***My New Lady - Mk2 Golf GTi***

[s2avant95M]

But the heater matrix is held by two bolts in the engine bay and also the matrix pipes go through the fire wall Unless you have changed the interior...

Yes, I meant most of the work, ie the removal of the lower dash, trim etc etc, the bolts in the engine bay are accessable.

Your car looks great, top job. Once lowered 30mm it will be perfect.

[Le S2 Audi]

Yes, I meant most of the work, ie the removal of the lower dash, trim etc etc, the bolts in the engine bay are accessable.

Ahhh Ok... The bottom one of my lads is rusted solid so we are gonna have to cut it off...

Your car looks great, top job. Once lowered 30mm it will be perfect.

Cheers... Question for you seen as you are a golf nut... Can I just fit the smaller springs or do I need to replace the shocks?

Is it a big job and do I need any special tools?

I'm not a mechanic as you may have guessed!!

[K Simmonds]

Double post, bother.

[K Simmonds]

Unless they've recently been done then I'd replace the shocks as well whilst the struts are apart. ECP or GSF do Bilstein gas replacements for a very reasonable price, been a long time since I purchased any but I remember I liked the price. Front and rear bump stops should probably be on your list as well.

To make the job easy you need a big (22 or 24mm??) cranked ring spanner for the top nut along with a 7mm Allen key that will take some stick, ie one that fits an adaptor for a 1/2 drive ratchet. A pair of spring compressors is essential for the front springs, though not strictly necessary on rears they make disassembly completely safe and easy.

Not a hard jog to be honest, it was one of the first proper job's I tackled on my own first Golf GTi 13 odd years ago. Set an afternoon aside and take your time and you'll have no problems, a Haynes manual would be of some use as well.

The tools are same as required for S2's and the practice will do you good

[s2avant95M]

Ahhh Ok... The bottom one of my lads is rusted solid so we are gonna have to cut it off...

Cheers... Question for you seen as you are a golf nut... Can I just fit the smaller springs or do I need to replace the shocks?

Is it a big job and do I need any special tools?

I'm not a mechanic as you may have guessed!!

yep, exactly what i was going to say.


I would advise buying the best you can, in my experience skimping on the suspension will be a bad idea.

[Gompa]

yep, exactly what i was going to say.


I would advise buying the best you can, in my experience skimping on the suspension will be a bad idea.

you dont even need that much money! there are that many manufacturers of golf suspension there cheap as chips you can get a decent set of coilovers for £600 or a decent shocks and springs for £150-200 Ive had all types and have found the fk streets a very nice coilover at a very nice price £250ish

[Le S2 Audi]

New Piccys...

Just taken some new piccys... after sh'e been washed and fitted with clear Hella Indicator Lamps... Bought from German Ebay...







She's been in getting new Eibach 30mm lower springs and new Boge Turbo Dampers...

Should have some more pics next week...

[Error404]

Looks great - more pics!

[dest]

Looks good!
Stick some silver bulbs in the front indicators

[Le S2 Audi]

Looks good!
Stick some silver bulbs in the front indicators

Silver??? Why???

They have clear in them ATM

[Le S2 Audi]

As per request more photo's....

Been out cleaned and polished her today.... (Now it's bloody raining!! Grrrrrrr).

[Le S2 Audi]

Few Minor Mods.... Spot the Differance!!!

[dest]

Seeing those pics makes me want one again!
Ive always had a small yearning of a Mk2 16v GTI with big bumpers

[Le S2 Audi]

Seeing those pics makes me want one again!
Ive always had a small yearning of a Mk2 16v GTI with big bumpers

I have to say its a fantastic every day car....

I love it just as much as the S2 but prefer it for everyday use...

Cheep to run insure and keep on the road... Don't half turn heads too when it's as nice as mine is...:mischeif:

[Le S2 Audi]

Seeing those pics makes me want one again!
Ive always had a small yearning of a Mk2 16v GTI with big bumpers

Cheers for the Black Wow info, used it today and what a superb finish!!!