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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: myv8growler on 16 February 2013, 19:38

Title: first type 19
Post by: myv8growler on 16 February 2013, 19:38

hi peeps.
I have posted a hello in the new members section, but I want to get cracking with my new car and could really do with some help and suggestions.
This is a pic of my car after I collected it today.

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/fdb594139129b54d5e45984bdcbb276b.jpg)

I am looking at

changing the wheels (not sure what for at the moment)
getting rid of the monster truck suspension
taking off the factory go faster stripe (mixed feelings about that)
single light grille
clear headlights
shiny rear exhaust box.

and thats about it.
Its really quite standard and unmessed with so I dont want to spoil it.

Any advice on lowered springs, adjustable coilovers, any pics of your wheels to give me an idea of what looks like what would be helpful.

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: JC on 16 February 2013, 19:52

it its unmessed and original, why de-stripe it and change the grill  :whistle:

nice wheels and a drop like you said - the just improve it cosmetically :afro:

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: myv8growler on 16 February 2013, 19:55

I only want to change a bolt on, bolt off part such as the grille.
I wanted opinions on the stripe as I like it, but the wife doesn't!

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: JC on 16 February 2013, 19:57

Lesson 1 - wifes have no say on Mk2s  :grin:

i say keep it, its inkeeping with the type 19 gti. makes it stand out. :afro:

not many left these days  :wink:

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: myv8growler on 16 February 2013, 20:05

I agree, I'll tell her you said it has to stay!   :wink:

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: devilscaff on 16 February 2013, 20:20

Isn't the stripe a sign of good original body work?

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: myv8growler on 16 February 2013, 20:23

thats a good point, one I had not thought about

how easy is it to fit adjustable coilovers?
Is if difficult getting the ride height and level sorted too?

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: stainesy on 16 February 2013, 20:23

Nice mate. As said drop it and put some nice rims on it and keep it clean.

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: myv8growler on 16 February 2013, 20:29

this height looks good

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/d76b82130057a01c76ee0dda5b2b25ef.jpg)

but this looks awesome

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/51c0fde15916c45d017a5a162b50607f.jpg)

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: stainesy on 16 February 2013, 20:32

Nice  :cool:
Can't get better colour than red  :grin:

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: JC on 16 February 2013, 20:33

height will depends if its ya daily or not ( await abuse from the low daily owners  :whistle: )

wheels - all budget dependant  :wink:

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: myv8growler on 16 February 2013, 20:44

i actually like the bbs alloys already on it, but they look pants in black.
Might just get them sprayed.

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: stainesy on 16 February 2013, 20:45

Yep I'm a low daily but I do agree its a pain in the arss but all depends on what your willing to put up with to look good  :grin:

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: devilscaff on 16 February 2013, 20:48

I'd love to put coilovers on mine but I live in a court with stupid hideously high drop kerbs, in standard hight I still scrape the bottom splitter on mine even going slow. Very frustrating!!!!

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: myv8growler on 16 February 2013, 20:53

chuff, the car in your sig looks a nice height.

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: JC on 16 February 2013, 20:55

Quote from: myv8growler on 16 February 2013, 20:53

chuff, the car in your sig looks a nice height.

which one - it changes  :grin:

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: myv8growler on 16 February 2013, 20:58

haha, yeah, the red big bumper one

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: X4MGS on 17 February 2013, 03:50

OEM all the way with a slight mod with Eibach springs...


BBS Silver alloys



Other than that leave the car alone & Ignore the wife since when do they understand cars :D :D :D

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: X4MGS on 17 February 2013, 03:51

Quote from: Chuff on 16 February 2013, 20:55

Quote from: myv8growler on 16 February 2013, 20:53

chuff, the car in your sig looks a nice height.

which one - it changes  :grin:

At it again.... Make your mind up!!!

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: luke on 17 February 2013, 08:22

Keep it standard looks wise bar wheels and a drop as these are rare cars to come across recently it seems

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: myv8growler on 17 February 2013, 16:22

Been out in the sunshine all day playing with some bodywork products.

This is pre-wash

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/8e6d5b4d0fab30db676cd402842fcf7a.jpg)

This is after a good wash and leather.

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/29786b8aa09829b2d6cefd173d6d64a9.jpg)

This is a pic of the dull faded paint on the rear near the lights. You can't really tell but there were patches like this all over.

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/118f43cfa82f193b2f3950ced55df801.jpg)

Out comes the t-cut

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: myv8growler on 17 February 2013, 16:33

After a round with the t-cut

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/41152ea944364321dee86ffabcc21770.jpg)

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/827939cc837c8d9a3389460074a8c3aa.jpg)

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: myv8growler on 17 February 2013, 16:35

Now my favourite product at the moment is

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/53dd296cece9252e9b58438fe1091093.jpg)

This is a good thick covering. I do all windows except the windscreen. The rain just beads off them.

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/52486e7e40b5335a4f7bf04cd0622e42.jpg)

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/9b974eb9f6f8747a6dd9e9c43faf250c.jpg)

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/26d94bfe4f5de09a034050076b4a1c64.jpg)

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: myv8growler on 17 February 2013, 16:38

The final results.

Pic resolution is not the best but thats photobucket for you.

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/81351a622f72e9f0dfae85f4dc64ab45.jpg)

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/167d32d5e65b2312bdd22095ad61c362.jpg)

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/3c6192bfb54c0c80deef6f23df80d9de.jpg)

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/8ca174607077d1526ff71146523a9963.jpg)

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: myv8growler on 17 February 2013, 16:40

And this interior is just so cool

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/l111kss/92d92c8b5ed29c2530ea94644a98aa6f.jpg)

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: antogoof on 17 February 2013, 22:31

really nice paint for a car of its age! well done fella, as said id go for shocks and springs, i had eibach springs on mine and they were sh!t hot, got coils now tho and they are cack, ride is too crashy, cant wait to get some decent shocks and eibach springs again.

i wouldnt take it too low on coils it makes cars so hard to live with.

looks nice and original, dont change it!  :smiley:

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: Mr GTD on 17 February 2013, 22:53

Great job on the detailing...

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: myv8growler on 18 February 2013, 22:28

thanks mate,

t-cut and autoglym hd wax.

the wax is 50 quid but well worth it

I use it on my new(ish) BMW and you need sunglasses is that glossy!

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: Count Funkula on 22 February 2013, 19:24

Looking great dude!!!

Really glad it went to a good home :)

Title: Re: first type 19
Post by: myv8growler on 22 February 2013, 21:11

part of the family now mate......

clutch adjusted, slow puncture fixed, factory pinstriping is staying!

decided on adjustable coilovers for flexibilty.
thats next payday anyway.