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Title: Hi everyone, just bought a mk2 GTI so here i am.
Post by: Dannywrc on 25 April 2009, 18:45

Just thought id say hi to you all.

Unfortunately my distant uncle died a couple of weeks ago and i was offered his mk2 gti for £200. I bought the car last week with the intention of restoring it.  Its done 180k has complete history of all work carried out since it was bought in Aug 1990 and a fsh.  New full magnex exhaust, 4 new tyres, cat 1 alarm and immobiliser and half leather seats. The car drives and runs almost perfectly but the paint badly needs sorting so im gonna make a start on it tomorrow. What do you think?

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n288/dannywrc/Cars/DSC00215.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n288/dannywrc/Cars/DSC00214.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n288/dannywrc/Cars/DSC00216.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n288/dannywrc/Cars/DSC00220.jpg

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n288/dannywrc/Cars/DSC00221.jpg

Title: Re: Hi everyone, just bought a mk2 GTI so here i am.
Post by: red on 25 April 2009, 19:20

Welcome to the site.... pretty much a bargain for the money and I'm sure the detailing section will help out for restoring that paintwork!

Title: Re: Hi everyone, just bought a mk2 GTI so here i am.
Post by: bratty on 25 April 2009, 20:30

welcome m8 thought id make the pics show for ya :)


(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n288/dannywrc/Cars/DSC00215.jpg)

(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n288/dannywrc/Cars/DSC00214.jpg)

(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n288/dannywrc/Cars/DSC00216.jpg)

(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n288/dannywrc/Cars/DSC00220.jpg)

(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n288/dannywrc/Cars/DSC00221.jpg)

Title: Re: Hi everyone, just bought a mk2 GTI so here i am.
Post by: johnsgti on 25 April 2009, 20:55

Welcome to the forum, great buy for 200 quid.  :wink:

Title: Re: Hi everyone, just bought a mk2 GTI so here i am.
Post by: JC on 27 April 2009, 07:55

how do  :cool:

Title: Re: Hi everyone, just bought a mk2 GTI so here i am.
Post by: Lakeside on 27 April 2009, 13:26

Hi ya

Title: Re: Hi everyone, just bought a mk2 GTI so here i am.
Post by: GOLF_STU on 27 April 2009, 21:14

welcome to the site  :cool:

Title: Re: Hi everyone, just bought a mk2 GTI so here i am.
Post by: Dannywrc on 01 May 2009, 19:53

Thanks! 

come across my first problem...  The clocks seem shagged.  the speedo needle bounces around and the rev counter doesnt even move.  any ideas on how to sort this out or do i need a new unit?

cheers

Title: Re: Hi everyone, just bought a mk2 GTI so here i am.
Post by: dan_apps on 01 May 2009, 20:38

welcome :cool:

with regard to the needle bouncing have you checked the condition of the speedo cable? jump into the mk2 section with questions and hit the search button, lots of info there! :smiley:

Title: Re: Hi everyone, just bought a mk2 GTI so here i am.
Post by: --Dubber789-- on 01 May 2009, 23:26

Welcome :D

Title: Re: Hi everyone, just bought a mk2 GTI so here i am.
Post by: molegti on 02 May 2009, 09:06

Hiya, that looks a bargin for £200. Would love to see the after pics when you've sorted the paintwork.

Title: Re: Hi everyone, just bought a mk2 GTI so here i am.
Post by: Dinky on 05 May 2009, 19:17

welcome to the forum hun :smiley:

Dinx :kiss:

Title: Re: Hi everyone, just bought a mk2 GTI so here i am.
Post by: Dannywrc on 12 May 2009, 17:53

Progress so far:
  the paints had its first tcut
  replaced damaged grill and fitted vw badge
  done the bumpers 3 times with black die
  straightened and raised the exhaust
  destickered windows
  full valet
  new radiator
  new dizzy & rotor arm
  new panel filter
  straightened steering wheel

(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n288/dannywrc/P4290874.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n288/dannywrc/P5030893.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n288/dannywrc/P5030895.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n288/dannywrc/P5030894.jpg)
(http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n288/dannywrc/P4290873.jpg)

Getting new number plates on the weekend and giving it another tcut followed by a good wax.
should get the new clocks next week

Title: Re: Hi everyone, just bought a mk2 GTI so here i am.
Post by: Horney on 12 May 2009, 17:57

Wow! That is some difference. Good work!

nick

Title: Re: Hi everyone, just bought a mk2 GTI so here i am.
Post by: drapergti on 13 May 2009, 00:55

Welcome, it looks great.

Before going for some more T Cut take a peek in the detailing section for some alternatives.

Enjoy  :smiley:

Title: Re: Hi everyone, just bought a mk2 GTI so here i am.
Post by: mk3valver on 13 May 2009, 12:19

Welcome mate. It's looking good!   :smiley:

Title: Re: Hi everyone, just bought a mk2 GTI so here i am.
Post by: frybert on 13 May 2009, 19:41

welcome to the site :cool:

Title: Re: Hi everyone, just bought a mk2 GTI so here i am.
Post by: Martz on 13 May 2009, 22:44

Nice work! Looking good fella. I do like those seats in half leather! :D