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Bodywork & Paintwork / Re: Door reinforcing bars...
Hope that it's ok to reopen this thread, but has anyone got a spare door reinforcement bar (inc. fixings) that they would like to sell?  My driver's door doesn't have one fitted and it seems like a useful safety measure?  Thanks.
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Suspension & Steering / Re: Suspension ride height
The Genetically Modified sticker made me laugh!
We created that group (GMVW) back in 2001 so we could get into shows for free.
We disbanded in 2010, I dare say that's the last car with those stickers on.

As for the suspension, I'd say the front looks spot on. See if Gaz can sort you out with something for the rear?

LOL, I like those stickers, going to keep them!  Especially if they are now unique!

I've asked Gaz what's going on with the spring lengths - I've only just bought them!

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Suspension & Steering / Re: Suspension ride height
Have you got any photos of it?
I tend to run mine with an equal gap between the tyre and arch all around, if that makes sense.


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tvjRmJlCWTf41YAw10awd3u53WdP0lLs/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u1wKfIcEvlDBS8Or1Nu7JSdoPfxVbxaq/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u3V-z-hlQZEmxMMVoP5z5mt-q-EutWgZ/view?usp=sharing

I'm tempted to just lower the rear to match the front, so will be just under 300mm arch to centre of hub all round?
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Suspension & Steering / Suspension ride height
Gaz Gold coilovers.

The original springs were 350lb front and rear - good for the track but too stiff for the road.

Now have 250lb front and 180lb rear as I'm mainly going to be using it on the road.

Bottom of arch to centre of hub in mm: 
   Was 295F / 300R with the original springs. 
   Now 295F /  335R with the new springs - rear seems jacked up!

What ride heights are you guys running?  Definitely don't want it slammed, but don't want massive arch gaps either!  Also want to get over speed bumps without too much hassle!

Thanks!





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New Members Say Hi! / Just bought my first mk2 GTI in over 25 years
Just a new member saying hi!

I last had a Mk2 GTI back in the mid '90s! It was an '88 Oak Green 8v. 

Now back in the fold with a '91 (originally 8v now has a Mk3 2.0 16v with ITBs).

I bought the car as the shell is solid and the engine, gearbox and brakes are epic. 

Gradually converting from a track car to something more suitable for the road.

Here it is soon after I bought the car a few months ago:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rRrA4sFaRKK659xUuv_lqjDtj5hba2lv/view?usp=share_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SPhMwOg6Xjpz-wb1Wuw8BElc0CXl7YE-/view?usp=share_link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u0lN4dfnP_uxC1JZkKaq3GjLTxKQjA6B/view?usp=share_link

BTW, how do I embed photos from Google Drive?
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Other Problems / Recommendation for dual outlet washer pump
Currently, I have washer bottle mounted in the rear, feeding the windscreen washer jets.

I would also like this to feed the tailgate washer jet, so would like to replace the single outlet pump with a dual outlet pump. 

Would something like this fit? 


I've included links to photos for the bottle and current single outlet pump

Any suggestions please?  Thanks.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p880ahNzdcKIeVkBO7ZlQiYj1fTnqJ5x/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pHf-1S4T3HBEWQPf83D4Jqgnx1SgXO28/view?usp=sharing