my new mk2 golf fetish

Post by **Stuart** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:55 pm

Complicated no doubt by the fact that the parts are largely interchangeable and also that the VW massive are very good at successfully experimenting with engine swaps.

This Golf is only my third one but I think they are cracking cars and they represent bloody good all rounders.

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:57 pm

No, just complicated by the fact I know fook all about them

Tk · Post by Tk » Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:07 pm

for front wheel drive there great fun and spend a lot of there time on 3 wheels, parts are so cheap its untrue / plentyfull amounts, and as stu says most parts are interchangable , if i had the money i would be very tempted by a golf rallye mk2 wide arch 4 wheel drive and a g60 charged engine as standard , just a shame there all lhd
like this

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:12 pm

I did see a 4wd version for sale but it looked a modern version. Plenty Cat Ds too

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:13 pm

Must admit, the way it stands I'll probably be in a Mk4 Turbo next year, but it does largely depend on the price of jungle juice!

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:22 pm

Rob S wrote:Must admit, the way it stands I'll probably be in a Mk4 Turbo next year, but it does largely depend on the price of jungle juice!

Why one of those if the n/a is so good?

Rob_B · Post by **Rob_B** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:26 pm

i knew a chap who used to have one of these in red...lovely looking car...cant beleive he pulled the orignal engine out and slung in a 1.8t lump:eek:, there must be laws again doing things like that:headhack:

Tk · Post by Tk » Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:43 pm

Gerry H wrote:Why one of those if the n/a is so good?

an n/a mk4 is a big no no imo , unless its a family loafer i guess
mk4's are heavy beasts im comparison to earlier models.

hmmm forgot about the r32 thats a mk4 but has a 6pot 3.2 and 4wd

Post by **Stuart** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:47 pm

I would love an R32. A guy I knew had one from new and the thing gripped, sounded and performed like something far more exotic than a humble Golf. Sure they costed a fair amount but the build quality was stunning. Equip one of these with a Milltek exhaust and prepare to be amazed

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:28 pm

@ Gerry,
I need at least a Mk 3 for the interior space, and there are very few decent 16v's out there. I'd need a VR6 for pace, but this brings handling and running cost issues. A Mk 4 is an obvious progression, but as Trev says, they are fat knackers compared with the older models, and you'd need either a 6 pot or a turbo to get it going.
Don't get me wrong, if I can get sensible power figures from mine, and it's still behaving I'll keep n/a, but if not, a mildly uprated Mk4 will do quite nicely.