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Title: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:26: Well ever since I sold my mk2 driver with an ABF in last year iv ebeen missing a MK2. So I kept an eye out for ones needing some love. A freind of mine had seen this and suggested I went an dknocked the door. So last week I knocked the door and left my number with the chaps mother and said to call me if he wanted to sell.

Its a 1989 (should be small bumper) 8v, Atlas grey with 88k on the clock!!!! Good old Isle of Wight ;)

4 days passed and no call or text. Then last Friday I get a text saying he might sell it. So on Sunday I went and viewed. Needs lots of TLC mechanically as the head gasket has apparently gone and where its been stood for nearly 2 years brakes etc are all foobared.

So plan is to get it running, MOT'd and looking straight. Then I hope to 1.8T.

The story so far:

Collecting it:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1081_zps80c00965.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1082_zps8565bdb1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1084_zps664f2786.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1085_zpsfb39491a.jpg)

Home looking sorry for its self:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1086_zpsb09aa990.jpg)

First wash:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1093_zpsad2ddad0.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1094_zps7dc8ce15.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1096_zps6ee77cd4.jpg)

Sorting the bumpers:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1100_zps645ff51a.jpg)

Interior out for proper clean:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1104_zps906efc23.jpg)

Then after a quick machine polish:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1113_zps81f96a82.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1112_zps2aae442d.jpg)

Ive also put some new Genuine Hella spot lights in, Removed all the crap sub etc from the boot, fitted a new front grill badge:

Before:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1117_zpsfca45d07.jpg)

After:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1118_zpsbfd91c73.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:27: [quote name='Daveiow' timestamp='1348211116' post='4783125']
That leads me on to now. Took the head off last night and before it was off was greated with this:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1107_zpsc856fac0.jpg)

Intresting..lol

Heads of and I have a box full of genuine gaskets ready to re fit once the head is checked and all straight. Will also get some decent pics not using my phone. Off to get some discs and pads this morning

Dave
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Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:27: poope weather so havnt really done alot since yesterday. New carpet mats and new gear gaitor and gear knob fitted:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1158_zps723c8f60.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1157_zps8f24ceba.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:28: Not much of an update as ive been lazy with the pics. But new 8v engine is in with and running. So after 2 years the car is alive.. well sort off.

Has a few minor probs, fuel gauge doesn’t seem to work and seems to get a little bit hot. I think this might be the rad as it looks fooked and surprised it even holds water. So will get a new one on order asap.

In the mean time ive started replacing all the brakes. Heres the before:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1126.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1127.jpg)

Afters will follow (fronts are done though with fresh red paint)

Few new bits:

New steering wheel:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1162.jpg)
New genuine GTI badge and new Front indicators:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1160.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1161.jpg)

And a quick pic of the front. Cross hairs will be going this week as I have some new Genuine Hellas in the loft ready to go on ;)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1125.jpg)

Hope to get it on for MOT next week all being well
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:29: Few pics from last nights progress.

New Old stock lights:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1168.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1164.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1163.jpg)

Also got the wiper arms of to be painted as they had been badly colour coded:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1167.jpg)

Hope tpo get the right rear brake pads sorted today so I can get it in for an MOT mabey Sat.

Bloody lights were LHD though lol
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:29: steering wheel fitted:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1169.jpg)

Rear brakes final sorted:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1172.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:30: Got rid of the crystal rear lights:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1180.jpg)

Then finally moved it under its own steam..lol Still a few bits to iron out before MOT. But the drive way 2,4 & 6:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1181.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:31: So been doing a few niggle bits this week. Fitted new roll bar bushes and drop links, Fixed a couple of air leaks, Fitted a new shifter ball to stop it finding reverse. Also did:

Rear wiper arm laid flat:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1144.jpg)
And New Genuine front Grill:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1143.jpg)

I think ive also manged to find my 1.8t conversion car should be comming as a px at work Nov/December! ;)

Couple of Instagrams:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1146.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1147.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:31: Small update.

Fitted a GTI rear screen and rear spoiler.

Nice and clean tailgate no a sport of rust:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1172-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1171.jpg)

All fitted:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1173.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1174-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:32: Few rubbish iphone pics.

New Exhaust on:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1213.jpg)

Front bumper sorted:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1217.jpg)

And the mk4 along side the MK2:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1218.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:33: Well after a few weeks at work and now having a fresh MOT it was time she came home for a while.

Sat at home:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1223.jpg)

Old rear badge and New rear badge at last

old:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1225.jpg)
New:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1226.jpg)

Ive satrted a list ready for the 1.8T conversion and as soon as the car arrives at work as a px I will start buying bits ready. Also reall hope to have some spare cash to sort some wheels out :(
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:34: Engine mounts arrived today along with new rad. Also the stubby master cyclinder but i was sent a 2 port rather than the 4 port i ordered :(
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1301.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:35: Well some more news car is going for a few bits of paint on friday and once ive got the engine in etc and as I want it I hope to have the bay smoothed early next year.

Few more bits arrived master cylinder and oil pressure T-peice

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1318.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:35: Today a few more bits arrived:

9" 16V powder coated servo and a nearly new Geen cotton filter:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1310.jpg)

Also new seat toledo clutch cable tp enable the hydro to manual conversion:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1311.jpg)

And the old girl went to the paint shop today as well. I have asked one of teh painters to send me pics as they do stuff but I wont hold my breath!! :
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1309.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:36: So today the doner car arrived:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1364.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1361.jpg)

Hope to have the engine etc out mabey this weekend. But the MK2 is going to be at teh body shop for atleast another 2 weeks as they havnt started on her yet :(
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:36: Just to keep the thread alive intercooler cleaned at lunch today. Hope to have the 1.8T out this weekend and the ecu sent away for a map and immo remove soon.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/photo5.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:37: well dragged the MK4 into the workshop today to drop the engine and everythin I need to swap into the mk2.

Part way through:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1377_zps5ecd5abf.jpg)
Somthings missing here:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1378_zpsa481872c.jpg)

Engine out:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1379_zpse18ecf1e.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1380_zps1ab86615.jpg)

Hope to have the MK2 back soon so I can drop the 8v lump ouit and get that sold on and get the 1.8t sitting in the bay
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:37: Some more parts arrievd:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/photo6-1_zpsc4d8556d.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:38: Things are still going in the right direction. I took a trip to the bodyshop today as they had final started my car yesterday, progress so far:

Rear arch and around teh filler cap needed some love:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1445_zps1f43b323.jpg)

Scuttle tray had a small spot of the dreaded
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1444_zps05437490.jpg)

Rear shot:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1443_zps6144b916.jpg)

And along the side:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1442_zps9a8da520.jpg)

Also Qpeng downpipe has arrived, Ive also sorted a g60 flywheel and sachs clutch. Hope to get some prep done on the engine over the weekend and may even have the car back by the end of next week!
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:38: Quick one of the downpipe I manged to get cheap cheap

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/downpipe_zps36d72ab2.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:39: Manged to get a few more bits sorted yesterday. Drag the 1.8t back in the workshop yesterday to take off the bits that arnt needed.

Gearbox split off ready to get the g60/sachs clutch fitted:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1450_zpsc3445d68.jpg)
Also removed the ac bracket etc spo this can be cut down.

Then fitted a new cambelt kit:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1451_zps499d38bf.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1452_zps16befadd.jpg)

Also gave the gearbox a quick was off as well:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1453_zps14931ce1.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:40: More happening today.

Update from the bodyshop:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/a_zps402748b7.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/c_zpsa349b088.png)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/b_zpsac393bcd.png)

Also been doing a few more bits to the engine

Modifyed the AC and alternator bracket:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/photo7_zps93478a0b.jpg)

Cleaned the bracket up:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/bracket_zpsd3e76e48.jpg)
Also fitted the rear engine bracket:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/photo6-1_zpsef5825ed.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:40: Paint shop have sent me some more pcitures this afternoon:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5062_zps92e36d33.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5063_zps32316f76.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5064_zps856d2cf7.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5065_zps80591273.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5066_zps176e2285.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5067_zpsb16f5bd1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5068_zps58621db0.jpg)

Also have tried fitting the seat cable clutch conversion to the 02J geabox and the braket that holds the cable wont go on as the reverse light switch is in the way:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/photo8_zps1cef0a06.jpg)

So have had to remove the switch and mod the gearbox fopr teh braket to fit :
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/photo9_zps9dcd9854.jpg)

Will be making a screw in bung for the hole with a bolt cut to size:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/photo10_zps37933504.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:41: Bung made for the reverse switch:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/photo5-1_zps539f5897.jpg)

Will locktite this in. Should have the flywheel here today so should be able to get teh flywheel and clutch fitted and the box back on the block.
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:41: Bung fitted:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/photo7_zpsfabc12fa.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:42: I might be talking to myself but:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5075_zps9596e89b.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5076_zps98a07621.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5077_zps22e4868f.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5084_zps47f848de.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5083_zps05494329.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5082_zps51d10013.jpg)

wont be long untill shes wearing some fresh Atlas Grey ;)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:42: So we now have the Seat clutch cable conversion braket fitted to the 02j gearbox:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1475_zps8f273dab.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1476_zps12c2dffa.jpg)

Just waiting on some flywheel bolts and some bolts to hold the second bracket to the gearbox which should all be here today.
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:44: Shes all flatted back and now with primer:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5128_zps1193f9ec.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5127_zpsa46f0752.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5126_zps112b0577.jpg)
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5125_zpscebf7261.jpg[/IMGS]

Sorry for the multi posts etc but this now brings this up to date from September last year.

Also new cam cover gasket fitted, all brackets are now on the engine, starter motor replaced. G60 flywheel and sachs clutch fitted.

Also ordered the right alternator belt, oil filter, gasket for throttle body, 1.3 acelarator cable.

Going to body shop today as i have a nice powder coated sunroof deflector to be fitted when it starts to go back together.
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Gret Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Diamond Hell on 11 January 2013, 08:19: Quote from: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 07:35
Well some more news car is going for a few bits of paint on friday

I've seen a 'few bits of paint'. You appear to be having a complete respray done. You need to mind that detailing OCD - it can get out of hand. :wink:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 08:20: Yes it jas got some what out of hand, althought its not a full respray! Not painting the passenger side or the rear boot plinth and below.

This was meant to be a cheap project :shocked: :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Diamond Hell on 11 January 2013, 09:34: Quote from: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 08:20
This was meant to be a cheap project :shocked: :grin:

You're from the Isle of Wight and yet you're curiously not at one with the concept of 'cheap project'. :huh:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave_IOW on 11 January 2013, 10:14: Quote from: Diamond Hell on 11 January 2013, 09:34
Quote from: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 08:20
This was meant to be a cheap project :shocked: :grin:

You're from the Isle of Wight and yet you're curiously not at one with the concept of 'cheap project'. :huh:

:grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 11:29: I like nice new parts. ;)

New genuine front windscreen ordered today as well
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave_IOW on 11 January 2013, 11:39: De-immob ECU and loom in classifieds by the way :wink:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 11:46: Dont need the loom and its to much cash for just the ecu.
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Wazzzer on 11 January 2013, 13:11: Good stuff mate, nice to see this coming along unlike the other Dave_IOW :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 11 January 2013, 14:07: Yes i hope to have this running be the end of feb
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave_IOW on 11 January 2013, 14:42: Quote from: Wazzzer on 11 January 2013, 13:11
Good stuff mate, nice to see this coming along unlike the other Dave_IOW :grin:

Oi :grin:

Should be 2 20vT G2's going round the island by .............................. the summer :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: JC on 11 January 2013, 15:11: Quote from: Dave_IOW on 11 January 2013, 14:42
Quote from: Wazzzer on 11 January 2013, 13:11
Good stuff mate, nice to see this coming along unlike the other Dave_IOW :grin:

Oi :grin:

Should be 2 20vT G2's going round the island by .............................. the summer 2014 :laugh:

:whistle:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: BISSONE on 13 January 2013, 08:33: Really good build, nice to see some nice MK2's on the forum. Amazing the difference new and genuine parts can make to the look of a car I.E the front end. Look forward to updates. :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 13 January 2013, 20:15: Will be more updates this week
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 13 January 2013, 23:52: Keep it coming. :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 14 January 2013, 09:02: Well just to keep updates comming new screen is here ready to go to body shop:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/photo5-1_zps3b5c9b6a.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 14 January 2013, 15:13: Took a trip to the bodyshop at lunch today to drop teh screen off. Its starting to go back together now:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1502_zps77ae8a3a.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1501_zps6e33283e.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: clipperjay on 14 January 2013, 15:29: Good work fella chatting by yourself is the only way to go :wink:
One thing at least you dont have silly coments like not sure about the steering wheel :lipsrsealed: :laugh:
In all seriousness its looking stonking mate cant wait until you actually drive it :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 14 January 2013, 15:50: Me to , Cant wait for the next stage of getting the engine in!
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 15 January 2013, 16:09: Droppped the last few bits to the bodyshop today and she is nerly ready to come back to work for the engine fun to start:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1506_zps5909c02d.jpg)

Should be picking up tomorrow all being well
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 15 January 2013, 17:35: Few Better picvtures the bodyshop have just sent me:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5165_zps5790bf20.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5167_zps7642c12f.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5166_zpsb814e7d3.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5164_zps6931a250.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5163_zpsa917f7f9.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_5162_zps3c20fede.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 17 January 2013, 08:17: Well shes final back from paint and im over the moon with the finish:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1513_zpsa7bfca45.jpg)
I promis Ill get some pics that using a sh!te I-Phone

So as it was back it was time to crack on with the engine lats night sooo:
Before
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1511_zps3b149d71.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1512_zpsba53e056.jpg)
1.8 pb engfor sale ;)

During:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1514_zps57006070.jpg)

Out:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1515_zpsa6d12a82.jpg)

Its out. Will clean the bay up now and then replace the servoe/master cylinder and a few other jobs than mabey sat we have the 1.8t in the bay ;)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Wazzzer on 17 January 2013, 21:06: I love the way you don't hang about lol
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 17 January 2013, 22:09: Lol no. Would love to have it done by the 2nd feb. !
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Xtrhardcore on 17 January 2013, 22:23: looks amazing!! :)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave_IOW on 17 January 2013, 23:59: Slow down David, your making me look lazy.
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 18 January 2013, 07:28: Well i hope this weather doesnt slow progress this weekend as ive planned to crack on all day sat. :-(
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave_IOW on 18 January 2013, 08:05: Yes, heard when your aiming to have it in by, good luck.
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 20 January 2013, 11:13: Well had a productive day yesterday. We got the engine on the new mounts, fitted the new servco and master cylinder (had to chnage the pipe end for the new master cylinder), made all the cooling and heating pipes up.

We then realised that the intercooler was never going to fit as it was too wide so have ordered one that will work we hope. Also fitted the downpipe and got the o2j cable shifters all mounted up. sits perfect so just going to cut a thread in the top of this so we can still use the mk2 gearknob.

Some pictures:

New servo and master cylinder:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1430_zps853723a0.jpg)
Engine just in:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1428_zps9b7189e4.jpg)
Engine tidyed up:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1429-1_zps0d6831f8.jpg)
Looks better than this now as we have all the pipes sorted. And have a good idea on what pipes will be needed for the intercooler. A few eveings this week should see it all plumed up and then we will sort the elctrics out
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Diamond Hell on 22 January 2013, 10:11: Where are you running the electrics out of the bay? OEM they go under the brake servo, which is ballache.
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 22 January 2013, 17:13: will be running them under the servo. have left the servo lose in the hope it will give some extra wiggle room when we wire the loom into teh fuse box. Hope to run it as oem as possible
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 23 January 2013, 19:55: Well makeing progress slowly. Had to order another inter cooler as mentioned, now have that mounted behind the grill to the slam panel after lots to trimming and trial and error but wanted it to be in the best position for cooling.

With the intercooler mounted have now been able to order all the stainless and silcon hose's for the boost. So hope by saturday it all arrives and we can then atleast have it fully plumed up.

Think i have everything needed to finish it and will be getting on and sorting wiring next week.

Pics soon
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave_IOW on 24 January 2013, 22:38: What IC did you order Dave?

Would be great to see the pictures, will give me some idea about room.

Radiator and fans, what you have planned for those?
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 25 January 2013, 14:25: A few pictures now the intercooler is mounted to the slam pannel. This works with the 4 lamp grill and all lights and the radiator in its orginal fixings points (16v one):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1555_zps4f1342e2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1556_zps0171f679.jpg)

Ignore the blue hoses they were used to get an idea of what hoses's needed t be ordered to get all the boost pipes done. They have been ordered in black to try and keep it looking oem

Dave
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 25 January 2013, 14:29: Dave,

running the 16v rad in orginal mounts with this intercooler. Running a slim line fan
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 26 January 2013, 20:29: Inter cooler all plumed up:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/5682E78B-3746-4344-A4CA-C8885CCE3F6C-7650-000004FABF222A54.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/C67F0BDC-40F8-40C0-ABCD-51A6409A0292-7650-000004FAC51613A9.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/C34439E3-B5D6-4C19-9628-1B0EC44C9543-7650-000004FACBA839C6.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: JC on 26 January 2013, 20:31: thats a snug fit with the radiator :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 26 January 2013, 20:36: Yes but wanted to try and keep the rad it in orginal place so all works and i can now run small bumpers at a later date.

Look forward to getting the wireing sorted as it looks a bloody mess under there at the mo
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Wazzzer on 26 January 2013, 21:03: does it run? More importantly will it get to JKM?!
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 26 January 2013, 21:09: Wes it could run now just needs the coolant filling up. Got to sort the the temp gauge out, fit speedo cable, bleed brakes and then the wireing.

Hope to get a few evenings in next week. So who knows if it will make it yet
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Wazzzer on 26 January 2013, 21:19: won't be a lack of effort though, spot on work so far mate :afro:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 26 January 2013, 21:24: Nope will be a good turn round to get it done for feb. lets see how the week goes
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: JC on 26 January 2013, 21:25: can go sort the other daves out then :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 26 January 2013, 21:37: Hes dragging it out for sure. Lol
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave_IOW on 27 January 2013, 22:48: Perfection takes time :grin:

Lots of time :whistle: :rolleyes: :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 28 January 2013, 11:20: Lol yes progress seems slow for me.. Wont be done this week thats for sure as dont have much spare time.

I have ordered a few more bits to make sure I have a water temp gauge, speedo and rev counter. Hope to have it running this week though
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 30 January 2013, 11:14: Well started the wireing of the MK2. Had it running but as soon as the MAF is plugged it its runs like s h ite... So more investigation needed there.

:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1567_zpsa08bea9a.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: jonrandom on 30 January 2013, 18:23: Looking good mate some top work! :cool:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 01 February 2013, 09:59: cheers,

have now wrapped most pof the loom, have ecu in place, removed all the mk2 engine loom thats not needed. Still have a few bits to sort

Wire fan in
Wire all the mk4 loom in the mk2 fuse box
bleed brakes,
refit dash
tap thread in mk4 shifter for mk2 gear knob
make bracket for air filter and mabey buy elbow for air filter

Ermmm sure theres more
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 05 February 2013, 11:17: well it now starts on the key most of the wireing is done, just got to shorten the lamba wire, wire in the water temp gauge and the rad.

Last few bits of hose should be here tomorrow then it can go back together and look like a mk2 again.

Not long now. Just need to start saving for wheels now :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave_IOW on 05 February 2013, 21:46: Shame you couldn't make it to the RR day, but at least it's up and running, more than I can say for mine :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 06 February 2013, 08:20: it could have been rushed in and looking a mess with things not working but didnt wan to risk it for teh sake of an RR day.

We may well try and organise one again as theres enough of us from the Island
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave_IOW on 06 February 2013, 21:01: I should be ready this summer :wink:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 07 February 2013, 16:10: Well getting closer now. Hvae tapped up all the loom, its all wired in to the fuse box. Hope to have the dash back in, servo atytcehed and brakes bleed for the weekend ready for its first outing.

Intercooler sits behind the grill even with the twin lamps:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1587_zps61153b21.jpg)

Will get plent of air there instead of others that run them behind the carsh bar

Engine bay still a bit of a mess but hope to have it tidyed this weekend. (it will be comming out at the end of the year for the bay to be painted!)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1588_zps224d76aa.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Rhyso on 07 February 2013, 16:23: Nice work :cool:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Wazzzer on 07 February 2013, 17:17: Looking good mate, now answer my text :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: jonrandom on 07 February 2013, 17:48: Looks good mate some top work! :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 07 February 2013, 20:18: Got lots more done this evening. Changed the oil and filter, changed the fuel filter, fixed a blow in the exhaust were we had removed the centre box, Wired the fan up, fitted the induction cone with some new hose.

Engine as its stands tonight after running it for a while to make sure all is ok:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1590_zps84784f34.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1591_zps32e07df5.jpg)
Need to make a bracket for the cone filter to attach to the slam panel. Just need to attach the loom in the engine bay then we can fit the servo back and make a servo pipe up.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1592_zps5eceec50.jpg)
Not long now until we can road test at the weekend all being well
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: JC on 07 February 2013, 20:19: looking good :afro:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Plattysworld on 14 February 2013, 15:38: looks great love the work so far :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 14 February 2013, 19:19: cheers nearly done on the install.

Made a bracket to hold the air filter, speedo cable fitted.

Just a few bits to do then the engine bits are done for the time being:

Wire up alternator
Fix bloody exhaust blow
Find gasket for servo as theres a small leak and it makes an annoying hiss in the car
Fit new pedal covers
Tap thread in gearstick for gear knob
then re fit lower dash and centre console.

You never know by next week will be ready to give it a proper clean and start using it :whistle:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: BISSONE on 14 February 2013, 23:03: Quote from: Dave-iow on 07 February 2013, 16:10
Well getting closer now. Hvae tapped up all the loom, its all wired in to the fuse box. Hope to have the dash back in, servo atytcehed and brakes bleed for the weekend ready for its first outing.

Intercooler sits behind the grill even with the twin lamps:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1587_zps61153b21.jpg)

Will get plent of air there instead of others that run them behind the carsh bar

Engine bay still a bit of a mess but hope to have it tidyed this weekend. (it will be comming out at the end of the year for the bay to be painted!)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1588_zps224d76aa.jpg)

Has this had a bang on the drivers side? The inner wing where it meets the tirret looks abit buckled? Talking from experience thats y i ask?!?!
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: BISSONE on 14 February 2013, 23:04: Turret*
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 15 February 2013, 07:57: yes needs a new top part of the chassis leg really. Will be doing this next winter when the bay gets painted
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 15 February 2013, 07:59: turret is fine they just made a sh!te job of patching new bits in. Will all be comming out and doing it again properly :cry:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: BISSONE on 15 February 2013, 08:14: Ahh thats all good then, i recently bout a shell to rebuild and that was the same, managed to get a whole chassis leg cut off at the A-pillar from a breaker in really good condition for £50! Decided to scrap in the end though as i managed to get a better car locally for cheap.
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 15 February 2013, 10:24: To keep the thread going, was looking on the parts pc at lunch yesterday and noticed that you can still order new rain tray covers (there was 2 in uk stock yesterday). So got me a new one with new clips:

Much cheaper than the ones that are selling on ebay for £50+new (retail is about £32)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1599_zps49653c4d.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: weazgti on 15 February 2013, 18:48: I've got one of those but it it seems like there should be a separate bit to cover ecu. Does this one cover it all in one bit?
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 15 February 2013, 20:39: no they all have a separate [art to cover the ecu. But my ecu is now in the centre of the rain tray so no longer need the separate part.
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 16 February 2013, 16:31: Few more bits done today. Got most the dash back in. Fitted new rain train. not long now...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1602_zps6227361e.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1600_zpsf52042df.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Diamond Hell on 17 February 2013, 10:16: Get that battery in the boot to give that poor air filter some space to inhale.

What's the fluid reservoir you've used?
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 17 February 2013, 14:55: mk2 one was used.

Battery staying there mate. Happy it will get enough cold air. Its a lot further away from the turbo than a lot of mk2 20vts ive seen. Same goes for the intercooler, cant understand why so many people have over 50% stuck behind the bumper bars
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 18 February 2013, 20:31: Very close to brining it home now. Interior side of things is finished, gear knob fitted, centre console back in. Just radio left to plug in.

Also sorted some heat proofing for the steering UV joint, moved the gear cables away from the downpipe, wired in alternator light.

All that's really left to do is a final check over and sort out an over fuelling problem (hope its the maf)

Oh and the bloody servo is hissing, teach me for being cleaver. Bought a powder coated one from ebay and it bloody leaks so will need to get another one sorted

Oonce its home I can give it a clean and get it looking fresh and get some pics with a camera rather than my phone
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 19 February 2013, 14:33: Need some help peeps:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=249084.0

:(
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 21 February 2013, 15:26: Fixed now running sweet as..:

Sooo Stage 1 complete. She’s back home now and just given it a quick was off. Is running like a dream apart from a slight exhaust rattle on the rear axle ever now and again so needs a tweak and perhaps some different exhaust rubbers..Some pics now:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1450_zps2eb944ab.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1446_zps646059bc.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1445_zpsbd54472b.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1444_zps05a2c89e.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1448_zps291593a1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1447_zps319122b5.jpg)

Next is to fix the head linning and get some new wheels when funds allow
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: BISSONE on 21 February 2013, 22:19: Deffinately need new wheels dude but other than that very nice.
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: dom on 21 February 2013, 22:44: Agreed, sit it on a set of RS's and it'd be perfect :cool:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey Gti soon to 20vt (yes another Isle of Wight Dave!)
Post by: Dave-iow on 22 February 2013, 07:05: Would love some rs's but theres no way this year ill be buying some. So i may just get a set of reps for the time being and let the haters hate lol
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Mr Blue on 22 February 2013, 18:24: Good work!

Black vw grill badge needed! GTi's = black badge :tongue:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 23 February 2013, 06:52: Not a fan of the black badge. Removed one the day i got this home.
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: JC on 23 February 2013, 09:12: looks good :afro:

knowing the island roads i would go for Steels :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 23 February 2013, 17:03: Tell me about it there sh!te
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 27 February 2013, 19:18: Not much of an update. Just pottering around doing small jobs that don't cost anything/a lot. Ive fitted a battery cover to neaten things up a bit more in the bay:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1609_zps89b9dcca.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 03 March 2013, 16:33: Gave the Golf a polish and a coat of wax today along with the MK4 yesterday:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1453_zps64c98d10.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1454_zps034b1023.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1456_zps0889da1b.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1457_zps7a94873e.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1455_zps09c7a339.jpg)

Wifeys MK4:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1458_zpsa1e4f530.jpg)

Also new company car arrived last week: 2,4 & 6
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1463_zpsdfd70572.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1465_zps5ddec5d6.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: DubFan on 05 March 2013, 01:43: ^ That's just greedy :grin:
I'd be happy with any one of those, never mind all 3!
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 05 March 2013, 06:36: Lol thanks mate. Id like a mk1 as well
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 26 March 2013, 22:05: Well sorted some wheels until I can afford something special

Flat caps on order just need to decide on what tyre size????? They ar 16x9 all round ;)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1655_zpse8d49df4.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1653_zps59536438.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1652_zpsb0c991bc.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1651_zpsc058f12e.jpg)

They arnt mint mint but are in good overall condition. Gave them a quick polish tonight but will give them a proper going over soon
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave_IOW on 26 March 2013, 23:31: Think these will look great Dave, was tempted by A's too.

Engine all gone ok? How quick does it feel on the road?
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 27 March 2013, 05:40: Engine is sweet now mate. Feels rappid not really had a propper play as ive not taxed it yet (waiting for winter to go ha ha )

Im more than happy with the power its got at the moment but you never know i may end up searching for some more at a later date ;)

Yours ???
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Post by: Dave_IOW on 27 March 2013, 17:08: Yours has stage 1/2 map on? Have you any rough figures?

Still work in progress, welding in cage feet is next for me :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 27 March 2013, 18:48: Must be in and around the 200bhp mark. Fast enough for me at present. But may go down the ko4 route in a year or so once ive got the rest of the car how I want it
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave_IOW on 27 March 2013, 21:10: When can we see pictures of the wheels on?
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 27 March 2013, 21:42: Soon i hope, caps and spiggots will be here tomoz. Just trying to decide on tyre sizes now.
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 29 March 2013, 16:45: Thought id try the Borbet's on for size ha ha :

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1659_zps705d5a31.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1658_zps6e4b6002.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1662_zps8381e549.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1661_zpsc440c46f.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1660_zpsc0dd5867.jpg)

Going to sort some tyres next all being well
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Wazzzer on 30 March 2013, 21:26: Clayton finally parted with them then
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Post by: Dave-iow on 31 March 2013, 07:16: Yes mate. Centre caps and tyres on. Next week
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Post by: Dave-iow on 05 April 2013, 16:07: got some tyres on today (only 2 as the Garage didn't order 4 :wacko: ) But its highlighted that the back end needs to come down and all archs will need a little fetling to make these work. I have a brand new set of plastic arches to go on and next week when the other to Yoko's turn up we will perhaps make a start on getting them to fit. So trial fit pics:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1670_zps43288881.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1671_zpsb8e1fb56.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1672_zps9e5f7b60.jpg)

Im also in the process of polishing the new flat centre caps that arrived this week
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 08 April 2013, 21:05: Well I now have 4 tyres fitted and all centre caps are polished. Hope to start making them all fit and getting the rear end down very soon mabey this weekend

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1683_zps6ba754ec.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1682_zpsd1d2b6ee.jpg)
Rubbish iphone pics thought
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Wazzzer on 08 April 2013, 21:11: they look lovely mate. Loads better on the mk2 than on the floor of his lock up :tongue:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 08 April 2013, 21:18: yes its taken some elbow grease to get them like this. They needed some love
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Wazzzer on 08 April 2013, 21:26: Yeah I bet. They've been sat out there for at least five years that I know of...
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Wayne on 08 April 2013, 21:45: That looks stunning on the Borbets :cool:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 10 April 2013, 22:18: thanks mate. Work will start this weekend on getting it all to fit :cool:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 29 April 2013, 12:27: Been busy over the last few weeks getting the wheels to fit:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/arch_zpseb88934c.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Demondave/media/arch_zpseb88934c.jpg.html)

Also thi sweekend I decided to re tuxture my bumpers and im very happy with how they have come out:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1725_zps01f44abc.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Demondave/media/IMG_1725_zps01f44abc.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1724_zpsb812fe9d.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Demondave/media/IMG_1724_zpsb812fe9d.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1724_zpsb812fe9d.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Demondave/media/IMG_1724_zpsb812fe9d.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1722_zps7eb689dd.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Demondave/media/IMG_1722_zps7eb689dd.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1719_zpse96c6bde.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Demondave/media/IMG_1719_zpse96c6bde.jpg.html)

I have also taxed it from the 1st May so will be on the road
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Wazzzer on 29 April 2013, 17:20: That looks really good mate, what did you have to do to make them look like that?
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave_IOW on 29 April 2013, 17:30: Bumpers look great, Dave :afro:
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Post by: Rhyso on 29 April 2013, 17:41: Mint :cool:
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Post by: Dave-iow on 29 April 2013, 20:36: Used some upol textured paint works a treat :cool:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 02 May 2013, 12:13: Well shes rolling now .. ;)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1730_zps77cc874a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Demondave/media/IMG_1730_zps77cc874a.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1731_zpsa7706440.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Demondave/media/IMG_1731_zpsa7706440.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/IMG_1734_zps04329e38.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Demondave/media/IMG_1734_zps04329e38.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Diamond Hell on 02 May 2013, 17:16: It's your car 'n' all that, but those wheels and tyres on it ruin it for me. They're way too big, it looks like a cartoon and loses all of the subtlety it had before.

Can't imagine they're light either, so they won't be doing the ride any favours.
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 02 May 2013, 20:18: Nope not lighter rides fine for me. This is no race car ! Just a to b with a little pace when needed.

Like you say my car and all ;)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 29 May 2013, 07:39: Few pictures from a small local meet the other day from a chap with some skills:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/_DSC05571_zpsf66448fb.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Demondave/media/_DSC05571_zpsf66448fb.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/_DSC05451_zpsaea9aed5.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Demondave/media/_DSC05451_zpsaea9aed5.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/_DSC05621_zpsfec082b2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Demondave/media/_DSC05621_zpsfec082b2.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/_DSC05601_zpsa69ef9d6.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Demondave/media/_DSC05601_zpsa69ef9d6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 29 May 2013, 19:40: One more :

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Demondave/8718943592_590b1ba646_o_zps706624e0.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Demondave/media/8718943592_590b1ba646_o_zps706624e0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Diamond Hell on 29 May 2013, 20:28: You've mis-spelled 'shaving' in those photos.

When are you putting the good images up? :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: Dave-iow on 29 May 2013, 20:29: :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Mk2 Atlas Grey 3dr Gti now with 20vt!
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 29 May 2013, 20:51: Fantastic looking motor although unfortunately I've got to agree with DH in regards of the wheels, i really like them but they just seem a touch too big especially on the front.