Mk2 2 Door with a bark :)

[Golf Loon]

So have had this project brewing for a while, finally got some tiime this week to make it happen.

Its being built to a spec for a customer, who sent the car up from Melbourne.

The car is John Golfers old 2 door, that rolled in here with a tired old 8v engine and a faulty kjet system.

Crappy shot of the beast on a hoist



Its gonna need bigger brakes, thats for sure





Close up of the 280mm brake setup, which gives it VR6 brakes, but keeps the car 4 stud.

We used a Mk3 GL subframe, power steering rack, swaybars and A arms.

This allows you to bolt up the Mk3 Hubs, which would give you 256mm disks and meaty calipers.

I used 280mm VR6 calipers and carriers, which bolt to the Mk3 Hub with no modifications and by using a Cupra 16v disk, gives 280mm 4x100 stopping glory.

I chose the Mk3 GL width, as VR6 widetrack looks very wide on a Mk2 and limits wheel choices.

Sneak peak of whats cooking under the bonnet

[velly_16v_cab]

i love that Matt, cant wait for it to see it finished

[RedMk2Gti]

OMG, Matt, finally & suddenly you have nothing else do do haha Is it going to be another VR6 Mk2 ??

[DubSteve]

Feck yeah great work Matt, love your stuff!

[mrlex]

Noice! Can't wait to see this finished. Would love a VR6 in the Cabby.

[Jarred]

must be VR6 central up in sydney!

bout time someone did something cool with a mk 2!

[alex g]

Me like looks spot on and can imagine it goes well to boot

[evorobin]

Very tidy work there mate!

[thestu]

Phatttt!!! Love your work!

[Golf Loon]

Thanks for the comments Lads, I`m not claiming this as all my own work.
Yes I am the Master of Ceremonies, but my loyal workshop crew all played a part in this build.
Shout outs to Master Tech Beau, New Bloke Gary, Noel the up and coming apprentice and Brent the random quality control guy

Exhaust and brakes are bled, need to adjust the steering and then road test tomorrow.

Still lots to do inside, including a digital dash, will keep you posted.