GTI upgrades.

Its nearly a week and it looks like my new golf should be ready to pick up from the garage in the next few days after being in storage for 8 years the car recently had to get :
A new fuel pump.
A set of injectors
Plugs and leads.
A new metering head.
Fresh fuel.
Timing belt(request by myself).

Thats all to list just now but i expect more.

I was wondering about any upgrades that are worth doing as the car is still original.
I am not talking about "max power" type mods just little upgrades like headlamps/bulbs, brakes,shocks and general stuff like that.
Is it worth fitting strut braces etc.
I expect the hardcore owners to turn their noses up at these mods and say "leave as factory intended"

Any advice for a new owner? :idea:

Check the old campaign register forum for info on struts and other useful mods.

Good ones to do are:

Relay front lamps & upgrade bulbs
Lower front strut brace

People moan about the Mk1 brakes but I believe a well maintained and adjusted system is perfectly adequate.

Any one recommend anything else.

Thanks crazy. 8)
What bulbs do you recommend as there is heaps on the market nowadays and its hard to tell whats BS and whats good unless you have tried them.

My car has the Hella H4 conversion (i think it was a kit from BR Motorsports according to the invoice, from back in the early 90's). Highly recommended as the standard Mk1 units are closer to candle power in my experience  8O

If your gearchange is a bit "sloppy" then a new linkage kit should tighten things up a bit.

Aside from that I'd be tempted to budget for a new battery after 8 years in storage - its cheap and could save you being stranded. GSF have some decent Bosch ones for about 30 quid.

Chris

The 'mods' we have done, each of which have made a massive difference, (even though the cars are driven by 2 doddery old gits):

Relay front lamps & upgrade bulbs
Lower front strut brace
Pagid drilled and grooved discs, with pagid pads

and on the Clipper - a Weber replacement carb

Hey folks thats the new baby home now.
First time i have had the chance to give it a good run(80 miles home)and it ran sweet as a nut.
Considering it hasnt run since 1996 it ran perfect all the way home and got heaps of looks too. 8)
The first prob i have is the internal lights didnt work so i will have to look at the dimmer switch tomorrow.
But is booked in for its MOT at lunchtime and i think i will leave the 96 tax disc on just to see their faces.Heres hoping all goes well. :?
But being my first drive in it no wonder people were looking as i smiled like a cheshire cat all the way home
I will post photos 2moro.
Thanks for all the replies regarding upgrades and please keep em coming for all to take note as well.

Congrats on your new baby skid  

This may be of use
http://www.campaignreg…orum/viewtopic.php?t=1424

I'm also going to stick my neck out on the mods and recommend some nice carpet mats!

Seriously, on the next oil change drop the sump and give it a thorough clean with new gasket. Same story for valve cover.

Cheers
Rajan

mk2 16V brake set up is meant to be a good change, i haven't done it yet but fully intend to, you can't brakes that are too good! 16V calipers, servo, m/cyl and Ausi 80 caliper mount brackets are the main bits req.