Discussion
rickygolf83 said:
Beautiful mk2 there sir! I have an 88 16v in atlas grey and an 88 2.0 8v.
Very rare to have an early one with all the correct details still intact and the car in perfect condition!
Atlas grey is such a beautiful shade when it's spotlessly clean and the light bouncing off it.
Do you have any plans for the car or is it ready to enjoy as it is?
The colour reminds me of BMW Dolphin Grey, which was a favourite paint colour of mine.Very rare to have an early one with all the correct details still intact and the car in perfect condition!
Atlas grey is such a beautiful shade when it's spotlessly clean and the light bouncing off it.
Do you have any plans for the car or is it ready to enjoy as it is?
I bought it needing very little apart from a service and cambelt due to it being stood for long periods. I have covered over 1500 miles so far and it's been fun and reliable, returning over 35MPG according to the computer.
I am considering replacing the steering wheel with a period 1985 Momo Cavallino steering wheel that I had fitted to my 1984 GTi. It's got a thicker rim which I prefer due to an operation on my right hand which affected my grip. It certainly helps when parking.
Other plans include fitting a better radio, cleaning up the engine bay and detailing the paintwork which has a few marks here and there.
What an exquisite beauty!
I used to own a 1984 Mk 2 GTi exactly like that one, but with the Pirelli wheels.
I had been working abroad a lot during 1983 so managed to accrue a chunk of dosh by my final return to England.
Like any sensible 30 year old with money to spare I done the the wisest thing and ordered a brand new GTi to be collected on August 1st for the new registration at the time.
The reg ended in AOF so I called it Adolf...
That was the first brand new car I had ever owned and the first of many Golfs and I loved everything about it.
I tried all the competitors at the time first and was not impressed by any of them, but couldn't see how the Golf could be much better, so expected the worst.
Before I even started the engine I had decided this was the car for me, as everything was far superior to the others...And it had a computer that told you all sorts of stuff, so I was won over instantly!
The one disappointment that I came to learn is a common trait in human nature, was that more people were jealous of that car rather than pleased.
My wife won't drive my Mk 7 Golf Match because of the electric handbrake, so I'm thinking there can only be one sensible alternative...a 2013 GTi...with DCC as I am now a pensioner.
I used to own a 1984 Mk 2 GTi exactly like that one, but with the Pirelli wheels.
I had been working abroad a lot during 1983 so managed to accrue a chunk of dosh by my final return to England.
Like any sensible 30 year old with money to spare I done the the wisest thing and ordered a brand new GTi to be collected on August 1st for the new registration at the time.
The reg ended in AOF so I called it Adolf...
That was the first brand new car I had ever owned and the first of many Golfs and I loved everything about it.
I tried all the competitors at the time first and was not impressed by any of them, but couldn't see how the Golf could be much better, so expected the worst.
Before I even started the engine I had decided this was the car for me, as everything was far superior to the others...And it had a computer that told you all sorts of stuff, so I was won over instantly!
The one disappointment that I came to learn is a common trait in human nature, was that more people were jealous of that car rather than pleased.
My wife won't drive my Mk 7 Golf Match because of the electric handbrake, so I'm thinking there can only be one sensible alternative...a 2013 GTi...with DCC as I am now a pensioner.
rickygolf83 said:
That is a cracking looking wheel. Do you have the one from your old gti or keeping an eye out for one?
i have a Martini Racing one from an Integrale in my valver and a random momo shanner in my 8v!
I kept the Momo when I sold the remains of my '84 as it was a gift.i have a Martini Racing one from an Integrale in my valver and a random momo shanner in my 8v!
I also managed to find a genuine Momo VW horn push in Japan.
helix402 said:
soxboy said:
What radio did it come with originally? Were VW fitting radios at the time or were they always extra?
I think it may have been a Blaupunkt.
Lovely car, had a mk1 Gti aged 18 (when you could insure stuff) and had a mk2 16v a few years later. The day I got the 16v I was offered a £500 profit on it but said no. Kept it for 3 years and loved it. Took a mk2 Rs2000 in part ex which I valued at £1000 at the time 🙈. Back to the present day and I finally collected my mk2 Gti from my mates house a couple of weeks back where he kindly stored it for me for the last 4-5 years when I bought him from him.
Needs some love but can’t wait to get that back on the road .
Needs some love but can’t wait to get that back on the road .
I've not driven the Golf much over the winter and did SORN it for January and February. The car passed its MOT last week with no advisories. I also had it serviced and the only issue is a slight oil leak from the bottom of the engine which could be from the sump gasket as I had the same issue with my previous GTI.
Pics are from a Sunday morning drive around the Peak District just before Christmas - a rare dry day!
Pics are from a Sunday morning drive around the Peak District just before Christmas - a rare dry day!
Fantastic!
Used to go for drives in the Peaks in my 1992 MKII GTI 8v 5dr when I lived in Sheffield.
Perfect roads for it.
Most memorable was a rare traffic free drive over the Snake on a perfect Sunday morning on my way to see the folks in Cheshire.
Sold it 13 years ago and still regret it.
Is that surprise view or around there?
Used to go for drives in the Peaks in my 1992 MKII GTI 8v 5dr when I lived in Sheffield.
Perfect roads for it.
Most memorable was a rare traffic free drive over the Snake on a perfect Sunday morning on my way to see the folks in Cheshire.
Sold it 13 years ago and still regret it.
Is that surprise view or around there?
GreatGranny said:
Fantastic!
Used to go for drives in the Peaks in my 1992 MKII GTI 8v 5dr when I lived in Sheffield.
Perfect roads for it.
Most memorable was a rare traffic free drive over the Snake on a perfect Sunday morning on my way to see the folks in Cheshire.
Sold it 13 years ago and still regret it.
Is that surprise view or around there?
Down the hill from Surprise View, turn right towards Ringinglow and it's at the top of that road.Used to go for drives in the Peaks in my 1992 MKII GTI 8v 5dr when I lived in Sheffield.
Perfect roads for it.
Most memorable was a rare traffic free drive over the Snake on a perfect Sunday morning on my way to see the folks in Cheshire.
Sold it 13 years ago and still regret it.
Is that surprise view or around there?
The worn metal hatch lock button on my GTI has always bothered me so last week I finally did something about it, as I didn't want to replace it with a later plastic button and the only new ones available are aftermarket and not great quality. After removing it, along with the plinth and number plate lights, I took the lock apart. It took a while to work out how to actually remove the button but after that, it was pretty straightforward after removing the lock barrel.
The button's original coating was well-worn and suffering from minor corrosion around the lock. I took the button to a local powder coating company that I usually use for restoring wheels. They stripped it, sandblasted it and then powder coated it in satin black. I am very pleased with the results. When re-fitting the lock to the car I used a new foam seal from VW Heritage as the original seal had become wafer-thin. I also replaced the very rusty plinth and number plate light screws with stainless steel versions.
I also had the car's rear wiper arm powder coated as the paint was flaking off in a few places. This cost just £7.50 and it now looks as good as new.
I changed my wheels on Saturday - first the steering wheel for a period Momo Cavalino, which feels so much better to me than the thin-rimmed original, especially with the heavy steering at low speeds. It features a removable padded boss but I prefer the look with it fitted. This steering wheel was fitted to my previous MK2 GTI.
I then replaced the 6x14 VW steel wheels for a set of period 7x15 Zender Turbo alloys. I think the Zender Turbo's plain design really suits the MK2 Golf. The original steel wheels need some minor restoration and with the alloys fitted I can take my time in getting them sorted properly.
Whilst the front wheels were off I also replaced the wheel arch liner bolts and washers as they were the originals and very rusty. I was pleasantly surprised at how clean the car is underneath.
Next jobs on the lockdown list are to replace the period rotary speaker fader switch with a VW fader switch, fix a minor oil leak and give it a polish.
The button's original coating was well-worn and suffering from minor corrosion around the lock. I took the button to a local powder coating company that I usually use for restoring wheels. They stripped it, sandblasted it and then powder coated it in satin black. I am very pleased with the results. When re-fitting the lock to the car I used a new foam seal from VW Heritage as the original seal had become wafer-thin. I also replaced the very rusty plinth and number plate light screws with stainless steel versions.
I also had the car's rear wiper arm powder coated as the paint was flaking off in a few places. This cost just £7.50 and it now looks as good as new.
I changed my wheels on Saturday - first the steering wheel for a period Momo Cavalino, which feels so much better to me than the thin-rimmed original, especially with the heavy steering at low speeds. It features a removable padded boss but I prefer the look with it fitted. This steering wheel was fitted to my previous MK2 GTI.
I then replaced the 6x14 VW steel wheels for a set of period 7x15 Zender Turbo alloys. I think the Zender Turbo's plain design really suits the MK2 Golf. The original steel wheels need some minor restoration and with the alloys fitted I can take my time in getting them sorted properly.
Whilst the front wheels were off I also replaced the wheel arch liner bolts and washers as they were the originals and very rusty. I was pleasantly surprised at how clean the car is underneath.
Next jobs on the lockdown list are to replace the period rotary speaker fader switch with a VW fader switch, fix a minor oil leak and give it a polish.
Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff