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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: philagus_penn on 25 January 2007, 14:20
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I've found a really good offer on a MK2 1.6 "ryder" but I'm not sure what the difference is between that n a driver? :huh:
I heard it's just what took over from the 1.3 but I just wanted to be sure...
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think its just a trim/spec thing. Would have come with a certain type interior, bumpers etc. I cant tell you exactly what but thats all it will be.
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just a cl with a sunroof :grin:
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Ah right cheers guys, just phoned up the guy and it doesn't have power steering so I won't be getting it anyway :sad: only had 63,000 on the clock, was 1991! just gota wait for another to pop up i guess...
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you can put power steering on them? not worth turning down really... and the steering aint that bad on them :)
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How much would it cost to put power steering on it? and would that effect insurance much?
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wont effect insurance. and its not a massive job but you need to be competant. the hardest bit is finding the parts second hand. i like my golfs without power steering persnally as i like the heavy feel at high speeds
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Yea, I just phoned a garage and they said it would cost 1200 for the parts alone lol, what models of the mk2 have power steering then? Just so I know what to keep my eye open for :smiley:
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think it was an optional extra on most mk2's.
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hans right mate, im on a 1300 ryder.. but its more enjoyable with the heavyness, feels like youre more i contact with the road, comapred to new clio i learnt in, eurrrgh.
61 k aitn abd at all, id have had that! mines got 105, but an angine thats done below 80 now.. and i loves it :grin:
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hmm fairplay, do you think it would be quite hard to find a 1.6 with power steering?
And is it just me, or do like 80% of 1.6 mk2s have automatic transmition??! lol
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yes, it will be very hard to find a mk2 1.6 with power steering. In fact, il start searchin for the needle i dropped in that haystack and i recon il find it before you get one.
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Haha alrite smarty pants, I get the picture :p
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Difference is the trim level only, ryder will have no arches but the driver will have all the GTI small bumper arch trims, different seats etc :)
You can get 1.6 motors with PAS, it was always an option its just a case of being patient. Fitting PAS isn't too hard, in fact I would go far as to say its easier on a carb based MK2 than a GTI since the manifold & downpipe split so easily so it makes pulling the engine out a breeze.
mattneck, as I was saying to you earlier, MK2 PAS is great, you only notice it when parking. Its not light like on these toy cars the French make :grin:
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our resident fountain of vw knowledge there with the facts. im quarter of the way through that haystack by the way, hope your havin more luck with the golf! :laugh:
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Haha fraid not mate, i'm just gona sit back n play the waiting game. :smiley: ask me how I'm doin next year lol.
So do you only really notice the PAS when parking?
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Hmm, I find my PAS heavy when at low speeds manoevring, but lighter once driving - is this normal?
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Difference is the trim level only, ryder will have no arches but the driver will have all the GTI small bumper arch trims, different seats etc :)
You can get 1.6 motors with PAS, it was always an option its just a case of being patient. Fitting PAS isn't too hard, in fact I would go far as to say its easier on a carb based MK2 than a GTI since the manifold & downpipe split so easily so it makes pulling the engine out a breeze.
mattneck, as I was saying to you earlier, MK2 PAS is great, you only notice it when parking. Its not light like on these toy cars the French make :grin:
RubJ is right....PAS is for girls, unless you want to run fat rims etc..
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Difference is the trim level only, ryder will have no arches but the driver will have all the GTI small bumper arch trims, different seats etc :)
You can get 1.6 motors with PAS, it was always an option its just a case of being patient. Fitting PAS isn't too hard, in fact I would go far as to say its easier on a carb based MK2 than a GTI since the manifold & downpipe split so easily so it makes pulling the engine out a breeze.
mattneck, as I was saying to you earlier, MK2 PAS is great, you only notice it when parking. Its not light like on these toy cars the French make :grin:
RubJ is right....PAS is for girls, unless you want to run fat rims etc..
for girls? it hink youll find he was singing its praises :laugh:
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Yes actually i was siging its praises :)
People who slag off MK2 PAS are usually those who don't have it and are jealous :grin:
The PAS system feels the same as non PAS when driving along, but makes parking easier. The PAS racks are also quicker than non-PAS, so better for driving 'spiritedly' :cool:
Also helps when fitting thicker tires, Matt you only have little spindly 13", probably why you find non-PAS ok :tongue:
Having fitted PAS on my non-PAS GTI, I'm never going back :)
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Haha sweet deal, did you fit it yourself? it's probably too biga job for a n00b like me, and too expensive to get it done professionally! :sad: hohum, something will turn up... 1.6 3dr black manual with PAS ohhhhhh this is guna b a long wait! lol
peace
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Not that bad really, I'd much prefer to do the job on a carby due to the downpipe, splits really easy and no need to undo any of the manifolds to pull the engine out :)
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I managed to grab a 1991 Ryder of eBay for £500 a few weeks ago with 65K on the clock. I have to admit I thought the steering was really heavy at first, then I took it to have the tracking checked out and turns up it was way out. 7mm I think the mechanic said but from the look on his face I think it was a lot :undecided:. Drives ok now :smiley:.
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Also helps when fitting thicker tires, Matt you only have little spindly 13", probably why you find non-PAS ok :tongue:
Having fitted PAS on my non-PAS GTI, I'm never going back :)
I can confirm non PAS on big/fat rims is a no-no :cry: