anth's MKIV Golf 2.0 daily driver

[anth]

Hey fellow vw owners. This will be my build thread on vww for my Golf 2.0 daily driver. All text an images will be copied from my blog Build Threads as I update it, so if anything sounds out of place or over-explained, just ignore it

One question I have first up...is my car a GLE? There is no badges apart from "GOLF" on the hatch.

Looking forward to getting some feedback from you guys

Let it begin....

-- all text & images copied from http://buildthreads.wordpress.com --



Did you guess the mystery project car? Most likely!

Well here it is in full view, my MKIV Golf 2.0 (or 2.Slow as they’re affectionately known). This is my daily driver, and has been for a few months ever since my last daily was totalled in spectacular fashion as I sat idle in a freeway traffic jam. It gets me from A to B in quiet comfort while the Datsun awaits patiently in the garage for its next outing.



So why is it a “project car” all of a sudden considering I’ve owned it for a while? Well, recently the temptation to buy a different car was starting to rear its head. I was browsing the online classifieds daily, looking at Toyota Aristo’s, S14 200sx’s, and even VTiR Civic’s. I was looking purely out of boredom for what I was driving. The Golf is such a great car, but fails to keep my attention, I just don’t like standard cars unless they’re factory built sports models.



So what was the solution? If I was to keep it, I had to modify it! How could I sell a perfectly good Golf without bothering to try to make it even partially resemble the crazy examples I ogle over day after day on vwvortex? It just wouldn’t be fair, all those great ideas would have been a complete waste. Additionally, the car get’s great mileage, is extremely comfortable inside, solidly built, and has 5-door practicality. Ever tried fitting a flat-packed chair and TV cabinet into an S15 Silvia at Ikea? I have! And somehow it all managed to fit, which doesn’t really assist my argument…uhh, anyway…



The plans for the car aren’t anything nearly as outlandish as the MKIV’s we’re all used to seeing around the internet. I want to keep it factory and clean, with a few small touches. Here’s a run-down of what I have in mind.

- Window tint
- Coilovers
- OEM style 18″ wheels
- All-red tail lights
- Designer fabric gear shift boot
- Partial de-badge
- Cut & polish
- Interior steam clean
- Blackened internal headlight surrounds



Those are my main plans. Pretty minor in essence, but they should all come together to make a nice and neat daily with a bit of style. Some of them aren’t really mods, but will improve the overall condition of the car. The tint is essential as our summer is just starting here, and the Australian sun will shine straight through my crystal clear windows.



As you can see, I don’t give it the same amount of attention as the Datsun gets, which is reflected in the cleanliness – or lack thereof – of the car. Once it’s squatting over some nice rims it will be privileged enough to warrant a bath & regular upkeep. Don’t get me wrong, all of my cars get any mechanical issues sorted immediately, regardless of appearance, but only the nice ones get washed!



Keep checking back periodically for updates as the car takes shape. Wheels, coilovers & window tint are first on the list and will be completed before the years end. The rest will trickle slowly to keep me occupied without wasting too much money.

[Jarred]

I like it! looking forward to some more updates


pity its not a gti though...

[anth]

thanks mate. I know, I wish it was a GTI, but I think one turbo car at a time is enough to worry about

[GoLfMan]

cool. Top tickets for someone building up a non-GTI

dont put OEM wheels on it for the love of god. Get some nice aftermarket wheels that are wide with a low offset. Aint nothing like a mk4 with a PHAT stance.

If your not going to have the go have the show i say!!! Make all your effort worth it and set it apart from the crowd. Dont spend you money to make it look like any other 2 bob mk4 with OEM Reps on there!

Looking forward to updates

[gldgti]

cool. Top tickets for someone building up a non-GTI

i agree. its boring as heck when people always mod the same version of a car - i want to read about how soemone brings their pov spec car up to something cool, not just another person putting the same list of mods on a vr6, gti, 4-motion etc. bores the crap outa me.

now for my suggestion - whats to stop you putting a mild cam in it? how about a 2.go? i mean, just because it might not be fast, doesnt mean it cant be fast-ER.

[Mrk_Mickey]

Sounds like fun mate! I'd like to be able to say I've modded my car a bit, but to be honest I've just done heaps of tiny little things that keep me interested - hence my car doesn't deserve a ''build'' thread lol..

I think you'll have fun keeping yourself busy with the golf. The results are awesome, especially when you worked for them yourself!

[anth]

thanks for the kind words guys

If your not going to have the go have the show i say!!! Make all your effort worth it and set it apart from the crowd. Dont spend you money to make it look like any other 2 bob mk4 with OEM Reps on there!

The thing is though, I don't want it to stand out, I just want it to look like a factory special or something.

now for my suggestion - whats to stop you putting a mild cam in it? how about a 2.go? i mean, just because it might not be fast, doesnt mean it cant be fast-ER.

I wont be touching the engine, I want to keep it reliable and just pretty much leave it alone in that regard. I don't have any quest to make it quicker, I have an FJ20 Turbo datto 1600 for when I want to go fast

Sounds like fun mate! I'd like to be able to say I've modded my car a bit, but to be honest I've just done heaps of tiny little things that keep me interested - hence my car doesn't deserve a ''build'' thread lol..

Heaps of little tiny mods definitely deserve a build thread! A good build thread is informative, has lots of photos, should be entertaining, and lets the reader enjoy the journey of your cars progress. It doesn't matter if your mods are big or small, its how you present them that counts


updates soon guys! got a few mod's underway already

[anth]

this is my weekender if anyones interested...




1969 Datsun 1600, FJ20 Turbo, 5spd, LSD, jdm grille, coilovers all 'round, 15" Work Ewing III w/ 195/45/15.

[Jarred]

I hate to say it, but your weekender is much cooler than your daily! woooot!

must honk with that bit of kit. where'd you manage to get 195-45/15's btw?

[anth]

haha dont worry mate I feel the same way. weekenders are meant to be cooler than dailys!

yeah it goes real good, 155kw at the wheels, still not intercooled yet, all standard except for 3" exhaust and ECU. Should pick up some more kw's when I fit a front-mount and turn the boost up.

I got the tyres from Mag Wheel & Tyre in Preston. I go there for all my tyre needs, Costa & Theo are the best!