20VT Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Hello everyone. Heres my whip...for now. I would say it is a work in progress but that is no longer true. I have a few suspension parts sitting in the garage I will put on this winter or in the early spring but I have drawn the line for now. I can't justify any further upgrades to this car and would rather put my money toward a new Stang or a Classic project I can hand over to my son when he is ready ( 6 years old atm ). I have a passion for turning wrenches and go fast goodies. I love to work on cars, it doesent matter if it's a Chevy, Datsun or anything in between. I am the type guy that would rather be laying on the cold garage floor in the winter busting his knuckles making sure everything is torqued to spec than doing just about anything else. I am mostly self taught on auto repairs and blah blah...no formal training... just grab the tools and get to work. I tried to join here a few months back because I am always wondering where the people like me are in this town, but the site was declining any new members for the time being. Glad I finally made the cut and I look forward to learning from and socializing with all of you. Enough with the Blah blah... here are the specs on my current ride. 02 Jetta 1.8T ATP T25 Exhaust Manifold Garrett GT28R ( running 20-21psi on 93 ) ATP 3" V Band DP Catless 3" exhaust Lucas 440cc injectors MSD Inline Fuel Pump 2.75" VR6 MAF Housing Autometer Column Pod with Boost Guage CAI Turbo XS Single Stage Upsolute 440cc Big Turbo File ECS Adj. FPR SAI / Combi Delete Greddy Knock off FMIC Cheapo Catch Can Forge 007 DV Spec stage 3 Clutch 14lb G60 Flywheel ECS Urethane Dog Bone Mount Audi TT short shifter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ H&R Race Springs AGX Adj. Shocks / Struts WRD Adj. Endlinks ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 17" ADR DV8 Black Wheels Conti Extremes H&R Hubcentric Wheel Spacers ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Caractere Style Grille GLi Front Lip Black Projection Halo Headlights Paint Matched Kamei Headlight Lids 42 Draft Designs Smoked Bumper Markers Smoked Side Markers VW Euro Headlight switch I am not a complete noob but this is really only my second semi build up of a car. My previous was a 93 Probe GT with Mazda KLZE swap.. most bolt ons, and a mild shot of juice. While I fare decent at putting them together I flat out suck at driving... lol..let the truth be known. Just lack of track visits I suppose and most of the time I cruise with my son at which point I have a strict speed limit policy so no light to light runs with my co pilot in the car. I must say though I have been really thirsty to hit the track up though ( never been with th Jetta ) and I see there is an event comming up...hmmmm. I don't have any good pics ( because I am lazy ) but here are some snaps to show I am not completely full of ish.... just mostly. [http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/XLR8TR/666116_2_full.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/XLR8TR/Picture014.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/XLR8TR/Picture013.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/XLR8TR/Picture012-1.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/XLR8TR/Picture015.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I'm PRAYING that those pictures were before you did the springs unless you're looking to go off-roading in that thing!! Not a fan of the headlights and the bass-mouth Probe, but all in all a good intro and nice Jetta. Welcome to the site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN1647545504 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Welcome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 wow nice "whips" .... who said whips? i usually liek probes but holy catfish you going to scoup up some ducts or squirrels with that thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20VT Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I'm PRAYING that those pictures were before you did the springs unless you're looking to go off-roading in that thing!! Nope springs arent on yet.. still sitting in the box in my garage. I am waiting on an order from ECS with my new strut bearings etc. Thats factory sport suspension also... does look a 4x4. Only thing holding me back from the drop was the fact the oil pan is cast aluminum and notorious for smashing to bits if it gets something chucked at it...but whatever... no reason to get scared now huh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/TimTaylor75/666116_2_full.jpg Had to be done, but at least I kept the yellow theme going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20VT Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 wow nice "whips" .... who said whips? i usually liek probes but holy catfish you going to scoup up some ducts or squirrels with that thing? With just a 75 shot I pulled a couple 5.0's outa my Grille. I don't have the Probe anymore btw. Sold it to some guy who drove down from Mich to buy it a few years back. He tried to turbo it and that made it a bone yard paper weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20VT Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v289/TimTaylor75/666116_2_full.jpg Had to be done, but at least I kept the yellow theme going. That was funny shit right there. I wasent the biggest fan of the nose either but I got it for $50.00 and painted for free so what can I say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 1. Good riddance to the ricer probe 2. Nice mods on the GTI, ever dyno it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20VT Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 1. Good riddance to the ricer probe 2. Nice mods on the GTI, ever dyno it ? Honestly it took me like one and a half years just to get this thing to run decent ( seriously bad misfires under load on numerous faulty OEM parts) so until as of late the only reason to go to the dyno would be to have an excuse to buy a bottle of Jimmy B after seeing the laughable fruits of my labor. I just may do it soon though...just to see where I stand with this set up and how my A/F looks ( like to get another +2-5 timing with the WAI). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Nice mods indeed...i wish i had a couple of gt28's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20VT Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 i wish i had a couple of gt28's I wish I had an S4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Nice mods indeed...i wish i had a couple of gt28's Droooool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mitsumodder Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I usually don't like VW's, but I have to say thats nice. I have to hate the probe though... Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20VT Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I'll get some better pics up this weekend. The car is dusty as hell right now and my crumbling driveway ( I had to buy an intercooler so cut me some slack ) isnt very picturesgue. My order from ECS should arrive today so maybe I'll slap the struts and springs on also... god it looks crazy high in those pics..geesh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Good intro, and I like what you've done to your ride. I hope to see you out at the meets. +1 rep :thumbup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Welcome , I like the VW, just don't "Probe" it. Did I just make a new verb ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20VT Posted September 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 Welcome , I like the VW, just don't "Probe" it. Nah, I have been enlighten to a new sense of class and style. :thumbup: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Nice VW. Get those springs on!!!! Welcome to CR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20VT Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Nice VW. Get those springs on!!!! Welcome to CR. Thanks. Doing the Struts / Springs / endlinks tomorrow. Gonna be raining all effin weekend so I'll be staked out in the garage. I really didn't realize it looked so tall until I looked at the pics. Might try to toss in the N2MB 2 step aslo. You wouldn't think a car with 4cyl and weighing in at 3460lbs would have traction problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 but I got it for $50.00 and painted for free so what can I say? is the word "NO" in your vocabulary? oh and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20VT Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 is the word "NO" in your vocabulary? oh and welcome No it isn't and thanks lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big A Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 OMGHI2U2. Nice VW by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20VT Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 OMGHI2U2. Nice VW by the way. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosted98gst Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 Hi welcome to columbus racing, the vw is a nice car, dont trash it like the probe lol....either way have fun and welcome again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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