Ryans MK2 GTI

[Domel]

Thanks for the kind words Dom, much appreciated (still jealous that you own a valver haha)

DIYing it is the best way to learn about your car, you learn so much and save $$

I haven't removed the rack on the MK2, I only had the steering rack boots replaced by a mechanic. (not a hard job)
Yeah it is lower than standard, the previous owner (Adam from VAGarage) put in a Boge (Turbo?) lowering kit, handles like a go-kart but is a silly stiff ride.

It definantly needs love/care with 300,000km its covered so far!

EDIT: Dom, this may be helpful DIY Manual steering rack replacement

That's a great write-up there, thanks Ryan!

The stance of your car is perfect - would like to get mine lowered to about that height (actually probably the next thing on my 'to-do' list).

Will be coming back here for some extra motivation - top thread!

[golfmeup]

Would love to lower my car to around the same height, however the potholed roads at the moment would cause some serious back pain!!!
Still....would love it!!

[walshydub]

Would love to lower my car to around the same height, however the potholed roads at the moment would cause some serious back pain!!!
Still....would love it!!

Just get yourself some lowering springs & fit them with the original shocks. Best of both worlds.

Just keeps getting better Ryan! What's next on the list?

[ozgti]

Replaced the old speedo cable today with a new one (from Loon), what a PITA of a job!
But now I don't have a bouncy speedo needle

The old calble looks like a bit of a bodge job (it did work though)


Broken CV boot and rack boot's are now all replaced too.

Mine got replaced by them and it still bounces!

[ryana89]

Would love to lower my car to around the same height, however the potholed roads at the moment would cause some serious back pain!!!
Still....would love it!!

Haha, I think the cause of my 'back pain' is because of the MK2's suspension and lousy drivers seat.

Just keeps getting better Ryan! What's next on the list?

Windooooooow scrapers

Mine got replaced by them and it still bounces!

Mine doesn't bounce now, instead it....... well look at my signature
You can get the actual speedo drive system rebuilt by pro's if it's really bad.

[RedMk2Gti]

Mine doesn't bounce now, instead it....... well look at my signature
You can get the actual speedo drive system rebuilt by pro's if it's really bad.

No more bouncing, but still tick ???
I've been quoted $125 to rebuild the speedo.

[ryana89]

No more bouncing, but still tick ???
I've been quoted $125 to rebuild the speedo.

Yeah, I wasn't very impressed either after buying a new OEM speedo cable and instrument cluster.
It bounces around the 20km/h mark but stays dead straight after that.

[Domel]

Yeah, I wasn't very impressed either after buying a new OEM speedo cable and instrument cluster.
It bounces around the 20km/h mark but stays dead straight after that.

Mine's the same, doesn't really bother me though... maybe they're supposed to be like that

[golfmeup]

Mine's the same, doesn't really bother me though... maybe they're supposed to be like that

haha, must be !
I replaced the speedo cable about 3 years ago and yep it ticks still...

[Domel]

haha, must be !
I replaced the speedo cable about 3 years ago and yep it ticks still...

Mine doesn't tick, it just bounces around at about the 20km/h mark... anyway, I still think nothing beats the 'beauty of old(er) cars'