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Suspension & Steering / Re: Steering alignment after rack change
Last post by Monkey -
Did you fit the ABF?

It's quite common for people doing engine swaps for mk3 engines to go for a widetrack setup.
This is where you swap the arms, track rods and (sometimes) uprights from the mk3 unit and get a wider track.
If you have put mk2 items on a widetrack setup, this will give you these symptoms.
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Suspension & Steering / Steering alignment after rack change
Last post by Matt_ABF -
Hi all,

I have a mk2 gti that was originally a 8v but now has an ABF. Its been garaged a good while but recently found inspiration to work on it again.

I have fitted new 16v hubs to allow 280mm brakes. Subsequently also had the subframe off, new steering rack (non PAS), complete new track rods, new wishbones, all new bushes etc. Issue is now I can't for the life of me get it close to alignment.

Followed guides and set the rack central using verniers at 70.5mm. Then the rod length to 410mm. All back in and bolted up, its country mile off aligning. Just looks like the rods aren't long enough, approx 40mm too short in total, so not a small amount. All the parts were purchased and originally fitted around 10 years ago now, something could be wrong but unsure what. Could it be Hubs? Do they differ much? These have boltable calliper carriers and fit the upgraded callipers.

Does anyone know approx total length from track rod end to end?
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General Chat / MK3 cabrio restoration
Last post by mof -
happy new year!

i want to get MK3 cabrio §piggy§ back on the road this year - lots needs doing, i got some connects local to help. I'm gonna start in early spring, hopefully document it along the way just with a few words and pics

ill do a list of work needs doing next so you can see
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Shows & Events / National Club Meet 17-19 July 2026
Last post by vw-widow -
Happy new year to all VW Golf MK2 Owners Club members.

Ok, so it’s our pleasure to announce the date of this years annual meet - July 17-19th 2026, which coincides with the 50th anniversary of the GTI.

Please join us in the celebrations at Curborough Sprint Course tickets will go on sale end of January. 

2 days of track action, onsite camping and loads of Mk2 Golfs.

Traders on site.  If you are a trader/company and wish to be present, please contact us.