Nurburgring - Mk2 Golf GTI 8v - VS - Mk7 Golf GTI

[@andreaamosso7199]

Mk2....BEST GOLF EVER MADE

[@Ironmanwu1181]

I still like the mk1 too but the mk2 is the sweetspot.

[@justdad3722]

Hands down...

[@gerardos.becerraa.4878]

Facts

[@robbertroomer6705]

Definitely, i drive it for 23 years, the best ever made!

[@naq9874]

Hey buddy, nice driving. I drive a Mk7 U.S spec here in Texas, and my dream car has been a Mk2 for so long, nice to see you having fun. Stay safe out there!

[@georgetaper]

Blake R I'm about to import an 88 mk2 GTI 8v 4 door to TX. Gonna do a few minor things to tidy it up and then I'll be selling it.

[@vicemicvicemic404]

@@georgetaperHi, im from Spain,and i have this model, in white color, do you like change from one HD??Saludos 👍

[@ramarakeshv]

Buy a mk2 u wont regret. One of the nicest gti ever

[@robbertroomer6705]

I drive an mk2 for 23 years now, and my current mk2 i have for 14 years now, with an 2.0 ABA 8V engine, who i build in 12 years ago... Its never leave me alone, sorry for my bad English... Greetings from the Netherlands ❤

[@edism]

Brilliant driving as always James. I wanted to reach into the screen and throw the engine back into power band for you at 3:05 when it looked like you were going for the shifter lol. I wonder if anyone has done a DSG gearbox and flappy-paddle mod to a GTi 8v yet 😂😂

[@kw2519]

They have, usually gets paired with the 2.0T FSI. Requires subframe swap and all kinds of fun.

[@Tejvir7]

Ok

[@fixdelacroix-france7985]

I had the same car GTI "CUP" in 1991,the best one for me,I have a lot of regret to sale this car.

[@BigSaulo]

I just bought a mk2 gti g60 for $1,000. Needs work, but it runs. I thinks it's worth it.

[@DhavyYT]

you are very lucky, thats hella cheap lol

[@adrianramos9644]

Lol in my country g60 rallyes go for 30k€

[@kw2519]

So then the supercharger is probably shot. Turbo swap it, fuck that G ladder. You can also just drop a 2.0ABA in and turbo it. Or use the aba block with a 16v head and turbo that as the clip is low with that combo.

[@andigriesbeck3208]

You really know how to Drive ... awesome Video 😍👍👍💪

[@Jims_racing]

Andi Griesbeck kind words Andi, thank you

[@jan5818]

Mate, awesome driving! You have almost identical setup I am looking for. Can you please tell me if you have the 268 cam also ecu tuned or it is just plug&play? Thank you!

[@Jims_racing]

no ECU tuning, I fit the cam and then used an exhaust gas analyser to get the fuelling correct :)

[@robcohen7678]

Wow that was awesome. I have a mk2 Jetta GLI 16v and just bought a mk7 GTI

[@ramarakeshv]

Epic mk2 and 8v

[@kw2519]

I love my mk2. Ive had 14 so far 😂

[@Ironmanwu1181]

Something about the sound of the MK2! I want one so bad.

[@hoa3512]

That steering wheel looks fine!

[@danielsanchezlopez1784]

Hello James! is motor PB? what oil engine you used? Thanks!!

[@Jims_racing]

Daniel Sanchez Lopez hello! Yes its a pb engine. I used 10/40 semi synthetic 👌🏼

[@mitchellhuang3258]

i have a few Mk2 Golf and Jetta. The chassis is still very capable in today's term. Plus the car is so simple to work on and find speed. It's obvious the Mk7 GTI has a lot of speed compared to mk2, but it is about applying the power with the chassis. The Mk7 is really giving up speed on braking and cornering. Not using the potential of the car at all. It always apply, do u want to drive a slow car fast or a fast car slow. I pick slow car anytime. Good driving by the way.

[@gavjack2004]

Mines an 87 Gti 8v pb. Would love to run it at the ring.

[@GorilazPlay]

What is the name of the steering wheel in the mk2?

[@Jims_racing]

Plutonen is a Momo - signature wheel, this one is a Jackie Stewart from the 60's-70's

[@GorilazPlay]

Thanks!

[@TheAdryelloko]

❤️ 8v , good driving

[@ПетрПетров-ж1ч]

Чтож вы спидометр не вывели на экран? ((

[@GTFour]

What's the car on it's roof?

[@Jims_racing]

i think 106 or nova? :)

[@stevehunt8122]

Hi mate, I am just putting together a similar set up to you on my 8v gti with the newman 268 cam and ported head, i'm just wondering what oil you use? As you seem to do a lot of track days etc, also, are you running a standard oil pump or have you upgraded it? Thanks :-)

[@Jims_racing]

brilliant. I run 10w40 semi synthetic :)

[@catfish_lude]

dope ass watch

[@codyculwell6941]

what shift linkage are you using?

[@javier25059]

Hi mate! Im about to turn 18 and im thinking about getting a golf gti mk2 8v or 16v. I know that the 8v is much economic but is also only 115 hp and I think that can be pretty slow. The 18v has 140 hp but gas is not cheap and the 18v needs way more gas than the 8v. I hope you can help me in this decision. Thanks for your time!

[@Jims_racing]

Hello mate, they will both be similar on "gas". It all depends how you drive. In standard form i would get 45mpg out of my 8v on a long run. As for 16vs8v its a can of worms! Each have their benefits and drawbacks. Ive been in 5 or 6 16vs and have been very underwhelmed by all of them. 8vs are much more drivable for the road. Even with my cam it sill pulls hard from 1500 rpm. My advice would be to find a mk2 with the best shell you can with no rust-forget the engine. You can swap these very easily at a later date and for little expense. Hope this helps a little bit

[@javier25059]

+James Cope Thank you so much for your advice! It really helped 😊

[@GTFour]

8v and then put a BAM 20 valve turbo in :D I do love my tuned 16v though :)

[@cooltjes33]

EugVR6 I owned a 8V and a 16V at the same time. The 8V is at start a little bit faster untill the 16V gets his revvs. At that moment the 16V blows away from the 8V.(red limit is 1000rpm/min higher) I also own a R28 v6 Mk4 but I still prefer the 16V Mk2!

[@floydblandston108]

I'd love to see this matchup on a parking lot autocross where the Mk7's power advantage didn't matter.....

[@theonewheelednavy3854]

The trick with those mm2 golfs is you have to keep them damn near at 5 grand or else you aren’t going anywhere

[@traceypotts9425]

Bang a supercharger on it from the polo g60 I think not sure

[@Jims_racing]

Polo was g40, golf was g60 😉

[@kikujiro499]

do you have power steering?

[@Jims_racing]

Ben Tal no 💪🏽

[@kikujiro499]

@@Jims_racing haha i guess that, like mine. Love the feeling (in motion), and hesitate about the power steering being as nice, i guess not. What are your thoughts

[@Jims_racing]

Ben Tal ive driven a friends mk2 with power steering and its great for the road! But for the best feel in my opinion non PAS is the way to go! 👌🏼

[@a2jettagli]

I swapped the power steering out of my mk2 10+ years ago and never looked back. Love driving the car. I also have a lightly built 8v... I could easily see myself behind the wheel thru your driving on this video. So cool. Thanks for sharing. US guy here!

[@TheMOSMAK]

What will be the powered steering wheel for?

[@gordanbojanovic1177]

Is that shift knob from mk3 gti? :)

[@Jims_racing]

Gordan Bojanovic no, standard mk2 GTI.

[@chrishart872]

Is yours early kjet injection??

[@Jims_racing]

chris hart hello, no mines it an 89 on the crossover year so its the later digifant 👍🏼

[@chrishart872]

Do your know much about the earlier ones? Difficult to tune, get power our of ect??? Found a nice 85 one near me:)

[@Jims_racing]

chris hart i dont know much, but ive heard they are better than the digis. Check out clubgti.com there is loads of info on there and will be people who can give you good advice!

[@chrishart872]

That's okay dude!! Thank you mate!!:)

[@gez1972]

A mate of mine had an 85 Kjet, it had a schrick 272 degree cam and a rebuilt ported head (standard valves) And a Jetex exhaust, it kept up with my mk2 16valve (standard spec) to around 100mph (on track) It went really well. Head work and cam will give you around 20-25bhp. If that helps.

[@TheVaterOdin877]

Lenkrad auf der rechten Seite sieht irgendwie scheiße aus im Golf 2. 😂

[@Jims_racing]

What were you expecting it to look like hahaha

[@gordanbojanovic1177]

Golf 7 is trash for golf 2 gti 16v!

[@Jims_racing]

Gordan Bojanovic 8v 😉