Golf info :D

[Nik]

very true, but if you lot are all running around with 35 more horses I may struggle on the straights

[Stuart]

Ben's is an eight valve. Rob's mk3 will have similar power to weight.

[Nik]

I've put it to Jay so we'll see what he says. Fingers crossed.

[IWANT1]

You have me looking now...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-GTI-MK2-W ... 1c11d46bce

[Rob S]

Nik,
That black 8 valve has lots of choice mods, which would have cost a few quid if you'd done it yourself.

As an aside, don't be put off Mk3's if YOU like them. Your going to be stripping out a lot of the added weight they come with, and the 16v engine, if you went that route are strong and rev very well (Mines got FSH, 150k, and still does 35mpg and revs further than I need it to -6,800 reached with ease at Snetterton in January).
It's just a thought, they are heavier and slightly less chuckable, but they are good fun none the less.
I will concede that a MK2 with an ABF would be quite quick, or a well set up MK2 KR 16v will go well, and the 8v chug along quite nicely.
If you are down Essex any time soon, you're welcome to take mine for a thrash!
The plus points of the Mk3 are the traction control, the ABS, arguably a wider better platform and a more modern design should you bend it.
Good luck with your decision, I'm sure you'll enjoy whatever you get
(A don't forget the offer of the test drive)

[Nik]

I do like them Rob and so does Jay (my brother who is funding the project ).

You have pm

[Ben]

The black MKII looks like a great set up

[Gerry H]

Hate to chip in here but I'm looking too

[Stuart]

Haha

The one make 'series' is inching inextricably closer. And there was me trying to keep a lid on the budget

[Mr Fletcher]

just checked my v5 and i'm 1796cc and fwd so i guess i am sorted