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  • Summers almost here...a new Dub!

    Hey all!
    So I figured I would post up the latest edition as the nice weather is upon us and everyone else seems to be whoring out there rides that are slowly coming out of hybernation

    We will start off with my history of dubs!

    1997 Golf...My first dub at the age of 16, I thought it was slammed haha



    Then I came across this on Kijiji one afternoon with nothing to do, and by the end of the day it was back at my house.This really sparked my interest in mk2's, my buddys had always had them so I finally decided to take the plunge
    My mk2 GTX 16v



    Around this time I started taking Automotive service tech at SAIT, and with a diverse group of car guys all talking about this magical thing called "Boost"...I had to have it!
    Mk4 1.8T with FMIC and a garret T3


    After about a month of driving the Mk4 I realized that it just wasnt my style...I needed a mk2 again.
    So now I am onto this...hopfully for a while to come, It is exactly what I was looking for, No power options, and a 1.8 8V under the hood.
    91 Mk2 GTI 8v

    First thing I can say is WOW, all the "feel" of driving that was totall lost with the Mk4 is back...its a blast and you can see why these cars shaped the hot hatch game.





    That is how she sits right now, there are some changes comming and I will update with pics when they happen.

    thanks for reading!
    Last edited by D-BOMB; 07-27-2010, 01:04 AM.
    "If it has tits or wheels it will give you trouble"

    -97 Golf
    -91 GTI

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    Re: Summers almost here...a new Dub!

    Did you buy it from a dood named Horatio? Pics/location look familiar so I'm just curious if its the car I'm thinking about.

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    • #3
      Re: Summers almost here...a new Dub!

      I sure did, he was a rad dude to deal with
      "If it has tits or wheels it will give you trouble"

      -97 Golf
      -91 GTI

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        Re: Summers almost here...a new Dub!

        Looks like an amazing example, wow, nice paint for a Mk2.
        KR
        Porsche 991 Carrera S

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          Re: Summers almost here...a new Dub!

          Originally posted by D-BOMB View Post
          I sure did, he was a rad dude to deal with
          I just randomly met him one day at a house in my neighborhood with like 10 VW's on the driveway, seemed like a cool guy with a passion for dubs.

          The car is definitely minty fresh, seen it many times and am always surprised at how nicely its been kept. Very nice purchase!

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          • #6
            Re: Summers almost here...a new Dub!

            Nice car history, that paint does look immaculate.

            If you don't mind me asking. How did you come across this car?

            I am really REALLY itching to pick up a MK1 or MK2 for a project this year.
            I've had a MK3 as my first car also, I agree with the "feel" of driving being different in a MK4 than previous generations.

            Thanks,

            Paul
            Last edited by calgarydub; 03-14-2010, 03:29 AM.

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              Re: Summers almost here...a new Dub!

              Well the guy I bought it from posted it as a feeler early last summer, I wanted it so I posted my Mk4 for sale so I could get it but he then made up his mind he just couldnt let go of her just yet. He felt kinda bad and even asked if he could buy me a case of beer for getting my hopes up haha, but all I asked was if he ever was to sell it for sure to let me know first...so he did!

              thanks for all the comments guys!
              Last edited by D-BOMB; 03-14-2010, 09:32 AM.
              "If it has tits or wheels it will give you trouble"

              -97 Golf
              -91 GTI

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                Re: Summers almost here...a new Dub!

                Did a quick test fit of the 15x8 RM's...The fronts fit bang on but the rear arch sits on the tire...DANG! Ill be needing coilovers now.


                Last edited by D-BOMB; 03-16-2010, 10:03 AM.
                "If it has tits or wheels it will give you trouble"

                -97 Golf
                -91 GTI

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                • #9
                  Re: Summers almost here...a new Dub!

                  Fresh wax...


                  "If it has tits or wheels it will give you trouble"

                  -97 Golf
                  -91 GTI

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                  • #10
                    Re: Summers almost here...a new Dub!

                    Looks awesome. I'm jealous.
                    Levi.W
                    78 BMW 635CSi - Project
                    91 Mercedes 190E 2.6 - Daily

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                    • #11
                      Re: Summers almost here...a new Dub!

                      So damn classic. Take good care of her. She's a beauty. I'm quite jealous.
                      Cam


                      2004 VW R32 Turbo

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                      • #12
                        Re: Summers almost here...a new Dub!

                        thanks guys!
                        "If it has tits or wheels it will give you trouble"

                        -97 Golf
                        -91 GTI

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