Madison; my 2005 VW Jetta GLI

[baker]

Stock:

1.8 liter inline 4-cylinder turbocharged, dohc, fwd

<br>5-speed tiptronic transmission

<br>Electronic stability control (esp)

<br>Monsoon sound system, 8 speakers w/ amplifier

<br>Recaro sport seats

<br>Power glass sunroof

<br>Cruise control

<br>Keyless entry

<br>6-air bags

<br>Anti-lock brakes

<br>Power heated mirrors

<br>Tilt & telescoping steering wheel

 

 

 

Powder Coated BBS RC wheels in Gun Metal;

 

 

After accident, shaving the rub strips;

 

 

Fresh paint with mirror caps, headlights, and grill painted to match wheels;

 

 

New wheels, BBS RS-GT in Diamond Black;

 

 

Original Recaro seats with custom Alcantara inserts;

 

 

<br>Deleted door rub strips

<br>Deleted chrome trim

<br>Recaro seats upholstered with custom Alcantara inserts

<br>BBS RS-GT 2-piece forged 18x8” wheels; diamond black

<br>Depo projector headlights; colored matched to wheels

<br>Grill & mirror caps color matched to wheels

<br>20% window tint

<br>Full paint re-spray; factory blue lagoon.

<br>Giac x+ ecu flash.

<br>Evolution motorsports diverter valve.

<br>Forge turbo inlet pipe

<br>K&N high flow panel filter

<br>European headlight switch;

<br>Wired for rear fog light;

<br>Front fog lights & low beams on w/ high beams

 

 

Suspension install;

KW V3

H&R rear sway

Eurospec sport slotted rotors

Hawk HPS pads

PowerFlex bushings

ECS Braided brake lines.

VF front sway bar end links.

 

 

 

Rolling shots...

 

I have won best in class at local cars shows... and repeated in 2 of the shows.

Edited November 2, 2012 by baker

[Marylander]

Very nice! I've always really liked that body style.

[JBlack151]

Beautiful car, and awesome pictures!

[THE Mook]

Look at the clean headlights!

[baker]

thank you!! i need to get her washed up again and take some new shots.

[Chase@InsanePaint]

Dude......that's just wicked. LOVELY job on that little beast.

[baker]

Thanks.. the mods I've are subtle yet personal.. ya know.. the mirrors and grill are painted to match the wheels.. the seat inserts are to add that Audi S4 look. I wanted to do something different..

 

Chrome this and flat black that are so common these days... she stands out while blending in..

[L1lD3v1lRydr]

Sweet looking ride! Love the color and the seats! Needs more low though! HA

[ChargerMatt]

Very nice, I like what you've done with it.

[baker]

Haha more low... I can't even get a soda can under it. Lol

[Markeeemark]

Obligatory VW "lower it" I like the interior it's a nice break from the plaid and overall good looking car. Get some spacers from ECS on the wheels

[baker]

Had 20mm spacers for a while for the rear. I put new wheels on it.. and if I really wanted... I found custom wheels.. I'd do et20 rear and et35 front on 18x8"

[Captain Slow]

I like both before and after.

[Pureshine]

Vw

[2008fx4]

sick.

 

by far my favorite color on v-dubs.

[afmilboy02]

man this makes me miss my jetta... had the cts 50 trim bt kit on it with the unitronic 630cc mafless file. loved that car but was my DD and needed a more reliable DD. any i have some leftover parts still but this one in particular may interest you. its a rear bumper with the rub strip and lip molded. i bought it with the intent of finishing, painting, and installing but as i said i got rid of the car. PM if interested... im in vegas so shipping wont be too bad.

[MichiganSRT8]

clean lookin dub man. what % you have on the windshield? you didnt do 20% all around did you?

[Pureshine]

What stage is the car?

[baker]

Ha thanks. Butility I'm done with body mods for a bit..

 

No tint on windshield. Yeah 20% non metallic tint on all other windows.

 

Just the GIAC x+ with the k03 sport turbo. Haven't had cash to do b.t. yet.. but I have a plan....

 

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[DUKE-Z]

That is one sick VW!! Congratulations on all your hard work paying off so beautifully. Must be a blast to drive!!

[baker]

Yeah it's fun.. Lol I love and hate driving it.. I spend 8 hours every 2 weeks detailing the car.. when I drive it.. it gets dirty.. and I hate that. Lol...

 

I picked up a part time job.. that will help pay my jeep off sooner.. then it's big turbo time.. well or I buy a bike.. looking at a 2000 victory..

 

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[joeyd71]

Had 20mm spacers for a while for the rear. I put new wheels on it.. and if I really wanted... I found custom wheels.. I'd do et20 rear and et35 front on 18x8"

(I know this thread is many years old)

Did you have the 20mm spacers on the rear for the majority of the pictures with the BBS RC's? Was that on stock suspension height?

Also, did you have any spacers on the front?

I'm looking to push my wheels out a little further, mainly in the rear. Just a little concerned about rubbing while under load/hitting bumps.