stephen8512's MK5 Jetta

[stephen8512]

Hey guys

Everyone seems to have a diary of their car mods, so I thought I'd start one.


First, here are some pics of the car (I bought the car in April 2008 and these pics were taken early last year after a wash, wax and full treatment. The exterior now compared to these pics look more or less the same)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/1-2.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/2-3.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/3-2.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/4-1.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/5-1.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/6.jpg


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/1-3.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/2-4.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/3-3.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/4-2.jpg

DETAILS
- Year: MY08
- Model: Volkswagen Jetta TFSI
- Color: Reflex Silver
- Transmission: DSG
- Interior seat/trim color: Black Leather
- Power ATW : 152.3 KW / 204.3 HP as at 17/4/2010


CURRENT MODS


ENGINE
- APR Stage 1 Tune
- APR High Pressure Fuel Pump (Not Installed Yet)
- Forge TWINtake Induction
- OEM Piston DV Revision "D"
- Audi R8 Oil Cap


SUSPENSION / HANDLING
- KW Variant 3 Coilovers
- H&R Sway Bars (28mm Front, 24mm Rear)
- APR Torque Arm Insert 80 Duro
- MKV .:R32 Front Calipers
- MKV .:R32 Zimmerman Slotted Front Rotors (345 x 30)
- MKVI Golf R Brake Pad Retainers
- Hawk Ceramic Brake Pads (Front, Rear)
- Goodridge Brake Lines (Front, Rear)


INTERIOR
- RNS-510 GPS Satnav Unit
- White LED Interior Lights
- Climate Control Beauty Bezels (Smooth Silver)
- Passat CC Headlamp Switch
- Passat CC Mirror Adjust Switch
- MKV GTI Accelerator Pedal
- MKV GTI MKV Brake Pedal
- MKV .:R32 DSG Shifter
- OSIR SPA-GT DSG Carbon Fibre Surround
- OSIR O-Rest
- OSIR O-Pod Mono (Not Installed Yet)
- OSIR O-Pod Dual (Gloss Carbon Fibre) (Not Installed Yet)
- S2T Paddle Shifters (Not Installed Yet)


EXTERIOR
- .:R36 Style Tinted Rear Tail Lights
- OEM Hella Xenon-Look Halogen Headlamps
- ZiZa Licence Plate White LED Lights
- Calipers Painted Red (Front, Rear)
- Rear Debadged


FUTURE MODS

- APR S3 K04 Turbo Conversion
- APR FMIC
- APR RSC 3" Turboback Exhaust
- Whiteline Anti-Lift Kit
- Okuyama Braces
- 19" Advan RS-D (Black/Chrome Lip)
- 19" BBS CH Black Edition
- 19" BBS RS (*dreaming...*)
- OEM Golf GTI Pirelli/Edition 30 Front Lip (ETA: End of July)
- OEM Jetta GLI Sideskirts (ETA: End of July)
- OEM Jetta GLI Rear Valance (ETA: End of July)
- OEM Jetta 3-Piece Boot Spoiler (ETA: End of July)
- OEM Projector Fog Lamps
- OEM .:R32 MFD Steering Wheel w/ DSG Paddle Shifters
- Defi ADVANCE-BF Control Unit
- Defi ADVANCE-BF Boost Gauge (White)
- Defi ADVANCE-BF Oil Temp Gauge (White)
- Defi ADVANCE-BF Oil Pressure Gauge (White)
- DV Relocate
- OEM Revision "F" PCV Fix
- Eurojet PCV Upgrade
- Kufatec Media IN
- Kufatec Video In Motion
- Phillips 6000K HID's
- ZiZa City White LED Lights (ETA: End of July)
- Blue Tint Aspherical Mirrors (L+R) (ETA: End of July)


Will be updating hopefully constantly. :cool:

[Paolo]

you don't see many Jettas going down this route
good work! ill be paying attention to this thread

[Bizi]

Don't forget the debadging on the car's tail. Very clean!

Do you have any pics with the 'xenon-look' headlights? These appear to be previous to that mod.
Plus a pic of the Forge twintake, installed.

PS. Can you link to some of your mods? I couldn't find some of these older thread. Thanks. :)

[en.elle]

nice set of mods

[SUGA]

Thats a big future mods list! Look forward to seeing how it looks with the coilovers on!

[Shonen]

The rear end looks so clean with no badges :)

[stephen8512]

Thanks everyone


Don't forget the debadging on the car's tail. Very clean!

Do you have any pics with the 'xenon-look' headlights? These appear to be previous to that mod.
Plus a pic of the Forge twintake, installed.

PS. Can you link to some of your mods? I couldn't find some of these older thread. Thanks. :)


Bizi, the headlamps I have look EXACTLY like the OEM xenon headlamps that the R32's come as standard. ITs just that mine is a halogen headlamp, but its still OEM VW. got it shipped from germany

[10d]

Sounds like a plan, Steve.

[burgs]

Nice Jetta you have there, cant wait to see the end results :)

[G-rig]

Nice Jetta Stephen, will look even better when done up - sounds like you got your work cut out for you.

You forgot wheels on your list :).

[schoona]

Nice Jetta mate. Will look and go pretty nicely when you are finished.

Wheels?

MTM Bimoto
http://oemplus.com/bmz_cache/e/e60267234f89c780d65c9eeb8dc8c01f.image.200x300.jpg

http://oemplus.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=31_97&products_id=770

VW Helios
http://oemplus.com/bmz_cache/4/4e6e0fd6bc0cce680aae907228fdf12d.image.400x266.jpg

http://oemplus.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=31_97&products_id=60

[scotty1991]

Jetta? helios!

[stephen8512]

I was thinking of going 19" Advan RS-D's in black with chrome mirror lip

http://www.advanwheels.com.au/wheels/wheel.aspx?id=5

[chris32]

Nice car Stephen, I like the sound of the rs-d's. :)

[G-rig]

Some example of Jetta's on the H&R site (probably seen them but looks good, OZ wheels):

I think you'd have to go 19" on a Jetta!

http://www.hrsprings.com/images/uploads/project_headers/head_vwjettas.jpg

http://www.hrsprings.com/projects/detail/hr_jettas/

[stephen8512]

hey greg
yeah im planning to go 19's on the jetta. but nothing that looks too "racy". i like the clean simple look of the Advan RS-D"s and the black/chrome lip will go nicely IMO with the colour scheme I have in mind (silver/chrome/black)

[Frenchie]

Let the mods begin >D

Love Helios ! but you still pull off the Advans - nothing smaller than 19''

Take your time with wheels - plenty of choice out there

[Paolo]

so you were the one with the twintake, faaa that thing is loud

[10d]

Steve,

I agree, the twintake sounds really loud.

BTW, I have those Advan RSD. Let me know if you want to see how it fit on your car.

[G-rig]

What are the gains with the twin take anyway?

Advan wheels are pretty hot.

[stephen8512]

Let the mods begin >D

Love Helios ! but you still pull off the Advans - nothing smaller than 19''

Take your time with wheels - plenty of choice out there

Yeah that and exterior will probably be one of the last things I do to the jetta.

I was initially thinking BBS RS in black/chrome with a bit of dish in 18"s but BBS RS has been done to death and i decided I want at least 19's (ur talking to a person who came from an accord euro with 20" JDM AME's. lol ^^)

[stephen8512]

Steve,

I agree, the twintake sounds really loud.

BTW, I have those Advan RSD. Let me know if you want to see how it fit on your car.

really? the twintake doesnt sound that loud from in cabin? maybe its just from the outside?

U have a set of Advan RS-D's? what size and offset have u got tendy? If I could trial fit it just so I get an idea i'd really appreciate that! Im still unsure about the width im wanting to go.
Initially I wanted something like 8.5 front, 9.5 rears but thats pointless on a FF car.... It'd prob be 8.5's all around for me...

[Shonen]

19x10s :P

Dont be soft Steve !! haha

[G-rig]

an accord euro with 20" jdm ame's. Lol ^^)

lol. Ricer.. :)

[burgs]

Loved the sound of your intake today mate, very mean :)

[stephen8512]

Looks great Stephen. Keen to see how you come along with this. How long before the V3's go in?

Hey John. V3's should be coming in in about.....4 weeks or so? It's on order already.

Should all be fitted on the car by hopefully end of April? (Im getting the sways installed the tuesday after easter long weekend)

[stephen8512]

Loved the sound of your intake today mate, very mean :)

Cheers mate. I don';t think I got to speak with u today. SO many pple. Only met about 10 pple or so. Next time.

Hahah I didnt know the intake was that loud? It really doesnt sound "mean" or "loud" at all inside the car? It could be different though from the outside :)

[silverbullet]

dude if you add up the cost of your future mods list you have another car. bonkers hehehe.

[burgs]

Cheers mate. I don';t think I got to speak with u today. SO many pple. Only met about 10 pple or so. Next time.

Hahah I didnt know the intake was that loud? It really doesnt sound "mean" or "loud" at all inside the car? It could be different though from the outside :)

I heard you driving around when we were trying to get a part near the open field (before we moved) and the intake definately very noticable compared to stock :)

[stephen8512]

dude if you add up the cost of your future mods list you have another car. bonkers hehehe.

I refuse to listen to this comment. =D

if u look at like that then yeah! hahaha i guess it is crazy...but then again, its gonna be a LONG project....few years easily at least. Although I wish I had the cash to just do everything NOW NOW NOW!!! =D

[Justin Fox]

Car sounded great today mate!

[stephen8512]

Car sounded great today mate!

thanks Justin! cant wait to see your GTI. Black GTI and White R32....would look nice! =D

[G-rig]

dude if you add up the cost of your future mods list you have another car. bonkers hehehe.

Yeah I could have got a 135i instead of modding the 32.. Things we do..

It's just that Euro modding isn't cheap but fun to do it at least once which we both have!

[Bizi]

More pics, Stephen!

I'm glad we could finally meet and that you can benchmark your ideas against what others have done to their GTIs and R32s.
It seems yours will be quite unique in several ways.

It would be very good to see a pic of your car with 10D's impressive Advans. Keeping the exterior very low key and OEM+. :)

[stephen8512]

so it begins...

brand new H&R Big sways (28mm front, 24mm rear) to be put on next week by dedy @ top one

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/DSC_0080.jpg


brand new KW Variant 3 coilovers coming in from overseas (ETA should be about 3-4 weeks or so)

w00t!

[Big Yellow]

How much did u get the v3s for?

[Tinto]

Looking good - the Jetta is a really nicely resolved car.
I wish the wagon had the same presence (it just needs to borrow the Jetta tail lights!).

[Bizi]

I think Stephen's will be a Q-car for some time, as long as it keeps the factorbars y-look exterior.

Stephen, are the sway bars worth putting on for a few weeks before the coilovers arrive?
Why not do them at the one time?

Is it to give you a feel for the effect of each mod? :)

[Jig]

I was thinking of going 19" Advan RS-D's in black with chrome mirror lip

http://www.advanwheels.com.au/wheels/wheel.aspx?id=5

Nice car. Best Jetta I have seen thus far and wow, the planned mods. Impressive. Have you pshopped those Advans on your Jetta? Keen to see what it will look like.

[Jig]

Have you tried putting the OEM rear boot spoiler on your Jetta? It sets the car really well.

[stephen8512]

Have you tried putting the OEM rear boot spoiler on your Jetta? It sets the car really well.

yes i forgot to add im getting the OEM 3 piece boot spoiler as well.

[stephen8512]

Nice car. Best Jetta I have seen thus far and wow, the planned mods. Impressive. Have you pshopped those Advans on your Jetta? Keen to see what it will look like.

I've started a thread already

http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?490-photoshop-request-BBS-RS

But no responses yet

[stephen8512]

Currently on my iPhone at TOP ONE watching dedy and the guys fit my front and rear h&r sways. Should be done in another hour. Then it's off to Derek at EA for my 7500km service and piston DV replacement. :D

[stephen8512]

well, Im back from doin my rounds! :D

Went to Top One and was greeted by Dedy who was going to do the install of my H&R Front and Rear sway bars.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/DSC_0080.jpg


2 hours later, I got the car back and boy did they make a difference!

The H&R 28mm/24mm F+R is what I went with. I was surprised to find out how heavy they are compared to OEM! The bars are solid, not hollow like some other brands and because of this, the car feels stiffer. Bodyroll has reduced significantly and it now really does corner flat! It feels balanced now and the great thing is, it can be adjusted later on down the track. At the moment, it's setup as hard/hard but will prob change it up once the KW V3's come in. then i'll prob change the front to be on the softer setting.


Dedy from Top One : Highly recommended. Friendly guy and very particular with his work! Very happy!

[stevie]

Sounds good, nice set of suspension mods you got going. What's next?

[stephen8512]

page 1 updated

Stevie, my KW's will prob come in a months time hopefully.....then after that, okuyama braces and that will be it for suspension stuff for the time being

[10d]

Dedy from Top One : Highly recommended. Friendly guy and very particular with his work! Very happy!

The poor guy still jet lagged. Haha. Popped in for a quick visit this arvo.

[nath_mk6]

I've started a thread already

http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?490-photoshop-request-BBS-RS

But no responses yet

Had a bash at it, in the request thread, very rough and they have BMW centre caps, the detail is lacking due to the resolution of the two images used to make the picture, but it still looks hot.

[stephen8512]

thanks nath! looks hot indeed! will look hotter with a kit =D

[Paolo]

thanks nath! looks hot indeed! will look hotter with a kit =D

i saw a Jetta at McGraths with a factory fitted body kit and it definitely looks the goods!

[stephen8512]

Yeah..
Im planning on getting the Edition 30/Pirelli front lip and GLI sideskirts and GLI rear valence, which I'm pretty sure they dont sell here in Australia (i got a quote from VW parts for the front lip off the pirelli........957.45!!!!) :O

[stephen8512]

just purchased this. APR HPFP :D

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/ms_fsi_fuelpump.jpg

[Paolo]

'unathorized image linking or access denied to this website.
Please contact webmaster@swankmonkey.com'

[Bizi]

I don't really get what that is (as I don't see the original pics either).

Have you found a source for the bodykit bits or is that something that will come a fair time later?

When do you get the coilovers fitted?

I hope that the photo pros get some great pics as you carry out your master plan. :)

[stephen8512]

woops. there we go. fixed. i uploaded the pic to my photobucket :D

yeah john. should be picking it up tomorrow.

[Paolo]

I don't really get what that is (as I don't see the original pics either).


APR high pressure fuel pump

[MasterKevin]

Thank god the Mk 6 has a good fuel pump as guy told me even with their new (2 day old) Stage 3 MK6 gti is still running fine with the stock fuel pump.

As that is one expensive item If i needed to replace mine :P

[stephen8512]

I don't really get what that is (as I don't see the original pics either).

Have you found a source for the bodykit bits or is that something that will come a fair time later?

When do you get the coilovers fitted?

I hope that the photo pros get some great pics as you carry out your master plan. :)

I'll be taking some photos too. Ive had a Nikon DSLR for a while with a 18-200mm VR lense and a 14mm wideangle lense. jsut havent had time to use it these days. busy busy busy!

Getting the coilovers fitted by derek at European Autotech

Yeah found a source for the bodykits but thats gonna come like, next year sometime probably

[stephen8512]

So are you stage 2+ now stephen?

Make sure you do more regular checks of your cam follower from here on in.

Regular checks? hmmm not that i wont but any reasonw why I should pay more attn to the cam follower?

[10d]

Regular checks? hmmm not that i wont but any reasonw why I should pay more attn to the cam follower?
Because the HPFP will wear out the cam follower a bit faster.

[stephen8512]

hows yours tendy?

[10d]

hows yours tendy?
Replaced it once. It is probably a good idea to check it every 10,000k

[stephen8512]

hmmmmmm interesting. Alright thanks for the heads up!

[stephen8512]

Courtesy of Ian (rennenhaus)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/DSC_0085.jpg

:D

Some more OSIRice goodies coming in soon. Hopefully next week

[Bizi]

Courtesy of Ian (rennenhaus
:D

Some more OSIRice goodies coming in soon. Hopefully next week

Go Speed Ricer, GO! :D

[stephen8512]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/DSC_0087.jpg

picked it up tonight. :D

[Paolo]

*drools* definitely the best fuel pump in the market! if this was offered two months ago i would have taken this up no doubt!

[10d]

*drools* definitely the best fuel pump in the market! if this was offered two months ago i would have taken this up no doubt!
This coming from a GIAC boi means even more. Haha.

[G-rig]

This coming from a GIAC boi means even more. Haha.

Didn't take long for this to start haha.

[10d]

Nah, Paolo is cool, Greg. I get along with the other Eurospeed boys too. :lol:

[AP]

Once you start modding it hard to stop!!

[Justin Fox]

Going hard!

[Paolo]

Didn't take long for this to start haha.
it'll be fun to see who sparks the first debate but I won't be in it thou =P hahah


Nah, Paolo is cool, Greg. I get along with the other Eurospeed boys too. :lol:
you're right 10d, i am cool>D

[stephen8512]

Once you start modding it hard to stop!!

thats so true anth.... someone stop me!!!

[Frenchie]

I want some >D

[M4RK0]

Nice! I always love the line of the Jetta very classy....

Don't forget the pics of the future mods!

And I assuming you were the winner of 10d's wheels :)

Nice ride Bro!

[stephen8512]

thanks m4rk0!

ill be taking some decent pics (or rather, try adn take some decent pics) this weekend

[10d]

Meh, what disease? It's a stress relieving exercise. Hehe.

[10d]

Nah. It's a disease, and you've got it baaaaad T. :) Worst case I've ever seen.
Well, I might have caught it from someone who drives a black GTI and somehow mutated into a different strain of disease all together. >D

[10d]

It's not me. I only own 1 of everything. You have 3 or 4 of most things. :p
See? EVERYTHING!! Hahahoo.

Sorry for jacking your thread, Steve.

[10d]

You know what I mean you goose! 1 of everything that I do have. Not of 'everything'.

Back to Stephen's addiction...
Bwahahaha.

Back to you, Steve

[stephen8512]

Bwahahaha.

Back to you, Steve

LOLOLOL that cracked me up

you 2 are 2 sides of the same coin!

[Bizi]

Did Steve 'win' the wheels or 10d 'lose' them? :D

I thought it was just going to be a case of trying them on. Did you break them or something? :)

When do we get to see the latest in'car'nation of your Jetta?

[10d]

LOLOLOL that cracked me up

you 2 are 2 sides of the same coin!
Nope, I'm the good side. Haha.

[10d]

Did Steve 'win' the wheels or 10d 'lose' them? :D

I thought it was just going to be a case of trying them on. Did you break them or something? :)

When do we get to see the latest in'car'nation of your Jetta?
Neh, I was just offering a trial fit.
I sounds like an Advan salesman. :)

[stephen8512]

some new pics

*updated on page 1*

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/1-3.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/2-4.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/3-3.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/4-2.jpg

[Frenchie]

God damn what a mod list - its all or nothing with you ! my kind of man !

Def keeping an eye out on you - what a beast of car its going to be.

[M4RK0]

Can wait the mod's!

With those mod's you are planning to keep the car forever?,

Cheers!

[Bizi]

Quando, quando re your coilovers? :)

It looks very nicely detailed.

[M4RK0]

Steve did you fitted the Advan's??

Cheers!

[stephen8512]

God damn what a mod list - its all or nothing with you ! my kind of man !

Def keeping an eye out on you - what a beast of car its going to be.

Ehehe thanks C. Wish the Jetta had a Capristo/Kreisseig-esque exhaust.....



Can wait the mod's!

With those mod's you are planning to keep the car forever?,

Cheers!

Hey marko! yeah I intend to keep the car for a long while.....another good 4 years :D



Quando, quando re your coilovers?

It looks very nicely detailed.

Ben, my coilovers are still ETA approx 3 weeks or so....after seeing these pics it needs to kiss the road more :D:D



Steve did you fitted the Advan's??

Cheers!

Nah not yet. I havent even bought them! Tendy has the ADVAN rims that I want, which also the black that I want it in but his is 18's. Im gonna trial fit them once I get the drop with my coilovers to see how the car will look with the RS-D's i have in mind

[M4RK0]

Mmmmmh! too bad, cool man, in case that you don't want them can you let me know?, I want them in bright crome, obviously those ones will have to be new, but I don't mind in black and cheaper,

LOL! we are deciding on 10d's wheels hahahaha! don't get angry bro!

[Jig]

This Jetta is going to look good.

[stephen8512]

from the dyno day on 17/4/2010

154.3 KW / 204.3 HP at the wheels

Pretty happy with that seeing as how I only got the APR stage 1 + Forge TWINtake.

Excuse the pics as they were taken from iphone


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/IMG_0275.jpg

On the dyno...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/IMG_0277.jpg

Run 1

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/IMG_0276.jpg

Run 2

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/IMG_0278.jpg

Dyno sheet printout after run 3 i think?

[G-rig]

Pretty good numbers Stephen, that's more than your car came out with at the flywheel.

[Paolo]

i like your curve alot! (no homo) woulda loved to hear your twintake will you were on the dyno

[kaoticice]

great numbers and awesome curve.. boost seems to be holding well at high rpm!! that's very awesome.

[Bizi]

Hey Stephen, did you get your Hella projectors from ECS?

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Jetta_V--2.5/Lighting/Headlights/ES1884375/

I notice they have a few interesting ones on their site, plus the lip spoiler on the link above. Just wondering if this is a good or poor deal as I'm weighing up some options.

I am still impressed that the Jettas performed very strongly, yet still look (but probably not sound) totally 'quiet' on the street.

Yes, the curves might be very useful in your gear selections. :)

[stephen8512]

i like your curve alot! (no homo) woulda loved to hear your twintake will you were on the dyno

its so frikin loud on the dyno!!! haha didnt know itd be THAT loud!!

[stephen8512]

great numbers and awesome curve.. boost seems to be holding well at high rpm!! that's very awesome.

Hey mate. Yeah quite happy with the power curve. Its pretty linear so content with that. Also happy with the power output considering only a stage 1 APR flash and twintake is on the car... engine mod wise. Hopefully after I get the APR intercooler and RSC exhaust with down pipe, it should have a bit more POWERRRRRRRRRRRRR ;)

[stevie]

It's got a nice sound to it though!

[stephen8512]

Hey Stephen, did you get your Hella projectors from ECS?

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Jetta_V--2.5/Lighting/Headlights/ES1884375/

I notice they have a few interesting ones on their site, plus the lip spoiler on the link above. Just wondering if this is a good or poor deal as I'm weighing up some options.

I am still impressed that the Jettas performed very strongly, yet still look (but probably not sound) totally 'quiet' on the street.

Yes, the curves might be very useful in your gear selections. :)


Hey ben.

Anyway, no i didnt get the headlights from ECS. Its was from ebay germany. I dont think the guy sells them anymore but yeah I got them imported from Germany via ebay. Its genuine VW OEM headlamps.

[stephen8512]

It's got a nice sound to it though!

LOL your neuspeed is prob louder than the twintake!!!!

[stevie]

Yeah it was crazy loud on the dyno :D

[G-rig]

Just wondering what those twintakes are meant to do .. i don't get it there's only one turbo??

[10d]

Just making a larger surface area, Greg. The amount of air sucks still restricted by the pipe sized. It's just easier breathing with two nostrils instead of just the one.

Plus it looks MAD! haha

[G-rig]

Ah ok, that sounds alright then but sounds like the bottle neck is still the 1 pipe and the turbo would only suck the same amount of air? I could understand if it was feeding a twin turbo with two intakes.

Also you may have two nostrils but you also have two lungs :).

[10d]

Ah ok, that sounds alright then but sounds like the bottle neck is still the 1 pipe and the turbo would only suck the same amount of air? I could understand if it was feeding a twin turbo with two intakes.

Yup, true. it just breathe easier. Justin made the same comment with you, but he's got one on order, haha!

[G-rig]

Nice, they look pretty cool :).

[stephen8512]

just a quick update....

KW V3's should *hopefully* be here by end of may!!!

w00t w00t!! Can't wait.

Currently getting quotes for

-DEFI Advance BF gauges (Oil press, temp and boost)
-Okuyama Chassis bracing.

Once I get these, suspension should be taken care of. Then onto making it look sexy. GLI bodykit + pirelli/ed30 front lip in mind.

[Frenchie]

Alright - I'll get the popcorn ready.

Front row position.

[stephen8512]

hahaha u and me both C! Just wish jettas were V6's so I could get a capristo!!!

[Big Yellow]

Damn end of may!! Tats ages lol!!

Mine got picked up by the courier today!! Better be here tomorrow lol

[G-rig]

Nice suspension boys!!

[Frenchie]

Solution - R36 for you S !!!! now you're talking but unfortunately Capristo don't make one for the R36 ( yet )

[Bizi]

hahaha u and me both C! Just wish jettas were V6's so I could get a capristo!!!

Anthony's selling his brand-new exhaust with all the valves and stuff, for 25% off, even before he gets it. Maybe he can sell you a spare R32 engine. :p

[Bizi]

Plugging that exhaust... just some pipe porn for ya!

http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?815-Capristo-valve-system-R32-MKV

[stephen8512]

Hahah i WISH I could buy that exhaust!!!

Anyway, with the KW V3, I'm expecting a drop like this. found this car whilst having a squizz through carsales. THIS is how my car will look more or less after the drop. This car has no bodykit and is just lowered. On springs, but lowered nonetheless. Im hoping the KW's will give a drop similar to this. Can't see why it wouldnt.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/lowjetta3.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/lowjetta2.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/lowjetta.jpg

OOH YEAH!! :>:cool:

[stevie]

That looks hot!

[stephen8512]

Another quick update

Bought some stuff from ECS....will be here hopefulyl end of june as its shipping out 18/6/2010. LONG ASS WAIT but what can ya do?


- Pirelli/Edition 30 front lip

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/ed30front.jpg


- OEM Jetta GLI sideskirts

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/GLIsideskirt.jpg


- OEM Jetta GLI rear valance

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/GLIrearvalence.jpg


- Left and Right Blue Tinted Aspherical Blind Spot Mirrors

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/Bluemirrors.jpg


- Ziza LED License Plate Bulbs

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/zizarear.jpg


- Ziza LED City Lights

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/zizarear.jpg


And gonna get an R-Line MK6 Steering Wheel with MF + Airbag + DSG. Only thing is, I need to buy
- Steering column Controller
- MK6 cruise control stalk
- Revision C slipring

Hopefully these wont be too much from VW spare parts.... fingers crossed

[Bizi]

Stephen, I hope you get the coilovers soon and get some pics like the ones / above.
Does anyone want to get that Jetta, so we have another in the forum garage? :)

It would be great if you could get some professional pics (yourself or forum members) for before & after the cosmetic mods. :)
Stealth v. GLI-line. :)

Speaking of x-line, your R-line Mk6 wheel might be worthy of a new thread, in case it can be sourced as a group buy.

Don't forget the seller on eBay UK. From Portugal IIRC. I mentioned it on the DSG paddle shift group buy thread and added a link there.

I hope you can space out all the mods, to appreciate each as an upgrade. Do you have a rear lip, too? ECStuning had one, I recall.


Otherwise, you could have gone the Rieger rear valance and quad pipes. :)

Cheers,
Ben

Another quick update

And gonna get an R-Line MK6 Steering Wheel with MF + Airbag + DSG. Only thing is, I need to buy
- Steering column Controller
- MK6 cruise control stalk
- Revision C slipring

Hopefully these wont be too much from VW spare parts.... fingers crossed

[Paolo]

BIG spender! go hard or go home attitude aye? how much did the pirelli lip set you back? i heard they're almost 1g! mine is scraped azz to the wood in some parts from scraping on stock height! can't imagine how bad it'll be once i lower it.

You must not be looking forward to the import tax aye? hahaah that stuff will kill ya

[stephen8512]

Hahaha shhhh paolo....tryin not to think about that mate.... >D

THe pirelli lip cost me 474 USD. VW aus spare parts quoted me 1.1K! hahahah

[rayray086]

I wanna see this dropped ASAP Steve. Epic shopping you have going on.

[stephen8512]

I wanna see this dropped ASAP Steve. Epic shopping you have going on.

will do mate. lorenz says the coilovers should be at yours round end of this month. He will notify me when they are at his and will send em to urs so i can pick em up

same goes ith the ECS shopping list. will notify you asap.

[10d]

A bit of a spending spree, Steph?

Haha. It's good for ya >D

[stephen8512]

A bit of a spending spree, Steph?

Haha. It's good for ya >D

Hahah just a bit? Good to have ya back 10D. hope the trip went well :)

[10d]

Hehe. Thanks Step. Good trip.

[stephen8512]

Just another small purchase today

OEM GTI Accelerator Pedal + OEM GTI Brake pedal

These should compliment the OSIR dead pedal I have and complete the look.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/pedals.png

[Frenchie]

You can't stop !! :)

[Bizi]

Nice one, Stephen. Did it come from a local source or a usual online source?

I'm still tempted to get either projector or HID OEM Hella lights, like you did, but am unsure whether to get the individual spares from the US fro ~$300ea or to get a set via eBay.dk like you.

Please post a pic and quick writeup when you are done. Is the pedal replacement fiddly or complicated? I don't recall seeing a guide, but I guess you will get instructions in the box.

[stephen8512]

You can't stop !! :)

Hahaha I know! help me C!


Nice one, Stephen. Did it come from a local source or a usual online source?

I'm still tempted to get either projector or HID OEM Hella lights, like you did, but am unsure whether to get the individual spares from the US fro ~$300ea or to get a set via eBay.dk like you.

Please post a pic and quick writeup when you are done. Is the pedal replacement fiddly or complicated? I don't recall seeing a guide, but I guess you will get instructions in the box.

Hey ben I got them from fleabay from an OEM VW/Audi Dealer. Theyre coming in from Germany. Even with shipping included, it works out to be far cheaper than local.

Pedal replacement doenst seem too fiddly...havent had a good look yet but im quite handy with the tools so I should be okay

I think it'll work out to be the same anyway....whether u buy from US or germany. I just went to ebay.de and bought from there. The guy is an oem VW parts seller that shipped it to me

[M4RK0]

Someone stop him!!!

Did you fit the wheels?

It looks awesome!,

[stephen8512]

Someone stop him!!!

Did you fit the wheels?

It looks awesome!,

hey marko

nah mate havent got any wheels? only got the stockers. im getting the Advan's in like, 2 years time mate. hahaha no cash on me at the moment!

Just wanting to get it lowered + fit the bodykit + black roof/mirrors/grille + APR 3" RSC TBE then I should be fine for a while. Hahaha

[10d]

I'm not going to stop you :) I'm the "enabler" >D

You sure about the RSC? It's loud

[Frenchie]

hahah 10d the ''enabler'' very true by definition.

How long now for your KW's S ??

[stephen8512]

I'm not going to stop you :) I'm the "enabler" >D

You sure about the RSC? It's loud

Hahahahaha tendy u comedian. lol ^^ yeah im pretty set on the RSC....funny that u say its loud when its meant to be "Reflective Sound Cancellation". ehehe. I wish I could take yours if it fit my jetta :( unfortunately it doesnt.


hahah 10d the ''enabler'' very true by definition.

How long now for your KW's S ??


C, they should be here end of this month. worst case scenario prob 1st-2nd week of june. Cant wait to get the thing lowered! Hopefully it'll be lowered in time for the next pizza GTG. :)

[10d]

Hahahahaha tendy u comedian. lol ^^ yeah im pretty set on the RSC....funny that u say its loud when its meant to be "Reflective Sound Cancellation". ehehe. I wish I could take yours if it fit my jetta :( unfortunately it doesnt.


It does eliminate the drone. Loud during wide open throttle. I do have to admit it sounded really good with the twintake. What a blast!

When my exhaust is off you're welcomed for a test fit. But you still need the downpipe though. I'm keeping mine

[stephen8512]

It does eliminate the drone. Loud during wide open throttle. I do have to admit it sounded really good with the twintake. What a blast!

When my exhaust is off you're welcomed for a test fit. But you still need the downpipe though. I'm keeping mine

Thanks for the offer tendy. Ur a champ. However I was told by APR aus that the RSC for the golf GTI wont fit the jetta as the jetta is a few inches longer than the GTI. So looks like im gonna have to buy the whole thing...turboback and all


In other news....another little "mod" hahahaha

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/keyss.jpg

OSIR ZEROsquare

[Frenchie]

Mod addict >D

[Justin Fox]

Ah nice I was considering that as the buttons on my controls are quite worn.

[DubSteve]

Good stuff that actually looks pretty decent :)

[Bizi]

Stephen, remind me who is doing your coilover install.

[stephen8512]

Stephen, remind me who is doing your coilover install.

will do ben. it will most likely be TOP ONE. Dedy was the one who installed my sways and he has also installed coils for justin and SUGA as well

[stephen8512]

Okay...quick update

My KW V3's landed in Australia last week :cool: However, the guy I'm going thru said to me that during transit, one of the shocks got busted and he had to send it back to his supplier....:<:<:< *ARGH!* so annoying!! But what can ya do....:rolleyes: Been waiting for these since, March!!!

On a positive note though, he got back to me today saying that it has already left his supplier and the KW V3's should be here either late next week or early week after :cool: He took the time to box it up firmer and put loads more bubble wrap or some sort of cushioning to prevent the shocks from being damaged in transit


Also, recently bought AP's old R32 brakes and front rotors. John (illektronik) bought the F+R brakes off AP but since he only wanted the rears, I took the fronts. (Thanks again John!)

First impression : The rotors are HUGE! They dont seem that much bigger in photos but compared to a stock GTI rotor, its quite big! The calipers are also very beefy as well!! I like! :lol:

Gave the calipers a quick clean with some warm/hot water, degreaser and steel brush and well, the results speak for themselves


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/DSC_0104-2.jpg


You can see in that photo, I also bought some MK6 Golf R Brake pad retainers. They will go over that rusted metal bit in that photo and should look a lot cleaner. :)

Before I put them on, I'm gonna get some HAWK CERAMIC low dust street pads (I think Christina has them on SUGA), Brake lines and paint the calipers red.

And also, got a little something for the engine bay.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/IMG_0299.jpg

[10d]

Cool.

I really like those R caliper clips

[nath_mk6]

haha what has Justin done with the R8 Oil Caps.... they do look nice though ;)

[G-rig]

Nice updates Stephen, i wouldn't mind better brakes one day!

[AP]

Cool.

I really like those R caliper clips

Sorry mate you can't have them you are a GTI!! Haha

[10d]

Sorry mate you can't have them you are a GTI!! Haha

Even worse. Mine got your friggin' name on it! :lol:

[MasterKevin]

AHh looks awesome stephen

Im looking for some sort of brakes also.

Really hard to find some.

Coming along very nicely :)

nice read to catch up on what i missed :P

[stephen8512]

Sorry mate you can't have them you are a GTI!! Haha


Even worse. Mine got your friggin' name on it! :lol:

LOL!!! They're big and they gets the job done properly and efficiently. I can see why AP would brand them with his name >D>D

[Paolo]

AP is a famous man hahahah

Stephen you are a busy beaver! you seem to be the only one going all out on your Jetta (which is a good thing). Once everythings on and running you'll have one sweet ride

[stephen8512]

AHh looks awesome stephen

Im looking for some sort of brakes also.

Really hard to find some.

Coming along very nicely :)

nice read to catch up on what i missed :P


Thanks mk :)

I reckon R32 / S3 brakes shoud suffice.......for me anyway. I dont plan on going Stage 3.....Just stage 2+ .....will be happy with 170kw atw for daily driving. Im getting wheelspin as it is! haha. Was initially gonna go Brembo's but I dont need it....R32 fronts should do for now and later on I'll see if i can fish around for a rear R32 brake set...and maybe upgrade the rotors as well but thats all way way down the track


Yeah just annoying how I have to hoard everything in my room before I install.....

Still gotta get the brakepads and the brakelines, but once I get them, gonna install them with the front brakes, rotors, coilovers and defi gauges all in one hit....
Then gotta drop the car off at a panelbeaters to get my bodyparts colour coded and installed.....

Sorta gettin sick of waitin ya know? haha >D

[stephen8512]

AP is a famous man hahahah

Stephen you are a busy beaver! you seem to be the only one going all out on your Jetta (which is a good thing). Once everythings on and running you'll have one sweet ride

Mr Paolo! You better turn up at the next meet yeah? Uni exams will be well and truly be over by then!!! (I should be studying too atm.!! haha!)

Thanks mate. My heart still wants a K04 like yours but my brain is telling me to be sensible and just go stage 2+ (with the RSC TBE and APR HPFP, which I also have stashed away in my room! LOL!!)

Hopefully the car will turn out as I hope when I have everything on and then maybe i'll get lei'd too! >D>D. Frenchie drove my car while I drove his on the way to Ramspeed to get the OEM parts on his car and I gotta say, after I dump it, it should look a hell of a lot better....speaking of which, the HPA SHS's are off his car now and I cant wait to see them on yours!

Visually, after the body parts and coilovers are installed I'll just need wheels to set it all off. But thats gonna have to come end of next year.....gotta save up the coin first!!!

[benough]

Before I put them on, I'm gonna get some HAWK CERAMIC low dust street pads (I think Christina has them on SUGA), Brake lines and paint the calipers red.



Hey Stephen.

Can I suggest you drive a car, properly, with the Hawk Ceramics on before you buy them?

I drove Doug's car with them and you really have to warm them up. It's not a nice feeling flying down a mountain pass and the pedal goes to the floor!

Have you thought about the HAWK HPS pads?

[RobR32]

Hey Stephen.

Can I suggest you drive a car, properly, with the Hawk Ceramics on before you buy them?

I drove Doug's car with them and you really have to warm them up. It's not a nice feeling flying down a mountain pass and the pedal goes to the floor!

Have you thought about the HAWK HPS pads?

LOL this is soooo true.

I thought i was going to run up the back of a car when i first got the ceramics.

But once u heat them up they are sooooo goooood.

Goodluck mate

[Frenchie]

Coming along nicely S...you have def being patient enough

[Paolo]

Mr Paolo! You better turn up at the next meet yeah? Uni exams will be well and truly be over by then!!! (I should be studying too atm.!! haha!)

Thanks mate. My heart still wants a K04 like yours but my brain is telling me to be sensible and just go stage 2+ (with the RSC TBE and APR HPFP, which I also have stashed away in my room! LOL!!)

Hopefully the car will turn out as I hope when I have everything on and then maybe i'll get lei'd too! >D>D. Frenchie drove my car while I drove his on the way to Ramspeed to get the OEM parts on his car and I gotta say, after I dump it, it should look a hell of a lot better....speaking of which, the HPA SHS's are off his car now and I cant wait to see them on yours!

Visually, after the body parts and coilovers are installed I'll just need wheels to set it all off. But thats gonna have to come end of next year.....gotta save up the coin first!!!
too easy! will be at the warehouse meet this month. And with the K04, you might be happier with the daily driving. With mine theres ALOT of power but not many opportunities to use it a majority of the time but once you hit that sweet spot, it gets scary :> but the K03 is a nifty engine and stage 2+ has enough grunt me thinks after Kevin took me for a ride. Pace yourself with the mods otherwise you'll be running out of things to do! enough from me better get off to study!

[stephen8512]

Hey Stephen.

Can I suggest you drive a car, properly, with the Hawk Ceramics on before you buy them?

I drove Doug's car with them and you really have to warm them up. It's not a nice feeling flying down a mountain pass and the pedal goes to the floor!

Have you thought about the HAWK HPS pads?

Hey ben

Thanks for the suggestion. Yeah I have yet to find anyone else who has hawk ceramics who is around where I live. Christina bought hers and installed it on the R32 and she tells me nothing but praise for them. I may ask her if I could drive SUGA so I can get a feel of the ceramics... but my brakes arent gonna be installed until 1-2 months time anyway so I have plenty of time to read reviews and hear testimonials

[stephen8512]

Coming along nicely S...you have def being patient enough

C! I'm sick of being patient man! Hahahaha I want my damn coilovers NOW so I can install the fkn thing!

[stephen8512]

too easy! will be at the warehouse meet this month. And with the K04, you might be happier with the daily driving. With mine theres ALOT of power but not many opportunities to use it a majority of the time but once you hit that sweet spot, it gets scary :> but the K03 is a nifty engine and stage 2+ has enough grunt me thinks after Kevin took me for a ride. Pace yourself with the mods otherwise you'll be running out of things to do! enough from me better get off to study!

Yeah K03 with APR Stage 2+ tune, APR HPFP, APR RSC TBE, APR FMIC.....thats my plan. Will be happy to get approx 175+kw atw..... Should be MORE than enough for street.

Pace myself with mods?! Im pacing myself not because I want to, but because I HAVE to! Gotta keep earning the paper! man, if I had the cash, I would not be familiar with such a concept! haha! Sick of waiting and being patient! ARGH! but then again, good things come to those who wait... >D

[SUGA]

C! I'm sick of being patient man! Hahahaha I want my damn coilovers NOW so I can install the fkn thing!

haha I know how you feel stephen! So damn frustrating!!

[10d]

Slowly but surely, bud!

[Pharkus]

Slowly but surely, bud!

Mmmm...not everyone can order one of everything in a catalogue then take their time to test each bit out =P

It'll all come soon enough Stephen, plus it adds to the excitement of still having things to look forward to.

[AP]

Do I detect some jealousy!!!!


Mmmm...not everyone can order one of everything in a catalogue then take their time to test each bit out =P

It'll all come soon enough Stephen, plus it adds to the excitement of still having things to look forward to.

Can't wait to see your Jetta dumped Stephen!!

[Frenchie]

x2 on wheels and dumpage !

[stephen8512]

Can't wait to see your Jetta dumped Stephen!!


x2 on wheels and dumpage !

Haha thanks guys! Me either! gonna go have a look at the HRE wheels today...lets see how we go :)

[MasterKevin]

Haha thanks guys! Me either! gonna go have a look at the HRE wheels today...lets see how we go :)

good luck buddy :D

[stephen8512]

well, the HRE wheels did not fit...wrong offset it seemed. Looks more suited for an Audi A4 or VW Passat. I.E bigger cars. Oh wells...

Small update. Received this in the mail just now

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/IMG_0302.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/IMG_0303.jpg


Thanks to Tendy for organising that VWgolf.net.au discount with S2T. These are heavier than I expected! I like!!!

Now all thats missing is my DSG steering wheel. Haha! When I get it I'll prob install the paddles before I install the wheel. Logical, and prob be a lot easier and fingers crossed I wont lose a spring! >D

[AP]

Looks like stephen is going to play with his flaps tonight!!

[stephen8512]

Looks like stephen is going to play with his flaps tonight!!

i cant stop touching them AP! Hahahahaha!

[G-rig]

Coming along nicely Stephen, a few interior tweaks make the difference.

[10d]

Looks like stephen is going to play with his flaps tonight!!


i cant stop touching them AP! Hahahahaha!

DIRTY boys! >D

[MasterKevin]

DIRTY boys! >D

haha respect :D

[mrbrossnan]

just checked out your ride Stephen, this is by far the classiest Jetta ive ever seen!

[stephen8512]

just checked out your ride Stephen, this is by far the classiest Jetta ive ever seen!

Thanks Hendy! come to the warehouse meet on thursday 24th June!

[stephen8512]

recently purchased this 2nd hand, but mint condition! R32 highline cluster from 2008 model R32...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/photo.jpg

And no, the bottom isnt chipped or scratched or anything. its the photo.

After this is installed, only thing missing will be the GTI/R32 DSG steering wheel and then the interior will look more or less identical to the R32. Always loved the R32 dash cluster with the white lights and blue needles!

Only thing is, it's coming from the UK and thus, the speedo has MPH as well as KPH. I am told that I can buy just the KPH R32 dials separately and then install it by pulling the cluster apart but I'll see. Will be requiring VAGCOM work i'm told. Fingers crossed it wont be too hard!

[G-rig]

That's cool Stephen, you'll be able to crack 88mph LOL.

Interesting project to keep you busy, the R32 dash colours are very nice.

[Paolo]

the R32 dash colours are very nice.
This. definitely a nice bright combination that works for me alot better than the standard GTI dash colours

[G-rig]

This. definitely a nice bright combination that works for me alot better than the standard GTI dash colours

Yeah I think it looks much nicer than the MK5 dash colours, and the MK6 colours are similar to R32 but with red needles.

[Frenchie]

Nice mod S - man you don't stop do you !!

[MasterKevin]

keep em coming :) very very nice :)

[stephen8512]

just received word from my contact...

MY KW V3's HAVE LANDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool::cool::cool:

They were boxed more firmly this time and securely. cant WAIT to get these on!!!!

[schoona]

Congrats Stephen!

[Frenchie]

Hell yeah big boy - time to rub and scrub that dub !!

[Bizi]

just received word from my contact...

MY KW V3's HAVE LANDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool::cool::cool:

They were boxed more firmly this time and securely. cant WAIT to get these on!!!!

So they're onfirmed 100% goodness this time around?

Are you getting Derek to put those in AND try the cluster as an install? :)

Just the coilovers and Anthony's brakes will be a great start. Still going red calipers or can you consider a nice AMG silver or gold metallic... the P1MP L00K. :p

[G-rig]

Sick Stephen!

[10d]

Hehe. Can't wait to see the result, Step!

[stephen8512]

Congrats Stephen!

Thanks mal! bout bloody time too!!!


Hell yeah big boy - time to rub and scrub that dub !!

Shall be contacting you very shortly frenchman!!!


So they're onfirmed 100% goodness this time around?

Are you getting Derek to put those in AND try the cluster as an install?

Just the coilovers and Anthony's brakes will be a great start. Still going red calipers or can you consider a nice AMG silver or gold metallic... the P1MP L00K.

Ben, yes they are confirmed to be 100% unmolested this time >D

Im prob gonna get dedy at top one to install them. The cluster I might give that a go...will prob need to borrow someones vagcom/vcds. If not, prob just head over to Derek.

Red calipers for me. Nothing too fancy. :)


Sick Stephen!

Chuffed to bits right now! now I just hope they arrive safely from adelaide to sydney!!! hahaha


Hehe. Can't wait to see the result, Step!

Me either mate!!!! Should make the 4WD jetta look half decent with these!

[MasterKevin]

Im excited for youuu :D

[Bizi]

Ben, yes they are confirmed to be 100% unmolested this time >D

Im prob gonna get dedy at top one to install them. The cluster I might give that a go...will prob need to borrow someones vagcom/vcds. If not, prob just head over to Derek.

Red calipers for me. Nothing too fancy. :)



Chuffed to bits right now! now I just hope they arrive safely from adelaide to sydney!!! hahaha



Me either mate!!!! Should make the 4WD jetta look half decent with these!

Can't wait to see it here, Stephen. Will 10D be at Top One or at Wakefield? I would love to see some install pics if possible! Hedy gets a lot of business so he's obviously doing very good work!

[stephen8512]

KW's have arrived in Sydney!!!!!

Gonna go pick them up after work!

- Installing KW V3's, readjusting the Forge Twintake and getting guards rolled by Dedy @ Top One on SATURDAY
- Dropping off OEM R32 rotors to get it slotted by John @ Vsport on MONDAY
- Pickinig up F+R Goodridge brake lines + Hawk Ceramic Brake Pads for the R32 calipers on MONDAY

:>:>:>

[Big Yellow]

siiiiiiiiick, now slam that jetta LOL.

cant wait for pics!!

[Justin Fox]

Go go go!

[benough]

Yo Stephen.

You got your HID kit yet?

Maybe we could do an install at the Warehouse meet as a "DIY"

[M4RK0]

Can't wait! it should be ready for the GTG at the Warehouse!

[Paolo]

what time will you be at top on on saturday? exam finishes 1230 but knowing me i'll be finished before that. Might drop by detroit customs to drop off my open fog grills and stripe to get painted hrmmmmm

[stephen8512]

what time will you be at top on on saturday? exam finishes 1230 but knowing me i'll be finished before that. Might drop by detroit customs to drop off my open fog grills and stripe to get painted hrmmmmm

paolo u have PM mate. call me on my mobile!!!

[stephen8512]

Yo Stephen.

You got your HID kit yet?

Maybe we could do an install at the Warehouse meet as a "DIY"

Hey ben

Nah havent bought the HID's yet mate. Still payin john for the R32 brakes so until I get that done, wont be buying it. should be buying it in the next 2-3 weeks though hopefully....Im gettin a bonus from work next week so will be able to pay john most of the money back for the brakes....

but yeah once I get them i'll give u a buzz and we'll make a day of it to do some DIY yeh?

[kaoticice]

KW's have arrived in Sydney!!!!!

Gonna go pick them up after work!

- Installing KW V3's, readjusting the Forge Twintake and getting guards rolled by Dedy @ Top One on SATURDAY
- Dropping off OEM R32 rotors to get it slotted by John @ Vsport on MONDAY
- Pickinig up F+R Goodridge brake lines + Hawk Ceramic Brake Pads for the R32 calipers on MONDAY

:>:>:>

wata beast mods!!! Ready for track days now ?? ;)

[Bizi]

Ben and Stephen, if you're going to do a DIY day for HIDs, can you fit another job and worker in?

I'd have my bixenons by then (and the adaptors, hopefully).

Stephen, your car is going to be something unique and special. First the looks outside, then the R32 interior. Plus the BBK! :D

[MasterKevin]

so0o0o0o0o cool !!!
slammmmmmmm itttt lowwwwwwwwwwwwww :P

:D

[Frenchie]

Rubbing my little french hands !! come on come on come on S !!

[stephen8512]

Here are the serial numbers I found on the shocks

Rear Shocks (100 1107)
353 10 422
BXE914


Front Shocks (100 1007)
353 10 127
BXM700


And pics!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/DSC_0089-1.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/DSC_0090.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/DSC_0094.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/DSC_0093.jpg


Cant wait to get these installed + guards rolled!!! Will post pics once its done on Saturday! >D>D>D>D

[MasterKevin]

Very smexi indeed :P

[stephen8512]

Sitting at the TOP ONE sofa reading an AUTOSALON mag while the TOP ONE boys are installing the KW V3's >)

[MasterKevin]

O M F G !!! how exciting :P

[kaoticice]

^ aw dood.. nice :)

If i dont have exam today i'll be visiting top1 :)

[Paolo]

oh yah bastid! drove by top one today to see if they were working on it but got there around 1ish

[derek]

nice!!

[J.T]

very nice result... i saw it this morning before i got my suspension installed...
looks tops!!! i bet it is a totally different car now!

[stephen8512]

very nice result... i saw it this morning before i got my suspension installed...
looks tops!!! i bet it is a totally different car now!

What the? Where were you? U shoulda come and said hi? I didnt see any MK4's at top one when I was there though? I saw a silver MK5? was that yours?

[Paolo]

coilover review and pics now >D

[stephen8512]

KW's installed! Here's a few pics from my iPhone. Excuse the pic quality.


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/IMG_0307.jpg
Always love seeing hot euro cars at TOP ONE. 20" trafficstars. 245/30/20 rubber yo!!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/IMG_0308.jpg
About to be hoisted up!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/IMG_0309.jpg
KW V3's waiting to be installed

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/IMG_0312.jpg
Front OEM springs + shocks GOOOOONE! Out with the old....

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/IMG_0313.jpg
....and in with the new!!!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/IMG_0314.jpg
mmm.....

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/IMG_0315.jpg
Rear ones installed!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/IMG_0316.jpg
*bling bling*!!!


Oh and look what arrived yesterday!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/photo.jpg


Havent installed the cluster yet. And I have yet to get a side on profile of the car. Will do once I get the chance!!

[linkorr]

Looking good Stephen... KWs are awesome!!

[stephen8512]

coilover review and pics now >D

pics are up! hahaha heres the review.


I haven't had much chance to drive the car around after getting the coilovers done because Dedy and the boys were finished with my car at 11:00am, then I went straight to the missus's place which is 5 mins away, parked the car and caught the bus with the missus to go to Tetsuya's as we booked this place 6 months in advance for today at 12:30pm for lunch and we weren't gonna miss it! hahaha. (food was goddamn AMAZING to say the least!!! 13 course degustation set!)

But on with the review. Initial impressions is that the KW V3 suspension feels amazing. Super smooth ride and it felt like it didn't really compromise handling or comfort, which came as a big surprise to me. When I installed my TEIN TYPE FLEX on my old Accord Euro, every bump, every pothole could be felt STRAIGHT AWAY. It still feels like the OEM shocks in terms of comfort and you feel like it's going over the bumps and trying to iron them out as much as possible.

I haven't had much chance to drive it but upon initial first impressions, it's very comfortable and it corners like crazy now! The H&R sways and the KW's seem to be a match made in heaven! I have a Hard/Hard setup on the sways and it corners quite nice and flat.

The comfort thing, however, may be due to my 17" rims and 45 profile rubber I have on at the moment. I remember mr weightwatcher (aka Justin Fox) telling me at the Mascot KK meet that his CROSS Coilovers were very smooth but it could have been due to the 17" Denver OEM rims he was running at the time, whereas the PSS10's on Christina's SUGA .:R32 was a lot bumpier, possibly due to the 19" wheels and low profile rubber. But it could also be the setup of both the PSS10, CROSS and my KW's.....3 different coilovers too so not sure.....

I can't complain though. I'm happy that I have suspension sorted. Still looking at getting the Okuyama chassis underbracings but thats another time. The coilovers are still needing to get settled as Dedy advised me it would prob take approx 500-1000kms to get the springs fully settled in and have it sitting nice and low. The rear is about a 1.5 finger gap atm but the front is JUST under a 2.0 finger gap but was told this would eventually settle down to the 1.5 gap I have at the back.

Once I get wheels though, I may need to go spacers because like JF, im not liking the weak offset atm!

Will take some side on pics soon!! stay tuned folks!

I'll be heading back to TOP ONE in a few weeks time to get AP's old R32 front brakes installed along with the HAWK ceramics pads, goodridge front and rear brake lines and will also be getting guards rolled too as I couldnt do it this time around (refer back to top of this post for reason why. hahaha!)

Finally, the Jetta is coming together...piece by piece...

[Bizi]

Good news, Stephen. :)

I wonder if I can get my suspension done and guards rolled the same day? A Saturday 2 or 3 weeks away?

[Paolo]

any before and after shots of the drop?

[Justin Fox]

Doing work on your car when you know you have a booking at Tetsuyas to make?! You sir are the man! BAHAHAHAHAHAHHA.

[SUGA]

Finally!!! PICS PLEASE!!

[Bizi]

Yeah, did you take some Tetsuya pics, too? :D

[J.T]

What the? Where were you? U shoulda come and said hi? I didnt see any MK4's at top one when I was there though? I saw a silver MK5? was that yours?

I never actually saw you, lol, i only saw your car in on the hoist and then again when it was being driven away.
Congrats man, your car looks awesome.. It looks so classy.. It will look even better with the wider track and biiiig brakes! :D

Oh and for everyone still waiting for the pics of it... it looks awesome! hehe

[MasterKevin]

omg stepehn you killing me PICS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol

[AP]

Come on wherever pics of this beast on it's arse!!

[stephen8512]

any before and after shots of the drop?

Not yet P. Before shots can be seen on page 1 though.


Doing work on your car when you know you have a booking at Tetsuyas to make?! You sir are the man! BAHAHAHAHAHAHHA.

2 birds with 1 stone JF! >D


Finally!!! PICS PLEASE!!

In due time christina, in due time. Havent had time to take pics this week. Will do so ASAP when I get the chance (most likely will be uploaded tomorrow night)


Yeah, did you take some Tetsuya pics, too? :D

I did. Food is exceptional. No 2 ways about it. you out of all pple should have a look at their wine list!


I never actually saw you, lol, i only saw your car in on the hoist and then again when it was being driven away.
Congrats man, your car looks awesome.. It looks so classy.. It will look even better with the wider track and biiiig brakes! :D

Oh and for everyone still waiting for the pics of it... it looks awesome! hehe

Oh really? what time did u get to TOP ONE? I only saw a silver MK5 golf parked outside the office..
hopefully will be able to fit brakes real soon too :)


omg stepehn you killing me PICS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lol


Come on wherever pics of this beast on it's arse!!

I'll have the pics up real soon guys! >D>D The fronts have settled in somewhat and are sitting lower than when they left top one. feels real nice to drive now!

[Bizi]

Stephen,
Show Us Ya

Pics!

[Cam]

I sense some peer pressure going on in here........I'll join in.

PICS!!
>D

haha..

Bet it looks awesome mate. Interesting to read about the ride comfort with the V3's + stocks. If I ever go down that track it will be good to know the ride won't be overly harsh with 17's
;)

[Frenchie]

http://www.memoryfab.com/wheels/used/20100618133023

19x8 BBS RS baby !!

[stephen8512]

man, if I had the cash..............ARGH!!!! no questions asked i'd buy these!!!

[stephen8512]

Teaser pics.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/IMG_0342.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/IMG_0343.jpg


I just realised that TOP ONE did not give back my lock nut!!!! :( Im sure it was an honest mistake but damn, what an inconvenience for such a little thing! (frenchie can attest to this :) )

Would someone who lives around the area be willing to pick it up for me and give it to me at the Warehouse meet?

[G-rig]

I just realised that TOP ONE did not give back my lock nut!!!! :( Im sure it was an honest mistake but damn, what an inconvenience for such a little thing! (frenchie can attest to this :) )

Would someone who lives around the area be willing to pick it up for me and give it to me at the Warehouse meet?

I've done that before.. easy thing to forget. Try not having one when you're down at Bob Jane trying to get new tyres and a roadworthy LOL.

[Frenchie]

Way too higg S !! drop more >D

[stephen8512]

Hahahahah C im getting some bodyparts being sent from ECS soon...if its too low, it'll scrape!!

[Bizi]

Stephen, I'm happy to help once the bodykit arrives. I have a hydraulic jack and stands at SCA and just have to go and collect them. :)

You should put on my BBS shoes just for fun, to see how they look once your car's nice n low. :p

I noticed you have headlight protectors on, to save the virginity of your headlights. :)

[MasterKevin]

Way too higg S !! drop more >D

+1 it could be so much lower :P


Hahahahah C im getting some bodyparts being sent from ECS soon...if its too low, it'll scrape!!

But they haven't come yet :P so need more low :P haha

Ps: When you scrape then you know your low enough :P haha

Looking good btw :)

[stephen8512]

+1 it could be so much lower :P



But they haven't come yet :P so need more low :P haha

Ps: When you scrape then you know your low enough :P haha

Looking good btw :)

the coilovers will settle overtime. The front is lower than that pic now. it's almost tucking!

[MasterKevin]

the coilovers will settle overtime. The front is lower than that pic now. it's almost tucking!

good to hear :D newww pic :P hahaha

[stephen8512]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y294/stephen8512/IMG_0344.jpg

Heres a crappy pic from my iphone at my work carpark

[10d]

Moar low, plz! >D

[G-rig]

Looks pretty sick stephen, the front could come down a bit more :D.

[stephen8512]

Moar low, plz! >D

Hahaha we'll see tendy, we'll see. gotta get the kit on first >D


Looks pretty sick stephen, the front could come down a bit more :D.

yeah i'll have to see once I get the pirelli front lip on to see how much lower I can go. Its settling in for sure. Its lower than when it left TOP ONE

[G-rig]

yeah i'll have to see once I get the pirelly front lip on to see how much lower I can go. Its settling in for sure. Its lower than when it left TOP ONE

The rear settled on mine so wait and see how you go.

Need moar pics!

[Justin Fox]

Looking really nice!

[stephen8512]

Looking really nice!

thanks JF! looks better in person though IMO... cars not as photogenic as the golfs I reckon. not yet anyway >D

[burgs]

Looks good mate, I think the front can come down a touch :)

[AP]

Cool, When are you getting your wheels?

[stephen8512]

Cool, When are you getting your wheels?

Hey AP! not till end of next year mate! gonna be one of the last things on my to do list....Gonna get car running perfectly and suspension all sorted and bodykit fitted. wheels will be the cherry on top; the icing on the cake which will set off the car. I'm gonna take my time with them but also keep an eye out for any good wheel deals like the one frenchman had of those 19" BBS super RS's. Just wish I had the cash.... argH!

[Frenchie]

You should get them - these will WONT come by very often..Worth the splash and resale will be fine

[Jig]

Cool, When are you getting your wheels?

Yeah and what wheels are you getting? Looking good.