Volkswagen Golf 2 is a model loved by many Russians in every sense. As the saying goes, you can ride, tune, and get pleasure. Russian tuners (as Russian-speaking auto-tuning enthusiasts are called abroad) treat this car with special respect. With interest and not hidden high they create both external and internal tuning.
A properly implemented upgrade will make it possible to radically modernize not only the external design of the car, but also very seriously change the dynamic capabilities of the car towards improving. Tuning number 1 among Russian motorists installation of a deflector and spoiler. Please note that not all elements of a modern upgrade can be created on your own "on the knee". And the point here is not that there may not be enough knowledge, experience, skill and healthy adventurism, but with the fact that mistakes in manufacturing are expensive, it is simply not permissible to make a mistake even by a micron in the calculations.
So, the installation of the spoiler makes it possible to transform the laminar air flow into a turbulent one. There are two main classes of tuning, front and rear. Frontal - "lips", tail - "skirt". But the spoiler is not all, it is far from the finish line, you also need to put a rear wing. The purpose of such a modern upgrade is to make the wheel grip stronger by pressing the tail section.
Tuning golf 2 involves the development of professional engineering skills. If you are not an engineer, but would like to become one, then welcome to the process Good tuning is a good experience. Working on a car is working on yourself. A car is a certain way of transforming consciousness, tuning as a hobby becomes a form of worldview.
Golf 2 Rear wing
But let's not go into abstraction and return to concrete reality. Let's talk about installing a wing. At certain points, the wing can be realized in two settings, as a spoiler and as a wing at the same time. It should be noted that the installation will radically transform your car in external design into a racing car and will seriously help the realization of your ambition of self-expression.
It should be located at an angle of 10-15 degrees relative to the longitudinal axis of the machine. A part is made of fiberglass, sometimes from aluminum. When installing the wing, you need to know that the further from the base of the body its installation, the more powerful you need to make the mount.
The second most popular is the installation of a deflector, which, in addition to the aesthetic component, also has very useful functions, which are expressed in the distribution of air flow in a certain direction.
Having finished with the make-up of the car, we can safely proceed to changing its interior. There are a billion options. Or so. The most attractive option is to cover the entire interior with leather, but this is very expensive pleasure, it is better to replace the leather with synthetic analogs. Both cheap and cheerful.
Tuning the dashboard is also a fascinating thing. After installing the white scale, the attractiveness of the entire torpedo increases significantly.
If in severe frosts hands stick to the steering wheel. And this can happen in this car model, then shade the steering wheel with material with the possibility of heating.
It is done like this:
- We create patterns.
- We sew a ring out of them.
- We put the ring on the steering wheel
As a heater, you can adapt the heating wire from the heater on the floor by winding it on the steering wheel and wrapping it with insulating tape.
Preliminary actions begin with the preparation of the pattern. This is a required action. You cannot do without it. To implement the process, cling film and masking tape are needed. We wrap the cling film on the steering wheel, cover it on top with masking tape. Then, with a knife, we methodically cut in a circle and take out the finished pattern. Submit Rating
Golf of the second generation is the conqueror of the hearts of all drivers and hatchback lovers throughout the former union. Perhaps, it is impossible to find more popular than this car for such ridiculous money. Moreover, not only in our territory, but throughout the world. Only the Beetle is more popular. Therefore, tuning lovers treat the little German with special trepidation.
Headlights, bumpers and external tuning
Simple, but incredibly modern, and today the design of the car cannot be stressed enough, and many, realizing this, respect the tuning of external panels Golf 2. Tuning Golf 2 with your own hands, examples of which we will give today, emphasizes the individuality of the image of the second golf, but in it Seeming simplicity is covered by a lot of cunning solutions that not everyone notices.
The car was not conceived at all as a sports car, but its potential allowed it to shine in sports, and there were few equal to the second Golf. It is one of the most popular rally cars of the late 1980s. Those who remember this try to make sure that Golf does not forget about it. Like this blue handsome man, for example. Nothing special, it would seem. The owner just installed the struts 32mm shorter, the set of sports springs of course alloy wheels Momo, who are so loved in Germany. And the sporty bumper of the Golf of the GTI series does not require any tuning.
The same applies to the rear bumper Golf 2. It organically merges into the sporty image of the car, the only thing that is done on this red Polish copy is a neat skirt and a lower body kit. Adequate, harmonious and complete image of a semi-sports car.
And here the hand of our craftsman is already felt. Despite the 13-inch rims, the whistle diameter exhaust pipe very close to their size. The TV antenna above the third door looks especially disgusting. Or is it a spoiler?
Here is another confirmation that good car does not need global changes in appearance. These square headlights are not tuning. This is the factory version. But if you ask the lady to move, we will see how carefully the Slovenian guy decided to do with the wheel arches. They are elongated by 40 mm, and you can't tell right away. But right size always finds fans, as can be seen from the photo.
Salon Tuning Golf 2
The native salon of all Golfs is simple, neat and very German. Everything is balanced and verified. Therefore, many are in no hurry to touch it globally, fearing to frighten off that god of ergonomics who lives in every handle and every key of this unassuming interior. The changes that the car's interior undergoes are rather modernizing, so to speak. Golf lovers rarely, very rarely say goodbye to the front panel and dashboard. Just because they are comfortable.
Dial replacement takes place on almost every tuned Golf, as well as LED lights... A matter of taste. Enhancing the functionality of the interior lighting with LEDs is a good move, especially since it is modern and does not run counter to the concept of the car. As well as with the interior colors. This orange dude Golf does not at all remind of gypsy fairs, because everything is done in moderation and tasty.
Suspension tuning Golf 2
This is also the option where the main thing is not to harm. There are tons of tuning kits for the second Golf, which allow you to either lower the suspension within reasonable limits or raise it. Moreover, you can still find pneumatics, which were in vogue ten years ago. It looks very impressive, though quite useless and expensive. It is better to buy a kit with this money alloy wheels... They definitely will not interfere with Golf. Although, frankly speaking, stock disks have already begun to be forgotten. With great difficulty, we managed to find their photos and, with our hands trembling with excitement, put them on the page.
Engine Tuning Golf 2
With such an abundance of motors that were put on a car during its conveyor life, it makes no sense to bring the motor to the mind of a particular car. If you need an economical Golf - please, there is a 1.2-liter engine, which is content with 5 liters of gasoline per hundred. Need a two-hundred-strong beast? No problem in the GTI version there is also such a motor with a turbine of 220 horses. He has a resource, though not high and the turbine does not last long. Moreover, with our oils and gasoline. But there is such a possibility. And it pleases. And who has itching hands, let him make them chip tuning.
Volkswagen Golf of the second generation is perhaps more popular abroad than at home. The car is solid, honest, sturdy and moderately powerful. And if desired, everyone can try to realize their secret passions on an old Golf, giving him a new tuned life. Good luck to everyone!
Powerful V-shaped six under the hood, acceleration to hundreds 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 the "six" I realized: I want a foreign car
The first own car in the life of Evgeny became "Zhiguli" of the sixth model, which was presented to him by his aged grandfather.
- Do not think that it was old car... My 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 everyone else Soviet cars, she constantly required minor repairs, so after a couple of years I, consider, received 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 the paint brushes. Later, these skills came in handy. It was thanks to a friend that I got acquainted with the Golf II. Compared to "Zhiguli" - heaven and earth. It seemed to me everything was perfect in him: and appearance, and management. 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 you go, choose your 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 was 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 threw off 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.
With the second car, Eugene was more fortunate - 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 is a teacher of English language, said that the car began to break down more often, and it is difficult for them, the old people, 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 for a very long time, 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 a little 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, flattened all the dents, brought out the planes with a meter block.
Initially, Eugene wanted to repaint the car in a chameleon color from black to red, but the idea turned out to be too expensive. A can of paint cost $ 150, and the car needed 2-3. Considering the costs ahead, it was serious cost overrun budget.
- 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, I think it turned out a little defiant, but my friends liked it.
In dim lighting 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
Initially, 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. with. 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 necessary information, from which he learned that it is possible to install a 2.8-liter V-six on the second Golf.
— Suitable engine was found in Brest, he was on the Passat B3. Together with the body kit, the motor cost $ 1,100 at the time. V engine compartment he fit without problems, 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 a TAtehnix-20−80 helical suspension. Lowered to the maximum, the car looks very sporty. The front lip, which is very short-lived, by the way, adds that feeling. It is soft and quickly covered with scratches, after which it only needs to be changed. Therefore, I bought several of these in reserve.
In such the form of a Golf GTi managed to take part in several car festivals, where it aroused the continued interest of the public.
- Of course, the 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 occur. But it was not this that 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 are to abandon it.
Lucky chance and rare discs
Golf II GTi Eugene 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 the second Golf, beaten by life, which was sold by a resident of Chashnikov. This car had rare folding vents. Such in standard configuration they did not put on this car, but made them by the Happych atelier. Today it is very rare. I honestly couldn’t believe my eyes, I looked at 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 vents start at $ 350. Everything cost me much cheaper. It was a real lucky break.
However, this was not the only happy accident in the history of the Golf II reconstruction.
- For a long time I wanted to find original discs BBS RS. These are three-piece racing wheel disks... V 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 a moment's hesitation, I 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 cast 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 a very rare thing to supply 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, the R12 reagent was poured into these air conditioners, which is now prohibited. And to switch to the approved R134, you need special equipment. Well, I want to find my own radio radio.
Holiday car
Throughout the winter and part of the spring, Evgeniy's 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 got 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, and it's worth a lot. And the Golf II itself eventually became a full member of the family.
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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 help to 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 a spoiler, the exterior tuning will not be final without installing a wing. The main goal of installing a rear wing is to improve the grip of the car's wheels with road surface, due to the clamping of 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. 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 popular element 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 the 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 lot of transformation options here. It is possible to cover the entire interior with leather, but it will come out 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 dashboard 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 not at all 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 high-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 have 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 cogwheel 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, after having 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.
Installing the buttons in place, we bend the edges, having previously coated it with glue. The steering wheel is almost ready.
The wires can be hooked onto an additional patch on the back of the steering wheel.
Do-it-yourself Golf 2 engine tuning
In order to improve specifications engine, it is necessary to increase its torque and maximum power. To do this, there are two, mutually intersecting, but completely different in terms of effectiveness methods. The first does not require any global intervention in internal organization engine. It is enough to install a sports-type camshaft, throttle, filter zero resistance, receiver and 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, the two indicated 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 the power of an engine is to conduct 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 a properly carried out flashing give in the end result? electronic unit engine control:
- Motor power increase by 20-30%
- The agility and dynamic characteristics of the vehicle 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.
Tuning "Golf-2" can be done without a trip to the car service. It will not only be more economical in financial plan 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 diesel engine with three popular letters and a capacity of 110 hp. with. 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 consists of converting 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 transported from European countries and modernized to their liking.
So, in the "Golf-2" model, the installation of deflectors and spoilers was practiced. Moreover, it was not necessary to purchase the listed parts. They were also made with their own hands, provided that the computational operations were performed correctly.
Spoilers were used to transform laminar air into a turbulent version. Such devices are subdivided into frontal models and tail type. And at the end of the work, the look of the car will require a finishing touch. And this could be the installation of the wing. In addition to giving a spectacular look, such an innovation will help provide improved traction.
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. The 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 the help of a conventional 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. The connector will then 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
Tuning Vehicle 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 what is it worth! If you wish, you can start tuning such a car with your own hands, taking into account the recommendations of specialists.
