The Reeves Mk2 - Spring '08 refurb, history. Update, now semi automatic!

Chris Eyre · 14th May 08, 15:26

The Reeves' Mk2's been in for paint recently - I took a few pics when I was over at the garage, so thought I'd put them up!

It's an overdue tidy, since it had started to get a bit ratty of late.

A van tried a tin-opener job on the NSF wing late last year, so that was the catalyst.

Originally it was going to have the usual G60 arches put on it, but in the end the front metal arches were cut & raised / moved outwards on the wings. Runs widetrack, and too low, so it needs it!

Rear arches were the same - front arches grafted on higher up (OE replacement panel shown next to it - see ridge line as a guide).

New fibreglass bonnet, aerocatches and slam panel, c/w weld on tags for the 'catch pins.

Managed to find what's probably one of the first pics of the car - Club GTI National Day, Chobham (MOD) Test Track, taken out of Rabbit 37, ~ August 1996.

One trademark cricket cap, and a set of slicks - a regular participant on the strips in those days:

^^ At this stage the Mk1 wasn't even owned!

Out of paint shop pics next

gillm · 14th May 08, 15:47

cool will be interesting to follow this :)

tis a hard looking car

luke w · 14th May 08, 15:59

Love the arches, I could do with something like that myself.

Is it just the body work that's getting attention or any mechanical upgrades as well?

Chris Eyre · 14th May 08, 16:02

Ah, just the bodywork - it was just getting tatty. Mechanically it's at a spec which won't change a great deal for now I don't think.

Also needed to be kept tidier for the non-VW days it does when there's pricey machinery around.

vrbanana · 14th May 08, 16:21

I loved the old look, no one looked twice until it had been out on track, then there was a crowd round it

luke w · 14th May 08, 16:25

Have you got any info on the bonnet?

I've been considering trying to make my own fibreglass one but if I can pick up one for a decent price I won't go through the hassle.

Stu · 14th May 08, 18:18

Looks excellent, thanks for the pics Chris. Will keep an eye on the thread for future updates

g60syncro · 14th May 08, 18:46

Looking good and so understated!! Awesome machine!!

seanlazyass · 14th May 08, 19:34

I don't suppose there's any engineering porn for us Chris???

Chris Eyre · 14th May 08, 19:35

I can russle up a couple of bits

(but haven't got much)

Tspec · 14th May 08, 19:44

looks ace in the first picture.

dan-ish · 14th May 08, 21:19

I thought it was looking tired when it was outside Jabba in 2003 for months.
Will look proper with the arches

Dub20vt · 15th May 08, 19:59

ooo nice. roll on more pics!

Chris Eyre · 15th May 08, 23:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan-ish

I thought it was looking tired when it was outside Jabba in 2003 for months.

It was up there a while - the engine blew up at Spa in late 2002 IIRC, and it went to Jabba where it was under a tarpaulin for a while.

Quote:

Originally Posted by luke w

Have you got any info on the bonnet?

I think it came off eBay - I'll check though.

Old engine bay pic, circa 1999 - from Rabbit 48 - 1.8T fitted, standard top mounts still there though.

Chris Eyre · 19th May 08, 10:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Eyre

Quote:

Originally Posted by luke w

Have you got any info on the bonnet?

I think it came off eBay - I'll check though.

It came from eBay

Back out of the paint shop, trim being refitted:

New slam panel also - all sundry brackets off the underside were removed with the spotweld cutter, and for neatness, the OEM holes in it were filled with discs, mig-tagged in:

12valver · 19th May 08, 20:42

Looks some machine, will be good to see it back on the track nice and refreshed

steve r · 19th May 08, 22:05

Love this car, looked great at Brands last month

gillm · 19th May 08, 22:09

please tell me its not running orange indicaters and 8v rear lights . they looked great when the car was a bit ratty (which i tyhink looked ace by the way) but with fresh paint it needs 16v rears and black sides .

apart from thats its mint lol

1990 · 19th May 08, 23:04

Beast!!

2dubnick · 19th May 08, 23:24

how much camber on the front

car looks a beast, what sort of chassis setup has it got?

vw_singh · 20th May 08, 09:16

Evil car! Love it. Both cars nice n fresh for 2008.

Gurds

Chris Eyre · 20th May 08, 13:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by gillm

please tell me its not running orange indicaters and 8v rear lights . they looked great when the car was a bit ratty (which i tyhink looked ace by the way) but with fresh paint it needs 16v rears and black sides .

apart from thats its mint lol

What's more, it's technically a small bumper car IIRC

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2dubnick

how much camber on the front

car looks a beast, what sort of chassis setup has it got?

Racey everything really - springs, dampers etc. Camber's probably the interesting side of 1.5/2 degrees.

Dub20vt · 21st May 08, 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Eyre

What's more, it's technically a small bumper car IIRC

you sure chris?

<geek mode>

it's got the twin holes for big bumpers in the rear panel and front wings

or was it an aftermarket job

Chris Eyre · 21st May 08, 23:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dub20vt

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Eyre

What's more, it's technically a small bumper car IIRC

you sure chris?

<geek mode>

it's got the twin holes for big bumpers in the rear panel and front wings

or was it an aftermarket job

Ooh, I'm going to have to think about that!

I heard it was converted early on, but.... stumped now!

fen · 21st May 08, 23:07

not saying it doesnt look better now its been resprayed but it looked MEAN AS before lol

14th May 08, 15:26	#1
Chris Eyre Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mk1 hedonism Posts: 32,999	The Reeves Mk2 - Spring '08 refurb, history. Update, now semi automatic! The Reeves' Mk2's been in for paint recently - I took a few pics when I was over at the garage, so thought I'd put them up! It's an overdue tidy, since it had started to get a bit ratty of late. A van tried a tin-opener job on the NSF wing late last year, so that was the catalyst. Originally it was going to have the usual G60 arches put on it, but in the end the front metal arches were cut & raised / moved outwards on the wings. Runs widetrack, and too low, so it needs it! Rear arches were the same - front arches grafted on higher up (OE replacement panel shown next to it - see ridge line as a guide). New fibreglass bonnet, aerocatches and slam panel, c/w weld on tags for the 'catch pins. Managed to find what's probably one of the first pics of the car - Club GTI National Day, Chobham (MOD) Test Track, taken out of Rabbit 37, ~ August 1996. One trademark cricket cap, and a set of slicks - a regular participant on the strips in those days: ^^ At this stage the Mk1 wasn't even owned! Out of paint shop pics next __________________ ________________ Track car \| Field car \| VWMotorsport.info \| SeatSport.info\| MADmotorsport Forum search tips here. If you have a general question about your car, please don't PM - post a thread, so that others can benefit too.

14th May 08, 15:47	#2
gillm Paid Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: yeovil somerset Posts: 5,048	cool will be interesting to follow this :) tis a hard looking car __________________ mk5 gti revo stage 2 mk1 9a track toy mk2 vr6

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luke w Paid Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 3,673	Love the arches, I could do with something like that myself. Is it just the body work that's getting attention or any mechanical upgrades as well? __________________

14th May 08, 16:02	#4
Chris Eyre Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mk1 hedonism Posts: 32,999	Ah, just the bodywork - it was just getting tatty. Mechanically it's at a spec which won't change a great deal for now I don't think. Also needed to be kept tidier for the non-VW days it does when there's pricey machinery around. __________________ ________________ Track car \| Field car \| VWMotorsport.info \| SeatSport.info\| MADmotorsport Forum search tips here. If you have a general question about your car, please don't PM - post a thread, so that others can benefit too.

14th May 08, 16:21	#5
vrbanana Forum Junkie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny Sheffield Posts: 8,381	I loved the old look, no one looked twice until it had been out on track, then there was a crowd round it __________________

14th May 08, 16:25	#6
luke w Paid Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 3,673	Have you got any info on the bonnet? I've been considering trying to make my own fibreglass one but if I can pick up one for a decent price I won't go through the hassle. __________________

14th May 08, 18:18	#7
Stu Forum Junkie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 4,444	Looks excellent, thanks for the pics Chris. Will keep an eye on the thread for future updates __________________ 1982 Golf Mk1 2.0 16v GTI Track car 1989 BMW E30 325i Sport 1991 Golf Mk2 2.0 16v GTI 2000 Golf Mk4 V6 4Motion - FOR SALE 2009 MINI Cooper D

14th May 08, 18:46	#8
g60syncro Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 65	Looking good and so understated!! Awesome machine!!

14th May 08, 19:34	#9
seanlazyass Paid Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,047	I don't suppose there's any engineering porn for us Chris??? __________________ mk2 "RE2000 GTI Engineering"

14th May 08, 19:35	#10
Chris Eyre Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Mk1 hedonism Posts: 32,999	I can russle up a couple of bits (but haven't got much) __________________ ________________ Track car \| Field car \| VWMotorsport.info \| SeatSport.info\| MADmotorsport Forum search tips here. If you have a general question about your car, please don't PM - post a thread, so that others can benefit too.

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Tspec Forum Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,506	looks ace in the first picture. __________________ ..................................Equipped with 233bhp-252lbf-ft................................

14th May 08, 21:19	#12
dan-ish Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: lost Posts: 194	I thought it was looking tired when it was outside Jabba in 2003 for months. Will look proper with the arches __________________ mk7 polo gti IHI

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Dub20vt Paid Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Somerset Posts: 708	ooo nice. roll on more pics! __________________ Dub20vt- well not anymore... looking for a Passat

19th May 08, 20:42	#16
12valver Forum User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 320	Looks some machine, will be good to see it back on the track nice and refreshed __________________ Overweight, ill-handling Mk3 2.9 VR6 track car

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19th May 08, 22:09	#18
gillm Paid Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: yeovil somerset Posts: 5,048	please tell me its not running orange indicaters and 8v rear lights . they looked great when the car was a bit ratty (which i tyhink looked ace by the way) but with fresh paint it needs 16v rears and black sides . apart from thats its mint lol __________________ mk5 gti revo stage 2 mk1 9a track toy mk2 vr6

19th May 08, 23:04	#19
1990 CGTI Regional Host Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rochdale, Lancs Posts: 13,948	Beast!! __________________ K-reg Black Mk2 VR6

19th May 08, 23:24	#20
2dubnick Forum Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Worcester Posts: 3,887	how much camber on the front car looks a beast, what sort of chassis setup has it got? __________________

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21st May 08, 23:07	#25
fen Forum User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: frome,somerset Posts: 426	not saying it doesnt look better now its been resprayed but it looked MEAN AS before lol __________________