GTI Rebuild - The Decision

[anarchycamp]

I voted power. Sleepers are pretty cool i reckon, especially cause most bogans wouldn't even know what your car was if you debadged it. Just don't do it half assed, so make sure you get brakes suspension. better start saving again I'd say...

Yeah mate...dont want to do half arsed job of it....Engine has to come with brakes/suspension upgrades IMO.

[velly_16v_cab]

ABF 16v all the way...don't even have to think about it

then do some track days and scare the rice boys

[anarchycamp]

Thanks for the input people....as much as I REALLY want to get the ABF motor installed (can't believe my Mrs was actually going to let me!!!! ) im going to focus on getting the base right first as some people said...seemed pointless (ok maybe pointless is the wrong word ) to stick the ABF in without the rest of the right gear.

If I cant get an ABF motor later on down the track, perhaps 1.8T or VR6 here we come...

[Jarred]

can't believe my Mrs was actually going to let me!!!! )

lucky man.. lucky man

[aliasmk2]

You make valid points about brakes/suspension etc....my issue with going down the ABF path at the moment is that ill need new clutch, new mounts and as you said ideally bigger brakes etc...its the extras that are the killer. Budget is pushed by the engine, the brakes/suspension may kill it i think.

As far as the looks go, I dont plan on ricing it up or anything...just new stock looking bits and pieces...get it clean looking and new(ish) again.

Another question....if i put the motor on hold for 12 months...how likely is it ill be able to get my hands on another motor that I will want to put in, ABF, VR6(maybe) or something similar..ABF is very appealing due to the ease of install.

If you do not have all of the above sorted out you will not really be able to enjoy the extre power
You will also need to do some exhaust work as well which will give you extra power before you even put your engine in
I have had the same dielma as you, but I have done my brake suspenion steering bla bla, so it will be the next project to do the engine(ABF or 1.8t for me)
but every time I do one of he above it keep me happy for a while

cheers Ian

engines always pop up

[moto]

Spend a grand for a proper exhaust and tuning by someone who knows the timing tricks. You'll be surprised because a properly tuned 8v is no slouch. However, you have to remember it'll only ever be as quick as you drive because the computer runs interference against abuse. It calculates averages and it only gives as much as you typically use.

Personally I think its time to start treating Mk2s as collectables. I'd always choose one in nice nick with a pretty standard specification before one that has been significantly modified.

[ausgolfer]

Personally I think its time to start treating Mk2s as collectables. I'd always choose one in nice nick with a pretty standard specification before one that has been significantly modified.

I respect your opinion but I strongly dissagree with it.

*A car that there are less than 1000 of in the world is a collectable.

*A 10g VW should be enjoyed. I think it's a bit rediculous when people boast about how little kms are on or how original their "relatively" low cost cars are. Imagine if in 20 years time someone says "oh my 1998 hyandai excel sprint has only 55thousand kms on it from the factory"

I say modify it all you want, if sometime down the track you chose to sell it and lose value, who cares, you will have probably gained more enjoyment from that modification than the lost value of resale. And the car will have more character and more of a story to tell.

[99gti]

I respect your opinion but I strongly dissagree with it.

*A car that there are less than 1000 of in the world is a collectable.

*A 10g VW should be enjoyed. I think it's a bit rediculous when people boast about how little kms are on or how original their "relatively" low cost cars are. Imagine if in 20 years time someone says "oh my 1998 hyandai excel sprint has only 55thousand kms on it from the factory"

I say modify it all you want, if sometime down the track you chose to sell it and lose value, who cares, you will have probably gained more enjoyment from that modification than the lost value of resale. And the car will have more character and more of a story to tell.

Amen!!! POWAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

[nick1234]

Hello Moto,

when I was clicking through this thread today I immediatly recognised this somewhat beautiful Golf. Good to see you still have it and that you've kept it in such good and original condition ! I real classic !

How's the studying going btw ?

Best,

- Nick