Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v... Reply #210 – October 30, 2021, 05:19:53 PM Milky/clear rubble bags make a great replacement for door membranes. They are thicker polythene and if you cut down one side and along the bottom fold-out they are plenty big enough.You can either fit them baggy or re-use the 'pockets' from the originals. Last Edit: October 30, 2021, 08:03:11 PM by AndyBa
Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v... Reply #211 – October 30, 2021, 05:54:35 PM This is one of the impressive restorations I referred to elsewhere. Feels like the car is being re-manufactured. Really impressive work.
Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v... Reply #212 – November 01, 2021, 10:37:37 AM With it being sooooo long ago I've had to pinch myself to believe the car's at the stage it is (if you ignore the small issue of a lack of engine).Even went into the loft last night to hunt down bits I'd bought a decade and more ago for it.Something I've had even longer is this, bought new from Isaac Agnews VW parts store in Mallusk, Co. Antrim when it was still just a single tiny box office down the side of the old showroom. It's been with me and on a few MK2's (plus a monza blue Jetta 16v) right through from the start of the 1990's... like meeting an old friend again. 1 Likes
Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v... Reply #213 – November 01, 2021, 11:37:14 AM Took a while but finally tracked down a German outfit that'd post the front part of the Bosal system to the UK... 1 Likes
Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v... Reply #214 – November 02, 2021, 05:31:39 PM Getting weary... interior is all in (I think!) so going to call it a day for while then assess the engine side of things.Fading light stopped play again and didn't help the image quality either. 2 Likes
Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v... Reply #215 – November 03, 2021, 08:08:39 AM I'm not usually a fan of non oem steering wheels in a mk2, but that really looks at home there.
Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v... Reply #216 – November 03, 2021, 08:57:17 AM Don't think I've ever owned a MK2 that I didn't change the wheel on, the original for this car is worn smooth in places and has developed an ever so slightly tacky feel around the rim... just not nice to useThis age of Italvolanti has a really satisfying chunky rim, even it was as ugly as sin it'd be going on for that reason alone, but regardless I personally think it's perfect and have never seen something I'd swap it for.
Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v... Reply #217 – November 03, 2021, 09:24:31 AM I recently dispensed with original ‘plastic’ steering wheel, as I found it aesthetically displeasing. They should have carried through with a leather trim mk1 or similar design. I have of course retained it as insurance against future sale..I eventually opted for a Momo ‘Tuner’, black leather with red stitching, which in my opinion has all the period hallmarks of a ‘GTi’. Importantly for me the diameter shaved off 25mm against original wheel (375mm?) which makes my aged entry into cabin more dignified. Overall, with thinner rim and firmer material it feels like the steering has become more direct if you know what I mean?Not a cheap upgrade, particularly when you are obliged to purchase correct steering boss and horn button to complete exercise. Also the alleged ‘30 minute’ fitment, promoted by on line VW contributors, I found somewhat optimistic. It’s a subjective thing.
Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v... Reply #218 – November 03, 2021, 01:20:48 PM One of the loft finds... do remember buying this a very long time ago for pennies on eBay for no other reason than it was the same one as in the catalogue.It's just the handset part, the main gubbins would've been hidden out of sight some where.No holes etc., made up an aluminium paddle (protected with more of the indispensable adhesive foam!) held between a gap in the center consoles side and to which the phones own holder now attaches, all easily removed.Apologies for the dodgy image's, just can't seem to get a decent piccie these days because of the low autum sun... life's hard.
Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v... Reply #219 – November 03, 2021, 01:45:12 PM That is both a little bit sad but also massively amazing at the same time! Great work. Don't suppose you can get power to it so it lights up? 1 Likes
Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v... Reply #220 – November 03, 2021, 03:04:39 PM Oh ye of little faith!Of course it lights up, but you'll probably not believe me until I put up a piccy and that's a way off what with there being no ancilliaries / engine etc. 1 Likes
Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v... Reply #222 – November 03, 2021, 04:24:49 PM Quote from: Monkey on November 03, 2021, 03:53:32 PMHa! Proper yuppie spec! Red braces and a pair of Church's brogues required. I have to say though I actually quite like it. 1 Likes
Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v... Reply #223 – November 03, 2021, 09:00:34 PM and the 80s white socks.....The ones that cover the heater ducting that is..How did you get then sooo white but I realise you can't see them.As for the phone. Your passenger could have some fun with that in a traffic jam.....brings to mind a sketch from the 80's where someone was taking the mick driving with the old house style handset to their ear miming "I'm on the phone" Last Edit: November 03, 2021, 09:13:37 PM by AndyBa
Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v... Reply #224 – November 04, 2021, 11:58:56 AM Socks went in the wash with the normal laundry, weren't too dirty to start with other than dust.Bellino fuel can intended to fit within the spare wheel itself.The vast majority of these seem to have been made for Mercedes, then BMW and occassionally you'll see the odd Volvo / other obsure one and most will have the corresponding makers emblem pressed into the metal.VW seem to have done it on the cheap and added their logo in sticker form to a plain can.Unfortunately for me, being a later car with the space saver the can's too tall to fit under the flat boot mat, if you'd a full size spare and humped mat it'd be perfect.They come in different capacities (I think 7 and 9 litres) and the larger version is for greater diameter wheels... 7 litre fits a 15" wheel exactly.The cans separate threaded rod / washer screws down onto the existing floor mounted upright to secure it.Also leaves you with the issue of what to do with the jack etc. 1 Likes
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