Recommend cheap mods to improve your Mk2

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous Technical Queries' started by luke w, Feb 5, 2008.

  1. ambrose89

    ambrose89 Forum Member

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    if its a pb engine code probably, check with mikehorsb he'll know
     
  2. vw_singh Events Team Paid Member

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    Decent tyres and brake pads?

    Gurds
     
  3. G60KG

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    Drilled airbox? very very cheap nice sound too
     
  4. Matt82

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    plus lots of warm air coming in.

    airbox wise, buy some 50mm hose (not that dear) and butcher the warm air intake to create a cold air intake and youre on a winner
     
  5. G60KG

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    not too much warm air if you drill it in the right area no?
     
  6. Mike_H Forum Addict

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    Depends on the car - if it's a carb car then you'll suck hot air in wherever you drill the airbox.

    On a Mk2 Golf GTI, if you drill the front, or the inner wing side of the airbox, you'll draw cooler air in, but still warmer than outside - far better to use ducting to get cold air into it.
     
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    Did you buy this recently mate and do you have a part number??
     
  8. Steve B Forum Junkie

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    would also like to get that.

    i also thought braided brake lines can be had from between 40 and 80 depending on the car can make a difference to braking and also goodridge i thinik are life time garenteed, one less thing to worry about for the mot.

    corrado or seat toledo electric window control modual and looms, could probably be had for around 20 - 50 depending on the scrap yard, gives you one touch down and total closure of your electric windows.

    new bonnet stay clip to hold it in place molst golfs need one, they are pennies from VW

    Locking wheel bolts, new desighn for mnk2 at VW not that expencive about 30?

    new heater matrix and remove the bypass valves, will give you a heater that actually works and no risk of burning water, if you do it yourself will cost the price of the heater matrix and some copper pipe
     
  9. luke w

    luke w Forum Junkie

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    The GSF poly bush kit is part no 99570

    Good kit for the money, but the rear beam bushes are useless so your best bet is to buy them individually from Rally Design.
     
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    the lifetime warrenty aint worth jack...i had one burst and they couldnt give a monkeys , the ends also rust fast on the cheapie kits they do...goodridge [xx(]
     
  11. Sukh

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    How did you manage to burst it? could it of been a faulty hose or something?
     
  12. penny71 Forum Member

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    Genuine VAG exhaust rubbers (GSF last about a year max)
    Good enough to carry a genuine 16v exhaust - the heaviest of them all !
    191 253 147 A X2
    191 253 147 B X1
    431 253 149 A X1
    8A0 253 147 A X1

    11.47 inc VAT
     

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