Project GT - VW DRIVER MAGAZINE FEATURE AND FRONT COVER!!!

richard Mk2 · 22nd December 08, 22:07

My Mk2 so far!!!

Hi there everyone. Just thought I’d put some pics up of my Mk2 Golf 1.8 Driver J-reg late 1992 model. Ive had it for about 10 months now, since my last two mk2s were both written off by some idiot drivers.

Anyway, after searching for a nice solid mk2, (which had to be a 3dr & black), I found one advertised on auto trader. It was only a 1.8 driver but as it was so mint I had to buy it, plus it had only had one owner!!!

As the months have gone by ive done a few mods in my spare time. Firstly I bought a complete set of new Big Bumpers, which really transformed the look of the car. Then I replaced the wheels with the set off my old Mk2, along with smoked headlights & indicators, single debagged grill, 16v rear lights and smoked side repeaters.

The car was coming along nicely but I hated the ride height, it looked like a 4x4 lol…

As Gti International 2008 was coming up I decided to buy a new set of O.M.P shocks and 60mm Spax springs, which really transformed the handling drastically.
As soon as the suspension was on, it was straight to the garage to get my straight through exhaust pipes fitted, which I had bought from Volksbits, along with a twin 3” stainless back box. It sounds really good!
So it was off to Gti International with my car all done as I wanted.
I replaced the tired Driver box with a GTi 8v box, which felt much quicker between the gears.

Full service was then needed so bought some DubPower performance HT leads, mated with a set of NGK's!

Bought a complete MINT set of 90spec Gti interior, which are 100times better than the standard driver s**t seats. Will upload some pics of them soon.

Next thing will be a weber(or twin) in place of the Pireberg, and hopefully off to TSR for some boring out and a polished head, ready for Gti 09

The pictures start from when I first bought the car, along its journey, to how it is now!!!
Let me know what you think!!!!

nealey · 22nd December 08, 22:11

how low is that at the back?

Jolfa · 23rd December 08, 03:20

I can see a huge improvement since your last thread.

nickh89GTi · 23rd December 08, 07:56

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I can see a huge improvement since your last thread.

N/B · 23rd December 08, 09:03

Pictures removed AGAIN!
Mate, what's up?

richard Mk2 · 23rd December 08, 22:00

Had a problem uploading the pics. What do you think of the pics!!!

antinkariba · 23rd December 08, 22:10

Personally I am not a fan. For some reason it does not look right... I am not keen on the bumpers....

However it looks a pretty tidy motor. Just lay your rear wiper flat!! Looks 100 times better!

richard Mk2 · 23rd December 08, 22:12

I thinks its coming along ok.

antinkariba · 23rd December 08, 22:14

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Originally Posted by richard Mk2

Oh well. I thinks its coming along ok.

Dont get me wrong, its your car and if you like it thats all that matters. I just dont like the bumpers, but I am biased as I had a small bumper MK2!

antinkariba · 23rd December 08, 22:21

Thats a shame to see a MK2 going down the drain.... I miss mine

. But the Corrado is making up for it!

1990 · 23rd December 08, 22:32

I like it except for the offset number plate, it wouldn't be so bad if there wasn't already a spcae for it on the bumper

richard Mk2 · 23rd December 08, 22:35

Well i'd rather it not be there at all really mate. Looks much better without it

cocobay63 · 23rd December 08, 23:22

wow that red one took a real shunt !

richard Mk2 · 23rd December 08, 23:29

Tell me about it. I'd just converted it from a 1.3 to a k-jet gti so many weeks of work were down the drain.. Luckily it wasn't a week ahead as it would of been sprayed and smoothed which would of meant more money lost. I nearly killed the guy when i got out though but as he couldnt walk or move andn had to be cut out, we all just watched on the side of the road and laughed!!

steved · 23rd December 08, 23:38

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I had my girlfriend in the front, and three mates in the back. All without seatbelts!!! God only knows how we all walked away alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!#

Is it possible to walk away Dead.

steved · 23rd December 08, 23:47

FFs there is always one

ihaveajetta · 24th December 08, 00:34

i like the newest golf the best!!!

Jolfa · 24th December 08, 06:45

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Originally Posted by 1990

I like it except for the offset number plate, it wouldn't be so bad if there wasn't already a space for it on the bumper

What he said.

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Originally Posted by richard Mk2

Also, did you notice this shady character, twoc-ing your Halfords specials?

richard Mk2 · 24th December 08, 08:21

Heres my Brothers Golf

Used to be a 1.3 but was turned into a 2.0 8v beast!!!!!

richard Mk2 · 24th December 08, 08:36

ihaveajetta

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"i like the newest golf the best"!!!

Thanks mate. Ive still got so much to do to it next year though. Going to get it completely stripped down to bare metal and have it sprayed again in the original colour.

Hopefully it should be ready for GTi International 09!!! Got a set of polished 15x8 Scmidt Moderns to go on too, only when the weathers better that is.

N/B · 24th December 08, 09:00

If you can score some rims like your brother's (Azev As), then I'd see an improvement.
I like the bumpers, but put the number plate in the middle. Looks fine on your bro's car.
Otherwise looks like a really, really tidy Mk2 fella ;)

richard Mk2 · 24th December 08, 09:18

Cheers mate.

Yea the Azevs are class.

Ive got a set of polished Schmidt Moderns 15x8 , but don't want to fit them just yet. Plus its a daily driver at the mo and dont want to get em kurbed...

I always take the plate off at shows tho. The old bill hate it. The amount of times i used to get pulled in my Red one for having it in the window lol. but it does look better without one.

Jolfa · 24th December 08, 16:01

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Originally Posted by richard Mk2

Got a set of polished 15x8 Scmidt Moderns to go on too

richard Mk2 · 8th January 09, 22:11

Got some pics of the 90spec interior i got my hands on... They are in MINT condition!!!

Im so glad to have got rid of the flat, uncomforable standard Driver seats... They were terrible LOL... and were doing my back some damage. Pics were taken with the crap camera phone

Here another one after a good polish!!!

richard Mk2 · 8th January 09, 22:14

Will update with some more once i get my digital camera back off my Bro, which hes been borrowing for ages .

22nd December 08, 22:07	#1
richard Mk2 Paid Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,638	Project GT - VW DRIVER MAGAZINE FEATURE AND FRONT COVER!!! My Mk2 so far!!! Hi there everyone. Just thought I’d put some pics up of my Mk2 Golf 1.8 Driver J-reg late 1992 model. Ive had it for about 10 months now, since my last two mk2s were both written off by some idiot drivers. Anyway, after searching for a nice solid mk2, (which had to be a 3dr & black), I found one advertised on auto trader. It was only a 1.8 driver but as it was so mint I had to buy it, plus it had only had one owner!!! As the months have gone by ive done a few mods in my spare time. Firstly I bought a complete set of new Big Bumpers, which really transformed the look of the car. Then I replaced the wheels with the set off my old Mk2, along with smoked headlights & indicators, single debagged grill, 16v rear lights and smoked side repeaters. The car was coming along nicely but I hated the ride height, it looked like a 4x4 lol… As Gti International 2008 was coming up I decided to buy a new set of O.M.P shocks and 60mm Spax springs, which really transformed the handling drastically. As soon as the suspension was on, it was straight to the garage to get my straight through exhaust pipes fitted, which I had bought from Volksbits, along with a twin 3” stainless back box. It sounds really good! So it was off to Gti International with my car all done as I wanted. I replaced the tired Driver box with a GTi 8v box, which felt much quicker between the gears. Full service was then needed so bought some DubPower performance HT leads, mated with a set of NGK's! Bought a complete MINT set of 90spec Gti interior, which are 100times better than the standard driver s*t seats. Will upload some pics of them soon. Next thing will be a weber(or twin) in place of the Pireberg, and hopefully off to TSR for some boring out and a polished head, ready for Gti 09 The pictures start from when I first bought the car, along its journey, to how it is now!!! Let me know what you think!!!! Last edited by richard Mk2; 31st May 09 at 18:55.*

22nd December 08, 22:11	#2
nealey CGTI Regional Host Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 3,482	how low is that at the back? __________________ Coventry and Warwickshire region pages 8V Appreciation Society Garage clearout-Updated almost weekly!

23rd December 08, 03:20	#3
Jolfa Motherflocker Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Long Eaton - Nottingham Posts: 8,665	I can see a huge improvement since your last thread. __________________ Flock? If it aint broke, fix it 'til it is.

23rd December 08, 22:10	#7
antinkariba Forum Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Winchester, Hants Posts: 1,400	Personally I am not a fan. For some reason it does not look right... I am not keen on the bumpers.... However it looks a pretty tidy motor. Just lay your rear wiper flat!! Looks 100 times better! __________________ 16V ABF Corrado www.anthonyshallowphotography.co.uk

23rd December 08, 22:12	#8
richard Mk2 Paid Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,638	I thinks its coming along ok. Last edited by richard Mk2; 3rd May 09 at 19:48.

23rd December 08, 09:03	#5
N/B Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London Posts: 1,385	Pictures removed AGAIN! Mate, what's up?

23rd December 08, 22:00	#6
richard Mk2 Paid Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,638	Had a problem uploading the pics. What do you think of the pics!!!

23rd December 08, 22:21	#10
antinkariba Forum Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Winchester, Hants Posts: 1,400	Thats a shame to see a MK2 going down the drain.... I miss mine . But the Corrado is making up for it! __________________ 16V ABF Corrado www.anthonyshallowphotography.co.uk

23rd December 08, 22:32	#11
1990 CGTI Regional Host Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rochdale, Lancs Posts: 13,912	I like it except for the offset number plate, it wouldn't be so bad if there wasn't already a spcae for it on the bumper __________________ Mk2 VR6 Black, K-reg, mk2 shell, mk3 running gear, mk4 interior. Wanted, 2 x 195 45 16

23rd December 08, 22:35	#12
richard Mk2 Paid Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,638	Well i'd rather it not be there at all really mate. Looks much better without it Last edited by richard Mk2; 3rd May 09 at 19:49.

23rd December 08, 23:22	#13
cocobay63 Forum Junkie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,143	wow that red one took a real shunt !

23rd December 08, 23:29	#14
richard Mk2 Paid Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,638	Tell me about it. I'd just converted it from a 1.3 to a k-jet gti so many weeks of work were down the drain.. Luckily it wasn't a week ahead as it would of been sprayed and smoothed which would of meant more money lost. I nearly killed the guy when i got out though but as he couldnt walk or move andn had to be cut out, we all just watched on the side of the road and laughed!!

23rd December 08, 23:47	#16
steved Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,084	FFs there is always one __________________

24th December 08, 00:34	#17
ihaveajetta Forum Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: northants Posts: 1,048	i like the newest golf the best!!!

24th December 08, 08:21	#19
richard Mk2 Paid Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,638	Heres my Brothers Golf Used to be a 1.3 but was turned into a 2.0 8v beast!!!!! Last edited by richard Mk2; 21st January 10 at 21:13.

24th December 08, 08:36	#20
richard Mk2 Paid Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,638	ihaveajetta -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "i like the newest golf the best"!!! Thanks mate. Ive still got so much to do to it next year though. Going to get it completely stripped down to bare metal and have it sprayed again in the original colour. Hopefully it should be ready for GTi International 09!!! Got a set of polished 15x8 Scmidt Moderns to go on too, only when the weathers better that is. Last edited by richard Mk2; 31st May 09 at 18:57.

24th December 08, 09:00	#21
N/B Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London Posts: 1,385	If you can score some rims like your brother's (Azev As), then I'd see an improvement. I like the bumpers, but put the number plate in the middle. Looks fine on your bro's car. Otherwise looks like a really, really tidy Mk2 fella ;)

24th December 08, 09:18	#22
richard Mk2 Paid Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,638	Cheers mate. Yea the Azevs are class. Ive got a set of polished Schmidt Moderns 15x8 , but don't want to fit them just yet. Plus its a daily driver at the mo and dont want to get em kurbed... I always take the plate off at shows tho. The old bill hate it. The amount of times i used to get pulled in my Red one for having it in the window lol. but it does look better without one.

8th January 09, 22:11	#24
richard Mk2 Paid Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,638	Got some pics of the 90spec interior i got my hands on... They are in MINT condition!!! Im so glad to have got rid of the flat, uncomforable standard Driver seats... They were terrible LOL... and were doing my back some damage. Pics were taken with the crap camera phone Here another one after a good polish!!! __________________ MK4 1.8T 20V - My Daily MK2 GTi 8V - Project GT 8v Appreciation Society Last edited by richard Mk2; 8th January 09 at 22:28.

8th January 09, 22:14	#25
richard Mk2 Paid Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,638	Will update with some more once i get my digital camera back off my Bro, which hes been borrowing for ages . __________________ MK4 1.8T 20V - My Daily MK2 GTi 8V - Project GT 8v Appreciation Society