mike16v

hmmm, bu the looks of that grey Mk3, I may have to invest in some new springs! my 40mm drop doesn't look low enough!

[Edited by mike16v - 7/3/2003 4:34:54 PM]

Avi

How about a twin turbo R32



[Edited by Avi - 7/4/2003 3:44:18 PM]

Avi

Love em, or hate em.

Current plans for my old mk2 are revolving around a similar look.

What do you think.. ??







[Edited by Avi - 6/18/2003 7:51:58 PM]

NACRO

I prefer the completely standard looking MK2 GTI 8V +16V to any modded golf. Still nice though.

Madjay

apart from the wheels that is a truely lovely wee car i wouldnt mind it meself

BOB.T

For me it would have to be, badgeless/spot lamp less grill, eyebrow spoiler, big bumpers, G60 arches, debadged, 16V aerial, nice zorst, lowered on 17's

Avi

Been there, done that.. I'm just really into the clean, chrome look at the moment.. love these two

I'm getting bored of the scoob now, i want something i can mess with, change dashboards and stuff without worrying about resale

NACRO

I like them don't get me wrong but the original unmessed up cars look the best and they even have some period charm now. Plus why would you want to get rid of those twin headlights? Mark my words in a few yrs the trend will be for 100% standard looking ones (except perhaps some brake/engine mods)

tiggers

Forget the Mark 2 altogether - far too lardy ar5ed - a good example of what happens to a decent car when marketing departments and accountants are let loose - a bit like the new Scoobies really ;-)

Anyway get a clean-ish Mark 1 and debadge, dechrome etc. Nice paint job, decent suspension, big wheels (watch the offsets).

Drop in a 16v engine/gearbox from the Mark 2 and add some NOS for real fun.

You'll have one of the best looking/handling Golfs with plenty of power all for less money than a decent secondhand Scoob.

Go on - you know you want to.

Regards,

tiggers.

RB5#295

I agree that the Mk1 looks the best, but given how easy it is to buy a dog then a late Mk2 (big bumper) with nothing else done except maybe a set of subtle, flat-faced 16's and a subtle suspension drop is as far as you should go on the looks front. Oak green or Windsor blue would be my colour choices. Leave the grille and lamps alone, the indicators orange etc. The Mk1 and Mk2 GTi's are cool and classless until they are messed around with too much, then they just become tat like the XR3 etc. of the same era.

Fen

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

This is my mates one





Paul

RB5#295

That's the idea (although that's slightly too low, has clear inmdicators, G60 arches and vents in the wings).

BTW if anyone with a Golf wants a set of Porsche Design 90's like those in pretty good condidtion let me know as mine can be spare with a little notice.

Fen

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

Fen

It's not always that low but the ground was uneven check out the suspension at the Seat paked next to it that normally looks low! How we laughed when that photo was taken The poor guy who owns the Seat (another mate of mine) was a bit embaressed

Paul

Freak

top two are gorgeous
dished rims are so nice on them

only thing the top two need are some mirrors- some porsche teardrop mirrors, or some manta 400 mirrors

Paulo P

iTrader: (42)

If you want deep dish





9" wide x 16" dia wheels

J4CKO

iTrader: (1)

Tiggers, I think you may be reffering to the MK3, the MK2 is as quick as a MK1 (standard 1.8's) and only weighs about 80 kilos more but has better torque (mk1 8 valve is not the same engine), better aeordynamics, better brakes, nicer interior etc, I like MK1's but after having two I prefer the MK2, you have to be a real purist to appreciate a standard MK1 and they need a lot of mods to make viable for daily use nowadays, MK2 for daily use and a MK1 for weekends/messing with.

planky

Heres mine..I'm not into small wide wheels,i prefer 17"

[Edited by planky - 7/3/2003 10:48:53 PM]

Carlos The Jackel

I love then standard with BIG bbs alloys

tiggers

Hi J4cko,

I know that in performance terms the Mk1 and Mk2 are not that far apart although if memory serves me correctly the final Mk 1's had the early Mk2's 1.8 engine and five speed box (I think I'm right as I owned a 1984 Mk 1 Campaign so I ought to be). Hence the last of the Mk 1's were quite nippy for the time.

No my comment is really based on the styling - I still to this day think the Mk 1 is the best looking Golf ever. I drove a good Mk 1 GTI belonging to a work colleague about 12 months ago and although it had a few mods (mainly to do with getting the brakes to actually stop the car !!!) it was still a great car and brought back some good memories.

I think you'd be surprised just how well they measure up to modern machinery. The exception would have to be the interior of course although that sort of thing has never really bothered me. Many people have slagged off my Scooby's interirors over the years and I just don't see what they're complaining about - good seats, pedals, steering wheel and a gear change mechanism - what more do you need.

Regards,

tiggers

P.S. As for the Mk 3 Golf GTI - YUK!!!

J4CKO

iTrader: (1)

Tiggers, I think we are thinking along the same lines !

I love both, I have had 7 Golf GTI's, all 8 Valves apart from one sixteen valve which turned out to be a turkey and not that much quicker, would love another mk1 though, MK3 16 valve engine, all the suspension mods, cage, no body mods, nice wheels in Mars red, perfect !

J4CKO

iTrader: (1)

As for the MK3, I am upset with VW, as MK3's are now my obvious next daily driver (keeping the MK2 whatever) I am peed off that they are so ugly, there was a nice green one for sale on here a whilse back but generally they are hideous, we bought a new mk3 in 1995, never really liked it, sold it to my brother in law and his missus decided to put it on its roof as she wanted to re-arrange its looks so much !


MK4, ok ish but not for anyone who likes driving.

tiggers

J4cko,

Now you're talking. Trouble is finding a good unmolested Mk1 is hard work as all the good ones tend to be in the hands of loving owners.

Regards,

tiggers

RS Grant

Jacko, I think that the Green Mk3 your talking about is a guy from Aberdeen, its a 16v on 17" Cross Spokes, running about 170bhp, looked absolutely mint... Extremely Clean!!

I agree that the Mk1 is a great wee back road weapon with a sorted chassis and engine, but for daily use I would use a Mk2 with 2.0 16v mildly tuned (miles better than a VR6 conversion IMHO), slightly stiffened & lowered over 16" BBS alloys, standard bodywork sprayed in a nice subtle colour, maybe a deep, dark metallic Blue or green. Black leather re-trim of some optional electric recaro seats... Very nice!!

Cheers,
Grant

tiggers

Tell you what I have realised from this thread - I am still, like many others it would seem, a Golf GTI fan.

It must be in the blood, now about that Mk 1...

tiggers.

bassoctopus

Sold my (standard even down to the bbs) 1990 Mk2 16v 4 yrs ago. Got offered £4500 with 100k miles, broken exhaust and worn tyres. Was going to keep it for my g/f, still wish I had - great car

Swanick

imo the mk2 golf is a very sweet car. interior isnt brilliant but there are some very clean examples around.

will get some pics of my mates when i can host them :P

Swanick

RS Grant

Swanick...

I like that alot, subtly modded!!

Sweet!!

Cheers,
Grant

Avi

This is my old Mk2, now just a bare shell..

I realise the colour was a bad choice. but 5 years ago it was cool



Thinking of painting it a dark blue colour and going "old skool"

TreyZ32

I know its not a GTI, but this is my Mint Mk2!





Two lady owners before me from the same town! 80,000 miles with all VW dealer service stamps(including the heater recall mod)! I drove about 100 miles from london to pick her up and she hasn't missed a beat since.

I believe the lines of the Mk2(Mk1 also) are classic.

Trev
http://www.tlweb.co.uk/zindex.htm
Trev's Red Zed