how much does a mk2 abf weigh?

Collie · 28th May 09, 18:09

As tittle, what does a mk2 with an abf fitted weigh.

Has any one weighed theres?

Is it much the same as a normal 16v mk2.

Collie

RIP-MK3 · 28th May 09, 18:33

not a lot I hope. I will be getting mine weighed as soon as it is finished, and if its not a lot more than a mk3..... im going to cry

lufbramatt · 28th May 09, 19:24

wouldve thought itd be within a few kg's of a normal mk2 16c- the block is little bit taller but the bores are bigger, and if its on digi then theres no metering head and only one fuel pump on the abf.

GVK · 28th May 09, 19:36

My mk2 weighed 1040 kg when it was a 16v, pre-cage , was only weighed on a weighbridge in a haulage yard, so not as accurate as corner scales.

Was dropping off grass-cuttings at the tip on Monday in the mk2 and drove on the weighbridge, 1100 kg with me in it (I weigh 92 kgs...) I took these readings with pinch-of-salt, as now have Boat Anchor and cage...

Collie · 28th May 09, 19:45

Thanks all, was just thinking what the power to weight ratio would be, abf=150 bhp when new, mk2 weight approx 1040 as posted.So roughly its 150 per ton then. Thats super.

are they regarded as a good tool?

Deako · 28th May 09, 21:38

Yes.

Do you want to buy one?

RIP-MK3 · 28th May 09, 21:41

yeah def buy one ready made, and red is the fastest colour as well.

bear in mind also, that with a few mods you can see 170 fairly easily

RIP-MK3 · 28th May 09, 21:49

stripped 9a/kr with flywheel

looks fun to me

James_mk2 · 28th May 09, 23:01

Wahey i'm famous!
Just for reference that cabriolet in the first race is a 200bhp 20vt

And when i went back a couple of weeks later with a non-shagged clutch and gearbox i knocked half a second off my time with a 0-60 of approx 6.2 seconds so it must be fairly light to make use of the power that well (mine is a late '91 with side impact bars etc. as well)

Collie · 29th May 09, 18:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deako

Yes.

Do you want to buy one?

if i had the cash yes, Bad time at the mo. My dailys just gone pop. thinking of getting a touran, and selling my mkiv. And possibly returning to a mk2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Deako · 29th May 09, 22:10

It'll be our daily after tomorrow, as the Ibiza should hopefully be sold to the dealership.

I love driving the Mk2, but i doubt Gemma will like being a passenger permanently as she isnt insured on the Mk2.

1990 · 31st May 09, 23:57

Mk2 and a Seat Alhambra works great for us.

k plate · 2nd June 09, 18:36

maybe you could have knocked a whole second off if you never had a FULL tank.

good run though.

28th May 09, 18:09	#1
Collie Paid Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Adlington Lancs Posts: 4,120	how much does a mk2 abf weigh? As tittle, what does a mk2 with an abf fitted weigh. Has any one weighed theres? Is it much the same as a normal 16v mk2. Collie __________________ How many valves 8vs? 16vs? 20vs? 24vs? Who gives a toss so long as they aint bent valves!

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GVK Forum Junkie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: underground lair! Posts: 20,155	My mk2 weighed 1040 kg when it was a 16v, pre-cage , was only weighed on a weighbridge in a haulage yard, so not as accurate as corner scales. Was dropping off grass-cuttings at the tip on Monday in the mk2 and drove on the weighbridge, 1100 kg with me in it (I weigh 92 kgs...) I took these readings with pinch-of-salt, as now have Boat Anchor and cage... __________________ mk2 VR6 turbo GT3582R 1.06 on Bosch Motronic 3.8.1 ECU.

28th May 09, 19:45	#5
Collie Paid Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Adlington Lancs Posts: 4,120	Thanks all, was just thinking what the power to weight ratio would be, abf=150 bhp when new, mk2 weight approx 1040 as posted.So roughly its 150 per ton then. Thats super. are they regarded as a good tool? __________________ How many valves 8vs? 16vs? 20vs? 24vs? Who gives a toss so long as they aint bent valves!

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Deako Paid Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Birmingham Posts: 13,633	Yes. Do you want to buy one? __________________ Deako's Picture Gallery Archive

28th May 09, 21:41	#7
RIP-MK3 Forum Junkie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: sunbury on thames Posts: 10,221	yeah def buy one ready made, and red is the fastest colour as well. bear in mind also, that with a few mods you can see 170 fairly easily __________________ mk2 abf track build

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29th May 09, 22:10	#11
Deako Paid Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Birmingham Posts: 13,633	It'll be our daily after tomorrow, as the Ibiza should hopefully be sold to the dealership. I love driving the Mk2, but i doubt Gemma will like being a passenger permanently as she isnt insured on the Mk2. __________________ Deako's Picture Gallery Archive

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1990 CGTI Regional Host Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rochdale, Lancs Posts: 13,912	Mk2 and a Seat Alhambra works great for us. __________________ Mk2 VR6 Black, K-reg, mk2 shell, mk3 running gear, mk4 interior. Wanted, 2 x 195 45 16

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k plate Forum User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: welling Posts: 441	maybe you could have knocked a whole second off if you never had a FULL tank. good run though.