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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: ronjon63 on 13 May 2007, 13:02

Title: BBS Alloys
Post by: ronjon63 on 13 May 2007, 13:02

Hi New Member Here

I have just bought my first MK2 1990 "H" GTI 8v and absolutely love it, I was looking for information on what are the original alloys for same, I believe they are BBS alloys but there are so many different ones, I am looking for the original ones that would have been on the car when first bought, the car is totally standard apart from this so if anyone has a picture of them, It would be much appreciated, I will forward my email address if need be

Thanks
Ronnie Ferguson

Title: Re: BBS Alloys
Post by: *Dubby* on 13 May 2007, 13:46

Not 100% sure, but I think they would have been these: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=58914.0

Title: Re: BBS Alloys
Post by: pegasus on 13 May 2007, 13:52

iirc the 8v model in 1990 would of had steel wheels as standard, with the BBS RA (as linked by Dubby) being an optional extra...

Title: Re: BBS Alloys
Post by: Mart8V on 13 May 2007, 14:41

Mine is a G plate 8V- came on 14" steels as standard (still have the delivery note!).  Now in 15" steels, but think Pegasus is right about the BBS being option as mate who had an H-plate 8v had the BBS on his (and is was totally original).

Title: Re: BBS Alloys
Post by: 8vRicey on 13 May 2007, 15:40

Yep, option i would of thought.

Title: Re: BBS Alloys
Post by: Dougie_91 8v GTi on 13 May 2007, 18:29

http://www.volkswizard.co.uk/vwbrochures.htm  (a copy of the original sales brochures and specs)

New member as well!

Bought mine on ebay two weeks ago, 1000 very happy miles so far. 1991 J plate, August registered, so just too early to be a roll out model. So has the standard folding rear seats, not split (extra) 14'' steel wheels not the BBS RA (extra) or smoked lenses etc, but has the sunroof and power steering.

Bit of a gamble buying a car unseen 100 miles away, but very lucky! Unmodified car, bit of rust and a few dinks. Had new tailgate which you'd never know, except they put the standard one on, not the GTi one, which being red has the rear spoiler foils added. (see brochure)  I love it! These cars as so much fun, great to drive etc. Sold VW's new in 1995, and so glad I spotted this bargain.

Title: Re: BBS Alloys
Post by: *Dubby* on 13 May 2007, 20:41

You can still get G60 steel wheels (see my sig) new from the dealership - would give it a nice clean OE+ look  :smiley:

Title: Re: BBS Alloys
Post by: 8vRicey on 14 May 2007, 10:02

Here you go.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=008&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=180114115573&rd=1&rd=urbishments1 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=008&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=180114115573&rd=1&rd=urbishments1)

I can vouch for the quality of Darren's refurbishments, my RA's came from him and they are like new!  :smiley:

Title: Re: BBS Alloys
Post by: robiwill on 14 May 2007, 10:06

just to add the car may have had teardrops 14 inch alloys as quite a few MK2 Gti's had these fitted as standdard or even 14 inch bbs RZ. but have to agree 15 inch bbs ra set off any MK2 gti

Title: Re: BBS Alloys
Post by: ambrose89 on 14 May 2007, 12:11

check the options sticker in the boot under the carpet. the codes will tell you what options were fitted on your car.
there is a thread on clubgti which mentions this

Title: Re: BBS Alloys
Post by: mattneck(Beavis) on 14 May 2007, 14:51

is it possible to source one of those options stickers still, mines bene removed at some point and i'd love to track either a replacement or that down..