu engine, 02a gearbox. Basically brand new single mass clutch(need a flywheel). Everything's plug and play except you'd need to sort out intercooler, cooling system and exhaust

[golfmeup]

Thanks man, I've seen your advert on here.

I'm gonna close this thread as it's in the wrong section of the forum.

I ain't selling the Mk2