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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: bobbymk11 on 27 September 2007, 19:30

Title: back to standard as mr vw wanted it to be
Post by: bobbymk11 on 27 September 2007, 19:30: got set of bbs ra's on car now going for 100% standard mk2 gti...just red trim grill to go on now....and job done..although its down 40mm and staying that way...best handling mk2 ive had for some reason :undecided:...not to hard not to soft and not to low...just perfect and even better on standard rims and tyres....(although have set of tele dials to go on for show pic's at later date)

updated pics taken in glasgow...
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Title: Re: back to standard as mr vw wanted it to be
Post by: Mr Blue on 27 September 2007, 19:34: Looks pukka mate :cool:
Title: Re: back to standard as mr vw wanted it to be
Post by: Dougie_91 8v GTi on 27 September 2007, 19:54: Just needs a tow bar and a roof rack. :wink:

Seriously..... GREAT looking car, wonder if mine could ever look that good?
Title: Re: back to standard as mr vw wanted it to be
Post by: hobbiniho on 27 September 2007, 19:55: handles good because 40mm drop on mk2's is the best thing you can do to it any lower and it makes the handling worse :grin:
Title: Re: back to standard as mr vw wanted it to be
Post by: bobbymk11 on 27 September 2007, 19:57: Quote from: Dougie_91 8v GTi on 27 September 2007, 19:54
Just needs a tow bar and a roof rack. :wink:

Seriously..... GREAT looking car, wonder if mine could ever look that good?

pmsl...tow bar and roof rack :grin: :grin:....roof rack ..you never know :cool:

but tow bar is a never...id rather hammer 4'' nails into my eye balls :laugh:
Title: Re: back to standard as mr vw wanted it to be
Post by: Ben Lessani on 27 September 2007, 21:21: I think your the 2nd person in the whole of Glasgow to have a MK2 - me being 1st :wink: Quick question - don't suppose you know any scrappies with any MK2's in them around Glasgow?
Title: Re: back to standard as mr vw wanted it to be
Post by: Horney on 27 September 2007, 21:30: OE is the way to go these days I reckon! That's my plan, but like you a little lowering just to aid the handling.

Nick
Title: Re: back to standard as mr vw wanted it to be
Post by: Organisys on 27 September 2007, 22:18: Looks so right this car, only thing I might try and do is put some spacers on the rear wheels
Title: Re: back to standard as mr vw wanted it to be
Post by: Thom89 on 27 September 2007, 23:20: OE IS the way forward!
Tom
Title: Re: back to standard as mr vw wanted it to be
Post by: tri on 27 September 2007, 23:31: Quote from: blessani on 27 September 2007, 21:21
I think your the 2nd person in the whole of Glasgow to have a MK2 - me being 1st :wink: Quick question - don't suppose you know any scrappies with any MK2's in them around Glasgow?
i have a mk2 and in glasgow and to keep on topic i hope mine can look 1/2 as good once its done
Title: Re: back to standard as mr vw wanted it to be
Post by: 8vRicey on 28 September 2007, 05:24: nice motor !! :smiley:
Title: Re: back to standard as mr vw wanted it to be
Post by: DarnPB on 28 September 2007, 07:55: Lovely car. Hope you are going to keep it. And now to hi-jack the thread.(Sorry)
Talking of OE versus pattern, how well do GSF front and rear bumpers fit? I bought a pattern front big bumper (not a GSF one) for my last 8v and the fit was disgusting. :undecided: Had to raise it with the aid of spacers and splitpin the bottom fairing lugs in the wheel arches to make it look half right. :lipsrsealed:
Also the same question for wheel arches and external plastic door trims.
Title: Re: back to standard as mr vw wanted it to be
Post by: Horney on 28 September 2007, 08:50: I bought a set about 7 years ago so may not be relevant now but I found the front one OK but the rear one was aweful. The top (textured) section where it meets the panel below the boot was all wavey and as the car was red it showed up really bad. Stupidly I had them painted before I fitted them so when I noticed this I was unable to take it back.

Nick
Title: Re: back to standard as mr vw wanted it to be
Post by: Conker on 28 September 2007, 09:30: Car looks ace, and nice photos too.

Come on Friday... End you mother.
Title: Re: back to standard as mr vw wanted it to be
Post by: bobbymk11 on 29 September 2007, 16:47: cheers folks....on subject of mk2 golfs in glasgow....theres alot believe me....i actualy stay in perth scotland(but come from springburn) and in such a small place theres about maybe 8 mk2 gti's running about ...and about another 5 mk2 golfs....

but the mk2 in standard from is a rare thing these days most been modded ...even mine has ...got 16v bee-sting ariel...and k&n filter...plus 16v rear lights...and smoked indicators...but its damn near standard :grin:...have considerd putting standard orange indicators back on...but just cant talk my self into it :grin: