Do I.... don't I? uprating standard gti chassis - does it morally corrupt a GTI?

[DOA]

If you want the best, go for a bilstein B12 suspension kit. Bloody expensive for fixed rate stuff but theres a bloody good reason for that! Should leave the car feeling OEM but oh so much better.

[Skid]

Gulp - money where mouth is - just bought this :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170435096210&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

What do you think??? Was a 'show' car so has got full clean leather interior full length 4 branch and system plus 65k. It's got to be a woth a go though will probably have to trailer back as has electrical problem as will tick over but will not rev. It was fine when parked up 6 months ago but has been standing.

Plan is punt out mint interior, big boy spoiler and any other bits on Ebay to pay towards it and collection costs, then start the heart transplant.......
I'm in Reading and have a fairly well kitted out garage with pit, anyone fancy rolling up their sleaves and giving me a hand this weekend or next as want to make this a quick swap??? Will be some crates of beer in it.

[Horney]

That is an awful looking car but an immense purchase from your point of view! That rear wing is priceless!

As you say you should probably be able to turn a profit on the left over bits so that's a result.

I'd offer to come and help this weekend but it's the wife's birthday and I have the outlaws down to visit. I can pop round after work during the week as an extra pair of hands though as I work in Reading.

nick

[Gti-Grimes]

it -60mm supersport shocks and springs and tbh its too low for fast roading.

in fast bends the front tyres catch the arches and it really f**ks me off, imagine driving the car every day for 8 months and having to put up with it.

Get those arches rolled im runnning 15s on -110mm drop with no rubbing, G60 arches FTW

[Neo Badness]

Haha, you don't muck about.... Good luck with the swap

[ReDBull]

That spoiler is not good. Good find and good price. Is this going in your track car?

[Skid]

That spoiler is not good. Good find and good price. Is this going in your track car?

I think in my daily 5 door as the SEAT has air con etc, and possibly ABS!!!, has 4 stud and even had Mk2 Golf dash as standard!!! The clocks are slightly different with a digital screen with odometer in it.
There's an opportunity to bring across full VAG set up to a fairly straght MK2 so don't feel I'm breaking the OEM mould too much.
Diamond Hell has just informed me the SEAT had cable box as standard but cable clutch, so only modification is or the cable box which isn't the biggest problem in the world. So I can keep Mk2 pedal box etc.

I think I'll use this exercise to learn and not go mad on mods, and then apply knowledge and confidence to my track day car for the future.

[Skid]

That is an awful looking car but an immense purchase from your point of view! That rear wing is priceless!

It makes my willy tingle 

As you say you should probably be able to turn a profit on the left over bits so that's a result.

I'd offer to come and help this weekend but it's the wife's birthday and I have the outlaws down to visit. I can pop round after work during the week as an extra pair of hands though as I work in Reading.

nick

Wow mate, that would be brilliant! Thanks for the offer. I think I need to be a bit more realistic on the timetable as logistics of getting a non runner back here will take considerable time out of this weekend, plus I need to clear some space in my garage and find a temporary home for 2 other vehicles so I'm not tripping over too much stuff.

So I think the plan is get it trailered here, probably worth sorting the running problems if possible while it's still in the SEAT, assess the SEAT running gear quality to know what's coming over, then build a shopping list such as bushes, cam belt, filters, engine mounts (if required) and get as much bought in advance so the swap isn't held up over something stupid.

Then I'll commence strip down and any help most welcome as I've always found for every extra pair of hands productivity increases by double the amount.

So this will be in 2 or 3 weekends time. If you're free, or any other members please let me know. I have catering size tubs or Yorkshire tea, will buy half a pig for bacon butties and have a Switch card with BEER written on it 

[Horney]

Tea and bacon butties? You'll never get rid of me

I was going to say it'll probably be best to get the engine running right in the Seat as then you know it was deffo working before fitting it in the MKII. Your plans sound good. Get yourself set up with a project thread in the Dub Rides forum and drop me a PM when you're in need of a spanner monkey.

Nick

[Skid]

Horney and others, I'm touched by all your encouragement, comments, emails and of course offers of help. - Thanks

I'll make a general update and a project thread when I have some news, but if anyone wants to add any more comments please do.

By the way, if any one wants a mint black leather 3 door interior with door cards that will fit Mk2 and I believe Mk3 please shout before it goes on Ebay. Apparently it is NOT 'SEAT' branded so should fit in a Golf nicely.

Also **THAT** spoiler (see my previous Ebay link) I think I've identified it as 93 to 00 Subaru Impreza pattern copy. Again if any one wants it please.......errr no, I don't think that'll happen. Straight to Ebay methinks