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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Golf mk2 gallery => Topic started by: m.i.k.e on 16 June 2011, 13:56

Title: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 16 June 2011, 13:56: thought id start a build thread.
how i bought her.
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/photo-4.jpg)
lowered with 20mm spacers.
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/photo-5.jpg)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/photo-3.png)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/photo-2.jpg)
twin headlights (didnt like them)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/photo-13.png)
new wheels
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/photo-12.jpg)
trial fitment
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/photo-15.jpg)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/photo-16.jpg)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/photo-23.png)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/photo-19.png)
new wheels and tires
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/photo-25.jpg)
back to quad lights
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/photo-35.jpg)
new seats
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/photo-36.jpg)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/aee741cd.jpg)
seats were out of a left hand drive golf, after a quick mod:
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/9549ff09.jpg)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/498ffea1.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: the_stink on 16 June 2011, 14:03: best pm JV for a build thread dude as it will get moved there anyway :wink:
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: Thom89 on 16 June 2011, 16:00: 5....... 4....... 3...... 2......

:wink:

Thom
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: dom on 16 June 2011, 20:12: Love this pic:

(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/photo-35.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: dazzawest1987 on 16 June 2011, 20:26: Lovely car mate, looks loads better with the 4 lamp front. Seats must of cost a fair bit.
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: Wayne on 16 June 2011, 20:39: Awsome, love it :cool:
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Post by: robz on 16 June 2011, 20:57: fantastic!
one of my favourite mk2's!
does it drive alright with that much front camber?
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 16 June 2011, 21:38: Quote from: robz on 16 June 2011, 20:57
fantastic!
one of my favourite mk2's!
does it drive alright with that much front camber?
Drives fine mate, she's more of a straight line animal with the heavy 2.9 at the front. :cool:
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: robz on 17 June 2011, 06:18: thats cool then... gonna be adding front camber to mine soon so thought id ask!
what else ya got planned for her?
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Post by: ads1 on 17 June 2011, 08:54: Very nice! :smiley:
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 17 June 2011, 12:07: Quote from: robz on 17 June 2011, 06:18
thats cool then... gonna be adding front camber to mine soon so thought id ask!
what else ya got planned for her?
Just a few small things, o/s front wing is bubbling up so could do with replacing. New door cards to match the seats. That's about it.
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: SoundillusioN on 17 June 2011, 12:53: Lovely looking motor!... Not often you see a mk2 wearing 9j all round!
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Post by: adzgti3 on 17 June 2011, 13:02: very nice mk2 mate , one of best colours aswell. :cool:
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 19 June 2011, 15:36: Quote from: adzgti3 on 17 June 2011, 13:02
very nice mk2 mate , one of best colours aswell. :cool:

Cheers. She's had a respray so I'm not sure what the colour is called.
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 19 June 2011, 22:11: Quick boot build, amateurish I know.
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/203d346c.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 21 June 2011, 11:45: Should be a tiny pic in 'golf+' magazine in august issue.
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: VR6_Wherry on 21 June 2011, 11:53: Quote from: m.i.k.e on 21 June 2011, 11:45
Should be a tiny pic in 'golf+' magazine in august issue.

When's it out? i'll keep a look out for you :cool:
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: Jack3559 on 21 June 2011, 11:57: This is really nice.

Wondered who's it was when I saw Horney's explore pic on flikr.
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: SoundillusioN on 21 June 2011, 14:16: Quote from: m.i.k.e on 19 June 2011, 22:11
Quick boot build, amateurish I know.
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/203d346c.jpg)

Interesting that you've put the fused end of the power cable in the boot if your battery is at the front.... :shocked: Not going to give you any protection if the wire gives you a fault.
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 21 June 2011, 19:28: Quote from: VR6_Wherry on 21 June 2011, 11:53
Quote from: m.i.k.e on 21 June 2011, 11:45
Should be a tiny pic in 'golf+' magazine in august issue.

When's it out? i'll keep a look out for you :cool:

Mid July I think.
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 21 June 2011, 19:30: Quote from: SoundillusioN on 21 June 2011, 14:16
Quote from: m.i.k.e on 19 June 2011, 22:11
Quick boot build, amateurish I know.
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/203d346c.jpg)

Interesting that you've put the fused end of the power cable in the boot if your battery is at the front.... :shocked: Not going to give you any protection if the wire gives you a fault.
Really? I just assumed the fuse would blow where ever it is in the power cable.
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 26 June 2011, 23:27: (http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/ef93e297.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: SoundillusioN on 27 June 2011, 05:59: ^^^ awseome pic.

Quote from: m.i.k.e on 21 June 2011, 19:30
Quote from: SoundillusioN on 21 June 2011, 14:16
Quote from: m.i.k.e on 19 June 2011, 22:11
Quick boot build, amateurish I know.
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/203d346c.jpg)

Interesting that you've put the fused end of the power cable in the boot if your battery is at the front.... :shocked: Not going to give you any protection if the wire gives you a fault.
Really? I just assumed the fuse would blow where ever it is in the power cable.

Don't know how best to explain this in short.

With the fuse where it is you are only protecting the final length of wire in your boot from the holder to the amp. If you were to short the wire anywhere else before the fuse, the power would take the shortest route through the body, back to the battery easily causing a fire hazard.

Worse case scenario, think of it this way, if the wires cover was to fail or was chaffing on something anywhere between the battery and your back seat area and eventually grounded, the stray power from the battery wouldn't even make it to the fuse, hence why they are always under the bonnet very close to the battery.

That make sense or do I sound like i'm talking cr@p? :grin:
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: Jack3559 on 27 June 2011, 06:21: He's right ya know! :wink:
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 01 July 2011, 00:57: Makes perfect sense! Best install a large blade fuse asap.
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 14 August 2011, 22:45: Vdub at the pub
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/f442a32a.jpg)

Dubs at the park
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/ec9b04c6.jpg)

Bristol volksfest
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/photo-33.jpg)

Gti international
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/e4763978.jpg)

Vag @ castle Combe
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/8e0cb28a.jpg)

New dust caps!
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/cdc3495b.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 14 August 2011, 23:02: The old mk3 8v
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/6f9a26c4.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: lemski on 15 August 2011, 08:46: Looks good, I take its not wide tracked, as its on 9sall round
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 August 2011, 10:05: Quote from: lemskigolf987 on 15 August 2011, 08:46
Looks good, I take its not wide tracked, as its on 9sall round

Can you imagine if it was, those fronts are wide enough as it is!
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: Jack3559 on 15 August 2011, 10:47: Looks amazing on 9s.
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: lemski on 15 August 2011, 15:22: Quote from: SoundillusioN on 15 August 2011, 10:05
Quote from: lemskigolf987 on 15 August 2011, 08:46
Looks good, I take its not wide tracked, as its on 9sall round

Can you imagine if it was, those fronts are wide enough as it is!

Pull and rolled arches. Or berg cup style. That would make them fit. :) this is y am glad I cant afford 9s on mine cos ad try to get them to fit
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: Jack3559 on 15 August 2011, 15:25: Like this? :huh:

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y158/CLW85/BERG2.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 15 August 2011, 17:54: Quote from: lemskigolf987 on 15 August 2011, 08:46
Looks good, I take its not wide tracked, as its on 9sall round

Yeh, she's wide tracked! :smiley:
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: Jack3559 on 15 August 2011, 18:02: :shocked:
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: lemski on 15 August 2011, 19:23: Jack tgem arches are awesome.
And really I may now have to get some 9s
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 16 August 2011, 22:42: I could do with wider rear arches, not that wide tho! :undecided:
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 26 November 2011, 14:29: Decided to have a go at some track days.
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/2c11f483.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: lemski on 27 November 2011, 11:02: How did it turn out bud?
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 27 November 2011, 12:07: It's goin ok mate.

Fresh MOT, not tax or insurance yet as she's hibernating for the winter, but she's ready to roll.

Subframes, 4 point harnesses and temporary bucket seats goin in as soon as I finish matt blacking the inside.
Iv driven it stripped out with one seat and she absolutely flyes!
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 27 November 2011, 12:09: (http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/401a0ca7.jpg)
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Post by: tech1889 on 27 November 2011, 12:30: how are you painting the interior mate ?
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 27 November 2011, 12:44: Just a few spray cans of matt black mate.

Still making sure not to spray anything that would be visible if I decided to put it all back together.
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 18 January 2012, 23:19: Had a go at hand polishing recently.
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/6159b88b.jpg)
And gave them a good clean.
Only 2 so far.
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/07b7253f.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: DanChave on 19 January 2012, 22:25: Lovely mk2 mate!
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Post by: Junior74 on 19 January 2012, 22:38: Love this car!!!!
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Post by: m.i.k.e on 01 March 2012, 20:34: Shes finally back on the road. Taxed, MOT'd, new front tyres and with a new cold air feed.
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/10cd9211.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 13 March 2012, 08:25: Llandow 10/03/12
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/abee97b9.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 25 March 2012, 18:30: Love the blue in this one :)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/6880c5a6.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 26 April 2012, 10:05: Night time clean before castle Combe performance car action day Saturday!
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/ff4a0228.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 30 April 2012, 01:20: was a good day :)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/5f6194b7.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 02 May 2012, 03:09: (http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/0e7b25a0.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 17 May 2012, 14:21: Couple of pics from 'dub be good'.
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/5e85e7a4.jpg)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/2baef8f4.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 20 May 2012, 17:36: Dubs at the mill yesterday.
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/70c2a404.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 30 May 2012, 17:27: Bit sad, I know.
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/3f35408e.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 11 June 2012, 01:40: Bristol volksfest 2012
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/6690d8f9.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 11 June 2012, 01:58: Dubs mania

(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/c2d9e3f2.jpg)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/f71ac701.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 19 June 2012, 16:05: GTI international this weekend!
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/6b2167f9.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 27 June 2012, 13:45: Gti international 2012
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/6d57217a.jpg)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/646fd782.jpg)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/85e9f2ed.jpg)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/71805f0e.jpg)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/67072b13.jpg)
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Post by: DanChave on 28 June 2012, 19:10: Great pics :)
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Post by: m.i.k.e on 02 July 2012, 23:52: Cheers mate. Stole a few photos from other sites :)
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Post by: m.i.k.e on 16 July 2012, 14:04: Castle Combe VAG day 2012.
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/2246aed4.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 17 July 2012, 19:14: (http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/7e4f1fa2.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 29 July 2012, 21:45: Dubs at the castle
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/cccab2de.jpg)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/9b2faf01.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 12 August 2012, 07:01: Bought some pepperpots the other day for The Prescott hill climb next weekend.
Might keep them on tho. :)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/0533b3ac.jpg)
(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/Mike190584/1e830bfd.jpg)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 12 August 2012, 09:35: As much as like the dished set I bet it drives better with those wheels on now?
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 12 August 2012, 13:42: Yeh, does feel better. Allot lower now aswell. :)
Title: Re: Build Thread
Post by: m.i.k.e on 25 February 2013, 07:42: I'm thinking about selling her :(

6 months tax and Fresh mot (required welding and the timing chains are sounding a little rattly.

Not sure what's it's worth or if there would even be any interest.

Would be sold with the track wheels.