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  1. 10-19-2009, 10:40 PM #1
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    Default MK2 GTI build thread

    Just recently bought me a 1985 mk2 GTI. Always wanted one so I finally got it. It'll be my project car for now and possibly turn into my daily driver but I'm not sure. Got it for cheap so I couldn't refuse. Runs GREAT!

    On to the picture: (this is how it looked when I first got it)

    The little white cable coming out of the grill is how I open the hood (ghetto status)

    Currents plans:
    - Re-do interior
    - Fix all the exterior stuff
    - Drop (Raceland Coilovers)
    - Paint (black)
    - Get some BBS'

    That's it for now, if anyone has any suggestions, let me know
    And also, if anyone's got some extra mk2 gti parts layin around that they wanna get rid of, let me know.

    Edit:
    Interior is currently gutted, took out everything, washed the carpet and getting ready to spray it with black fabric paint to give a new-ish look, just waiting for it to dry. Might keep the gutted look with just half the carpet and the front seats but not sure yet. Will post before and after shots of the carpet tomorrow when it's done.
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    and this is how it still looks.....
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    I just got it lol. I'm already working on it, which is why this is a build thread and not a photo shoot.
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    niice.. 8valve or 16 ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mk3 VR6 View Post
    niice.. 8valve or 16 ?
    8, might swap for a vr or 16v, not sure yet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 98_Coupe View Post
    8, might swap for a vr or 16v, not sure yet.
    nice.. i got a 8valve myself.. Gl! im in need of a dam axle at the moment
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mk3 VR6 View Post
    nice.. i got a 8valve myself.. Gl! im in need of a dam axle at the moment
    Got any extra parts layin' around? Lol my car is good all around it's mostly cosmetics.
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    Okay I'm going to enjoy this.
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    Quote Originally Posted by VooDooXII View Post
    Okay I'm going to enjoy this.
    Haha why is that?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 98_Coupe View Post
    Haha why is that?

    Mk2's are teh shit! :boobies:
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mk3 VR6 View Post
    Mk2's are teh shit! :boobies:
    True that, but his reasoning might be different (or maybe he's being sarcastic) haha.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 98_Coupe View Post
    Haha why is that?
    I just love old Volkswagens and I'd like to see this one come together.

    Good luck with it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by VooDooXII View Post
    I just love old Volkswagens and I'd like to see this one come together.

    Good luck with it!
    Oh okay. Well hopefully it'll look good. It won't be like a 2 week job. Low paying job FTL
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    Quote Originally Posted by 98_Coupe View Post
    Oh okay. Well hopefully it'll look good. It won't be like a 2 week job. Low paying job FTL
    Hah no rush. Take your time and do it right.

    Hell a job's a job nowadays. I'm still on a hunt.
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    Yeah I'm gonna take my time and make sure everything is right.
    Haha yeah I'm glad I at least have some type of job.

    And mk3_vr6, yours look nice (time for a drop) lol. And btw, I see you swapped the headlights out, still got those square ones?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 98_Coupe View Post
    Yeah I'm gonna take my time and make sure everything is right.
    Haha yeah I'm glad I at least have some type of job.

    And mk3_vr6, yours look nice (time for a drop) lol. And btw, I see you swapped the headlights out, still got those square ones?
    well a drop.. i actually cut my spings lol. 3 rings. thats as far as im gonna go. i need a suspension man.
    yes i got the square ones.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mk3 VR6 View Post
    well a drop.. i actually cut my spings lol. 3 rings. thats as far as im gonna go. i need a suspension man.
    yes i got the square ones.
    Buy some Raceland Coilovers I heard only great things about them, and they're cheap too.
    I need them! Lol. PM me price for those too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 98_Coupe View Post
    Buy some Raceland Coilovers I heard only great things about them, and they're cheap too.
    I need them! Lol. PM me price for those too.
    aiite coo is there a website for that. i google it and vwvortex comes up
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mk3 VR6 View Post
    aiite coo is there a website for that. i google it and vwvortex comes up
    Lol google anything that has to do with vw and vwvortex will come up. Te website is www.racelandus.com but I don't think they currently have them for the mk2, keep checking though. But I'm pretty sure you can get Raceland Coilovers on ebay for an mk2.
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    Lol I know how it's pronounced, although it's much easier to type to letters instead of four and I don't say mk2 or mark2. I just say GTI, no one ever asks which one, they usually ask what year. And yeah you're right about them making the real cars until 1993 lolol.
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    Stuff done today:
    - took out almost whole interior
    - cleaned/shampooed and painted carpet (looks MUCH better in person)
    - cleaned and painted interior metal (will get pictures tomorrow)
    - took off front grill and headlights (need new ones)
    - took out the unnecessary wires (about ten of them)
    - cleaned all the other interior pieces except the seats
    - and got some fresh decals in the mail today (these are the only two going on the windshield, and then the importatlanta sticker is going on the rear side window).

    This is how it looked when I first took it out of the car:


    Cleaned, getting ready for paint:

    Paint is done: (had to cover the plastics because I used a different paint for them)



    Interior: (looks much better now since it's been cleaned and spray painted black, floors only)



    Headliner: (I need a new headliner all together, where can I get it at? This one is all cracked)


    Seats: (not cleaned, what if I painted them black as well like the carpet? I'm kind of scared of the paint sticking onto my clothes, although it is paint made just for fabrics like that)


    Gauge Cluster: (I want a more modern looking one, what others will fit in there?)
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    lookin good cant wait to see the progress
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    Quote Originally Posted by roscoe View Post
    lookin good cant wait to see the progress
    Thanks man, stay tuned
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    like what you are doing...keep it up...most of them start out this way...but stick with it...you will be glad in the end...
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    man i used to have that exact same car to a tee, the worst mistake i have mad thus far in life was getting rid of it. LOVE THE CAR MAN

    - 06 sentra spec v
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    Yeah I just got it and I already love it lol. I gotta problem though, I'm not getting electricity when I crank it up so it won't start. Anyone know someone that's good with wiring and stuff that could help me out?
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    Here's some stuff I've done over the past 2 days (not much because I had to worry about why my car wasn't starting).

    Started on the paint:



    Took out the headliner:




    Carpet is installed (now ready for the rest of the interior:



    Here's a engine shot (haven't done one yet):


    The wheels (they're being refinished and being put back on):


    Here's some wires that I don't know where they belong (if anyone could help me that would be great):






    The one above is connected to this blue connecter here:


    That's it for now.
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    i'd love to offer my assistance in your wiring issues, but im notorious for half-assing electrical problems and your probably better off with me as far as possible from it
    good luck man! i'll root around my garage and see if i got any leftovers for ya

    - 06 sentra spec v
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    Quote Originally Posted by ATL_EG View Post
    i'd love to offer my assistance in your wiring issues, but im notorious for half-assing electrical problems and your probably better off with me as far as possible from it
    good luck man! i'll root around my garage and see if i got any leftovers for ya
    As long as you can find the problem and fix it (idc how) you're good in my book! I don't know shit about electrical problems except checking to see if it's getting sparks from the spark plugs lol!
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    Quote Originally Posted by 98_Coupe View Post
    As long as you can find the problem and fix it (idc how) you're good in my book! I don't know shit about electrical problems except checking to see if it's getting sparks from the spark plugs lol!

    or the ignition coil? i had that prblem a week ago..
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    looks fun man bout to start my baja bug build should be damn fun
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    Awww shit, look what came in the mail today:


    No more ghetto hood opening.

    Big props to germanautoparts for the fast shipping
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    Looks just like mine!
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    Heres some pics of mine:




    Wheels i got for a steal:
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    How about you give me those seats for a steal? :P
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    lol naw, love my interior, look in vwvortex u can find some there for cheap
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    Quote Originally Posted by G2iowner View Post
    lol naw, love my interior, look in vwvortex u can find some there for cheap
    Yeah I know lol I was just messin' with you.
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    what plans do u have for it?
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    Quote Originally Posted by G2iowner View Post
    what plans do u have for it?
    First, get it running lol (electrical problem)
    Re-do interior, probably all black interior
    Get some raceland coilovers
    Re-finish these wheels and get new tires
    Get some tinted aeros
    Paint it a fresh black
    New mirrors
    Clean up the engine bay and drive with it until it dies and then swapping in a 16v or vr6

    That's about it for now.
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    Haven't really had much time to do anything except try and get it running, still nothing. So I put that aside until I can get money to get someone to come out and fix it for me, and started to do my door cards today. Got the fabric off, going to re-do it in black suede to match headliner and with red strips. I'm taking them all off and then going to buy the fabric and glue once I get the car up and running (don't wanna spend money on other things until I can get it running). I only started doing the back today.

    Here is how it looked when I first took it off.

    Here's the fabric all alone

    Here it is without the fabric (nasty)

    All cleaned up

    Other side
    Before

    After


    I don't know if I should re-do the leather on the door cards. How hard is it? Is it the same?
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