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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Golf mk2 gallery => Topic started by: jv on 17 November 2009, 13:35
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good luck with that!
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Noice one JV
Already posted this in dub rides but thats just turned into a nurburgring chat so here we go again.
I've owned this car now for 6 months and i've become completely besoted with it, it was totally original when i bought it, i flew from newquay cornwall to manchester then hoped on the train to carlisle to get it! got all the way back on one tank of fuel which inclded a spirited drive with an R32 for about 30 miles.
Love the power band on the 8v so im convinced with good handling mods and de-restrict that engine a bit, i may just have a chance, all whilst keeping it as a sensible "family car"
It was totally standard except for the head unit, 132,000 miles with 3 owners from new, full service history, and an imaculate interior.
heres some pics when i first got it!
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/Roverload1/Picture086.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/Roverload1/Picture088-1.jpg)
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First mods were 16v rear lights and tidy up a couple of bits, then i bought a full genuine exhaust system from VW, 2 new rear wheel bearings, new rear brakes, new ARB drop links and that stupid blue sensor. The car idled funny when i got it so changed the ISV for another, which turned out to be knackered too, so i ditched the ISV all together and set the idle manually on the throttle body, which works fine, just need adjusting every now and then.
Then the first of the mods started.
Venom shocks and springs (medium stiffness) 30mm rear 45 front, rather comfy but firms up when you throw it in a corner
Rear strut brace
slightly wider 15" mim 1900's ET13
Toyo T1'R all round
Re-furbed linkage kit
Weighted linkage
rear seats removed
and this is how she stood after that
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Unfortunatly all was well until about 3 weeks ago, i'd had a suspect head gasket for a while so i sourced another engine with 100k on it for tuning. i ran the car until it went bang! Had a rag down the A30 with another 8v belonging to a friend, the first sign of trouble was after we'd overtaken a AC Cobra replica, to which he got a lovely face of oil and water! then she lost power, stopped, header tank exploded, water pump exploded, pipes were bulging, it actually blew a spark plug clean out of the head! steam pouring from the exhaust 10 minutes after switching off, we knew it was dead but amazingly bump started fine (my mate sent a screwdriver straight through the battery, cheers joe) limped it for 2 miles to a petrol station where she idled for 5 whole minutes before completely seizing up! It was epic!
So curently shes engineless on the driveway, ive done some welding and vital works to the engine bay, re-painted it and re-ran the wiring loom through the chassis legs (my favorate mod so far! *smug*)
I've also done
New track rod ends
Hottuning 4 branch
Modified AFM with cone filter
Stainless inlet pipe
Ditched PAS in favour of manual rack, no belt means more gee gee's
New knock sensor
Put the front strut brace on
Put the wishbone brace on
Theres loads more to do but xmas is coming so im gona have to drop some hints to the missus regarding G60 brakes and a sh*t load of copper pipe!
Also really want to hear from people who have played with the Newman 276 cam!
I've got loads more pics on my phone so i'll get uploading when i remember to bring my USB dongle with me! Cant wait till its finnished! Seriously in love with my little brum brum!
Ian
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Righteo! pic update! got all of it uploaded! so here we go
these are the pics from the advert on pistonheads
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09001.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09003.jpg)
and carlisle train station when i picked it up! nicest car ive ever owned! :laugh:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09005.jpg)
650 miles later home we are!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09006.jpg)
living with it for a while before mods
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09013.jpg)
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09009.jpg)
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09010.jpg)
all the babys gear fits perfectly!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09002.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09019.jpg)
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09022.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09028.jpg)
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and modified
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09033.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09035.jpg)
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09067.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09094.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09099.jpg)
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09113.jpg)
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And as it stands now...in bits :angry:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09125.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09124.jpg)
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and this is what ive been driving while all this happens! 10 points to the person that guesses what it is lol
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09135.jpg)
Feedback welcome!!!
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its a wosley 1500 or near enough
i think :laugh: :laugh:
if your doing the "Ring" then fit G60 front brakes , i destoyed my 8v ones half way round :shocked: :shocked:
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righteo! 10 points to you sir! wolsey 1500, after a set of twin carbs for it, it'll be a flyer!
yeh was thinking G60 brakes, sold some just before i got this car doh! one problem i'd have though is that my wheels wont fit over the calipers, will i be able to solve this problem with spacers do you think?
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I voted Wolsley but my post got dissapeared off.......again.
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lol you can share the 10 points then if u like, 5 points each, you can cash them in to the value of 0.01 scene points! :grin:
Do you think im gonna have to change wheels? their 195/15 ET 13's.
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I voted Wolsley but my post got dissapeared off.......again.
because it's only meant to be the owner that posts on these threads :p
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lol i dont mind!
Right im going to have to change direction with the colour scheme in my engine bay as i've realised that the gold is haenous! So im thinking paint silver what i cant have chromed and one by one replace everything till its chrome and matt black!
Also i have discovered something called POR-15, its available from frost and its basicly a hardcore version of hammerite, its 20 quid for a small tin but a little does go a long way, hopefully my chassis will now outlast the body!
ian
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:angry: merry pi$$in xmas :angry:
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/Roverload1/phoneimages09003.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/Roverload1/phoneimages09002.jpg)
this is all ive done since my last post due to these 2 beasts taking up quite alot of my time!
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/Roverload1/phoneimages09027.jpg)
:drool:
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Quick update! cameras on the blink so no photos!
right well, the engine is in! however i have since discovered that its a 1.8 driver block, which aparently is a good thing as it makes for high compression. any thoughts on that???
all the welding on the drivers side rear arch is done but im going to have to wait for cash to apear till i can move forward on anything else!
Things left to do:
de-cat pipe
fit backbox
get repair panels for N/S arch
extend wiring loom
sort out the knock sensor
Tax :(
locate my ignition amplifier thats floating around in chris's garage somewhere!
i have also aquired a new project for when this one is finnished, in the shape of a pre 90 VR6! lovely jubly!
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Another quick update! The engine i got is a pile o sh!te! way too high compresion, im completely out of love with the 8v idea now, but still totally smitten with the car itself so im moving on a totally new tack right now, my plan is to save save save and then we're going GT TDI 130! Dont know why more people don't do it! currently selling off everything and looking for a rear ender mk4 with around 100k. once ive finnished if its crap im gonna burn it! :tongue:
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quick update!
Whilst saving for my tdi motor i came accross a rather nice re-built pb motor, from a freind so had that and its now in the car, wiring is pretty much done, just some tidying to do. it turns over, havnt started it yet as i want to make sure the flywheel is on correctly as it goes on 2 ways instead of the 1 way :s and that its timed up ok.
things to do:
Tidy up the last of the wiring
Purchace de-cat pipe
Sort out breather hoses
N/S rear arch welding
Rip rear brakes apart and bleed
New clutch cable needed
Tax
Tracking
4 new T1-R's ideally.
not too much left really!
So now im stating to think about the summer and more importantly the winter!
Summer all i plan to do it protect the metal where its starting to go. not really fussed about what i loks like as long as the rust doesnt get any worse. Also want all the brake pipes replaced, already got all new braided hoses for the callipers and a brand new bias valve. want G60 fronts and mk4 rears as they dont seize.
then for winter...
time to focus on bodywork! full stripdown and paint!
cant wait! so close!
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wont start :angry:
geting rather pi$$ed off!
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Quick update!
Progress has been slow due to hard financial situation. However, started a new job couple of months back, since then, car is now in one peice and finally working after much f*****g about! (massive thanks to baz james near portreath)
Its next port of call is Autostyl bodyshop near truro for a full resto of the body! Many pics to come drekly!
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found these!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09063.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09061.jpg)
nice new leather!
also a lovely red leather steering wheel as modeled by the ever deceptivly cute william
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09049.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v211/Roverload/phoneimages09066.jpg)
many many more to come!