Golf is a line of models of the German automobile concern Volkswagen, produced since the 80s of the last century. For 35 years 4 generations of Golfs, the first series is now rare due to obsolescence, however, the 2nd Golf, due to the optimal ratio of price and performance, is in demand to this day.
Popular and demanded car

This article discusses tuning Volkswagen 2,3 and 4th generation. You will learn how to upgrade the interior, optics, which will make your car stand out in the stream of similar vehicles.

Tuning Volkswagen Golf 2

Tuning VW Golf 2 is an occupation that requires knowledge of the design features of the car, patience and financial costs, but the result obtained justifies the difficulties in full.

It is rational to start the external transformation of the car from the installation. In comparison with factory forged discs, due to their lower mass and inertia, they provide improved controllability of the car at speed and increased acceleration dynamics. This tuning for Volkswagen Golf 2 visually changes the car, gives it a catchy, aggressive appearance.

Optics for Golf 2 - the second basic component of the car exterior. By replacing the old headlights with xenon lights, you will get an increased light output and, as a result, more safety when driving in the dark. Xenon headlights on the Golf 2 have low energy consumption, which reduces the load on the vehicle's on-board electrical system.

Tuning headlights on Golf 2 is carried out by installing "cilia" on the optics or by mounting LED "angel eyes" typical for BMW cars. Dimming the headlights with a tint film also looks advantageous. Such a film, in contrast to tinting with varnish, you can dismantle, which is useful if there are complaints from the traffic police.

Reliability, quality, safety

Tuning Golf 2 is accompanied by the installation of aerodynamic body kits on the car:

• Anti-wing (spoiler);
• Back and
• Side sills.

Aerodynamic tuning on the Volkswagen Golf 2 transforms the compact hatchback into a memorable sports car. Due to the improvement, it picks up speed, and the spoiler redistributes the wind flows, pressing the car down to the roadway, which gives confident handling at high speed.

Tuning for the Golf 2 provides for the improvement of the interior, which in a 30-year-old car has an unpresentable appearance. We recommend the ceiling and door cards in leather or Alcantara. Cover Golf 2 with vinyl film like carbon, thereby saving on replacement of the torpedo.

Changing the exterior allows tuning spare parts for Golf 2. Replace small components - moldings, door handles and mirrors with chrome parts. The front of the car is transformed by installing a matte radiator grill.

Tuning on Golf 2 with your own hands is variable, follow the examples of already implemented projects or your own ideas and you will get an exclusive car.

Tuning Golf 3

The third Golf was produced by the concern in the period 91-97. By operational standards, this is a modern car and does not require cardinal changes to the interior aimed at increasing comfort. Tuning Golf 3 rationally focus on modernizing the exterior of the car and eliminating problems in its weak point - the transmission.

Problems with the transmission in the third generation begin after 200 thousand kilometers - the clutch starts to fail, which manifests itself in difficulties when shifting speeds at high revs, there is a characteristic hum in the gearbox.

The problems can be eliminated by a comprehensive repair at the service station, during which the transmission bearings are replaced, a new clutch cable is installed (in rare cases, the entire cardan transmission). For replacement, we recommend using stock spare parts from the fourth generation of Golf or components manufactured by Sachs, a subsidiary of Volkswagen.

In the factory, the third Golf has stamped discs, replace them with cast ones and your car will visually change. Tuning Volkswagen Golf 3 often involves airbrushing the car, through which 3D drawings or patterns are applied to the body.

Unique, individual and generous design

Airbrushing makes a car unique and has a positive effect on its safety - hijackers rarely associate with cars that stand out from the crowd. If excessive pretentiousness is not for you, paint the car in metallic, the third Golf also looks advantageous in a dark matte body.

If tuning the Golf 3 with your own hands is carried out with the replacement of optics, we recommend using the following headlight sets:

• Hella Black;
• Bi-xenon "Toureg".

They are not cheap (400-500 dollars per set), but they fully justify their price. When doing Golf 3 with your own hands, replace the factory seats and steering wheel with sports ones, which will give new sensations when driving at high speed.

We will separately consider tuning for the Volkswagen Passat B3. The third series of Passats has gained popularity due to its comfortable, spacious interior and durable suspension. In terms of performance, the B3 is comparable to the then business-class cars, which makes sense to emphasize when performing tuning on the Volkswagen B3.

We recommend to drag the salon with genuine leather. The initial costs will be higher than when using leatherette, however, due to the wear resistance of the material, you will lose the need for spending in the future - such upholstery lasts a long time, and the interior itself looks presentable.

Tuning the Volkswagen Passat B3 means decorating the interior with overhead wood panels installed on the dashboard, door cards, armrests. The torpedo, covered with a vinyl film under a tree, looks advantageous.

External tuning Volkswagen Passat B3 does not accept the use of flashy sports accessories and body kits. Repaint the car in a single dark color and complete it with chrome parts - handles, mirrors. Alloy wheels are an additional plus for the visual appeal of your car.

Do-it-yourself tuning for the Volkswagen Passat B3 in order to improve the performance of the car provides for noise insulation of the cabin. We recommend to carry it out in a comprehensive manner - cover the bottom, engine compartment, hood, ceiling and doors with insulating material, you will also need to replace the silent blocks of the Volkswagen Passat B3.

The problematic place of the third Passat is the thermostat. You can understand that you need to replace the thermostat with the Volkswagen Passat B3 by the following signs:

• The fan is running, but the bottom pipe is cold;
• The upper and lower nozzles are at the same temperature;
• The car cools down at idle speed;
• The engine warm-up time has increased.

With the replacement of the thermostat, it is rational to contact the service center. The cost of the service is 1-1.5 thousand rubles.

Tuning Golf 4

The fourth Golf was produced by Volkswagen in the period 97-04 in hatchback, convertible and station wagon bodies. The advantages of these cars are considered to be a spacious interior for such a compact body, a high-spirited engine and a quiet running gear.

When upgrading the Golf 4, it is rational to perform chip tuning of the engine, during which the factory firmware of the electronic engine control unit is changed. Chipovka provides an increase in engine power - 1.6. liter engines, the horsepower increases from 75 to 83, and the torque increases from 127 to 141 Nm.

Chip tuning is accompanied by fine tuning of the power unit, including:

• Removing the factory software speed limit;
• Changing the ignition timing;
• Reduced fuel consumption (within 3-5%).

A car that has exceeded its expectations

The cost of the fourth Golf chip is $ 250-300. However, keep in mind that an increase in power leads to accelerated wear of the power unit, the engine resource will decrease by 4%.

When tuning the Golf 4 with your own hands, it makes sense to tint the windows. With a limited budget, we recommend using a tint film, if finances allow - to install double glazing (the first glass is transparent, the second is tinted), or to cover the stock windows with electrochromic film. Such a coating costs $ 400 per m2, but as a result you get the opportunity to automatically adjust the level of glass shading.

Complete the car body with chrome elements - moldings, door handles, mirror covers. If possible, install an aerodynamic body kit and alloy wheels with low-profile tires. So from a compact, unremarkable hatchback, you make a catchy sports car.

Do-it-yourself VW Golf 2 steering wheel tuning

We bring to your attention the instructions, following which you can independently install the heating on the steering wheel of the second Golf and tighten it with leather.

To complete the work you will need:

• Carbon strips 110 cm long, 4 pcs;
• Stationery knife;
• Cling film;
• Leather, nylon thread, needles;
• Super glue;
• Cotton tape;
• Terminals for connecting wires;
• Soldering iron.

Refinement is performed according to the following algorithm:

1. The steering wheel is dismantled, with the help of a clerical knife, the old trim is removed from the steering wheel;
2. Do not throw away the removed upholstery, later it will be needed to mark the pattern;
3. We glue the steering wheel around the perimeter with carbon tape using super glue (Moment will do). Individual segments are placed parallel to each other with an indent of 1 cm.
4. In the steering wheel, using a clerical knife, recesses are made for laying the cable. The grooves contain wires that are soldered to the contact pads of the tape. The wires in one section are led inside the steering wheel and fixed with insulating tape.
5. To prevent possible damage to the tape during wrapping, cover the wheel with 3-4 layers of cling film.
6. We unpick the trim previously removed from the steering wheel and cut out a blank from the purchased leather along its contours.
7. We tighten the steering wheel by sewing the leather with a zig-zag stitch. The elasticity of the material allows you to pull it together, even if you made an error in the size of the pattern.

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The heating is connected to the on-board electrical system of the car through the steering shaft using a 5 Ampere fuse. If heated seats are installed, the steering wheel wiring is connected to their switches.

Tuning "Golf-2" can be done without a trip to the car service. It will not only be more economical financially, but also much more interesting. The car enthusiast just needs to adhere to the recommendations of specialists. Some tips for changing this Volkswagen model will be offered in this article.

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Vehicle advantages

"Golf-2", the tuning of which is practiced among motorists, has a diesel engine with three popular letters and a power of 110 hp. from. This power is ideal for a brisk urban driving experience.

Vehicle type: VW Golf 2 GTI TDI 1990 release. Tuning the Golf 2 for its engine is to convert it to a 1.9 TDI 110HP from Seat Toledo. You can also add air conditioning, power steering.

The car is equipped with:

• original 5-speed gearbox including drive shafts,
• pendant AP Coilovers,
• original brakes Seat Toledo 280 mm,
• steel wheels from T5, 7x17 ET55,
• bolts 5x120 with adapter plates 20/25 mm,
• nankang tires in 185/35 R17,
• original yellow fog lights and spotlights.

Having made tuning "Golf-2" with your own hands, you will equip the car with various components and a diesel tachometer.

Why is there a need for tuning?

This car did not always enter the Russian territory legally. At the end of the last century, such used cars were shipped from European countries and modernized to their liking.

So, in the model "Golf-2" the installation of deflectors and spoilers was practiced. Moreover, it was not necessary to purchase the listed parts. They were made with their own hands, subject to the correct computational operations.

Spoilers were used to transform laminar air into a turbulent version. Such devices are classified into frontal and tail-type models. And at the end of the work, the look of the car will require a finishing touch. And it could be the installation of the wing. In addition to providing a spectacular look, such an innovation will help provide improved traction performance.

Changing the headlights

Photos of tuning "Volkswagen-Golf-2" can be seen below. The headlights can also be replaced in this car. As a rule, they seek to install them on their own. Such changes will allow for a more attractive appearance of the vehicle, because the headlights are the “eyes” of the car.

But before the process, you must carefully study the instructions from the manufacturer. Headlights with illumination in a circle look very impressive. But it is important that such floodlights are fitted with properly designed reflectors to prevent glare from oncoming vehicles.

Headlight wires in the amount of six pieces are displayed to highlight the dimensions. And with a simple plug, you can protect the device from dust. To install new lighting fixtures, you just need to insert a light bulb, snap it in and put on an elastic band. Then the connector will slide directly onto the light bulb.

The headlights must be identical. Be sure to pay attention to whether there is an indication of the direction, as sometimes there are options for right and left headlights. For convenience, arrows are usually indicated on them or there are corresponding inscriptions.

Let's sum up

Vehicle tuning is widely practiced among motorists, especially in Russia. Working with such a high-quality and powerful car as Volkswagen Golf-2 is very promising, since the car has high-quality technical characteristics. One German assembly is worth something! If you wish, you can tune such a car with your own hands, taking into account the recommendations of specialists.

Volkswagen Golf 2 first went into serial production and became a favorite car for tuning enthusiasts. This applies not only to tuning the appearance, but also to all the hardware installed on the car.

Tuning Golf 2 with your own hands

Correctly carried out tuning will significantly transform not only the appearance of the car, but also significantly improve the dynamic characteristics of the car. The most popular option, which is used primarily by almost all motorists, is spoilers. It should be noted right away that not all elements that can be used in external tuning can be made at home. This is due not to the lack of skill, but to the fact that incorrect calculation in their manufacture can entail unpredictable consequences.

Installing a spoiler helps transform laminar air flow into turbulent air. In most cases, the spoiler is divided into two types - front and rear. The frontal one is the "lip", the tail one is the "skirt". Apart from installing the spoiler, the exterior tuning will not be final without installing the wing. The main goal of installing the rear wing is to improve the grip of the wheels of the car with the road surface, by pressing the tail of the car.

In some cases, the wing can act in two ways, as a spoiler and as a wing at the same time. Among other things, installing a wing will help transform your car in appearance into a racing car and stand out from the crowd of others on the road. The correct wing in cross section has a shape that resembles an ordinary wing, for which it actually got its name.

It should be located at an angle of 10-15 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis of the machine. It is made of fiberglass or aluminum. When installing the wing, it is worth remembering that the further from the base of the body it is located, the more attention should be paid to its fastening.

Another of the popular elements of external tuning is the installation of a deflector, which, in addition to an aesthetic guide, also carries useful functional abilities, consisting in the distribution of air flow in the required direction.

Do-it-yourself Golf 2 salon tuning

Having finished with the exterior of the car, you can proceed to its interior. There are a great many conversion options here. You can cover the entire interior with leather, but it will be too expensive, so leather can be used as a decorative element. You can decorate the interior in two colors, playing in contrast, as shown in the photo.

Tuning the instrument panel by installing a white scale will help add even more charm to the entire dashboard.

Tired that your hands sometimes stick to the steering wheel in severe frosts? Then it's time to tackle the steering wheel padding with leather heating. Moreover, for this it is absolutely not necessary to run to a car service, but everything can be done with your own hands, at home. The work plan will be roughly as follows:

• Make patterns.
• Sew a ring from the resulting patterns.
• Sew the resulting ring onto the steering wheel.

As a heater, you can use a heating wire from a warm floor by winding it around the steering wheel and wrapping it with electrical tape for reliability.

You can start preparatory work, and the preparation of a pattern, without which it will be impossible to do quality work. In order to make patterns, you will need cling film and masking tape. We wrap the cling film on the steering wheel, closing it on top with masking tape. After that, carefully cut with a painting knife in a circle and remove the finished pattern.

It is worth remembering that the pattern came out without the necessary tolerance, therefore, having laid it on a Whatman paper, we redraw the pattern, increasing its millimeters by four. Superfluous can always be removed, but adding will not work. After the work done, you should get the following pattern:

We sew the pattern into a ring, along the edges you can sew decorative seams:

You can sew by hand using a gear wheel for precise marking of the seam. For sewing seams, you can use an awl and a needle:

The seams that hold the parts together can be additionally treated with glue.

We put the ring on the rim, having previously sewed the middle on a typewriter.

We make the rim tie with a macrame seam, which is used in German cars. For this, the rim covers were previously hand-sewn. Starting to pull the thread through the ties, we pull everything to its logical end.

Putting the buttons in place, we bend the edges, having previously coated them with glue. The steering wheel is almost ready.

The wires can be hooked onto an additional patch behind the steering wheel.

Do-it-yourself Golf 2 engine tuning

In order to improve the performance of the engine, it is necessary to increase its torque and maximum power. For this, there are two, mutually intersecting, but completely different in terms of effectiveness methods. The first does not require any global intervention in the internal structure of the engine. It is enough to install the sports camshaft, the throttle valve, the zero resistance filter, the receiver and the exhaust system.

Only the use of external elements will increase the engine power by an average of 20-30%. At the same time, you do not have to spend a lot and these transformations will not take much time and effort. The second way is to mechanically fine-tune the engine. When using this method, two main approaches can be distinguished - to modify the cylinder head and increase the engine displacement. It is worth noting that, as noted above, these two methods intersect and complement each other: a forced engine will require the installation of more efficient external elements.

Chip Tuning Golf 2

One of the most common ways to increase engine power is to drive it. You can open the internal reserve, which was put into the engine by the manufacturer, on any Volkswagen model. By applying reprogramming, you can reduce fuel consumption with an increase in engine torque. What can result in the end result of a properly carried out flashing of the electronic engine control unit:

• Motor power increase by 20-30%
• The agility and dynamic characteristics of the car will increase.
• Traction at low revs will improve.
• Ease of control will appear when the car is fully loaded.

After watching the video, you can more clearly imagine what the Golf 2 tuning can give in the end result.

The Volkswagen Golf 2 car is not in vain called the second generation, since for several years it has been occupying a leading position among cars that have from three to five doors. Although the car is no longer produced, its popularity still remains great. The thing is that every year the Volkswagen Golf 2 outwardly begins to acquire even better and brighter colors. After all, the main feature of this car is the extraordinary and modern design made by tuning the outside of the car.

The popularity of tuning Volkswagen Golf 2 is off scale

Tuning Volkswagen Golf 2 is gaining more and more popularity among all cars of the Volkswagen concern. Namely - this is, first of all, an innovative approach for all lovers of new products in the world of cars. will make your car not only exclusive, but also perfectly emphasize your individual style and attractiveness.

If you nevertheless decide to start tuning a Volkswagen Golf 2, you need to pay attention to, undoubtedly, important elements of external tuning of a Volkswagen. First of all, pay attention to the installation of the aerodynamic body kit. It can be installed in a complex or separately.

The aerodynamic body kit of the Volkswagen Golf 2 includes: bumpers, a spoiler (sometimes a brake light is included in addition), a radiator grill and eyelashes for headlights. There is no specific material from which the parts must be made, since they all have certain properties. So there are materials from fiberglass, polyurethane, plastic. If you decide to draw attention to your car, then this is perhaps one of the most effective ways.

Today, especially for Volkswagen Golf car enthusiasts, there is a wide selection of tuning parts that improve the external technical characteristics of the car.

Tuning Volkswagen Golf 2 cannot do without upgrading the optics. Optics includes rear lights, headlights, bulbs, lights and turn signals. Alternative optics find their application in the regular places of the car. Also, the tuning headlights of the Volkswagen Golf 2 are equipped with special standard correctors from their own optics. Tuning optics can be performed in two styles: "angel eyes" and "LED eyelashes".

Undoubtedly, bright optics will significantly change the appearance of the Volkswagen Golf and will make this car stand out from other gray cars. The front optics tuning of the Volkswagen Golf comes with an electric detonator made from standard headlights. For rear optics, conventional incandescent bulbs or, in some cases, LED flashlights are used. Both the front and rear optics are located in a regular place, standard Volkswagen Golf connectors are used.

New car image

If the image of a car plays an important role for you, then it is very important to purchase brand new bumpers for the Volkswagen Golf 2, it is the original front and rear bumpers that give the Golf a serious appearance. It is necessary to know that not only external characteristics affect the tuning of the Volkswagen Golf, an important factor is the aerodynamic function, which reduces the influence of constant windy currents.

All bumpers have good resistance to temperature changes. This type of spare parts meets all quality standards and is ideal for your car. If you have no experience or desire to do everything yourself, then it is best to trust the professionals, after which your car will acquire a new color, and you will gain pride, having Volkswagen Golf tuning (photo below).

Quite often, car enthusiasts start tuning Volkswagen Golf by installing spoilers on their cars. In this case, the tail spoiler, also called the "skirt" of the car, is gaining popularity. Installing a spoiler not only changes the look of your car for the better, but this in turn will help to convert the laminar air flow to turbulent.

Another subtlety in tuning

Tuning Volkswagen Golf 2 cannot do without another important detail. If you want to give your car all the seriousness of its appearance, you will certainly need to install a radiator grill. Outwardly, this device is somewhat reminiscent of grill devices. The grille is installed specifically instead of the standard car element on the fasteners made at the factory.

Tuning Volkswagen Golf does not have exorbitant prices, therefore it is widely popular, as it is available to everyone.

Powerful V-shaped six under the hood, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds, perfect condition. It's hard to believe this is all about the Golf II GTi, which recently turned 31. "Holiday car" - this is how the owner Yevgeny Minginovich says about it, who for several years has been bringing a rare car today to its ideal state.

After "six" I realized: I want a foreign car

The first own car in Yevgeny's life was the sixth model Zhiguli, which his aged grandfather gave him.

“Don't think it was an old car. Grandfather bought it new in 1996 in Togliatti, did not drive much, so the car was well preserved, and for me, as a student, it was a very generous gift. Of course, like all Soviet cars, it constantly required minor repairs, so after a couple of years, I think I got the qualification of a mechanic.

All this time, Eugene studied at a mechanical engineering college, then went to work at MTZ.

- It was quite difficult to work: assembling tractors on a conveyor belt, after the shift I also worked part-time in a taxi company, helped a friend in a paint brushes. Later, these skills came in handy. It was thanks to a friend that I met the Golf II. Compared to "Zhiguli" - heaven and earth. It seemed to me everything was perfect in him: both the appearance and the control. I wanted the same, only special - GTi, even then I was sure that there would be enough knowledge and experience to restore.

GTi from grandfather

Before going to choose his new car, Eugene managed to read a lot about the desired model and decided for himself that he would check everything carefully. But as soon as he got behind the wheel of the first inspected car, he lost all skepticism.

- This Golf was sold by a young man, there was a lot of "collective farm" tuning in the car. Behind there was a huge spoiler of unknown origin, the steering wheel is the cheapest China. But I caught fire, I thought: "Here it is, my car, I will throw out all unoriginal". The seller, seeing my eyes, even dropped the price a little. But then a friend came to the rescue, who, unlike me, meticulously examined the car. He literally took it by the hand and pointed to the bottom ... And it was rotten, covered with some kind of black paste and almost covered with newspapers.

Eugene was more fortunate with the second car - it was the original GTi, which was sold by an elderly couple.

- I understood that there can be a big difference between what is in the photographs and what is in life, so imagine my surprise when a well-groomed Golf GTi stood in front of me. The condition was as close as possible to his own, and his wife was selling it. The owner was well over 60 years old. His wife, an English teacher, said that the car began to break down more often, and it was hard for them, the elderly, to go to the service station. According to the documents, the car has been in their hands since 1996.

During the inspection, it turned out that the bottom was in perfect condition, they noticed a slight blow from the front, and rust accumulated near the towbar. A fender pad was welded in, the front passenger door was changed. But, surprisingly, when I was already removing the trim in the garage, I saw that the rear fender was all in black soil. This indicates that the car was made a very long time ago, and the body elements were installed new. They also pasted the original sticker on the board, like from the factory.

A month preparing for painting

The 1985 Golf GTi cost Evgeny $ 2,500, which for 2009 was a lot of money for such a car. He did not have the entire amount, so he had to borrow the missing part from his friends. As a small compensation, Lithuanian coins were found under the rug.

- When I started painting the car, my skills as a painter left much to be desired. The first time I decided to reproduce the original color - burgundy, but it turned out so-so. The door was knocked out of the general range, it is slightly darker. Therefore, it was decided to change both the color and the approach to the process. For a whole month I was preparing the car for painting: I cleaned it with an eccentric sander, straightened out all the dents, removed the planes with a meter block.

Initially, Eugene wanted to repaint the car in the color "chameleon" from black to red, but the idea was too expensive. A can of paint cost $ 150, and the car needed 2-3. Considering the costs ahead, this was a serious budget overrun.

- When I realized that I wouldn’t pull the “chameleon”, but my soul wanted something unusual, I bought a special Candy powder “red apple”. First, I painted the body in a black base, then mixed the purchased powder with the binder, after which, for fidelity, I applied four coats of sikkens varnish. In the end, it seems to me that it turned out a little defiant, but my friends liked it.

In dim light in the morning, seemingly normal black. But as soon as the sun rises, the Golf becomes black and burgundy, and not just black and burgundy. It is difficult to describe this color in words, it is better to see it in the photo.

V-shaped six for GTi

Originally under the hood was a stock 1.8-liter EV eight-valve engine with a capacity of 112 hp. with., which Evgeny did not suit with its dynamics.

- Initially I wanted to supply a 139 hp 16-valve KR engine. from. We managed to find two motors in an acceptable condition, but after measuring the compression they had to be abandoned. I was upset, of course, but what could I do, I went to dig the Internet again.

On the Web, Eugene found the necessary information, from which he learned that it is possible to install a 2.8-liter V-shaped six on the second Golf.

- We managed to find a suitable engine in Brest, it was on the Passat B3. Together with the body kit, the motor cost $ 1,100 at the time. He fit into the engine compartment without any problems, he put it on his own. But I'm not friends with an electrician, I had to give it to a specialist.

Together with the engine, Evgeny installed a K&N filter, a five-speed "Passat" box, an equal-length exhaust manifold, and the car started moving.

- When 174 horses settled under the hood, the Golf became much more fun to ride. The first hundred is gaining in 6.5 seconds. Enough power on the track when overtaking in excess. The plans are to deliver a new V6, 280-horsepower engine from the Passat B6.

Almost lowrider

The idea to understate Golf came to Evgeny by accident and, according to him, this is a temporary state of the car.

- Looking through the American forums dedicated to VW, I often came across projects of understated Golf. Well, the effect of the 25th frame worked, probably. Therefore, I decided to install the TAtehnix-20−80 screw suspension. The car looks very sporty when lowered to maximum. The front lip also adds that feeling, which is very short-lived, by the way. It is soft and quickly covered with scratches, after which it can only be changed. Therefore, I bought several of these in reserve.

In this form, the Golf GTi managed to take part in several car festivals, where it aroused the constant interest of the public.

- Of course, a small clearance causes a lot of inconvenience, especially when traveling to Odessa, then I even had to raise the car a few turns. In Minsk, slight difficulties with the passage of speed bumps also happen. But this was not what influenced my decision to return the car to its original appearance. Over time, the low suspension began to look like a foreign element on the Golf. Therefore, the plans to abandon it.

Lucky chance and rare discs

Eugene's Golf II GTi is distinguished by the presence of rare elements that can rightfully be the envy of many avid golfers.

And all of them went to our hero absolutely by accident.

- I remember, looking through the ads, out of the corner of my eye I caught a second Golf, beaten by life, which was sold by a resident of Chashnikov. This car had rare reclining windows. They were not installed as standard on this car, but were made by the Happych studio. Today it is very rare. I honestly couldn’t believe my eyes, I looked through the pictures several times.

The seller agreed to Evgeny's offer to exchange ordinary glass for glass with vents, but with an additional charge.

- Even heavily used, such vents cost from $ 350. Everything cost me much cheaper. It was a real lucky break.

However, this was not the only fluke in the history of the Golf II reconstruction.

- For a long time I wanted to find original BBS RS rims. These are three-piece racing wheels. In good condition, they cost a lot of money. And imagine my surprise when, returning home from work one day, I saw them on the neighboring Passat B3. Without hesitating for a second, he wrote a note and put it under the wiper of the car.

The neighbor called back the next day. We agreed that Evgeny would buy a new casting kit for $ 150 for the wheels and pay another $ 20.

- The discs purchased were in a terrible state. The fact is that forged wheels themselves are light and strong, and upon impact, they begin to crack, and even welding will help here only temporarily. But it was very important for me that they were on my Golf II. Now I am engaged in their restoration. It is like finding a rare vase of the Chinese dynasty for an archaeologist: yes, there will be cracks on it, but this will not diminish its value.

Eugene wants to change the preserved interior for a sports one from the Recaro, which was installed on the GTi.

- The plans for customization are big. This is to alter the old Recaro chairs, which were put on this second Golf, into leather. They have the strongest lateral support, by the way. It is very rare to install an original air conditioner. I happened to see one of these on disassembly, but the kit was incomplete, so I had to refuse the purchase. In addition, these air conditioners were filled with reagent R12, which is now prohibited. And to switch to the approved R134, you need special equipment. Well, I want to find a radio radio.

Holiday car

Throughout the winter and part of the spring, Eugene Golf is in the garage, his time comes in the summer, when rare driving trips turn into a real holiday for the owner.

- If you often drive, you lose the feeling of the importance of the moment: you just get behind the wheel and go about your business. This Golf was built for something else. Each trip is a real ceremony. Everything: from preparing the car to refueling with gas and turning the key in the lock - keeps the atmosphere of the holiday. It's hard to put it into words like this. These are emotions, the most positive that a car can only bring.

Golf II experienced many happy moments with Eugene, the most important of which was a wedding.

- I entrusted this car to carry to the altar the most important person in my life - my wife. We had a very unusual and memorable wedding. Especially for the ceremony, I gathered my friends - the owners of Golf, and together we had a bright procession. By the way, although my wife has the right, she doesn't get sick with cars, like me, she doesn't twist the nuts with me, but she cooks great and supports everything in everything, and it's worth a lot. And the Golf II itself eventually became a full member of the family.

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