The ultimate street sleeper - and it doesn't snore.... love the electric heater, so many conversions omit this necessity in a place like the UK. I'm subscribed!
Well done. This is the most important part of the EV change over. Local EV expertise is sorely needed everywhere. Local employment, local expertise, neighborly service. All supremely important. If I lived in the UK, I'd prolly be one of your customers ... eScirocco anyone 🙃
@WH more than they would like to admit also ask them how man child slaves where produced in the making of this product over in the 3rd world shit hole countries run by dictators
I owned a 89 mk2 8v that I put a cam and flowed head on, I loved that car. You’ve done a quality conversion on this golf by the looks of it, great work guys, i need to start saving 😄
Cars will either have hydraulic or electric power steering. We can retrofit either to any of our conversions, it doesn’t matter what it had originally.
@@eDubServices Wonderful! Could not ask for a better system. Contact Fully charged, you deserve an episode on this or maybe Jonny Smith. Aka car pervert.
Love the intro! Very informative but would love to see some of the fabrication needed to complete this kind of project. Maybe do a series of it in your next project? Love it tho, great work!
Hey. Any kits that we do produce would need to be fitted by ourselves or another approved garage to be able to guarantee safety and warranty. It’s a plan for the future.
Where are you locating the axles and hubs for the Tesla unit? Great video. I want to do this in America on my MK3 Jetta. Maybe a MK5 Jetta with a UTE kit on it.
Good to know for the inevitable future. I'll try to hold out for as long as I can but when they push for us to do it out here in NA, at least I'll know who to contact hah
That looks so good. I’d love an early silver mk2 with quarter lights converted, it would be the. Nuts. Used to have an 86 GTI and loved the car. EV conversions are best for cars like this. I never thought the 8v or 16v engines were that good. Made some nice noises, but 200bhp vs 114bhp means no competition.
Thanks for fixing that missing minute. Good to get a bit more background on the build This seems like an ideal swap for a cool daily runaround. Would love to DIY this in my Mini (BMW not classic) Did you weigh the car before and after?
AWESOME! A2 VWs are Ferrari-rare in the US; this is a great way to preserve it while getting past all the decomposing OEM bits. I'm desperate to hear how the traction and handling compare to stock. My '90 GL had terrible understeer.
What does an electric mk2 GTi weigh & how does a split battery alter the weight distribution? It’s an interesting concept but if it fundamentally alters the driving dynamics of what was a classic hot hatch- & I suspect heavier then not really for me. A Mk2 GTI is all about the sound, stirring the gears & being seriously chuckable
Oh, my, God. I had a 16 v when I was young. My father had a 8v gti, now I jave my mk7 gti, my friends hsd a really Gti. If this car was another, it shoud be the same for me, but an electric Gti makes me cry. Surely a good work, but my head can't accept it
Great job and one I’d love to do to my own mk2. Would have liked to see you keep the internal dash illumination and gear selector in the original green though, makes the more modern additions stick out a little too much?
In New Zealand no ev battery can be mounted in front of the forward strut towers. For crash reasons. Annoying but I know why. You in the UK dont seem to have that rule. Hope they dont hit anything.
Maybe I should look into having my 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 TS converted since our stupid mayor extended the ULEZ to the road behind us and now wants to extend it throughout London. All in the name of 'low emissions' blah blah blah, while he and his entourage take three range rovers across London just to walk his dog.
The ultimate street sleeper - and it doesn't snore.... love the electric heater, so many conversions omit this necessity in a place like the UK. I'm subscribed!
Thanks Joe, the heater wasn't easy but well worth it
Well done. This is the most important part of the EV change over. Local EV expertise is sorely needed everywhere. Local employment, local expertise, neighborly service. All supremely important. If I lived in the UK, I'd prolly be one of your customers ... eScirocco anyone 🙃
How much does the car weigh?
What about the EMF radiation these electric vehicles produce? if you drive one for 2 years you'll be sterile, Google it.... Don't get so EV happy mate
@WH more than they would like to admit also ask them how man child slaves where produced in the making of this product over in the 3rd world shit hole countries run by dictators
£65k far too much.
Converters have a large profit margin.
57k
Oh my word , the golf GTi of my youth ! Great conversion 👏👏👏
Just subscribed too !
Thanks Jon
could you mount the same set up in a MK1???
Probably
I have a mint Mk4 Jetta that the auto transmission is going out, I would love to do this to it.
I owned a 89 mk2 8v that I put a cam and flowed head on, I loved that car.
You’ve done a quality conversion on this golf by the looks of it, great work guys, i need to start saving 😄
The amps/revometer is such a cool feature.
Thanks, we love it too, especially for live charging speed
@@eDubServices Is the high mounted heavy weight of the front battery pack noticeable when driving?
@@freetobe3 not to most people. i'm sure a rally driver, throwing it around corners would notice, but they'd also notice all the extra power.
Makes me wanna drive my Mk2 vr6 🤗
Can the power steering be added to any classic car, or does it need to have had some form of power steering in the first place, like this Golf?
Cars will either have hydraulic or electric power steering. We can retrofit either to any of our conversions, it doesn’t matter what it had originally.
Lovely conversion, is it non destructive? Like could be be returned to original if you kept the old parts in storage?
Yes, all bolt-in so it can be re-converted in the future if desired
@@eDubServices Wonderful! Could not ask for a better system. Contact Fully charged, you deserve an episode on this or maybe Jonny Smith. Aka car pervert.
Love the intro! Very informative but would love to see some of the fabrication needed to complete this kind of project. Maybe do a series of it in your next project? Love it tho, great work!
Thanks Simon
Can this conversion be done on any car?
Technically. Yes!
Come on Kit put your foot down! 😉 Great intro on this build, would love to have a go 😬⚡🤟
See you soon! 😁
nice conversion, have you seen the @Flyingtools conversion of an original electric gold City Stroomer? upgraded to a ID3 Motor and battery system?
This video was informative. I learned something new.
This appeals to me a lot; I have a Mk1 I would definitely consider doing this with, but £65k! That’s way too much.
awesome video, well done. this was professional and the golf looks amazing.
Any plans on a conversion kit ? I have a 87 Cabriolet & would love to convert myself here in the US.
Hey. Any kits that we do produce would need to be fitted by ourselves or another approved garage to be able to guarantee safety and warranty. It’s a plan for the future.
Superb video, dispels some of the techno jargon and provides some clarity, to me anyway. I have a ‘91 Mk2 Gti, I fancy this conversion!
Where are you locating the axles and hubs for the Tesla unit? Great video. I want to do this in America on my MK3 Jetta. Maybe a MK5 Jetta with a UTE kit on it.
Hi Mike, Drive shafts are custom with some stub adapters between the CVs and the drive unit
@@eDubServices the MK2 and MK3 use the same drive shafts, I haven’t seen anyone selling the stub adapter for the small Tesla drive. Do you sell them?
@@mikejf4377 email me hi@edubservices.co.uk and I'll send you a quote.
@@eDubServices thanks very much.
Which model 3 motor, front or back?
Amazing 👏 Owner of two mk2 gti's here, one day when all the petrol is gone for me 😁👍
Thanks Ricky
Model 3 drive, front or rear drive? If front drive due you have the smaller drive flange or do both use the larger flange.
We use the rear model 3 drive units in this conversion.
@@eDubServices Thanks, I’ve got a MK3 Jetta GT that I want to convert, had been looking at the Hyper 9 also.
Great info. Is this just 2 wheel drive? It would be nice to keep the engine and add power to the rear wheels.
how much does this build cost?
All the details are on our website: edubconversions.co.uk/golf-mk2
@@eDubServices it does not really help cause you were mentioning model 3 EM so meybe I wanna difrent build how can I know price of it??????
did anyone mention cost of conversion.. ?
I have a 2009 vw transporter auto. Could do with a conversation to electric?
Head to our website for info on packs: edubconversions.co.uk/vehicle-options then email us hi@edubservices.co.uk
I have a VW transporter t5 auto …..could do with a conversion to electric?
Head to our website for info on packs: edubconversions.co.uk/vehicle-options then email us hi@edubservices.co.uk
How much does it weigh now?
200kg more
Good to know for the inevitable future. I'll try to hold out for as long as I can but when they push for us to do it out here in NA, at least I'll know who to contact hah
What motor controller are you going to use with the M3 motors?
In built from Zero EV. Very reliable
Nice video work. Good explaining of the setup. Where do you get the Tesla motor from ? And how to know if they are in good condition ?
Be buy them from EV breakers b it we have to guess then test them before putting into vehicles
That looks so good. I’d love an early silver mk2 with quarter lights converted, it would be the. Nuts. Used to have an 86 GTI and loved the car. EV conversions are best for cars like this. I never thought the 8v or 16v engines were that good. Made some nice noises, but 200bhp vs 114bhp means no competition.
Perfect, more of this please
This is a fantastic conversion. When a car is converted does the customer have to inform the DVLA it's electric now and does it need to be inspected.
Notifying the DVLA is very simple. The age of the vehicle will determine if it needs an inspection. I think 2001 is a the cut off.
Love this car, how much (roughly) would this conversion cost, over and above the cost of the donor vehicle?
Hi Ian, you can find all specific details on our website: edubconversions.co.uk/golf-Mk2
£65k
@@mai17288 thought you were joking until I looked at the website!
Thanks for fixing that missing minute. Good to get a bit more background on the build
This seems like an ideal swap for a cool daily runaround. Would love to DIY this in my Mini (BMW not classic)
Did you weigh the car before and after?
You're welcome. Yes, we did, this conversion only added 200kg in total.
AWESOME! A2 VWs are Ferrari-rare in the US; this is a great way to preserve it while getting past all the decomposing OEM bits. I'm desperate to hear how the traction and handling compare to stock. My '90 GL had terrible understeer.
If we get it on a track, I'll let you know!
What sort of money required?
Costs start at £32k
What does an electric mk2 GTi weigh & how does a split battery alter the weight distribution?
It’s an interesting concept but if it fundamentally alters the driving dynamics of what was a classic hot hatch- & I suspect heavier then not really for me. A Mk2 GTI is all about the sound, stirring the gears & being seriously chuckable
About 180kg heavier. Like driving with a full boot. Still hugs the ground on the corners 😊
Hi there. Lovely conversion on an iconic car. I used to work on these years ago for VAG. Can you do kits for Honda quad bikes? Cheers.
email us hi@edubservices.co.uk with the spec you need and we'll see what we can do
Do you sell a kit I can install myself
No, installations are taken place at eDub HQ in North Yorkshire UK
This guy presents brilliantly!
Very interesting video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Ahh you beat me to it! Ha! 😂
I love this. I have always been a big fan of old vw's. This is a great idea to keep them around for longer😁
Would it be possible to make it AWD? 🤔
We can’t modify the chassis so it if came to us as front wheel drive; it stays that way.
But if I converted say a mk1 Golf to AWD you’d be ok cost permitting to fit dual motors?
Awesome👌
Thanks 🤗
Should replace the headlights with Holley Retrobright units to stay legal and get better lighting.
Excellent video 😅
Thanks 😅
More of this please
Just one thing missing, the conversion price more or less /estimate.
Hi, Our Golf Mk2 complete installation pack is available for £65k www.edubconversions.co.uk/golf-mk2
Oh, my, God. I had a 16 v when I was young. My father had a 8v gti, now I jave my mk7 gti, my friends hsd a really Gti. If this car was another, it shoud be the same for me, but an electric Gti makes me cry. Surely a good work, but my head can't accept it
Great job and one I’d love to do to my own mk2. Would have liked to see you keep the internal dash illumination and gear selector in the original green though, makes the more modern additions stick out a little too much?
You've shown almost nothing under the hood... why?
Hi Buco, we haven’t shown inside the battery boxes as they’re sealed up. Check out our instagram for more pictures of the build process.
Nice job!
Thanks!
In New Zealand no ev battery can be mounted in front of the forward strut towers. For crash reasons. Annoying but I know why. You in the UK dont seem to have that rule. Hope they dont hit anything.
Great job - well done. How much would something like this cost?
Our Golf Mk2 complete installation pack is available for £65k
eDub Services I presume the car would be provided by the customer and it’s turn key back to the customer for that price?
@@SBIGDTSM Correct
love it!
Every Balkans dream 😂
👍
🤩 wow 👍
More videos like this, please.
This is proper cool but even with rising petrol prices, i could never rip the heart out of my Mk3 Golf VR6
65K tho
Maybe I should look into having my 1999 Alfa Romeo 156 2.0 TS converted since our stupid mayor extended the ULEZ to the road behind us and now wants to extend it throughout London.
All in the name of 'low emissions' blah blah blah, while he and his entourage take three range rovers across London just to walk his dog.
I have a 2002 Jetta I want to do this too but I’m poor. 🤣
Have you eaten the haribos
Yes…
The real life tofu guy.
Not that much into tofu, though, either!
Now all we have to do is wait for it to catch fire 😂
That looks like a samsung module
im surpriced how many GTI fantasts here actually likes the EV conversion...
i got 270hp in my mk2 with 8v engine, cmon floor it.
Ruined
Worst MK2 steering wheel. Large areas you can't wrap your hand around
Хороший контент скину в телеграмм .
65K GBP for the kit is unfortunately fantasy-land for me budget-wise; gonna look at the USA for a solution.
Fabrication is the hardest part. You need to safely mount the new stuff in the old car
@@eDubServices I've given up...thank you though for your response.
Why and earth would you do this…they really got people bad.
How much does the car weigh?
200kg over original