It Begins: The S3 1.8T into my '85 Mk2 GTI

**GOLFBALLS** · 02-06-2008, 12:25 AM

Hey all. sorry for poor progress but it's busy times! Still sorting bits and pieces and deciding on what kind of look to go with, blah blah. Sigh, so many options

A few knocking and clunking noises tell me that the ol' beastie is starting to object to hard driving, so its time for a complete polymounts/bushes overhaul - seeing as tho its gotta be done to handle the 20vT anyway.
Has anyone got any suggestions/experience with any good brands to help me decide. Keep in mind its going to be a daily driver as well as occasional track weapon.

I'm thinking Vibra technics, super pro, powerflex, etc.
Prices? Advice?

**86gti** · 23-07-2008, 08:28 PM

prothane bushes seem good, got the full kit in my mk2.. Made in US.
80.00 US for whole kit. Contact Mike - www.parts4vws.com

They had free shipping on this item a while back.
Tonnes of good stuff at good prices......
Just spent $1800 dollars wit them. lol

**GOLFBALLS** · 28-07-2008, 12:36 AM

Cool thanks man!

Here's new inspiration i came accross in Vienna a coupla weeks ago. This car has me seriously considering keeping big bumpers.
Its exactly what i'm aiming for: OEM+ beautifully refinished but lower and wider, and underneath... 270bhp S3 power!!

Love it!

**99gti** · 28-07-2008, 06:50 AM

Very nice! Needs a little more dumpage

**ranton-inc** · 28-07-2008, 07:16 AM

you are using all the electronics and loom right?

**ranton-inc** · 28-07-2008, 07:17 AM

Talk to GTI'S as he is in the closing stages of a MK2 20vt Conversion and he has done if very simplistically and easy...

it even sounds like a MKIV GTI When running (nice and quiet) lol

he can probably answer any curly questions you may need answered

**GOLFBALLS** · 28-07-2008, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by HitmanR32

you are using all the electronics and loom right?

Using QPEng plug 'n' play kit = 20vt loom slightly modified with QPE ECU.
This kit is easy and allows me to keep mk2 clocks and ingnition barrel etc.

**GOLFBALLS** · 10-08-2008, 11:33 AM

Hi all, well Grant (roccodingo) has been over yesterday and today to help the final and terminal dismantling of the old grey beast. Will free up heaps of space

Now i can concentrate on the actual rebuild again!!
If anyone wants any mk2 bits lemme know and i'll see if i can help.
Pics coming of the chop up! Was actually kinda fun

**Treza360** · 10-08-2008, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by GOLFBALLS

Yep! It was crashed by a dude on the ozaudi forum. He was goin about 100kph down a Brissie highway when some dude ran a red light through an intersection! The S3 cleaned him up at full tilt and flipped over

The red light runner was killed.

Really enjoying this buildup mate. Can't wait to see the finished product.
I remember reading on ozAudi about that crash but I can't seem to find the thread for it anymore. It's a real testement to the engineers at VAG that they can make a car where the driver can survive a crash like that.
It's good to see that the parts are going to good use (including my lovely spare wheel cover).
Cheers,
Trent