CHerna
Ready to race!
Hi!
I figure it's about time I start a journal for this project, before I get too deep in, and can't remember what I've done to this car.
My first Volkswagen was my 2003 GTI. 1.8t (AWP), M/T. I had it a good while before parting ways with it. It had a few bolt-ons, which made it a blast to drive. ECS CAI, 42dd 3" downpipe (catless), Eurojet catback, Forge DV, TSI coil-packs, and coil-overs. The sounds this thing made were intoxicating. I remember all the fun I had with that car as I type this. I digress.
After selling the MK4 to a friend in March (2016), the search began. I had been back and forth between the GTI and Golf R, but ultimately decided on the GTI based on reliability for daily driving.
I wanted:
After looking searching for 2 weeks, test driving a few cars, DSG and manual, I settled on this:
2012 GTI, 2 Door, M/T, Convenience & Sun pkg. 1 owner, 50K miles.
Plans:
Thanks for reading, and following along!
I figure it's about time I start a journal for this project, before I get too deep in, and can't remember what I've done to this car.
My first Volkswagen was my 2003 GTI. 1.8t (AWP), M/T. I had it a good while before parting ways with it. It had a few bolt-ons, which made it a blast to drive. ECS CAI, 42dd 3" downpipe (catless), Eurojet catback, Forge DV, TSI coil-packs, and coil-overs. The sounds this thing made were intoxicating. I remember all the fun I had with that car as I type this. I digress.
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After selling the MK4 to a friend in March (2016), the search began. I had been back and forth between the GTI and Golf R, but ultimately decided on the GTI based on reliability for daily driving.
I wanted:
- 2 Doors (personal preference)
- Convenience package
- Sunroof (my MK4 was one of the few GTI's with no sunroof).
- Red was my first choice, White second, DBP was third.
After looking searching for 2 weeks, test driving a few cars, DSG and manual, I settled on this:
2012 GTI, 2 Door, M/T, Convenience & Sun pkg. 1 owner, 50K miles.
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Plans:
- Aftermarket Wheels
- BC Coil-overs
- 3" Eurojet TBE
- IE Intake (Done)
- GIAC Stage 2
- Upgraded sway bars
- Unibrace UB and RB
- Engine Mount Set
- Ed's reps (headlight and taillights)
- Black Emblems (Done)
- OEM roof rack
- K04 - Long term
Thanks for reading, and following along!