Toonami - The MK2 GTI

Meet “Toonami”, my 1986 MKII GTI. This beautiful specimen came into my possession after discovering this Bring A Trailer listing while searching for my first “project” car. This GTI is a one-owner 8v with a lively history and over 186,000 miles on the clock.

…I plan to add many more.

Learnings

Just Buy the Bentley Manual

Link to Bentley Manual - This is by far the most invaluable tool. Being able to quickly query an issue with excellent directions is a gift!

Refresh Components When You Can

While replacing the struts with coilovers, I used the opportunity to replace the rubber bushings as well.

Older Car Parts Can Be Tough to Find

Non-consumable components can be difficult to find, so it’s nice to have spares on hand.