Thought id start a project thread so I can add any new stuff I do to the Golf.
Always wanted to get into the VW scene and always liked Mk2's so decided to go for this. Went for the 5 door option as have got two kiddies now. 91 on a J plate gti 8v with 170k on it with history. A few dints and rust patches in places but all in all a solid motor.
The ride was pretty vague to say the least so decided to go for some cheapo coilies to try sharpen it up and drop it slightly.
A few pictures with the coilovers fitted;
Although the 1.8 8v was pokey enough I decided I wanted more power. After looking at a few options for conversions I decided the VR6 would probably be the best bang for the buck. I had a look for a donor car and found this one on the bay so gave £500 sheets for it. A few pictures after I picked it up at Hartshead Moor services;
A few pictures of the two cars together;
Next thing I found someone to sort the conversion out and sent it in - bye bye fuel economy!
Work in progress;
After around a month I got the car back. It really transformed the drive, lots more power and the noise is epic!
I bought some highly illegal pressed plates and gave the car a wash and polish and took some snaps;
Since then I have fitted the single light grill from a golf cl;
I will post any further updates if there are any!
Always wanted to get into the VW scene and always liked Mk2's so decided to go for this. Went for the 5 door option as have got two kiddies now. 91 on a J plate gti 8v with 170k on it with history. A few dints and rust patches in places but all in all a solid motor.
The ride was pretty vague to say the least so decided to go for some cheapo coilies to try sharpen it up and drop it slightly.
A few pictures with the coilovers fitted;
Although the 1.8 8v was pokey enough I decided I wanted more power. After looking at a few options for conversions I decided the VR6 would probably be the best bang for the buck. I had a look for a donor car and found this one on the bay so gave £500 sheets for it. A few pictures after I picked it up at Hartshead Moor services;
A few pictures of the two cars together;
Next thing I found someone to sort the conversion out and sent it in - bye bye fuel economy!
Work in progress;
After around a month I got the car back. It really transformed the drive, lots more power and the noise is epic!
I bought some highly illegal pressed plates and gave the car a wash and polish and took some snaps;
Since then I have fitted the single light grill from a golf cl;
I will post any further updates if there are any!
