Top 5 Modifications

[pnwrs2000]

What are your top 5 modifications for mk2 golf gti's

[Ninja]

None. Mk2's should be left standard.

But, if you insist..

Some BBS RS splits with a bit of stretch.
Lower suspension.
Stainless steel OEM style exhaust.

That's about it. :-)

[Waspy]

That's completely up to the person who owns it. If you are modifying your car, it shouldnt be just what everyone else thinks is good... But anyway:

Subtle drop. Aesthetically better IMO
Strut brace. Handles better IMO
Weighted shift rod. Recommended by many.
Updated headlight loom. Seriously, this is a good one.
Lay-flat rear whiper. 

[pnwrs2000]

Weighted shifts rod Never heard of that before. Where do you get these from and also the headlight loom ?

[Waspy]

Weighted shifts rod Never heard of that before. Where do you get these from and also the headlight loom ?

Weighted shift rod is a mk3 item which adds weight to shift link meaning you get a nicer feel when you shift. They come up on eBay from time to time. Or I have one which I could sell, but not for a few weeks.

Up rated headlight loom makes your headlights brighter. Simple as that. Again you will find these on eBay, or can make one yourself if you are that way inclined, plenty of guides online.

[VW BUSH]

Weighted shifts rod Never heard of that before. Where do you get these from and also the headlight loom ?

Weighted shift rod is a mk3 item which adds weight to shift link meaning you get a nicer feel when you shift. They come up on eBay from time to time. Or I have one which I could sell, but not for a few weeks.

Up rated headlight loom makes your headlights brighter. Simple as that. Again you will find these on eBay, or can make one yourself if you are that way inclined, plenty of guides online.

Best mod for Mk1/2/3 imo with some good quality bulbs, candle power just does not cut it these days...
2.0 bottom end with PB head and fast road cam for 8v comes in second for me.
Removing big bumpers from pre 90 spec cars
The valver should just be restored OEM, polished with love and marveled at

280 4 stud brake upgrade is well worth it on all MK2's.

[pnwrs2000]

Cheers for the shift rod explanation. Might keep my eye out for one of them 

My car is a November '89 so should it be a small bumper model I assume ? Have been thinking on and off about putting small bumpers on along with the proper chin spoiler as this is how my old golf from years ago was but don't mind the bigger bumpers I suppose

[Ninja]

Personally I prefer big bumpers. Mine was an 89 and had big bumpers. Iirc didn't some 89 late models get big bumpers?

[VW BUSH]

late 89 G plate cars iirc

[Waspy]

Can't you tell by the side mouldings? If your car has skinny sides, it got a fat bumper.