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Title: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: ifti on 18 May 2009, 17:49
It was someone in a red GTI, MK2.

I was driving along on the inside lane, as normal, and he was in the middle lane. As I approached and overtook, he looked over and put his foot down!
This caused an automatic reaction in me, causing me to put my foot down, and almost leave him for dust - had it of not been for the traffic in front of us! I saw the smile on your face as well!!
We done this a few times, but due to the traffic we didnt get too far ;)
I then had to turn off since my turning had come up.

But seriously, a MK2 trying to take on a ED30?

On another note, how far can MK2 owners push their cars to get more ponies?
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: BobbyT on 18 May 2009, 18:36
you can take the power to 400bhp+ if you fit a later 1.8t and tune that but even the standard s3 1.8t lump in a mk2 would eat your heavy mk5  :smiley: Just because its old doesnt always mean it will be slow
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: ub7rm on 18 May 2009, 18:39
Ha ha ha, I'd take it as a cheeky sign of respect from a fellow dubber.  I'd imagine though that a fettled mk2 would give any mk5 a run for its money.  What are the 16v's?  130-150 bhp?  Power to weight would be impressive...
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Jkctr on 18 May 2009, 18:41
So you mean put a new engine in an old car, therefore your statement is contradictive as it is no longer and 'old' car.

A 400bhp mk2 would still struggle against a mapped ED30 as the Ed30 has computer aids to keep the power flow making it easier to use, th emk2 would waste most of it by burning the tyres up.

The point is, unless you heavily modify the mk2 it doesnt stand a chance against a gti, ed30 or R32. I wouldnt waste the fuel  :wink: (the wink signifies sarcasm by the way)

Its 140 mate (that was a long time ago when it was new) will need about 200bhp to match an ED30 and a further 100 or so to be quicker than a mapped ED30  :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: kdiz on 18 May 2009, 18:44
ed 30 - 0-62 mph: 6.8 seconds
mk2 16v - 0-62 mph: 7.6 seconds

Less than a second in it, depending on the type of race you may be suprised who would win :P
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: ub7rm on 18 May 2009, 18:45
So you mean put a new engine in an old car, therefore your statement is contradictive as it is no longer and 'old' car.

A 400bhp mk2 would still struggle against a mapped ED30 as the Ed30 has computer aids to keep the power flow making it easier to use, th emk2 would waste most of it by burning the tyres up.

The point is, unless you heavily modify the mk2 it doesnt stand a chance against a gti, ed30 or R32. I wouldnt waste the fuel  :wink:

I don't think thats true.  400bhp fwd vs a r32 is one thing but vs a standard mk5 gti/ed30 it will muller it if the driver has a modicum of skill.  On a dry day if it got of the line cleanly it would murder a R32 as well.
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: ifti on 18 May 2009, 18:56
wow - didnt think the MK2 could fair that well!!

This guys must have been either stock, or not as modified - since when I came up next to him, I wasnt even expecting it, but he suddenly looked across at me, checked out the car, then put his foot down!
I then put my foot down and caught him in seconds and overtook. As I slowed down again, allowing him to come up next to me, I could see him looking at the car and smiling/smirking! lol

We did it a few times and he wasnt really any competition for me at all - even if there was no traffic.

When he did put his foot down though, his car did have some grunt, which impressed me for a MK2.
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: kdiz on 18 May 2009, 19:01
When he did put his foot down though, his car did have some grunt, which impressed me for a MK2.

well as stock they arnt much slower anyway [less than 1 second]  :smiley: although many mk2s will probably be worse if they havent had good servicing.  :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: R32UK on 18 May 2009, 19:19

I don't think thats true.  400bhp fwd vs a r32 is one thing but vs a standard mk5 gti/ed30 it will muller it if the driver has a modicum of skill.  On a dry day if it got of the line cleanly it would murder a R32 as well.

Yeah!!! I got a problem with your post!! :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: dan_apps on 18 May 2009, 19:26
you 'new car' boys who dont know much about 'old car' tuning it never fails to crack me up how little u know! :rolleyes: :grin:

(by this statement i mean a minority and not everyone :wink:)
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: nige_s on 18 May 2009, 19:35
 :grin: :grin: too true cookiemonster
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Mew on 18 May 2009, 19:37

But seriously, a MK2 trying to take on a ED30?

On another note, how far can MK2 owners push their cars to get more ponies?

Just stating this, not saying take it as gospel or anything, but a mk2 16v with a 2.0 bottom end, decent manifold and exhaust should put out 180ish if set-up correctly, resulting in the following (according to letstorquebhp.com):

Power at Flywheel (BHP) :  180
Weight without Driver (KG) :  1020
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) :  179.30
0 - 60 (Secs) :  6.20
0 - 100 (Secs) :  15.95
60 - 100 (Secs) :  9.75
Quarter Mile (Secs) :  14.62
Terminal Speed (MPH) :  95.74
Drag Strip Quarter Mile (Secs) :  14.42
Drag Strip Terminal Speed (MPH) :  97.45

Stats given for the ed30 are:

Power at Flywheel (BHP) :  227
Weight without Driver (KG) :  1328
Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) :  173.68
0 - 60 (Secs) :  6.31
0 - 100 (Secs) :  15.67
60 - 100 (Secs) :  9.36
Quarter Mile (Secs) :  14.69
Terminal Speed (MPH) :  96.79
Drag Strip Quarter Mile (Secs) :  14.49
Drag Strip Terminal Speed (MPH) :  98.48

Pretty close as you can see. In the real world you're probably going to have better in-gear acceleration, but it looks like the mk2 can still put up a fight :wink:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: AlanD on 18 May 2009, 19:55
Iv had a few MK2 take me on down my way that I can only guess either have a VR6 or a 1.8T as they where fking quick !!!
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: nige_s on 18 May 2009, 20:33
weight is not on the MK5's side or any modern vehicle really, so quite often a supposed 'lesser older car' can show a modern vehicle a clean pair of heels.
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: JC on 18 May 2009, 20:36
you 'new car' boys who dont know much about 'old car' tuning it never fails to crack me up how little u know! :rolleyes: :grin:

(by this statement i mean a minority and not everyone :wink:)

or in laymans terms, your cocks aint quite as big as you think  :wink:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Jkctr on 18 May 2009, 20:38
The mk5 ED30 with DSG has gone down the 1/4 in under 6 secs as standard so dont believe VW's stats  :wink:

Remember that 1 sec difference was when it was brand new as well.

Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Komenda on 18 May 2009, 20:41
The mk5 ED30 with DSG has gone down the 1/4 in under 6 secs as standard so dont believe VW's stats  :wink:

Remember that 1 sec difference was when it was brand new as well.



Was it being pushed by a top fuel dragster  :grin:

I know what you meant though
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: R32UK on 18 May 2009, 20:42
not to mention the magic "traction"  :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Jkctr on 18 May 2009, 20:43
R32 will do 5.7  :smug:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 18 May 2009, 20:48
hahaha

this is why its so much fun embarassing newer cars
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: dTEA on 18 May 2009, 20:51
the in gear times are what matters...and thats the gear ratios...and a lot of mk2's are modded in some small way anyway...not seen many standard near me.

I'd still have another mk2 tbh...its the creature comforts and reliability that got me to finally swap...plus money woes at the time
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Jay on 18 May 2009, 20:54
R32 will do 5.7  :smug:
The mk5 ED30 with DSG has gone down the 1/4 in under 6 secs as standard so dont believe VW's stats

Standard cars?! none of the R32's or ED30's were doing any where near that time at the pod.
The Jet car did it in about 6 seconds...
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: sambo on 18 May 2009, 20:55
Wait untill you crash hard though, you'll wish you had 20 airbags (or however many there putting in them these days) then!  :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: dan_apps on 18 May 2009, 21:02
Wait untill you crash hard though, you'll wish you had 20 airbags (or however many there putting in them these days) then!  :grin:

yeah great get 2nd degree burns from the airbag popping off in your face! :afro:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Ed30DSG on 18 May 2009, 21:16
(http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/6341/26696494.jpg)

I hope your driving skills are better than your PC skills - that has to be the worst photocrop I've ever seen - LOL!
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Jkctr on 18 May 2009, 21:16
Better than this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyzCswJ_tkk

Yes standard Jay. Turbo'd mk 4's are running around 4 secs iirc.

Evo tested it at 5.8  :wink:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 18 May 2009, 21:29
(http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/6341/26696494.jpg)

I hope your driving skills are better than your PC skills - that has to be the worst photocrop I've ever seen - LOL!

why thankyou  :grin: i know its not convincing a mk2 being overtaken  :laugh:

now back to billy big balls in his superior mk5  :tongue:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: DarnPB on 18 May 2009, 21:31
The mk5 ED30 with DSG has gone down the 1/4 in under 6 secs as standard so dont believe VW's stats  :wink:






 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: Yeah right!!!!!
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: DarnPB on 18 May 2009, 21:33


But seriously, a MK2 trying to take on a ED30?



I would take you on quite happily in my MKII!
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Jkctr on 18 May 2009, 21:41
The mk5 ED30 with DSG has gone down the 1/4 in under 6 secs as standard so dont believe VW's stats  :wink:






 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: Yeah right!!!!!

Didnt know you had driven one?
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Rhyso on 18 May 2009, 21:44
The mk5 ED30 with DSG has gone down the 1/4 in under 6 secs as standard so dont believe VW's stats  :wink:


so you're saying that a MK5 ED30 DSG has done the QUARTER MILE in under 6 seconds?  :huh:















 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: DarnPB on 18 May 2009, 21:45
The mk5 ED30 with DSG has gone down the 1/4 in under 6 secs as standard so dont believe VW's stats  :wink:






 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: Yeah right!!!!!

Didnt know you had driven one?

That is top fuel dragster run times on a good day. I think you have been mis-informed or very mistaken.

Top fuel dragsters acheive 100mph in less than a second. An acceleration that is not comprehendable. There is NO WAY that any street car can come anywhere close to achieving that.
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Jkctr on 18 May 2009, 21:49
Haha just realized my epic fail

0-60 recorded down the 1/4

(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/Alter5/fail2.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Rhyso on 18 May 2009, 21:51
^^^^^^^^^

 :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: bobotheclown on 18 May 2009, 22:03
oh come on, does it really matter who's faster? If so go down to the pod and have a race. I like my mk5 because it is comfortable and has many creature comforts that the Mk2 simply doesn't have. The Mk2 on the other hand does have character and charm which newer cars do not. Swings and roundabouts, methinks.

On a side not, I did see in Next a Golf GTI Haynes T-shirt with a Mk2 on it, I think. I was distracted by the Mr T and Popeye t-shirts on the next rack.
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 18 May 2009, 22:05
indeed they are very different cars

ideally you want a nice comfy car like a mk5 for everyday use and a light nimble car like a mk1/2 for fun, you cant have both unless your loaded and can buy a r8 lol
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Jkctr on 18 May 2009, 22:11
My R32 does both just fine! Quiet and comfy on the motorway and great fun on the twisty stuff where it has loads of grip and huge cornering ability with 4wd  :evil:

Im sure the mk2 is more fun, but i want to get from A-B quickly while having fun, not just having fun  :wink:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: DanoGTI on 18 May 2009, 22:11
OMG ifti! :grin: what have you started?! LOL!
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: dan_apps on 18 May 2009, 22:12
im now more interested in the mr T t-shirt!

"I aint gettin on no damn plane!"
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: AlanD on 18 May 2009, 22:12
Brilliant thread !!!

Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: dTEA on 18 May 2009, 22:14
it even got some of the mk2 owners in the mk5 section :grin:

And Mr T weren't a patch on Murdock  :cool:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: MarkS on 18 May 2009, 22:15
This thread reminds me of-

(http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/8186/002455325121kv8.jpg)

"Almost had me?! You never had me... you never had your car!"
 :grin:

Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: AlanD on 18 May 2009, 22:16
^ OH YES HAHAH ! :D :D
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: bobotheclown on 18 May 2009, 22:20
I think owning both wouldn't cost that much, a Mk2 can be bought for around £1k

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STUNNING-1991-VOLKSWAGEN-MK2-GOLF-GTi-16V_W0QQitemZ190308304205QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item190308304205&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A7|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

and a Mk5 GTI for around £12k. So quite reasonable to have both.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GOLF-GTI-MK5-BLACK_W0QQitemZ330331238822QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item330331238822&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A3|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

even less if you shop around...

Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Spaced on 18 May 2009, 22:20
One things for sure Mk2s beat Mk5s for more entertaining and surreal threads :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: bobotheclown on 18 May 2009, 22:21
Mr T

http://search.next.co.uk/shop/atttype/tshirt/gattgender/men/cat/tops/0?x=1&nxti=0&nxtv=0
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 18 May 2009, 22:31
it even got some of the mk2 owners in the mk5 section :grin:

its chuffs fault for his link in the nonsence section  :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: DarnPB on 18 May 2009, 23:16
it even got some of the mk2 owners in the mk5 section :grin:

its chuffs fault for his link in the nonsence section  :grin:

Yup! Thats where I came from. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Hurdy on 19 May 2009, 00:01
Do you know....as soon as I saw this thread title I just knew it would be splattered with MKII owners. Even before I looked at the posts, I knew who'd be replying :grin:

Stock MKII v's stock MKV ED30 = no competition ED30 wins

Modded MKII V's Stock MKV ED30 = ED30 win or lose depending on the MKII mods and driver.

Modded MKII V's Modded MKV ED30 = Very interesting whichever way it goes :laugh:

I've not seen a MKV GTI or Edition 30 go down the 1/4 mile in under 12.6 seconds in the UK, but I have seen plenty of MKII's go quicker :cool:

That may soon change though :wink:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: JC on 19 May 2009, 00:23
Do you know....as soon as I saw this thread title I just knew it would be splattered with MKII owners. Even before I looked at the posts, I knew who'd be replying :grin:

Stock MKII v's stock MKV ED30 = no competition ED30 wins

Modded MKII V's Stock MKV ED30 = ED30 win or lose depending on the MKII mods and driver.

Modded MKII V's Modded MKV ED30 = Very interesting whichever way it goes :laugh:

I've not seen a MKV GTI or Edition 30 go down the 1/4 mile in under 12.6 seconds in the UK, but I have seen plenty of MKII's go quicker :cool:

That may soon change though :wink:

and on the 8th day, the Lord made ONE mk5 owner who knows how it is :afro:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: smartypants on 19 May 2009, 07:45
Iv had a few MK2 take me on down my way that I can only guess either have a VR6 or a 1.8T as they where fking quick !!!

I've had a MK2 also give me a good run for my money, I was expecting to fly past - not so... chased me up and above 100mph. Still gotta hand it to the originals! Just shows what a great car it was in its day (and still is!)
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: JC on 19 May 2009, 07:53
:afro:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: ifti on 19 May 2009, 08:43
OMG ifti! :grin: what have you started?! LOL!

Hmmm, this was one of this threads that I created but later thought, hang on, this is stupid. Why did I create a thread on this - it wont even get past the first page!

Little did I know...........currently on page 6.

Carry on boys!
lol

On a side note - I didnt realise the MK2's could be modded so far TBH. Pretty impressive.
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: RandomJord on 19 May 2009, 08:54
just a side note on mk2 power...... Theres a 700bhp twincharged monster about to break loose.... Be afraid!


Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Martz on 19 May 2009, 08:55
MK5 are way quicker than MK2's that a fact! We are talking about depreciation, right? :D
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: R32UK on 19 May 2009, 09:01
Turbo'd R32 anyone??   :grin: :grin: :grin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjQcsIAXgws
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Martz on 19 May 2009, 09:14
Turbo'd R32 anyone??   :grin: :grin: :grin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjQcsIAXgws

This MK4 sounds naughty!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du2LgH2dxAo&feature=PlayList&p=4F87EF3879BA0DAA&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=63
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: ifti on 19 May 2009, 09:41
just a side note on mk2 power...... Theres a 700bhp twincharged monster about to break loose.... Be afraid!



I'd like to see em try to get that down onto the tarmac though!
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: MarkS on 19 May 2009, 09:54
I imagine (hope) it'll be 4wd though!
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Horney on 19 May 2009, 10:04
I upset a CTR the other day in mine. Much amusement as mine looks a bit hanging at the moment!

nick
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Martz on 19 May 2009, 10:05
just a side note on mk2 power...... Theres a 700bhp twincharged monster about to break loose.... Be afraid!



I'd like to see em try to get that down onto the tarmac though!

Easy with the right know how, look at BIGDUB. CAN be done even with a MK3!  :D
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: WhiteGTI on 19 May 2009, 10:06
Had the same a couple days ago, an older bloke in a nice black MK2. Was following me for a good 10 miles of dual carrigeway - roundabout - dual carrigeway type roads. Have to admit...accelerating off the roundabout in second gear he was right up with me, but as soon as I went into third he became a spec in my rear-view mirror.
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: dan_apps on 19 May 2009, 10:53
why do all you mk5 guys have the same type of sig?
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Mew on 19 May 2009, 11:01
why do all you mk5 guys have the same type of sig?

I wouldn't say the people in this thread do :huh:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: WhiteGTI on 19 May 2009, 11:17
why do all you mk5 guys have the same type of sig?

There's a talented member on another forum who very kindly takes time out to make up these signatures  :smiley: Quite a few people have seen them, and so have asked him to make them one. Its becoming a fad it seems! But you're right, they all look very similar!  :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Hurdy on 19 May 2009, 11:55
I'd do you a MKII sig like it, but I can't seem to find a photo of a MKII that doesn't have the bonnet up and the owner 's head inside it :tongue:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: dan_apps on 19 May 2009, 11:56
why do all you mk5 guys have the same type of sig?

There's a talented member on another forum who very kindly takes time out to make up these signatures  :smiley: Quite a few people have seen them, and so have asked him to make them one. Its becoming a fad it seems! But you're right, they all look very similar!  :smiley:

aaaaaahhh! i see :smiley:

I'd do you a MKII sig like it, but I can't seem to find a photo of a MKII that doesn't have the bonnet up and the owner 's head inside it :tongue:

touche :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: AlanD on 19 May 2009, 12:11
Id make you one cookiemonster, but I dont want to :D
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: ifti on 19 May 2009, 12:37
Hurdy - your new sig looks great!
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: DarnPB on 19 May 2009, 12:47
I'd do you a MKII sig like it, but I can't seem to find a photo of a MKII that doesn't have the bonnet up and the owner 's head inside it :tongue:

See Chuff about that one. You could do one with an AA man hanging out the front! :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Hurdy on 19 May 2009, 14:18
Hurdy - your new sig looks great!

Cheers. I think I have this Adobe Photoshop thing sussed now :cool:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Hurdy on 19 May 2009, 14:19
I'd do you a MKII sig like it, but I can't seem to find a photo of a MKII that doesn't have the bonnet up and the owner 's head inside it :tongue:

See Chuff about that one. You could do one with an AA man hanging out the front! :laugh: :laugh:

I did actually LOL at that :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 19 May 2009, 14:35
I'd do you a MKII sig like it, but I can't seem to find a photo of a MKII that doesn't have the bonnet up and the owner 's head inside it :tongue:

thats the overtaken mk5 owner trying to work out why its so damn quick  :tongue:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Jkctr on 19 May 2009, 17:42
Have to say the thread turned out well! Most other marques with different mk's in the same model would be b!tching away for at least 50 pages!

 :cool:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Rhyso on 19 May 2009, 17:51
Have to say the thread turned out well! Most other marques with different mk's in the same model would be b!tching away for at least 50 pages!

 :cool:

hmmm sounds like a poor effort on our part then  :grin: :grin: :grin:  42 pages to go...............
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Jkctr on 19 May 2009, 17:55
Diesels suck (should sort out 40 pages)  :wink:

 :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: JC on 19 May 2009, 17:58
MK5 are way quicker than MK2's that a fact! We are talking about depreciation, right? :D

especially now the 6 is out  :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Rhyso on 19 May 2009, 18:00
Diesels suck (should sort out 40 pages)  :wink:

 :grin:

still leaves us 2 pages short though  :undecided:

how about my GTI is faster than every other car on the planet?
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Jkctr on 19 May 2009, 18:05
That should do a few, i can add something about ctr's but we need to think of the bandwidth  :laugh:

MK2's when new were over £20k, you can get them for peanuts now, i would say they have depreciated more  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Rhyso on 19 May 2009, 18:12
That should do a few, i can add something about ctr's but we need to think of the bandwidth  :laugh:

MK2's when new were over £20k, you can get them for peanuts now, i would say they have depreciated more  :lipsrsealed:

i can end that arguement there - CTR's suck  :tongue:

hmm the MK2 is over 20 years old though and has had longer to lose it value
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: monzablue16v on 19 May 2009, 18:23
Mk2's are going back up in value now ;) only 14 years to go guys :tongue:

MkII's win in general as they are far more awsomez than youz. and as you can see we venture out of the mk2 section :D
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: JC on 19 May 2009, 18:32
Mk2's are going back up in value now ;) only 14 years to go guys :tongue:

MkII's win in general as they are far more awsomez than youz. and as you can see we venture out of the mk2 section :D

MMMeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooW  :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: ub7rm on 19 May 2009, 18:48
Now see whats happened, the place is infested with mk2'ers.  Soon there will be oil all over the place and bits of engine in the fridge   :angry: :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Mew on 19 May 2009, 18:54
At least we know we have enough oil to dump all over the place :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: AlanD on 19 May 2009, 19:28
Please done class snooby R32 drivers who dont check their oil in the same boat as us GTI lot please ;)
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: smartypants on 19 May 2009, 19:46
Now see whats happened, the place is infested with mk2'ers.  Soon there will be oil all over the place and bits of engine in the fridge   :angry: :grin:

:grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Trickyboy on 19 May 2009, 20:24
I would love a mk2 16v as a weekend project, never been cheap enough to justify it though!
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: dTEA on 19 May 2009, 20:27
I would love a mk2 16v as a weekend project, never been cheap enough to justify it though!
surely...esp as ones like this can be picked up pretty much sorted??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STUNNING-1991-VOLKSWAGEN-MK2-GOLF-GTi-16V_W0QQitemZ190308304205QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item190308304205&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STUNNING-1991-VOLKSWAGEN-MK2-GOLF-GTi-16V_W0QQitemZ190308304205QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item190308304205&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2)
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: monzablue16v on 19 May 2009, 21:16
I would love a mk2 16v as a weekend project, never been cheap enough to justify it though!
surely...esp as ones like this can be picked up pretty much sorted??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STUNNING-1991-VOLKSWAGEN-MK2-GOLF-GTi-16V_W0QQitemZ190308304205QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item190308304205&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/STUNNING-1991-VOLKSWAGEN-MK2-GOLF-GTi-16V_W0QQitemZ190308304205QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item190308304205&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2)

Could get an ED30 for that much :D
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: RandomJord on 19 May 2009, 21:33
just a side note on mk2 power...... Theres a 700bhp twincharged monster about to break loose.... Be afraid!



I'd like to see em try to get that down onto the tarmac though!

oh yeah, 4wd baby!
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: ub7rm on 19 May 2009, 21:50
I would love a mk2 16v as a weekend project, never been cheap enough to justify it though!

Ditto
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: JC on 19 May 2009, 21:58
I would love a mk2 16v as a weekend project, never been cheap enough to justify it though!

Ditto

+2  :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

PS. you forgot the bitz in the dishwasher too  :kiss:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: DarnPB on 19 May 2009, 22:02
Have to say the thread turned out well! Most other marques with different mk's in the same model would be b!tching away for at least 50 pages!

 :cool:

You may have spoken too soon. Sharpie has obviously not seen this thread yet!  :rolleyes: Not all of us have b!tchy things to say about other cars, and its interesting to have a mooch round the other MK's from time to time. Especially when someone directs us here for some reason. :huh: :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: JC on 19 May 2009, 22:07
12 hour nights - needed summat to read at 4am after 2 hours checking IDs  :grin:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: garethmk1 on 20 May 2009, 01:57
Very amusing thread !!! :smiley: :laugh: :smiley:

I have a Mk5 ED30 and a Mk1 16v at the moment, let's just clarify as an out and out performandce car my Mk1 would eat a standard Edition 30 for breakfast, no shadow of a doubt.  Mapped ED30 .... well thats something else, at the end of the day its horses for courses.  For the last 10 years I have had nothing but MK1's, 2's and Corrado's.  They are fantastic - to me - the pinnacle of VW motoring.  However, the reason I bought the Edition 30 as I was needing a car that was a little more reliable, not saying that the Mk1's, 2's and Corrado's where not reliable, quite the contrary, but they needed an element of "upkeep" that would sometimes lead to a period of time under the bonnet on a dual carriagway.  At the time - this was merely a part of "motoring" and I never batted an eyelid regarding it.  Now I work shifts, I couldn;t be doing with that after a night shift at 7am in the morning having been awake for 30hrs plus - thats where the ED30 comes in - no need to worry. -9 outside in freezing cold wales - no problem - air con on - heated seats on hey presto.  Mk1, mk2, Corrado - hmmmmm ..... urrrr .... no - but thats a part of the charatacter of the car and the reason I could never be without one.  Wan't fun - take the Mk1 - my 300bhp Ed30 is a weapon to put it mildly - wan't to scare your mates - take the mk1 - want to go tearing through German Autobahns at 170 mph take the ED30, driving to the South of France, take out a girl etc.  Trust me I;ve travelled extensivly in Mk1's and Mk2's one year taking a well fettled Jetta 16v complete with full roll cage, seats, doorbars etc etc on a tour around france without "major events" occuring !   This is a chicken or the egg type of argument ....

Guys with Mk5's - even remapped 300bhp + ED30's YOUWILL COME ACCROSS SLEEPERS THAT WILL BE FASTER - TRUST ME !!!

A fettled Mk1 or Mk2 has a certain balance and nimbleness (if thats a word) that the mk5 just doesn't have, I love them all - HORSES FOR COURSES.

Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: garethmk1 on 20 May 2009, 02:03
why do all you mk5 guys .....

If I recall - weren't you a "Mk5 guy" not so long ago  ??????

Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: JC on 20 May 2009, 04:22
why do all you mk5 guys .....

If I recall - weren't you a "Mk5 guy" not so long ago  ??????




yep, the he saw the light  :grin:

Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: dan_apps on 20 May 2009, 09:15
why do all you mk5 guys .....

If I recall - weren't you a "Mk5 guy" not so long ago  ??????

yes i was, wasnt criticising, i just noticed Hurdy, whitegti & joesgti had very similar sigs and i thought they were quite good! :wink:

not got anything against 'mk5 guys' Gareth so dont get paranoid! :grin: actually seen your ed30 about a few times in Ammanford, dont think i have seen a shinier example, very nice! :smiley:


Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: joesgti on 20 May 2009, 10:47
whats my sig got to do with anything?  :huh:

very cherry made me it.  :huh:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: dan_apps on 20 May 2009, 11:07
whats my sig got to do with anything?  :huh:

very cherry made me it.  :huh:

im not going through this again, i was asking who made them tis all!
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: joesgti on 20 May 2009, 11:08
okies  :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: Leon on 20 May 2009, 12:32

Hi Hurdy,

Happy with your Gti's Headlamp, may i know where can i get?
email me : avidevice@gmail.com

Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: garethmk1 on 20 May 2009, 17:49
why do all you mk5 guys .....

If I recall - weren't you a "Mk5 guy" not so long ago  ??????

yes i was, wasnt criticising, i just noticed Hurdy, whitegti & joesgti had very similar sigs and i thought they were quite good! :wink:

not got anything against 'mk5 guys' Gareth so dont get paranoid! :grin: actually seen your ed30 about a few times in Ammanford, dont think i have seen a shinier example, very nice! :smiley:



Why thank you, that is a very nice compliment Cheers  :cool:  Not to hijack the thread but was yours sometimes parked in Saron by any chance saw an '05' plate regularly in Saron.  I have MANY MANY MANY Mk2 bits if I can help you out as well, pop up and have a look at my Mk1 sometime - PM me !!!


Regards,

Gareth
Title: Re: Mk2 trying to take me on?
Post by: JC on 20 May 2009, 17:56
oh he needs lots of Mk2 bits, and help and advice and telling when NOT to buy TAT  :lipsrsealed: :grin: