Stephens First build

St3ph3nsvw12GTI · Sep 15, 2015

This is my first attempt at modding and upgrading a car so bear with me. haha
First picture

Current Picture

This is my first time owning a GTI (And a car with Turbo)...I have fallen in love with it!
I was not a big fan of the color at first but now am thinking of Going the stealthy appearance route.

Current Modds

-NSP Redline boost gauge
-vent pod
-APR Stage 1
-Unitronic Intake
- Tint Off Thxk NYS
-DV+
-R8 Coil Pack
-DEPO LED tailights
-Custom paint work
-Cooper RS-3
-18" Sparco Assetto Gara

-Vagcom Tweeks

-Gauge Sweep
-DLR off
-Warning Turn Signal 5x
-LED taillights coded

Wishlist

-uprgade head Unit
-TBE 42DD??
-UB,XB
-Track day
-Suspension
-Swaybars
I am not sure what brands and styles of suspension and swaybars I would want.

whitewolf33 · Sep 21, 2015

Nice car, you cant go wrong with black. I went with candy white because I think it looks so fresh when its clean but I do wish sometimes I had black. You need to throw some tints on there. We got tough tint laws in NY but I have 35% with no trouble. That engine cover looks really good too. The temperatures dropping, you're gonna love the turbo even more soon. My car is always feels much livlier in the 50-60 degree weather.

St3ph3nsvw12GTI · Sep 23, 2015

whitewolf33 said:
Nice car, you cant go wrong with black. I went with candy white because I think it looks so fresh when its clean but I do wish sometimes I had black. You need to throw some tints on there. We got tough tint laws in NY but I have 35% with no trouble. That engine cover looks really good too. The temperatures dropping, you're gonna love the turbo even more soon. My car is always feels much livlier in the 50-60 degree weather.

Thanks, the engine cover was a test to see how it looks and may do the battery box & fuse cover too. I know that windows does have a little tint in it but I have not look Where would be a good place to get it done.

IAtegeler · Sep 25, 2015

I like that engine cover. Would love to see the battery box done as well

St3ph3nsvw12GTI · Sep 27, 2015

IAtegeler said:
I like that engine cover. Would love to see the battery box done as well

Thanks, I Do and dont like it. haha I was to rushed and did not sand the surface down so its not vary smooth. and I'm not sure if I like the multi color TSI. But I love the way the rest turned out.

St3ph3nsvw12GTI · Oct 8, 2015

Ik It as A ways to go, but She will get there in Quality fashion.

St3ph3nsvw12GTI · Oct 8, 2015

Over the weekend my sunroof would not close all the way. I took it to the dealership and they said the wind defuser was somehow preventing it from closing. so as of right now I had them take it out and now works perfectly fine....Kinda weird.

St3ph3nsvw12GTI · Oct 17, 2015

Took my car out on some curvy roads and could not help myself. :wub:

St3ph3nsvw12GTI · Nov 9, 2015

Local End Of Season Car Meet

Went to a Awesome car meet last month with some really nice looking cars. There is alot of EVOs & STIs around me so some of the different cars looked more appealing.

Beautiful GTI. Talked to the owner (nice guy) everything is original and the inside is as clean as the outside! Looks brand new!:wub:

Don't let this clean bug fool you w/Ko4. Also met the owner and actually saw this car at Wolfgart.

My Car (starting to get the MOD itch now)

This Guys GTI sounds Sweet!! has SPM TBE with test pipe. It's loud, but with all the growls and Bite!

uglybastard · Nov 11, 2015

really like that engine cover. do that yourself?

St3ph3nsvw12GTI · Nov 11, 2015

uglybastard said:
really like that engine cover. do that yourself?

Yes, I did do my own. I do and don't like it. I didn't sand it down it all so up close it looks a little bumpy. I did not know if I was going to like is so I didn't bother. Now that I do like the style I'm going to redo it and do the battery box/fuse box. Not sure yet.

uglybastard · Nov 12, 2015

St3ph3nsvw12GTI said:
Yes, I did do my own. I do and don't like it. I didn't sand it down it all so up close it looks a little bumpy. I did not know if I was going to like is so I didn't bother. Now that I do like the style I'm going to redo it and do the battery box/fuse box. Not sure yet.

what kind of paint did you use?

St3ph3nsvw12GTI · Nov 12, 2015

I just used White/primer can and the red,yellow,black is acrylic paint. Then I used a weather resistant clear coat can.

St3ph3nsvw12GTI · Nov 22, 2015

No updates, but I do have to give a HUGE shout out to my cousin that suggested getting a GTI.

This is his limited edition R

Some mods ik he has is;
-APR stg 2
-Intercooler
-42DD 3'' TBE
-R8 coil pack
-Raceland Coilovers (back ones are shot, front ones as well but still was under warranty)
-oil & boost gauge
-LED Tails
-wood floor in hatch
-BT touch screen head unit & 9'' sub

SuperSkyline891 · Nov 22, 2015

Gonna throw in another compliment for that engine cover. Nicely done. I wouldn't worry about the smoothness, it's impossible to get that look without the surface being rough.

If you want to keep the ride comfortable you're best off leaving it stock to be honest. Otherwise a good set of springs and dampers would be my suggestion. Any particular reason you're thinking of sway bars?

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