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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: shaunj on 30 July 2005, 14:05
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Hi guys and girls, this is my first post, joined yesterday, thought you might like to see my Golf GTI 8v, almost 1/4 of a million miles, and still going strong. :laugh: Totally standard (apart from white dials), she'll crack 60 in less than 8 seconds, and touch 135 mph on the clock. Enjoy.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/shaunhjames/Picture057.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/shaunhjames/GolfPorchester3.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/shaunhjames/GolfPorchester2.jpg)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/shaunhjames/GolfPorchester.jpg)
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tidy ride dude youd never had thought that mileage as she looks well minty!! keep changin oil and stuff regular and youll get thousands and thousands more from her!
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Original engine gearbox etc???
Going well for that many miles, theres hope yet then for mine (125K 16v) - it hasn't even been run in yet by the standards yours is setting!!! :smiley: :smiley:
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Very tidy for the miles :cool:
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looking tidy.....just there is a little kid about to joy ride it :wink:
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original engine????
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Hi, thanks for comments, yes still original engine and gearbox.
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Looks a lovely car mate for that sort of mileage :shocked:
Were those pics taken in Portsmouth?
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(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/LogieUK/2005_0721Image0077.jpg)
Snap!
Hehe expect the wheels. Looks grea, esp for near 250k! Mines just done 118k. Done any mods to it? I didnt reallise they were under 8sec as standard? Whats the best dials to get as my standard ones only have 120 and i can go another 2k RPM at 120 MPH
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ive found that mk2 8v digifant engines with 140mph clocks as standard are very quick. Anyone agree?
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:smiley: Oh man that is Sweeeet ! :smiley:
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Remember photo's do enhance the image. I got the car before xmas of a vw nut, he had the car for about 9 years, but he bought a corrado vr6. When i got the car it was pink(oxidised), the wheels were black, and the mot was out. I eventually got the car off him for £275 and set about cleaning it. The car is remarkably free from rust, there is some in the engine bay, and the block looks like it has done the miles, some spots of rust on and around windscreen, other than that the worst is a bit of laquer on the front bonnet is showing, but i like it like that, because it looks honest and unfettled. Performance wise, the 0-60 times vary from mag to mag, the slowest quoting about 9 seconds, whilst most quote 8 - 8.5 seconds. My car is the lightest there is i think, 2 doors, everything is manually operated and golfs are well known for developing as much as 5 - 8 bhp when the mileage piles on, providing they are serviced and have regular oil changes. We have timed the car honestly about 25 times and it is always under 8 seconds(7.8). As for top speed on the right gradient of road and ambient air temperature, she will touch 130-135 mph, which probally equates to a genuine 120-125, which bearing in mind the book speed is 119 is about right as the car loosens up. I have thought of an engine transplant, or more horsepower, but this in essence spoils the character of the car, which in my opinion is still the daddy of hatches and makes more sense today with increasing restrictions on driving. I had a 2.3 aero saab turbo(fasttt!!!) and away from a motorway the golf would muller it in real world driving.
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And yes j_s, pictures were taken in portsmouth, port solent. :wink:
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ive found that mk2 8v digifant engines with 140mph clocks as standard are very quick. Anyone agree?
yes, they have morew torque lower down than 16v............
/me runs away from the 16v gang.......
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Yes, 16v ultimately quicker in a straight line, but the 8v has more accesible power, and easier to put down, especially when going round the twisties.
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*ducks*
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easier to put down the power because theres not as much :grin:
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easier to put down the power because theres not as much :grin:
You got a real issue with 8v's havent you... been beaten by one recently, is that why your a little bitter??
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easier to put down the power because theres not as much :grin:
You got a real issue with 8v's havent you... been beaten by one recently, is that why your a little bitter??
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You wanna read read the article about the rolling road day that the forum went to last year, we wont go into marks results for a 16v, a weee bit embarassing.... :laugh:
Lets say my bro's 8v at 125bhp beat it... :grin:
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Good job it looks nice hey!!!! :cool:
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Well, if you ingnore his replacement wheel he has on there at the moment.... :wink:
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Hey you guys are from guildford... Let me know next time u go to a VW event... Perhaps i could tag along.. Dont seem to be many peeps beyond Farnham with half decent dubs.... :sad:
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yeah, we are, well hust outside woking really....willl PM ya when we next head to an event....
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i meant the other direction.. Winchester side...
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i got 112bhp cos the cam timing was wrong, its plenty powerful now tho :wink:
Well, if you ingnore his replacement wheel he has on there at the moment.... :wink:
when my bbs are blinging again itll be worth the sh!t wheels :grin: and its 2 replacement wheels now :grin: i gotta do 2 at a time cos my old wheels dont fit over the front brakes :undecided:
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easier to put down the power because theres not as much :grin:
You got a real issue with 8v's havent you... been beaten by one recently, is that why your a little bitter??
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dont be silly :grin: :huh: